Lake Porkuni, Laane-Viru County, Estonia
4.5 (3 reviews) Spent Ranking #1 in Porkuni Bodies of Water
Swimming, sailing and fihing in Lake Porkuni
Lake Porkuni covers 41.5 hectares. It is divided using barrages into four smaller lakes: Lake Suurjarv also known as the ‘upper lake’; Lake Karujarv, also known as the ‘lower lake’; Lake Aiajarv; and Lake Iiri or the ‘Irish lake’. What makes Porkuni famous is the floating islands of Lake Suurjarv,which has a diving tower and where you can hire boats. It is also home to the Kaie spring. Folk tales talk of a slave girl named Kaie whose beauty caught the eye of the lord of the manor. But his love for the girl was not reciprocated, and it is said that one day while Kaie was gathering hay by the lake he threw her into the water. Unable to swim, she drowned, and the hay in her apron is said to have formed the lake’s floating islands.
Address
, Porkuni, Estonia, Postal Code: 46001.
Current local date and time now
Friday, May 10, 2024, 9:20
User Ratings
4.5 based on (3 reviews)
Reviews
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5m0r5k 5:00 PM Jun 12, 2015
Nice and calm
The lake is huge and there is plenty of space for crowds, although its never crowded. The lake is very clean and clear. There is a diving tower high as 3m. Also you can rent a boat or a water bike. Also there is a cafeteria with snacks and beverages. Very peaceful stay in the nature.
