Places to visit near

Haljala

Haljala is a town in Lääne-Viru County district, Estonia of about 1,233 people. Within 50 km by road there are 149 places to visit: 43 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 32 forts & heritage and 17 churches. The must-see places are Haljala Kirik, Aaspere Mõisa Peahoone and Arkna Manor.

59.4336° N, 26.2614° EPop. 1,233

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Within 30 km103 places
Within 50 km149
Must-see81
Notable120
Best timeAugust to December

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One day from Haljala

5 stops, one loop, back by 7:18 pm

92 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Haljala
  2. Viitna Nature Study Trailtrek · 3 hrs
  3. Aaspere Mõisa Peahooneheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Friedrich Reinhold Kreutzwaldi Monumentmonument · 1.5 hrs
  5. Arkna Manorheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. Toolse Order Castleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Haljala
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Haljala?

Haljala Kirik (church, about 1 km), Aaspere Mõisa Peahoone (heritage site, about 9 km), Arkna Manor (heritage site, about 10 km), Friedrich Reinhold Kreutzwaldi Monument (monument, about 13 km), Tarvas (attraction, about 13 km), Rakvere Ordulinnus (attraction, about 14 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Haljala?

149 places on Spotwander: 43 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 32 forts & heritage, 17 churches, 13 wildlife, forests & gardens, 8 beaches & coast.

Which is the nearest lake to Haljala?

Haljala Paisjärv, about 1 km by road; Vihula Järv (16 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Haljala?

Haljala Vabadussõja Mälestussammas, about 1 km by road; Aaspere Mõisa Peahoone (9 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Haljala?

Start in Haljala, visit Viitna Nature Study Trail, then Aaspere Mõisa Peahoone, then Friedrich Reinhold Kreutzwaldi Monument, then Arkna Manor, then Toolse Order Castle, and drive back — about 92 km by road in all.