Estonia

Places to visit near Kehra

Kehra is a town in Estonia, home to about 3,183 people. Within 50 km by road there are 85 places to visit — 37 forts & heritage, 6 beaches & coast, 8 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 7 churches. The must-see places are Jõelähtme Vabadussõja Mälestussammas (21 km), Ubari Maastikukaitseala (21 km) and Kivijärv (22 km).

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Kehra, Estonia
Kehra, Estonia. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Kehra at a glance

Location
Estonia
Population
about 3,183
Coordinates
59.3361° N, 25.3211° E
Places within 50 km
85 (85 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Kehra

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Kehra: 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 Kehra

52 forts & heritage within 100 km of Kehra. The closest is Jõelähtme Vabadussõja Mälestussammas (21 km). Best time: october to february.

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Beaches & coast near Kehra

14 beaches & coast within 100 km of Kehra. The closest is Ihasalu Päevamärk (31 km). Best time: october to march.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Kehra

13 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Kehra. The closest is Kivijärv (22 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Churches near Kehra

12 churches within 100 km of Kehra. The closest is Church of Archangel Michael (30 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Kehra

12 museums within 100 km of Kehra. The closest is Kumu Art Museum (40 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Kehra

4 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Kehra. The closest is Ubari Maastikukaitseala (21 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Kehra

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 109 km on the road.

  1. Start in Kehra
  2. 21 km Jõelähtme Vabadussõja Mälestussammas · heritage site, Harju County
  3. 14 km Ubari Maastikukaitseala · nature spot, Harju County
  4. 15 km Hundikangrud (Ancient Burial Grounds) · heritage site, Harju County
  5. 19 km Kivijärv · lake, Harju County
  6. 15 km Ahvenajärv · lake, Harju County
  7. 25 km Back to Kehra

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From travellers near Kehra

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How to reach Kehra

    All places near Kehra by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Kehra by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage3752Jõelähtme Vabadussõja Mälestussammas (21 km)
    Beaches & coast614Ihasalu Päevamärk (31 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs813Kivijärv (22 km)
    Churches712Church of Archangel Michael (30 km)
    Museums1112Kumu Art Museum (40 km)
    Other attractions79Tallinn TV Tower (36 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens34Ubari Maastikukaitseala (21 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints14Iru Jõekivi (34 km)
    Parks44Lindamägi (43 km)
    Treks02Viitna Nature Study Trail (51 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves11Hara (41 km)
    Waterfalls01Pakri Waterfall (92 km)

    Kehra: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Kehra?

    Jõelähtme Vabadussõja Mälestussammas (heritage site, about 21 km), Ubari Maastikukaitseala (nature spot, about 21 km), Kivijärv (lake, about 22 km), Ahvenajärv (lake, about 25 km), Hundikangrud (Ancient Burial Grounds) (heritage site, about 26 km), Paukjärv (lake, about 27 km).

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

    85 places on Spotwander: 37 forts & heritage, 6 beaches & coast, 8 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 7 churches, 11 museums.

    Which is the nearest fort to Kehra?

    Jõelähtme Vabadussõja Mälestussammas, about 21 km by road; Hundikangrud (Ancient Burial Grounds) (26 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Kehra?

    Ihasalu Päevamärk, about 31 km by road; Pirita Beach (40 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Kehra?

    Kivijärv, about 22 km by road; Ahvenajärv (25 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Kehra?

    Start in Kehra, visit Jõelähtme Vabadussõja Mälestussammas, then Ubari Maastikukaitseala, then Hundikangrud (Ancient Burial Grounds), then Kivijärv, then Ahvenajärv, and drive back — about 109 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Kehra?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Kehra

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