Places to visit near

Jõhvi

Jõhvi is a town in Ida-Viru County district, Estonia of about 11,469 people. Within 50 km by road there are 151 places to visit: 54 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 24 forts & heritage and 24 churches. The must-see places are Aleksander Tõnisson, Jõhvi Mihkli Kirik and German Soldiers Cemetery.

59.3592° N, 27.4211° EPop. 11,469

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Within 30 km111 places
Within 50 km151
Must-see60
Notable204
Best timeAugust to December

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One day from Jõhvi

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:14 pm

79 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 Jõhvi
  2. Räätsma Järvlake · 45 min
  3. Piirakajärvlake · 45 min
  4. Kastjärvlake · 45 min
  5. Oru Palacepalace · 1.5 hrs
  6. Kohtla-Järve Issanda Muutmise Kirikchurch · 30 min
  7. Back in Jõhvi
Today’s loopJõhviStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Jõhvi?

Aleksander Tõnisson (heritage site, about 1 km), Jõhvi Mihkli Kirik (church, about 1 km), German Soldiers Cemetery (heritage site, about 2 km), Oru Palace (palace, about 12 km), Kastjärv (lake, about 12 km), Rääkjärv (lake, about 12 km).

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

151 places on Spotwander: 54 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 24 forts & heritage, 24 churches, 15 wildlife, forests & gardens, 4 parks.

Which is the nearest lake to Jõhvi?

Isandajärv, about 10 km by road; Kastjärv (12 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Jõhvi?

Aleksander Tõnisson, about 1 km by road; Jõhvi Vabadussõja Mälestussammas (1 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Jõhvi?

Start in Jõhvi, visit Räätsma Järv, then Piirakajärv, then Kastjärv, then Oru Palace, then Kohtla-Järve Issanda Muutmise Kirik, and drive back — about 79 km by road in all.