castle
Rakvere Castle
Hilltop medieval castle ruins turned open-air museum in northern Estonia, with a large bronze aurochs statue and car park at the base.
12 km · about 25 min drive
Lääne-Virumaa, Estonia · Europe
Kadrina is worth a stop: 15 minutes from Vaiatu, 30km from Lahemaa National Park.
Kadrina is a town located in Lääne-Virumaa, Estonia. With a population of 2,406, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Kadrina sits in Estonia, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Tallinn time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Kadrina to your route.
Kadrina German: Sankt Katharinen) is a small borough (Estonian: alevik) in Lääne-Viru County, northern Estonia. It is the administrative centre of Kadrina Parish. Kadrina is located in the crossing point of Tallinn–Saint Petersburg (Tallinn–Narva) railway, Pärnu–Rakvere road (nr. 5) and the Loobu River. The nearestRead more
towns are Rakvere (12 km east) and Tapa (12 km southwest).
As of the 2011 census, the settlement's population was 2,269.
The name of Kadrina is derived from the St. Catherine's church and parish which establishment dates back to 1231. Earlier name of the settlement was Tõrvestevere (German: Tristfer).
The development from a village to larger settlement began after the Tallinn–Saint Petersburg railway was built and Kadrina railway station was established in 1870. A school was opened in 1902.
Compare prices across Booking.com, Airbnb, Expedia, and more. Select your dates to see availability.
Pick your must-haves once: provider links open pre-filtered. Each filter lists which sites it applies to.
Compare before you book!
Prices can vary significantly between platforms. We recommend checking at least 2-3 sites to find the best deal for your stay in Kadrina.
Discover famous landmarks, scenic roads, and more near Kadrina.
Kadrina offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.
Plan your road trip to Kadrina with Plan Your Road Trips! Add Kadrina as a destination, and we'll help you find the best route and discover more amazing places along the way.
Kadrina is located in Lääne-Virumaa, Estonia, Europe. The coordinates are 59.3347 latitude, 26.1450 longitude.
Kadrina has a population of approximately 2,406 people, making it a town in Estonia.
Add to your itinerary
Start planning your road trip with Kadrina as a destination. Create a custom route and discover more amazing places along the way.
Start Road TripDiscover destinations like Tinder
Swipe through stunning destinations near Kadrina. Save your favourites and add them to your trip.
4 notable places within an hour's drive.
castle
Hilltop medieval castle ruins turned open-air museum in northern Estonia, with a large bronze aurochs statue and car park at the base.
12 km · about 25 min drive
museum
Restored 18th-century Baltic German manor house inside Lahemaa National Park, with parkland, a museum and visitor parking directly off the access road.
22 km · about 25 min drive
national park
Estonia's largest national park featuring wild Baltic coastline, pristine bogs, old-growth forests, and elegant 18th-century manor houses.
30 km · about 35 min drive
waterfall
Estonia's widest natural waterfall, roughly eight metres high on the Jägala River, a short walk from a car park off the Tallinn–Narva road.
56 km · about 65 min drive
May to September
Far northern latitude: short daylight hours outside summer make long drives harder.
Other places to explore near Kadrina.
Create your perfect itinerary with our calendar-based planner. Add stops, discover attractions along the way, and share your trip with friends.
Start Planning