Where to go

Varbola stronghold

 
Rapla County, Tallinn Recreation Area

Varbola Stronghold is one of the largest ancient fortresses in Estonia. The yard, approximately 2 ha in size, is surrounded on all sides by a mainly limestone rampart supported by dry masonry and logs. The sides are covered by the debris caused by the collapse of the upper part. The total length of the rampart is 580 m. The height of the rampart on the outside is 7-10 m, on the inside it is 2-7 m.

The stronghold was used in the 12th and 14th centuries. In the 15th and 17th centuries, the stronghold’s yard was used as a cemetery. Numerous coins have been found since then, with most being sacrificial offerings.

Parking

2 parking areas for 120 cars in total

Amenities

2 campfire sites, 2 recreation sites with shelter, open-air stage with shelter, 80 benches, 3 information boards
At the parking area there are 2 two-stall toilets, 2 information boards with general information and the layout map of the stronghold.

Outdoor Fireplace

Uncovered Fireplace Located across the road in the camping area of Varbola Stronghold.

Berries-mushrooms

Milk-caps

Sights

Wall of the stronghold, stone-throwing catapult, siege tower, old well, oak stand

Additional Information

Before going on a nature walk please read the Environmental code of conduct, rules of conduct and waste-sorting policy

Contact

Telephone: +37 2676 7842

E-mail: info.viimsi@rmk.ee

Object type: other

Location info

Location : Rapla County, Tallinn Recreation Area

Varbola village,Märjamaa municipality, Rapla County

Navigation instructions : Drive 50 km along the Tallinn-Pärnu road (Road no. 4), turn left towards Varbola. Drive through the Varbola village 4 km up to roadside signs. The stronghold is to the right of the road. 

Coordinates:

Long-Lat WGS 84
Latitude: 59.039811
Longitude: 24.505736
L-EST 97x: 529032.1
L-EST 97y: 6544659.7

Telephone:
+37 2676 7842
E-mail:
info.viimsi@rmk.ee
Object type:
other
Location info
Location:
Rapla County, Tallinn Recreation Area
Varbola village,Märjamaa municipality, Rapla County
Navigation instructions:
Drive 50 km along the Tallinn-Pärnu road (Road no. 4), turn left towards Varbola. Drive through the Varbola village 4 km up to roadside signs. The stronghold is to the right of the road. 
Coordinates:

Long-Lat WGS 84
Latitude: 59.039811
Longitude: 24.505736
L-EST 97x: 529032.1
L-EST 97y: 6544659.7