Järva County district, Estonia

Places to visit near Paide

Paide is a town in Järva County district, Estonia, home to about 9,735 people. Within 50 km by road there are 106 places to visit — 32 forts & heritage, 31 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 15 churches and 16 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Balti Keti Mälestuskivi (17 km), Vahastu Vabadussõja Mälestussammas (23 km) and Paunküla Veehoidla (35 km).

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Paide, Estonia
Paide, Järva County district, Estonia. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Paide at a glance

Location
Järva County district, Estonia
Population
about 9,735
Coordinates
58.8856° N, 25.5572° E
Places within 50 km
106 (8 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 churches

Top places to visit near Paide

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Forts & heritage near Paide

80 forts & heritage within 100 km of Paide. The closest is Vabadussõja Mälestustahvel Paide Vanal Rahvamajal (1 km); the best-known is Balti Keti Mälestuskivi (17 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Paide

50 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Paide. The closest is Paide Tehisjärv (2 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Churches near Paide

26 churches within 100 km of Paide. The closest is Paide Uusapostlik Kirik (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Paide

22 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Paide. The closest is Türi Nature Park (8 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Paide

19 museums within 100 km of Paide. The closest is Wittenstein Time Centre (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Paide

6 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Paide. The closest is Vilismägi (22 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Vilismägi · viewpoint · Järva County · ~22 km
  • Ebavere Mägi · viewpoint · Lääne-Viru County · ~56 km · Must-see
  • Emumägi · viewpoint · Lääne-Viru County · ~59 km · Must-see
  • Kellavere Mägi · viewpoint · Lääne-Viru County · ~74 km · Must-see
  • Tori Hell · viewpoint · Pärnu County · ~77 km · Must-see
  • Iru Jõekivi · viewpoint · Harju County · ~92 km · Must-see

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A one-day trip from Paide

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 38 km on the road.

  1. Start in Paide
  2. 1 km Vabadussõja Mälestustahvel Paide Vanal Rahvamajal · heritage site, Järva County
  3. 1 km Paide Püha Risti Kirik · church, Järva County
  4. 1 km Lembitu Park · park, Järva County
  5. 1 km Paide Uusapostlik Kirik · church, Järva County
  6. 17 km Balti Keti Mälestuskivi · heritage site, Järva County
  7. 17 km Back to Paide

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How to reach Paide

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    Within 15 km of Paide

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Paide by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage3280Vabadussõja Mälestustahvel Paide Vanal Rahvamajal (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs3150Paide Tehisjärv (2 km)
    Churches1526Paide Uusapostlik Kirik (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1622Türi Nature Park (8 km)
    Museums619Wittenstein Time Centre (1 km)
    Other attractions312Prandi Allikad (12 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints16Vilismägi (22 km)
    Parks14Lembitu Park (1 km)
    Beaches & coast04Tammispea Boulder (96 km)
    Treks02Longer Neeruti Nature Trail (70 km)
    Waterfalls11Laupa Pais (22 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Hara (97 km)

    Paide: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Paide?

    Balti Keti Mälestuskivi (heritage site, about 17 km), Paide Uusapostlik Kirik (church, about 1 km), Lembitu Park (park, about 1 km), Paide Püha Risti Kirik (church, about 1 km), Vabadussõja Mälestustahvel Paide Vanal Rahvamajal (heritage site, about 1 km), Paide Order Castle (heritage site, about 1 km).

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

    106 places on Spotwander: 32 forts & heritage, 31 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 15 churches, 16 wildlife, forests & gardens, 6 museums.

    Which is the nearest fort to Paide?

    Vabadussõja Mälestustahvel Paide Vanal Rahvamajal, about 1 km by road; Paide Order Castle (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Paide?

    Paide Tehisjärv, about 2 km by road; Tarbja Järv (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Paide?

    Paide Uusapostlik Kirik, about 1 km by road; Paide Püha Risti Kirik (1 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Paide?

    Start in Paide, visit Vabadussõja Mälestustahvel Paide Vanal Rahvamajal, then Paide Püha Risti Kirik, then Lembitu Park, then Paide Uusapostlik Kirik, then Balti Keti Mälestuskivi, and drive back — about 38 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Paide?

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

    Towns near Paide

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