natural wonder
Kaali Meteorite Crater
Water-filled meteorite impact crater about 110 metres wide on Saaremaa, formed roughly 3,500 years ago, with parking and a visitor centre.
17 km · about 20 min drive
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Kuressaare
Saare, Estonia · Europe
About Kuressaare
Kuressaare is worth a stop: 20 minutes from Tehumardi, 17km from Kaali Meteorite Crater.
Kuressaare is in Saare, Estonia, with about 13,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Tehumardi, about 17 km away.
Kuressaare (Estonian pronunciation: [ˈkureˈsˑɑːre]) is a city on the island Saaremaa in Estonia. It is the administrative centre of Saaremaa Municipality and the seat of Saare County. Kuressaare is the westernmost town in Estonia. The recorded population on 1 January 2024 was 13,185.
The city is situated on theRead more
southern coast of Saaremaa, facing the Gulf of Riga of the Baltic Sea, and is served by the Kuressaare Airport, Roomassaare harbour, and Kuressaare yacht harbour.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Kuressaare?
Within an hour or so of Kuressaare: Kaali Meteorite Crater (17 km), Saaremaa Island (18 km), Panga Cliff (37 km), Cape Kolka and the Livonian Coast Road (55 km).
Are there any good drives near Kuressaare?
The nearest famous roads are Cape Kolka and the Livonian Coast Road.
Where is Kuressaare?
Kuressaare is in Saare, Estonia, about 17 km from Tehumardi.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 12,698
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Estonia
- Region
- Saare
- Timezone
- Europe/Tallinn
- Coordinates
- 58.2538, 22.4922
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Worth the detour from Kuressaare
5 notable places within an hour's drive.
natural wonder
Saaremaa Island
Estonia's largest island with a medieval bishop's castle, juniper-covered coastline, meteorite craters, and traditional windmills.
18 km · about 20 min drive
scenic viewpoint
Panga Cliff
Limestone sea cliff up to 21 metres high on Saaremaa's north coast, with a roadside car park and open views over the Baltic.
37 km · about 45 min drive
coastal drive
Cape Kolka and the Livonian Coast Road
The wild tip of Courland where the Gulf of Riga meets the open Baltic, reached by a lonely forest-lined coastal road through tiny Livonian fishing villages. Waves collide off the cape in two directions at once.
55 km · about 65 min drive
scenic viewpoint
Cape Kolka
Headland where the Baltic Sea meets the Gulf of Riga, producing visible colliding waves, with a car park and coastal pine forest walk.
55 km · about 65 min drive
Driving roads near Kuressaare
- 37 kmPanga CliffLimestone sea cliff up to 21 metres high on Saaremaa's north coast, with a roadside car park and open views over the Baltic.
- 55 kmCape Kolka and the Livonian Coast RoadThe wild tip of Courland where the Gulf of Riga meets the open Baltic, reached by a lonely forest-lined coastal road through tiny Livonian fishing villages. Waves collide off the cape in two directions at once.
- 55 kmCape KolkaHeadland where the Baltic Sea meets the Gulf of Riga, producing visible colliding waves, with a car park and coastal pine forest walk.
- 71 kmSlītere LighthouseLighthouse on the ancient Baltic shoreline bluff in Slītere National Park, with an observation deck over the Kurzeme forest canopy.
When to drive here
May to September
Far northern latitude: short daylight hours outside summer make long drives harder.
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