Harju County district, Estonia

Places to visit near Vaida

Vaida is a town in Harju County district, Estonia, home to about 1,016 people. Within 50 km by road there are 81 places to visit — 37 forts & heritage, 7 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 5 beaches & coast and 11 museums. The must-see places are Jüri Vabadussõja Mälestussammas (11 km), Mälestusmärk Eesti Sõduritele (15 km) and Raku Järv (19 km).

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

Vaida at a glance

Location
Harju County district, Estonia
Population
about 1,016
Coordinates
59.2855° N, 24.9790° E
Places within 50 km
81 (81 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 Vaida

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

48 forts & heritage within 100 km of Vaida. The closest is Jüri Vabadussõja Mälestussammas (11 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Vaida

14 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Vaida. The closest is Raku Järv (19 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Beaches & coast near Vaida

14 beaches & coast within 100 km of Vaida. The closest is Pirita Beach (29 km). Best time: october to march.

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Museums near Vaida

12 museums within 100 km of Vaida. The closest is Kumu Art Museum (25 km). Best time: year-round.

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Churches near Vaida

12 churches within 100 km of Vaida. The closest is Charles's Church (27 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Vaida

4 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Vaida. The closest is Tallinn Botanic Garden (26 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Vaida

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 98 km on the road.

  1. Start in Vaida
  2. 11 km Jüri Vabadussõja Mälestussammas · heritage site, Harju County
  3. 4 km Mälestusmärk Eesti Sõduritele · heritage site, Harju County
  4. 9 km Lake Maardu · lake, Harju County
  5. 22 km Raku Järv · lake, Harju County
  6. 32 km Järlepa Järv · lake, Rapla County
  7. 20 km Back to Vaida

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How to reach Vaida

    All places near Vaida by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Vaida by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage3748Jüri Vabadussõja Mälestussammas (11 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs714Raku Järv (19 km)
    Beaches & coast514Pirita Beach (29 km)
    Museums1112Kumu Art Museum (25 km)
    Churches612Charles's Church (27 km)
    Other attractions79Tallinn Rear Lighthouse (23 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens34Tallinn Botanic Garden (26 km)
    Parks44Lindamägi (27 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints12Iru Jõekivi (24 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves02Hara (62 km)
    Treks02Viitna Nature Study Trail (76 km)
    Waterfalls01Pakri Waterfall (69 km)

    Vaida: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Vaida?

    Jüri Vabadussõja Mälestussammas (heritage site, about 11 km), Mälestusmärk Eesti Sõduritele (heritage site, about 15 km), Raku Järv (lake, about 19 km), Järlepa Järv (lake, about 20 km), Lake Maardu (lake, about 22 km), Tallinn Rear Lighthouse (attraction, about 23 km).

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

    81 places on Spotwander: 37 forts & heritage, 7 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 5 beaches & coast, 11 museums, 6 churches.

    Which is the nearest fort to Vaida?

    Jüri Vabadussõja Mälestussammas, about 11 km by road; Mälestusmärk Eesti Sõduritele (15 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Vaida?

    Raku Järv, about 19 km by road; Järlepa Järv (20 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Vaida?

    Pirita Beach, about 29 km by road; Stroomi Beach (30 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Vaida?

    Start in Vaida, visit Jüri Vabadussõja Mälestussammas, then Mälestusmärk Eesti Sõduritele, then Lake Maardu, then Raku Järv, then Järlepa Järv, and drive back — about 98 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Vaida?

    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 Vaida

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