Things to do & places to visit in Jarva County, Estonia

Jarva County #14 destination in Estonia 2023. The average rating score is 4.31 based on 101 traveler reviews, of 37 attractions. Timezone: Europe/Tallinn, current date and time: Friday, May 10, 2024, 6:28.

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5.0 Käru Muuseum (6 reviews)
- Great place for kids and grownups
Friday: History Museums

The Pram Museum (orig. Käru Museum) is focused on family values and sweet memories from childhood. The collection consists of more than 150 prams. See more..
5.0 Wile Farm (4 reviews)
- Дружелюбная ферма с потрясающими животными
Spent 1-2 hours Nature & Wildlife Areas • Farms
Ферма очень дружелюбна и открыта к посетителям. Альпаки - просто замечательные, наимелейшие животные. Разрешают покормить, погладить, понаблюдать и все это - прямо в вольере, а не через забор. Хочется провести на ферме не два часа, а целые сутки, потому что атмосфера там действительно отличается от внешнего мира. See more..
5.0 Matsimae Puhajarv Recreational Area (3 reviews)
- Natural lake that calms soul and mind
Nature & Wildlife Areas

Matsimae Puhajarv is a lake in Jarva County which is 5.5 hectares in area and 8.1 metres deep. The eastern shore of the lake is sandy, and here you will find a State Forest Management Centre recreation area and campsite. The rest of the lake is surrounded by bogs and pine trees. A hiking trail measuring 7.5 km starts (and ends) here that leads to Simisalu. The trail boasts excellent views over the diverse landscape of the Korvemaa area. See more..
5.0 St. Mathew Church (1 review)
Churches & Cathedrals
The smallest church in Jarva-Madise neighbourhood was completed in 14th century. The wall paintings, altar and pulpit of Jarva-Madise church are coming from middle ages, the tradition to burry inside the church is reminded by grave plate hewed in the floor. You can visit Jarva-Madise church in summer months from Friday to Sunday and by ordering a guide from parsonage you will get to know more about the church.Interesting to know: Church was built by Swedes. High tower of the church was added to the building in 1858. The church, the tavern and the municipal hall formed the "golden" rectangular of Jarva-Madise.- The church and what happened in it are described in the book "Truth and Justice" by A.H. Tammsaare. See more..
5.0 Albu Manor (1 review)
- Schön erhaltener alter Gutshof
Historic Sites
One of the oldest order manors in Jarva County and Estonia was first mentioned in 1282. The main building, barn, arched bridge, granary, distillery and park of the manor complex have survived until today. The décor of the manor is simple and laconic. The baroque stove with white and blue tiles and the classicist stoves with white tiles have been preserved.You can visit Albu Manor from Wednesdays to Sundays in the summer season.Interesting facts:- the manor building has caught fire twice;- a large baroque-style monumental painting was found on the walls during restoration;- the manor house has been used by a school since 1921. See more..
5.0 Estonian Broadcasting Museum (1 review)
- Smell of history
Friday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Speciality Museums

The Estonian Broadcasting Museum was founded in Turi in 1999. The museum’s permanent exhibition introduces the history of broadcasting from the first test broadcasts to the present day. You can visit the Estonian Broadcasting Museum from Tuesday to Saturday. You can also book a guided tour in advance. Interesting facts:· The radio station that started broadcasting from Turi in 1937 was the most modern in Europe at the time.· At the Broadcasting Museum, you can try your hand at producing a radio show.· Working displays are exhibited at the museum – old televisions, loudspeakers and much more. See more..
5.0 Simisalu Observation Tower (1 review)
- Summer flowers
Observation Decks & Towers
The observation tower is located on Simisalu bog island in Vetepere village in Albu municipality in Jarva County. The height of the tower is 18 metres. See more..
5.0 Seli Bog (1 review)
Points of Interest & Landmarks
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4.5 Paide Castle (12 reviews)
- Awesome place
Spent 2-3 hours Castles

This place was very surprising, it was a museum with many floors. I did not expect that, you could get lost between the floors, each one from a different century. Don't miss the bar at the very top. See more..
4.5 Türi Museum (6 reviews)
- Family trip to Turi museum
Friday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Speciality Museums

The museum in Turi was opened in 1995, although it was founded much earlier, as local history researchers have been engaged in this subject for several years. In the year 2000 the Turi museum was relocated and now shares one roof with the Estonian Broadcasting Museum. The museum illustrates the history of the railway, which constituted an important impulse for the development of Turi, as well as the history of the paper and pulp factory of Turi.You are welcome to visit the Turi museum Tuesdays to Saturdays.Interesting to know:•Visitors get an overview of the small pre-war enterprises - the brick factory and the ladies hairdressers as well as the garment factory•The museum also features temporary exhibitions providing delightful pictures of the hobbies and activities of people connected with Turi See more..
4.5 Seidla Windmill (4 reviews)
- Ветряная мельница в хорошем состоянии
Points of Interest & Landmarks

The windmill of Seidla Manor was built in the 18th century and it is one of the few Dutch type windmills in the cultural history of Estonia that has been preserved with all fittings and in its original function. The windmill is rare because it is the only windmill that has all its original fittings and its original appearance in continental Estonia. Seidla Windmill also represents the typology of manor windmills as it is located a little distance from the centre of the manor on a visible hill. The number of such preserved windmills in manor ensembles all over Estonia is less than 5. See more..
4.5 Jarva-Jaani Firefighting Museum (4 reviews)
- Old vehicles shelter
Speciality Museums

Jarva-Jaani Firefighting Museum is built on the foundation of the rectory’s old stables and opened its doors to visitors in 1999. You will see the old flag of the firefighting union that was lost for 44 years, the new jubilee flag, photos, medals and diplomas in the museum.You can visit the Jarva-Jaani Firefighting Museum by appointment.Interesting facts:- there is a model of a two-storey wooden house in the museum where 27 different causes of a fire are demonstrated with the help of small fires;- you will also see the fire-fighters' carriage that was used in the film "Viimne reliikvia" ("The Last Relic"), one of the most popular Estonian movie of all times. See more..
4.5 Sargvere Manor (3 reviews)
- Old Manor, but lots of stories (legends)
Historic Sites

The grand early classicist mansion of Sargvere Manor that also has some baroque features was completed in 1765.The manor building was used by the Sargvere Basic School from 1920 to 2002. The manor has been in the use of the Sargvere Society for Promotion of Rural Culture since 2003. Four history rooms have been set up at the initiative of the Society that introduce the history of Sargvere Manor, the school and surrounding villages.You can only visit the manor by appointment. See more..
4.5 Jarva-Jaani Vanatehnika Varjupaik (2 reviews)
- You have to see it to believe it! Unreal
Friday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Spent 2-3 hours Speciality Museums

We were staying at Sunwell Farms and they suggested we come here (and drove us). It was unreal. We could never even have imagined there was this treasure trove of mostly Soviet-era vehicles. Dozens and dozens of old mostly Soviet cars, trucks, buses, firetrucks, and army vehicles, plus old license plates and bicycles. It's a huge collection all owned by one guy who has been collecting these vehicles for years. It's an open-air museums: everything is in a big field and you can go into many of the cars, and climb onto the buses and trucks. Admission is a suggested 3 euro (cash only, there's no one there to collect), and well worth the price! It's a really cool places and especially great for kids who can run all over the place. See more..
4.0 Ajakeskus Wittenstein (27 reviews)
- Worth the visit. Would recommend.
Friday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Castles

Building of the Paide Order Castle started in 1265. Local white limestone was used to build the castle. The first building on Vallimagi Hill was the octagonal Tall Hermann Tower, which was destroyed by the retreating Red Army in 1941. The tower was restored for the 650th anniversary of the St George's Night Uprising in 1993.Interesting facts:The stronghold established in Paide was the second castle built by the order in the territory of Estonia after Viljandi.Paide Vallitorn became the symbol of Paide Town and Jarva County and is depicted on their coats of arms.There is a memorial on Paide Vallimagi Hill to the four Estonian elders executed during the uprising. See more..
4.0 Kirna Manor (6 reviews)
- Worth to vist this Kirna Mainor.
Architectural Buildings

It is so beautyful there in may, you can see thousands of tulips in park. Very interesting olid Mainor. See more..
4.0 Turi Puha Martini Kirik (5 reviews)
- Small but interesting place to see
Churches & Cathedrals

The three-naved medieval church of Turi was built in the 13th century. The interior of the church is embellished with a pulpit dating back to 1630 and an altar by Christian Ackermann, constructed in 1693.You are welcome to visit the church in summer Wednesdays to Sundays.Interesting to know:•The tip of the steeple of the church in Turi is crowned with a cock on a golden ball who watches over the town • The choir of the church has unique graven masks in its corners.•The windows of the church are embellished with stained glass by Dolores Hoffmann•Inside the church there are the paintings "Golgatha" and "The Last Supper" by August Georg Pezoldi See more..
4.0 Holy Cross Church (4 reviews)
- Look at the bell on the church roof
Churches & Cathedrals

Paide has had a church since the 13th century. It was initially located in the order stronghold and later also downtown, next to the main square. The church that was consecrated in 1786 perished in a fire in 1845. A new church with neo-baroque features that is still standing today was built with the support of the townspeople from 1847 to 1848.Interesting facts:Paide Holy Cross Church is unique among Estonian churches because its tower is not located on the western side but in the middle, on the southern side. See more..
4.0 Limestone Sculptures (3 reviews)
- Funny symbol of the city
Monuments & Statues

The first Paide Limestone Days were held in 1996 and they developed into a tradition. Artists are given natural limestone to work with and create a piece of art. The sculptures are set up in Paide Town.Interesting facts:The best known sculptures are Limestone Symphony on the corner of Kitsas and Vaike-Aia Streets, which marks the birthplace of famous composer Arvo Part and the Hitchhiker on Tallinn Road that greets visitors of the town.You can get a map from Paide Tourist Information Centre that helps you find these sculptures. See more..
4.0 A.H. Tammsaare Museum (1 review)
- Nice open air museum
Speciality Museums

The Anton Hansen Tammsaare (1878 – 1940) Museum was established in the writer’s birthplace in 1958. A restored traditional farmhouse, barn, cottagers’ house, fences were added at the same location in 1978, along with hiking trails in the surrounding bogs. You can visit the A.H. Tammsaare Museum in the summer from Tuesday to Sunday; in the winter from Wednesday to Sunday. Interesting facts: The location of the museum is popularly known as Vargamae, the scene of the novel Truth and Justice. The author describes the people and nature from his childhood home in his works.Tammsaare’s works have been translated into over 20 languages. Tammsaare himself was also an avid translator. See more..
4.0 Jarvamaa Museum (1 review)
Speciality Museums
Jarvamaa Museum was found in 1905. Through ages Jarvamaa museum was located in different buildings. In 1950-s the former veterinary clinic in Paide Lembitu park was adjusted for museum building. The permanent exhibition about the county was opened in 1956. Nowadays museum still functions in the same building.You can visit Jarvamaa museum in Paide from Tuesday till Saturday.Interesting to know:- The jewel of the permanent exhibition is the consisting of 200 objects interior of the Paide old pharmacy that was donated in 1912.- The biggest collection of Jarvamaa museum is the photograph collection. Collection has the oldest Estonian daguerreotype. See more..
3.5 Paide Town Hall (4 reviews)
- Pretty Estonian village
Architectural Buildings

Paide Town Hall is a building with a late art nouveau façade in the main square of Paide that was built in 1920 to replace the former wooden building. Paide Town Hall was thoroughly renovated in 2008 and its original appearance was restored.Paide Town Hall can only be visited in the course of group tours organised by appointment only.Interesting facts:Paide Town Hall is still a government building today and the offices of the mayor and town council are located there.Paide Town Hall has a hall with excellent acoustics that is used as a concert venue. See more..
3.0 Gallery Walge (1 review)
Art Galleries
Gallery Walge is an art gallery located in the attic of the community centre of Paide, on Tallinn St. 11. The rooms were renovated in February 2010 by the members of the Paide art club and the gallery opened in April 2010. See more..
Estonian Dairy Museum (0 review)
Speciality Museums

The emphasis on the development of dairying in Estonia increased considerably in the second half of the 19th century. It was decided to record the history of dairying in Estonia for future generations because both manufacturing and processing of milk have been of significant importance for the country. The Estonian Dairy Museum in Imavere was founded in 1976, but opened its doors to visitors in 2001 - exactly 25 years after its establishment.You can visit the Estonian Dairy Museum from Tuesdays to Saturdays. Groups can pre-book guided tours. The museum's workshops, where visitors can make butter or ice cream, are very popular. See more..
Ambla Church of the Holy Virgin Mary (0 review)
Churches & Cathedrals

Jarva County’s oldest church in Ambla was completed in the 13th century. The church has a simple exterior, and the interior has three naves. The medieval furnishings of the Ambla Church were destroyed during the Livonian War. The church has the oldest high belfry of a rural church. During the summer, you can visit the Ambla Church from Friday to Sunday. Interesting facts: The Latin name of the church “Ampla Maria” is derived from the name of its location – Ambla. In the churchyard, there is a grave monument entitled “Boy with a Poppy” and a monument to the War of Independence. The current steeple was built in 1857 and is 49.5 m high. See more..
Rava Oak Grove and Lake (0 review)
Nature & Wildlife Areas
Rava oak grove in Jarva County was placed under protection as early as 1936 in order to preserve the local flora, which is rich in species. The grove covers 22 hectares and features 92 protected ancient oak trees, 16 large larch trees and a pine tree which is several hundred years old. The 2.5-hectare lake by the oak grove offsets it beautifully and is a lovely place to relax and take a swim. You can also barbecue here. See more..
KilplasteTeemapark (0 review)
Amusement & Theme Parks

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Koigi Manor (0 review)
Points of Interest & Landmarks
Johann Adam von Grunewaldt begun redesigning the heart of the manor in the second half of the 18th century with his financial capacity and the architerctural trends of that time in his mind. The early classicist stone main building with baroque elements was finished in 1771. The main building originally had a rectangular ground plan and a high hipped roof. Later the building underwent a major reconstruction and was supplemented by wings on its garden-side. The main building of Koigi manor was fully renovated during 2008-2009 by the European financial mechanisms and the Koigi municipality, as a result of which you have access to this timeless building with all modern amenities today. See more..
Resa Doll Studio (0 review)
Art Galleries
Resa Tiitsmaa is a freelance artist who introduces her work in her studio and tells you how each of the dolls was created. The Doll Studio is located in Turi and has room for 12 to 15 visitors at a time.Interesting facts:You can also buy and order dolls from the studio. See more..
Aravete Village Museum (0 review)
Speciality Museums
The Aravete Museum is located in the former Kurisoo Manor, which dates back to the first half of the 19th century and has a front façade decorated with a classicist columned portico. The Aravete Village Museum opened its doors to visitors on June 9, 1989. The museum occupies 10 rooms and the attic in the manor house. The Aravete Village Museum is open to visitors on workdays, and at other times with advance booking. Interesting facts: The museum includes a fire fighting room, school classroom, teacher’s room, ladies room, radios and gramophones, televisions, Brezhnev-era room, and literature room. See more..