This rest stop is located on the coast of the Gulf of Finland, close to the eastern border of Lahemaa National Park. The name Vainupea has been given here to the cape, the beach, the smallest river in Northern Estonia, the historic village, the harbour, the chapel, and the cemetery closest to the sea in Estonia. The village includes Vaindloo Island, the northernmost point in Estonia, and known as a resting place for fishermen and seal hunters. The first written record of Vainupea beach dates back to 1499, when it was part of the Karula Knight’s Manor, in Haljala Parish. Vainupea has been known as a summer resort since the 19th century. Immediately on the shore of the sea is a sharp-pointed erratic boulder – the Kaarnakivi boulder. With a height of 5.5 metres and a circumference of 24.5 metres, the stone ranks as the 65th largest in Estonia.
Sights
Vainupea church, village and beach
Amenities
Parking area, boardwalk from the parking area to the coast, DC, 3 waste bins
Location : Lääne-Viru County, Põhja-Eesti Recreation Area
Vainupea Village, Haljala Municipality, Lääne-Viru County
Navigation instructions : Drive 73 km along Tallinn–Narva road (E20) and turn left. Drive 6.5 km along Viitna–Võsu road to Palmse village. Turn right towards Sagadi (follow the sign “Sagadi 6 km”). Proceed along Palmse–Sagadi road, across Rakvere–Haljala road (follow the sign “Sagadi mõis 2.5 km”) and drive past Sagadi Manor to Karula. Turn left (follow the sign “Vainupea 5”), drive to Vainupea and turn left there (follow the sign “Vainupea kabel”). Drive past the church; the road goes along the seaside to the parking area.
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Telephone:
+372 676 7010
+372 329 5555
E-mail:
info.oandu@rmk.ee info.lahemaa@rmk.ee
Object type:
rest stop
Location info
Location:
Lääne-Viru County, Põhja-Eesti Recreation Area
Vainupea Village, Haljala Municipality, Lääne-Viru County
Navigation instructions:
Drive 73 km along Tallinn–Narva road (E20) and turn left. Drive 6.5 km along Viitna–Võsu road to Palmse village. Turn right towards Sagadi (follow the sign “Sagadi 6 km”). Proceed along Palmse–Sagadi road, across Rakvere–Haljala road (follow the sign “Sagadi mõis 2.5 km”) and drive past Sagadi Manor to Karula. Turn left (follow the sign “Vainupea 5”), drive to Vainupea and turn left there (follow the sign “Vainupea kabel”). Drive past the church; the road goes along the seaside to the parking area.
