Harjumaa, Estonia · Europe
Paldiski is worth a stop: 25 minutes from Keila, 40km from Toompea Castle.
Paldiski is a town located in Harjumaa, Estonia. With a population of 3,542, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Paldiski 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 Paldiski to your route.
Paldiski is a seaside town in northwestern Estonia on the Pakri Peninsula. The town is adjacent to the Pakri islands in the Gulf of Finland of the Baltic Sea. It is the administrative centre of the Lääne-Harju Parish in Harju County.
Paldiski is home to a large ice-free port and is the terminus of the Tallinn-PaldiskiRead more
railway line. The port is served by passenger ferry services to Kapellskär, Sweden, operated by Tallink and DFDS Seaways.
As of 1 January 2021, the town had a population of 3,542 persons.
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Paldiski is located in Harjumaa, Estonia, Europe. The coordinates are 59.3567 latitude, 24.0531 longitude.
Paldiski has a population of approximately 3,542 people, making it a town in Estonia.
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photogenic
A Soviet-era limestone quarry that flooded when its prison labour camp closed, leaving submerged buildings and machinery in startlingly clear turquoise water beneath a white spoil-heap 'mountain'. Now a swimming, diving and paddleboard site.
17 km · about 20 min drive
landmark
One of the best-preserved medieval cities in Europe, a UNESCO-listed walled town with cobblestone streets, Gothic spires, and ancient merchant houses.
40 km · about 45 min drive
landmark
Striking Russian Orthodox cathedral with five onion domes on Toompea Hill in the heart of Tallinn's old town.
40 km · about 45 min drive
castle
Medieval castle on Toompea hill housing Estonia's parliament, with the Tall Hermann tower and viewing terraces over Tallinn's old town rooftops.
40 km · about 45 min drive
castle
Ruined 13th-century bishop's castle with a restored cathedral and watchtower in a coastal resort town, with parking beside the walls.
54 km · about 65 min drive
May to September
Far northern latitude: short daylight hours outside summer make long drives harder.
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