Region
Hiiumaa
Stay 1–2 nights in Kärdla; visit Kõpu, Tahkuna and Ristna lighthouses, then enjoy beaches and museums.
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Key facts · Estonia
- Currency
- Euro (EUR) since 2011
- Language
- Estonian
- Plugs
- C · F · 230 V
- Time zone
- UTC+2, UTC+3 in summer
Rules in force · 11Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…Treat the Estonian, Latvian and Lithuanian borders with R…
- Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
- Europe ↗On the first Schengen entry since EES began, non-EU travellers give four fingerprints and a face photo at the border instead of a passport stamp; there is nothing to apply for or pay in advance.
- Baltic states ↗Treat the Estonian, Latvian and Lithuanian borders with Russia and Belarus as closed to your plans: crossings are restricted, change within hours, and sit under advisories on the far side.
- Baltic states ↗Book open-jaw flights (into Tallinn or Vilnius, out of the other) so the line runs one way; Riga is the biggest airport if you need a single hub.
- Baltic states ↗Midsummer (23–24 June) is the biggest holiday in all three countries: cities empty, many businesses close and island and coast transport sells out.
- Estonia ↗Estonia is in the EU and the Schengen area; the EU Entry/Exit System applies to non-EU visitors. Check the official EU and Estonian sources for your passport.
- Estonia ↗The land border with Russia is not a route for casual travel; check your government's advice before going near it.
- Estonia ↗Winter tyres are required in the cold months; rental cars include them, but confirm if you drive.
- West Estonia and Islands ↗Book ferry tickets online in advance; summer weekend queues at Virtsu and Rohuküla can cost a sailing.
- West Estonia and Islands ↗In a hard winter an official ice road can link the mainland to Hiiumaa; it opens only when authorities declare it safe.
- West Estonia and Islands ↗Cards work in towns and on ferries; carry some cash for small island shops and rural bus stops.
Hiiumaa is Estonia’s second‑largest island, famed for its historic lighthouses, quiet sandy beaches and military heritage; a short stay in Kärdla lets you explore them by car or bike.
Where to sleep
Plan the nights
How to split the nights, day-trips and what to do with your bags
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Night sequences
- 1 nights
- Kärdla base, day‑trip to Kõpu lighthouse and nearby beach
- 2 nights
- Kärdla base, day‑trips to Kõpu, Tahkuna and Ristna lighthouses, plus museums
- Public buses are infrequent; a rental car or local ride‑share eases lighthouse visits.
Day-trips door to door
| To | From | Door-to-door p50 | Last return | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kõpu Lighthouse | Kärdla | 45 min | check | Reachable by car; bus only to nearby road, arrange ride‑share. |
| Tahkuna Lighthouse | Kärdla | 55 min | check | Car recommended; limited bus service. |
| Ristna Lighthouse | Kärdla | 60 min | check | Remote western tip, best by car. |
When to go
Months and weather
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Seasons at a glance
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| Country | JJan | FFeb | MMar | AApr | MMay | JJun | JJul | AAug | SSep | OOct | NNov | DDec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kärdla | × | × | × | ok | ok | go | go | go | ok | × | × | × |
| West Estonia and Islands (country-wide) | ok | ok | ok | ok | go | go | go | go | ok | ok | ok | ok |
Go: the good monthsFair: workable, mixedPoor: heat, rain or hazeAvoid: storms, floods, closuresno data yet
Computed from each country’s own data; hover a country name for the source. Advisory countries are left out.
Climate strip
Getting in and passes
Arrival times and regional passes
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Get in
| From | To | How | p50 | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tallinn | Kärdla | NyxAir flight | 35 min door‑to‑door | Twice daily weekdays, once on weekends; year‑round. |
| Rohuküla (mainland) | Heltermaa (Hiiumaa) | Ferry | ~1 h | €10 per car + €3.5 per passenger; arrive 20 min before departure. |
Hiiumaa: what we know, and what is coming
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On this page
- 1 places with their role: where to sleep, what to do as a day trip
- How to split 1 or 2 nights
- 3 day trips with door-to-door time
- Seasons month by month, from the cities’ own tables
Coming as the guide grows
- Regional passes and cards, with a buy / skip verdict
- Regional food: what, where and when it works
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Planning aids
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Region in numbers
- Where to sleep
- 1 base
- Day trips
- 3, 45 min to 1 h
- Nights suggested
- 1–2 nights
- Ways in
- 2 listed
Deep dive
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