VõimalusedHiking trail/Hiking OptionsCampingCovered fireplaceMaintenance during summer
Lääne County, Osmussaare Landscape Reserve
Here you can view the blackish brown boulders gneissic breccias. The boulders have been formed 540 million years ago when 10 km North-West of the island the Neugrund meteorite landed in the sea. The most famous of these boulders are the Twins (Estonian Kaksikud).
Sights
Relict lakes, boulders of gneissic breccias, military legacy.
Without the consent of the protected area manager organized tourism and big events are prohibited on the island. All trash must be taken with you! Information about restrictions can be obtained from the Environmental Board +372 662 5999, info@keskkonnaamet.ee
Contact
Telephone: +372 506 2004
E-mail: info.nova@rmk.ee
Object type: campfire site
Location info
Location : Lääne County, Osmussaare Landscape Reserve
Osmussaare Island, Lääne-Nigula municipality, Lääne County
Navigation instructions : From Tallinn to the Port of Dirhami: Drive along Paldiski Highway (road no. 8) towards Keila. When you reach Keila, continue through the centre of Keila along the Keila-Haapsalu Highway (road no. 17) for 24 km. Three kilometres after Padise, turn right towards Nõva onto Harju-Risti – Riguldi – Võntküla Road (road no. 230). Drive for 44 km, then follow the signs to Dirhami. Drive 10 km along the Riguldi–Dirhami Highway (road no. 127) until you reach the Port of Dirhami.
From Haapsalu to the Port of Dirhami: Drive along Tallinn Highway (road no. 9) towards Risti. After about 8 km, turn left at the Dirhami 34 road sign. Drive along the Keila-Haapsalu Highway (Road No. 17) for 5 km. At Linnamägi, turn left at the Dirhami 29 road sign. Drive for 19 km along Harju-Risti – Riguldi – Võntküla Highway (road no. 230), then turn left onto Riguldi–Dirhami Highway (road no. 127) at the Dirhami 10 road sign. Drive straight ahead until you reach the port. To access the island, please call +372 56 655 777 in advance to make arrangements.
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Telephone:
+372 506 2004
E-mail:
info.nova@rmk.ee
Object type:
campfire site
Location info
Location:
Lääne County, Osmussaare Landscape Reserve
Osmussaare Island, Lääne-Nigula municipality, Lääne County
Navigation instructions:
From Tallinn to the Port of Dirhami: Drive along Paldiski Highway (road no. 8) towards Keila. When you reach Keila, continue through the centre of Keila along the Keila-Haapsalu Highway (road no. 17) for 24 km. Three kilometres after Padise, turn right towards Nõva onto Harju-Risti – Riguldi – Võntküla Road (road no. 230). Drive for 44 km, then follow the signs to Dirhami. Drive 10 km along the Riguldi–Dirhami Highway (road no. 127) until you reach the Port of Dirhami.
From Haapsalu to the Port of Dirhami: Drive along Tallinn Highway (road no. 9) towards Risti. After about 8 km, turn left at the Dirhami 34 road sign. Drive along the Keila-Haapsalu Highway (Road No. 17) for 5 km. At Linnamägi, turn left at the Dirhami 29 road sign. Drive for 19 km along Harju-Risti – Riguldi – Võntküla Highway (road no. 230), then turn left onto Riguldi–Dirhami Highway (road no. 127) at the Dirhami 10 road sign. Drive straight ahead until you reach the port. To access the island, please call +372 56 655 777 in advance to make arrangements.
Without the consent of the protected area manager organized tourism and big events are prohibited on the island. All trash must be taken with you! Information about restrictions can be obtained from the Environmental Board +372 662 5999, info@keskkonnaamet.ee
Contact
Telephone: +372 506 2004
E-mail: info.nova@rmk.ee
Object type: campfire site
Location info
Location : Lääne County, Osmussaare Landscape Reserve
Osmussaare Island, Lääne-Nigula municipality, Lääne County
Navigation instructions : From Tallinn to the Port of Dirhami: Drive along Paldiski Highway (road no. 8) towards Keila. When you reach Keila, continue through the centre of Keila along the Keila-Haapsalu Highway (road no. 17) for 24 km. Three kilometres after Padise, turn right towards Nõva onto Harju-Risti – Riguldi – Võntküla Road (road no. 230). Drive for 44 km, then follow the signs to Dirhami. Drive 10 km along the Riguldi–Dirhami Highway (road no. 127) until you reach the Port of Dirhami.
From Haapsalu to the Port of Dirhami: Drive along Tallinn Highway (road no. 9) towards Risti. After about 8 km, turn left at the Dirhami 34 road sign. Drive along the Keila-Haapsalu Highway (Road No. 17) for 5 km. At Linnamägi, turn left at the Dirhami 29 road sign. Drive for 19 km along Harju-Risti – Riguldi – Võntküla Highway (road no. 230), then turn left onto Riguldi–Dirhami Highway (road no. 127) at the Dirhami 10 road sign. Drive straight ahead until you reach the port. To access the island, please call +372 56 655 777 in advance to make arrangements.
By clicking on the map it will open the map application larger in a new window.
Telephone:
+372 506 2004
E-mail:
info.nova@rmk.ee
Object type:
campfire site
Location info
Location:
Lääne County, Osmussaare Landscape Reserve
Osmussaare Island, Lääne-Nigula municipality, Lääne County
Navigation instructions:
From Tallinn to the Port of Dirhami: Drive along Paldiski Highway (road no. 8) towards Keila. When you reach Keila, continue through the centre of Keila along the Keila-Haapsalu Highway (road no. 17) for 24 km. Three kilometres after Padise, turn right towards Nõva onto Harju-Risti – Riguldi – Võntküla Road (road no. 230). Drive for 44 km, then follow the signs to Dirhami. Drive 10 km along the Riguldi–Dirhami Highway (road no. 127) until you reach the Port of Dirhami.
From Haapsalu to the Port of Dirhami: Drive along Tallinn Highway (road no. 9) towards Risti. After about 8 km, turn left at the Dirhami 34 road sign. Drive along the Keila-Haapsalu Highway (Road No. 17) for 5 km. At Linnamägi, turn left at the Dirhami 29 road sign. Drive for 19 km along Harju-Risti – Riguldi – Võntküla Highway (road no. 230), then turn left onto Riguldi–Dirhami Highway (road no. 127) at the Dirhami 10 road sign. Drive straight ahead until you reach the port. To access the island, please call +372 56 655 777 in advance to make arrangements.
VõimalusedHiking trail/Hiking OptionsCircular trailCampingFireplaceCovered fireplaceMaintenance during summer
Lääne County, Osmussaare Landscape Reserve
On the North coast of the island you can view the cliff that is part of the 1200 km long Baltic Klint. The cliff is highest (7 m) around the lighthouse and becomes lower towards North-East where the so called "Crocodiles" are located. There are the coastal lagoons, open to the sea; cliffs; meadows; fens and old broad-leaved forests. Osmussaar`s jewels are Alvar meadows.
Parking
Parking at Dirhami harbour.
Amenities
2 information boards one in the North and one in the South tip of the island, 6 interest points on the trail.
Sights
Relict lakes, boulders of gneissic breccias, military legacy.
Additional information
Before going on a nature walk please read the Environmental code of conduct (freedom to roam), rules of conduct and waste-sorting policy.
Restrictions
Without the consent of the protected area manager organized tourism and big events are prohibited on the island. All trash must be taken with you! Information about restrictions can be obtained from the Environmental Board (+372 662 5999, info@keskkonnaamet.ee).
Hiking Options
Available
Camping
Lõunasadama campfire site I, Lõunasadama campfire site II, Kaksikute campfire site
Outdoor Fireplace
Lõunasadama campfire site II
Kaksikute campfire site, Lõunasadama campfire site I
Contact
Telephone: +372 506 2004
E-mail: info.nova@rmk.ee
Object type: hiking trail
Location info
Location : Lääne County, Osmussaare Landscape Reserve
Osmussaare Island, Lääne-Nigula municipality, Lääne County.
Navigation instructions : From Tallinn to the Port of Dirhami: Drive along Paldiski Highway (road no. 8) towards Keila. When you reach Keila, continue through the centre of Keila along the Keila-Haapsalu Highway (road no. 17) for 24 km. Three kilometres after Padise, turn right towards Nõva onto Harju-Risti – Riguldi – Võntküla Road (road no. 230). Drive for 44 km, then follow the signs to Dirhami. Drive 10 km along the Riguldi–Dirhami Highway (road no. 127) until you reach the Port of Dirhami.
From Haapsalu to the Port of Dirhami: Drive along Tallinn Highway (road no. 9) towards Risti. After about 8 km, turn left at the Dirhami 34 road sign. Drive along the Keila-Haapsalu Highway (Road No. 17) for 5 km. At Linnamägi, turn left at the Dirhami 29 road sign. Drive for 19 km along Harju-Risti – Riguldi – Võntküla Highway (road no. 230), then turn left onto Riguldi–Dirhami Highway (road no. 127) at the Dirhami 10 road sign. Drive straight ahead until you reach the port. To access the island, please call +372 56 655 777 in advance to make arrangements.
By clicking on the map it will open the map application larger in a new window.
Telephone:
+372 506 2004
E-mail:
info.nova@rmk.ee
Object type:
hiking trail
Location info
Location:
Lääne County, Osmussaare Landscape Reserve
Osmussaare Island, Lääne-Nigula municipality, Lääne County.
Navigation instructions:
From Tallinn to the Port of Dirhami: Drive along Paldiski Highway (road no. 8) towards Keila. When you reach Keila, continue through the centre of Keila along the Keila-Haapsalu Highway (road no. 17) for 24 km. Three kilometres after Padise, turn right towards Nõva onto Harju-Risti – Riguldi – Võntküla Road (road no. 230). Drive for 44 km, then follow the signs to Dirhami. Drive 10 km along the Riguldi–Dirhami Highway (road no. 127) until you reach the Port of Dirhami.
From Haapsalu to the Port of Dirhami: Drive along Tallinn Highway (road no. 9) towards Risti. After about 8 km, turn left at the Dirhami 34 road sign. Drive along the Keila-Haapsalu Highway (Road No. 17) for 5 km. At Linnamägi, turn left at the Dirhami 29 road sign. Drive for 19 km along Harju-Risti – Riguldi – Võntküla Highway (road no. 230), then turn left onto Riguldi–Dirhami Highway (road no. 127) at the Dirhami 10 road sign. Drive straight ahead until you reach the port. To access the island, please call +372 56 655 777 in advance to make arrangements.
VõimalusedHiking trail/Hiking OptionsRest stopMaintenance during summer
Lääne County, Osmussaare Landscape Reserve
The most remarkable of the remaining buildings on Osmussaare Island is the chapel (Jesu Kapell) that was built in 1766 using limestone. The chapel was renovated in 2006-2011.
Sights
Relict lakes boulders of gneissic breccias, military legacy.
Without the consent of the protected area manager organized tourism and big events are prohibited on the island. All trash must be taken with you! Information about restrictions can be obtained from the Environmental Board +372 662 5999, info@keskkonnaamet.ee
Contact
Telephone: +372 506 2004
E-mail: info.nova@rmk.ee
Object type: rest stop
Location info
Location : Lääne County, Osmussaare Landscape Reserve
Navigation instructions : From Tallinn to the Port of Dirhami: Drive along Paldiski Highway (road no. 8) towards Keila. When you reach Keila, continue through the centre of Keila along the Keila-Haapsalu Highway (road no. 17) for 24 km. Three kilometres after Padise, turn right towards Nõva onto Harju-Risti – Riguldi – Võntküla Road (road no. 230). Drive for 44 km, then follow the signs to Dirhami. Drive 10 km along the Riguldi–Dirhami Highway (road no. 127) until you reach the Port of Dirhami.
From Haapsalu to the Port of Dirhami: Drive along Tallinn Highway (road no. 9) towards Risti. After about 8 km, turn left at the Dirhami 34 road sign. Drive along the Keila-Haapsalu Highway (Road No. 17) for 5 km. At Linnamägi, turn left at the Dirhami 29 road sign. Drive for 19 km along Harju-Risti – Riguldi – Võntküla Highway (road no. 230), then turn left onto Riguldi–Dirhami Highway (road no. 127) at the Dirhami 10 road sign. Drive straight ahead until you reach the port. To access the island, please call +372 56 655 777 in advance to make arrangements.
By clicking on the map it will open the map application larger in a new window.
Telephone:
+372 506 2004
E-mail:
info.nova@rmk.ee
Object type:
rest stop
Location info
Location:
Lääne County, Osmussaare Landscape Reserve
Navigation instructions:
From Tallinn to the Port of Dirhami: Drive along Paldiski Highway (road no. 8) towards Keila. When you reach Keila, continue through the centre of Keila along the Keila-Haapsalu Highway (road no. 17) for 24 km. Three kilometres after Padise, turn right towards Nõva onto Harju-Risti – Riguldi – Võntküla Road (road no. 230). Drive for 44 km, then follow the signs to Dirhami. Drive 10 km along the Riguldi–Dirhami Highway (road no. 127) until you reach the Port of Dirhami.
From Haapsalu to the Port of Dirhami: Drive along Tallinn Highway (road no. 9) towards Risti. After about 8 km, turn left at the Dirhami 34 road sign. Drive along the Keila-Haapsalu Highway (Road No. 17) for 5 km. At Linnamägi, turn left at the Dirhami 29 road sign. Drive for 19 km along Harju-Risti – Riguldi – Võntküla Highway (road no. 230), then turn left onto Riguldi–Dirhami Highway (road no. 127) at the Dirhami 10 road sign. Drive straight ahead until you reach the port. To access the island, please call +372 56 655 777 in advance to make arrangements.
VõimalusedHiking trail/Hiking OptionsFireplaceCovered fireplaceMaintenance during summerInformation point
Lääne County, Osmussaare Landscape Reserve
On the northern shore of the island, next to the bank coast and the lighthouse, there is an information point where you can learn about the Neugrund meteorite explosion, the settlement and history of the island, and find out about hiking and camping opportunities.
Sights
Relict lakes, boulders of gneissic breccias, military legacy.
Without the consent of the protected area manager organized tourism and big events are prohibited on the island. All trash must be taken with you!
Information about restrictions can be obtained from the Environmental Board +372 662 5999, info@keskkonnaamet.ee
Contact
Telephone: +372 506 2004
E-mail: info.nova@rmk.ee
Object type: other
Location info
Location : Lääne County, Osmussaare Landscape Reserve
Osmussaare Island, Lääne-Nigula municipality, Lääne County. Object no 1 on the landscape reserve map.
Navigation instructions : From Tallinn to the Port of Dirhami: Drive along Paldiski Highway (road no. 8) towards Keila. When you reach Keila, continue through the centre of Keila along the Keila-Haapsalu Highway (road no. 17) for 24 km. Three kilometres after Padise, turn right towards Nõva onto Harju-Risti – Riguldi – Võntküla Road (road no. 230). Drive for 44 km, then follow the signs to Dirhami. Drive 10 km along the Riguldi–Dirhami Highway (road no. 127) until you reach the Port of Dirhami.
From Haapsalu to the Port of Dirhami: Drive along Tallinn Highway (road no. 9) towards Risti. After about 8 km, turn left at the Dirhami 34 road sign. Drive along the Keila-Haapsalu Highway (Road No. 17) for 5 km. At Linnamägi, turn left at the Dirhami 29 road sign. Drive for 19 km along Harju-Risti – Riguldi – Võntküla Highway (road no. 230), then turn left onto Riguldi–Dirhami Highway (road no. 127) at the Dirhami 10 road sign. Drive straight ahead until you reach the port. To access the island, please call +372 56 655 777 in advance to make arrangements.
By clicking on the map it will open the map application larger in a new window.
Telephone:
+372 506 2004
E-mail:
info.nova@rmk.ee
Object type:
other
Location info
Location:
Lääne County, Osmussaare Landscape Reserve
Osmussaare Island, Lääne-Nigula municipality, Lääne County. Object no 1 on the landscape reserve map.
Navigation instructions:
From Tallinn to the Port of Dirhami: Drive along Paldiski Highway (road no. 8) towards Keila. When you reach Keila, continue through the centre of Keila along the Keila-Haapsalu Highway (road no. 17) for 24 km. Three kilometres after Padise, turn right towards Nõva onto Harju-Risti – Riguldi – Võntküla Road (road no. 230). Drive for 44 km, then follow the signs to Dirhami. Drive 10 km along the Riguldi–Dirhami Highway (road no. 127) until you reach the Port of Dirhami.
From Haapsalu to the Port of Dirhami: Drive along Tallinn Highway (road no. 9) towards Risti. After about 8 km, turn left at the Dirhami 34 road sign. Drive along the Keila-Haapsalu Highway (Road No. 17) for 5 km. At Linnamägi, turn left at the Dirhami 29 road sign. Drive for 19 km along Harju-Risti – Riguldi – Võntküla Highway (road no. 230), then turn left onto Riguldi–Dirhami Highway (road no. 127) at the Dirhami 10 road sign. Drive straight ahead until you reach the port. To access the island, please call +372 56 655 777 in advance to make arrangements.
Without the consent of the protected area manager organized tourism and big events are prohibited on the island. All trash must be taken with you! Information about restrictions can be obtained from the Environmental Board +372 662 5999, info@keskkonnaamet.ee
Contact
Telephone: +372 506 2004
E-mail: info.nova@rmk.ee
Object type: campfire site
Location info
Location : Lääne County, Osmussaare Landscape Reserve
Osmussaare Island, Lääne-Nigula municipality, Lääne County.
Navigation instructions : From Tallinn to the Port of Dirhami: Drive along Paldiski Highway (road no. 8) towards Keila. When you reach Keila, continue through the centre of Keila along the Keila-Haapsalu Highway (road no. 17) for 24 km. Three kilometres after Padise, turn right towards Nõva onto Harju-Risti – Riguldi – Võntküla Road (road no. 230). Drive for 44 km, then follow the signs to Dirhami. Drive 10 km along the Riguldi–Dirhami Highway (road no. 127) until you reach the Port of Dirhami.
From Haapsalu to the Port of Dirhami: Drive along Tallinn Highway (road no. 9) towards Risti. After about 8 km, turn left at the Dirhami 34 road sign. Drive along the Keila-Haapsalu Highway (Road No. 17) for 5 km. At Linnamägi, turn left at the Dirhami 29 road sign. Drive for 19 km along Harju-Risti – Riguldi – Võntküla Highway (road no. 230), then turn left onto Riguldi–Dirhami Highway (road no. 127) at the Dirhami 10 road sign. Drive straight ahead until you reach the port. To access the island, please call +372 56 655 777 in advance to make arrangements.
By clicking on the map it will open the map application larger in a new window.
Telephone:
+372 506 2004
E-mail:
info.nova@rmk.ee
Object type:
campfire site
Location info
Location:
Lääne County, Osmussaare Landscape Reserve
Osmussaare Island, Lääne-Nigula municipality, Lääne County.
Navigation instructions:
From Tallinn to the Port of Dirhami: Drive along Paldiski Highway (road no. 8) towards Keila. When you reach Keila, continue through the centre of Keila along the Keila-Haapsalu Highway (road no. 17) for 24 km. Three kilometres after Padise, turn right towards Nõva onto Harju-Risti – Riguldi – Võntküla Road (road no. 230). Drive for 44 km, then follow the signs to Dirhami. Drive 10 km along the Riguldi–Dirhami Highway (road no. 127) until you reach the Port of Dirhami.
From Haapsalu to the Port of Dirhami: Drive along Tallinn Highway (road no. 9) towards Risti. After about 8 km, turn left at the Dirhami 34 road sign. Drive along the Keila-Haapsalu Highway (Road No. 17) for 5 km. At Linnamägi, turn left at the Dirhami 29 road sign. Drive for 19 km along Harju-Risti – Riguldi – Võntküla Highway (road no. 230), then turn left onto Riguldi–Dirhami Highway (road no. 127) at the Dirhami 10 road sign. Drive straight ahead until you reach the port. To access the island, please call +372 56 655 777 in advance to make arrangements.
Without the consent of the protected area manager organized tourism and big events are prohibited on the island. All trash must be taken with you! Information about restrictions can be obtained from the Environmental Board +372 662 5999, info@keskkonnaamet.ee
Contact
Telephone: +372 506 2004
E-mail: info.nova@rmk.ee
Object type: campfire site
Location info
Location : Lääne County, Osmussaare Landscape Reserve
Osmussaare Island, Lääne-Nigula municipality, Lääne County
Navigation instructions : From Tallinn to the Port of Dirhami: Drive along Paldiski Highway (road no. 8) towards Keila. When you reach Keila, continue through the centre of Keila along the Keila-Haapsalu Highway (road no. 17) for 24 km. Three kilometres after Padise, turn right towards Nõva onto Harju-Risti – Riguldi – Võntküla Road (road no. 230). Drive for 44 km, then follow the signs to Dirhami. Drive 10 km along the Riguldi–Dirhami Highway (road no. 127) until you reach the Port of Dirhami.
From Haapsalu to the Port of Dirhami: Drive along Tallinn Highway (road no. 9) towards Risti. After about 8 km, turn left at the Dirhami 34 road sign. Drive along the Keila-Haapsalu Highway (Road No. 17) for 5 km. At Linnamägi, turn left at the Dirhami 29 road sign. Drive for 19 km along Harju-Risti – Riguldi – Võntküla Highway (road no. 230), then turn left onto Riguldi–Dirhami Highway (road no. 127) at the Dirhami 10 road sign. Drive straight ahead until you reach the port. To access the island, please call +372 56 655 777 in advance to make arrangements.
By clicking on the map it will open the map application larger in a new window.
Telephone:
+372 506 2004
E-mail:
info.nova@rmk.ee
Object type:
campfire site
Location info
Location:
Lääne County, Osmussaare Landscape Reserve
Osmussaare Island, Lääne-Nigula municipality, Lääne County
Navigation instructions:
From Tallinn to the Port of Dirhami: Drive along Paldiski Highway (road no. 8) towards Keila. When you reach Keila, continue through the centre of Keila along the Keila-Haapsalu Highway (road no. 17) for 24 km. Three kilometres after Padise, turn right towards Nõva onto Harju-Risti – Riguldi – Võntküla Road (road no. 230). Drive for 44 km, then follow the signs to Dirhami. Drive 10 km along the Riguldi–Dirhami Highway (road no. 127) until you reach the Port of Dirhami.
From Haapsalu to the Port of Dirhami: Drive along Tallinn Highway (road no. 9) towards Risti. After about 8 km, turn left at the Dirhami 34 road sign. Drive along the Keila-Haapsalu Highway (Road No. 17) for 5 km. At Linnamägi, turn left at the Dirhami 29 road sign. Drive for 19 km along Harju-Risti – Riguldi – Võntküla Highway (road no. 230), then turn left onto Riguldi–Dirhami Highway (road no. 127) at the Dirhami 10 road sign. Drive straight ahead until you reach the port. To access the island, please call +372 56 655 777 in advance to make arrangements.
