Harju County district, Estonia

Places to visit near Jüri

Jüri is a town in Harju County district, Estonia, home to about 2,581 people. Within 50 km by road there are 82 places to visit — 37 forts & heritage, 6 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 7 beaches & coast and 11 museums. The must-see places are Jüri Vabadussõja Mälestussammas (2 km), Mälestusmärk Eesti Sõduritele (6 km) and Raku Järv (10 km).

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Jüri, Estonia
Jüri, Harju County district, Estonia. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Jüri at a glance

Location
Harju County district, Estonia
Population
about 2,581
Coordinates
59.3542° N, 24.8942° E
Places within 50 km
82 (82 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for museums

Top places to visit near Jüri

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Jüri: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Forts & heritage near Jüri

45 forts & heritage within 100 km of Jüri. The closest is Jüri Vabadussõja Mälestussammas (2 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Jüri

16 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Jüri. The closest is Raku Järv (10 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Beaches & coast near Jüri

14 beaches & coast within 100 km of Jüri. The closest is Pirita Beach (18 km). Best time: october to march.

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Museums near Jüri

12 museums within 100 km of Jüri. The closest is Kumu Art Museum (13 km). Best time: year-round.

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Churches near Jüri

12 churches within 100 km of Jüri. The closest is Charles's Church (15 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Jüri

4 parks within 100 km of Jüri. The closest is Lindamägi (16 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Jüri

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 41 km on the road.

  1. Start in Jüri
  2. 2 km Jüri Vabadussõja Mälestussammas · heritage site, Harju County
  3. 4 km Mälestusmärk Eesti Sõduritele · heritage site, Harju County
  4. 12 km Gustav Ernesaksa Monument · monument, Harju County
  5. 1 km Kumu Art Museum · museum, Harju County
  6. 12 km Raku Järv · lake, Harju County
  7. 10 km Back to Jüri

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How to reach Jüri

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    Within 15 km of Jüri

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Jüri by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage3745Jüri Vabadussõja Mälestussammas (2 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs616Raku Järv (10 km)
    Beaches & coast714Pirita Beach (18 km)
    Museums1112Kumu Art Museum (13 km)
    Churches612Charles's Church (15 km)
    Other attractions77Tallinn Rear Lighthouse (12 km)
    Parks44Lindamägi (16 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens34Tallinn Botanic Garden (16 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves04Hara (61 km)
    Treks02Viitna Nature Study Trail (80 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints11Iru Jõekivi (14 km)
    Waterfalls01Pakri Waterfall (62 km)

    Jüri: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Jüri?

    Jüri Vabadussõja Mälestussammas (heritage site, about 2 km), Mälestusmärk Eesti Sõduritele (heritage site, about 6 km), Raku Järv (lake, about 10 km), Tallinn Rear Lighthouse (attraction, about 12 km), Kumu Art Museum (museum, about 13 km), Gustav Ernesaksa Monument (monument, about 14 km).

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

    82 places on Spotwander: 37 forts & heritage, 6 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 7 beaches & coast, 11 museums, 6 churches.

    Which is the nearest fort to Jüri?

    Jüri Vabadussõja Mälestussammas, about 2 km by road; Mälestusmärk Eesti Sõduritele (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Jüri?

    Raku Järv, about 10 km by road; Lake Maardu (15 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Jüri?

    Pirita Beach, about 18 km by road; Stroomi Beach (19 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Jüri?

    Start in Jüri, visit Jüri Vabadussõja Mälestussammas, then Mälestusmärk Eesti Sõduritele, then Gustav Ernesaksa Monument, then Kumu Art Museum, then Raku Järv, and drive back — about 41 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Jüri?

    October to February for forts & heritage; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for museums.

    Towns near Jüri

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Jüri’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Jüri on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.