Hiiumaa survival guide
Introduction
First of all I would like to thank you for staying at this AirBnB. The house was built by me and my friends in the spring of 2021 and has been welcoming lovely people from all around the world ever since. It has a solar panel on the roof providing you with clean energy that you can reach by usb outlets under the solar controller at the end of the bed and a 220v outlet at the left side of the bed under the nightstand. there are also some boardgames and books for entertainment.
Jaarna
First of all I would like to thank you for staying at this AirBnB. The house was built by me and my friends in the spring of 2021 and has been welcoming lovely people from all around the world ever since. It has a solar panel on the roof providing you with clean energy that you can reach by usb outlets under the solar controller at the end of the bed and a 220v outlet at the left side of the bed under the nightstand. there are also some boardgames and books for entertainment.
Where to eat:
Cheapest place to eat loved by locals in Emmaste. Burgers just for few euros. Check Facebook page for open times.
Muku Tare
Cheapest place to eat loved by locals in Emmaste. Burgers just for few euros. Check Facebook page for open times.
Olerex Kärdla station
45 Kõrgessaare maanteeGas station food in Kärdla, only place that is open 24h
Tuuletorni
Cafe Ruudi in tuuletorn adventure centre, in Käina. Offering local high quality foods.
Roograhu tee
Roograhu teeRestaurant close to Kärdla next to airport. Offering the best pizzas on the island.
Great place with a view to the sea. Offering good foods, partys at weekends and an ability to play pool.
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Rannapaargu
3 LubjaahjuGreat place with a view to the sea. Offering good foods, partys at weekends and an ability to play pool.
City/town information
The village of the same name probably appeared at the mouth of the river flowing into Jausa Bay thousands of years ago, although the first written mention dates from the 16th century. Fishing was probably important to the people here, as the name of the village is thought to come from the fish distribution island (Jao Island). There were four boat ports on the beach in the early 20th century. Abundant fish catches laid the foundation for people's livelihood and the rapid growth of the village. Today it is the longest village on the whole island (almost 4 km). The locations of brick kilns in the landscape also tell the story of earlier times, as well as ancient farm buildings, wind flags, a watermill, etc. The Jausa School, which began as a school of reading in 1795, has been educated by the children of many well-known sailors' families, including the future writer Herman Sergo (1911-1989). At the same time, artist Mall Sooster-Valk (1935-1976), art historian Kaalu Kirme (1928-2020), dancer Ants Vähejaus (1938-2008), sports coach and judge Meinhard Niglas (1932-2007) and others also studied. One of the founders of Estonian light music, composer Paul Tammeveski (1898-1982), is the author of the songs "Paula, you have a boy's head" and "A single flower". The legendary diplomat Ernst Jaakson (1905-1998) also has his roots in the village of Jausa.
Jausa
The village of the same name probably appeared at the mouth of the river flowing into Jausa Bay thousands of years ago, although the first written mention dates from the 16th century. Fishing was probably important to the people here, as the name of the village is thought to come from the fish distribution island (Jao Island). There were four boat ports on the beach in the early 20th century. Abundant fish catches laid the foundation for people's livelihood and the rapid growth of the village. Today it is the longest village on the whole island (almost 4 km). The locations of brick kilns in the landscape also tell the story of earlier times, as well as ancient farm buildings, wind flags, a watermill, etc. The Jausa School, which began as a school of reading in 1795, has been educated by the children of many well-known sailors' families, including the future writer Herman Sergo (1911-1989). At the same time, artist Mall Sooster-Valk (1935-1976), art historian Kaalu Kirme (1928-2020), dancer Ants Vähejaus (1938-2008), sports coach and judge Meinhard Niglas (1932-2007) and others also studied. One of the founders of Estonian light music, composer Paul Tammeveski (1898-1982), is the author of the songs "Paula, you have a boy's head" and "A single flower". The legendary diplomat Ernst Jaakson (1905-1998) also has his roots in the village of Jausa.
Kärdla is the only town on the island of Hiiumaa, Estonia. It is the capital of Hiiu County and the administrative center of Hiiumaa Parish.
Kärdla is located on the northeastern coast of Hiiumaa, by the Tareste Bay; to the southeast of the town lies the 455 million year old Kärdla meteorite crater. Several small rivers flow through the town. There are also artesian wells in Kärdla. The Swedish name Kärrdal means "marsh valley"; the town is located in a lowlands valley.
Kärdla was first mentioned in 1564 as a village inhabited by Swedes. Its growth was greatly influenced by the cloth factory founded in 1830. A port was built in 1849. Both the port and the factory were destroyed in World War II.
Kärdla officially became a borough in 1920, and a town in 1938. In 2013 the town was merged with Kõrgessaare Parish to establish Hiiumaa Parish, therefore Kärdla lost its municipality status.
June's first weekend annual Hiiumaa Children's festival takes place.
In the first week of August, the coffee-loving people of Kärdla expect visitors to Kärdla Cafés' Day celebrated just for one day in their own gardens, serving coffee and home-made pastry.
Kärdla
Kärdla is the only town on the island of Hiiumaa, Estonia. It is the capital of Hiiu County and the administrative center of Hiiumaa Parish.
Kärdla is located on the northeastern coast of Hiiumaa, by the Tareste Bay; to the southeast of the town lies the 455 million year old Kärdla meteorite crater. Several small rivers flow through the town. There are also artesian wells in Kärdla. The Swedish name Kärrdal means "marsh valley"; the town is located in a lowlands valley.
Kärdla was first mentioned in 1564 as a village inhabited by Swedes. Its growth was greatly influenced by the cloth factory founded in 1830. A port was built in 1849. Both the port and the factory were destroyed in World War II.
Kärdla officially became a borough in 1920, and a town in 1938. In 2013 the town was merged with Kõrgessaare Parish to establish Hiiumaa Parish, therefore Kärdla lost its municipality status.
June's first weekend annual Hiiumaa Children's festival takes place.
In the first week of August, the coffee-loving people of Kärdla expect visitors to Kärdla Cafés' Day celebrated just for one day in their own gardens, serving coffee and home-made pastry.
Käina is a small town first mentioned in 1522. Until 1939 it had the name Keina. It has a ruins of a church dating back to 16.th century that was burned down in WW2. South of the town is Käina bay.
Käina
Käina is a small town first mentioned in 1522. Until 1939 it had the name Keina. It has a ruins of a church dating back to 16.th century that was burned down in WW2. South of the town is Käina bay.
What to do in:
The easiest way to get around the village of Jausa is by foot or by bicycle You can go to the bird watching tower shown on the map or rent a paddleboard and explore the quiet Jausa bay from the water. The northen part of Jausa also has a school built all the way back in 1795 that is defenitely worth exploring.
Jausa
The easiest way to get around the village of Jausa is by foot or by bicycle You can go to the bird watching tower shown on the map or rent a paddleboard and explore the quiet Jausa bay from the water. The northen part of Jausa also has a school built all the way back in 1795 that is defenitely worth exploring.
When in Kärdla Defenitely drink water from the Artesian wells which water comes to the ground due to meteor strike 455 million years ago. You can find these wells all over Kärdla but the most well known is located on Aia 28. Kärdla also has some great restaurants and lovely streets to walk on.
Kärdla
When in Kärdla Defenitely drink water from the Artesian wells which water comes to the ground due to meteor strike 455 million years ago. You can find these wells all over Kärdla but the most well known is located on Aia 28. Kärdla also has some great restaurants and lovely streets to walk on.
Käina has a go kart track, an experience center called tuuletorn/windtower, the biggest shopping center in the vicinity and a pub called Luige baar which is very popular among the local people.
Käina
Käina has a go kart track, an experience center called tuuletorn/windtower, the biggest shopping center in the vicinity and a pub called Luige baar which is very popular among the local people.
*Ristna has one of the greatest beaches in Estonia.
*There are underground katakombs in Tahkuna from WW2 times.
*Kassari has a place called Sääretirp which is a 2km long tip of the island that is surrounded by water from both sides. Local tradition is to bring a stone from the start of the tip all the way to the end to make it even longer.
*Kõpu lighthouse is one of the oldest in the world dating back to 16.th century.
*Hiiumaa has a lake called Tihu lake that cant be accessed by car but is a very nice hike.
Hiiumaa
*Ristna has one of the greatest beaches in Estonia.
*There are underground katakombs in Tahkuna from WW2 times.
*Kassari has a place called Sääretirp which is a 2km long tip of the island that is surrounded by water from both sides. Local tradition is to bring a stone from the start of the tip all the way to the end to make it even longer.
*Kõpu lighthouse is one of the oldest in the world dating back to 16.th century.
*Hiiumaa has a lake called Tihu lake that cant be accessed by car but is a very nice hike.