natural wonder
Kaali Meteorite Crater
Water-filled meteorite impact crater about 110 metres wide on Saaremaa, formed roughly 3,500 years ago, with parking and a visitor centre.
17 km · about 20 min drive
Saare, Estonia · Europe
Kuressaare is worth a stop: 20 minutes from Tehumardi, 17km from Kaali Meteorite Crater.
Kuressaare is a town located in Saare, Estonia. With a population of 12,698, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Kuressaare 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 Kuressaare to your route.
Kuressaare (Estonian pronunciation: [ˈkureˈsˑɑːre]) is a city on the island Saaremaa in Estonia. It is the administrative centre of Saaremaa Municipality and the seat of Saare County. Kuressaare is the westernmost town in Estonia. The recorded population on 1 January 2024 was 13,185.
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southern coast of Saaremaa, facing the Gulf of Riga of the Baltic Sea, and is served by the Kuressaare Airport, Roomassaare harbour, and Kuressaare yacht harbour.
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Kuressaare is located in Saare, Estonia, Europe. The coordinates are 58.2538 latitude, 22.4922 longitude.
Kuressaare has a population of approximately 12,698 people, making it a town in Estonia.
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natural wonder
Water-filled meteorite impact crater about 110 metres wide on Saaremaa, formed roughly 3,500 years ago, with parking and a visitor centre.
17 km · about 20 min drive
natural wonder
Estonia's largest island with a medieval bishop's castle, juniper-covered coastline, meteorite craters, and traditional windmills.
18 km · about 20 min drive
scenic viewpoint
Limestone sea cliff up to 21 metres high on Saaremaa's north coast, with a roadside car park and open views over the Baltic.
37 km · about 40 min drive
coastal drive
The wild tip of Courland where the Gulf of Riga meets the open Baltic, reached by a lonely forest-lined coastal road through tiny Livonian fishing villages. Waves collide off the cape in two directions at once.
55 km · about 65 min drive
scenic viewpoint
Headland where the Baltic Sea meets the Gulf of Riga, producing visible colliding waves, with a car park and coastal pine forest walk.
55 km · about 65 min drive
May to September
Far northern latitude: short daylight hours outside summer make long drives harder.
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