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Turba

Harjumaa, Estonia · Europe

About Turba

Turba is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Riisipere, 42km from Haapsalu Episcopal Castle.

Turba is a town located in Harjumaa, Estonia. With a population of 1,096, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Turba 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 Turba to your route.

About Turba

Turba is a small borough (Estonian: alevik) in Saue Parish, Harju County, Estonia. Prior to the administrative reform of Estonian local governments in March 2017, Turba belonged to Nissi Parish. As of the 2011 census, the settlement's population was 927. In 2019, the population was found to have risen to 964. Science

Read more journalist and humorist Tiit Kändler was born in Turba. Turba railway station re-opened on 8 December 2019 after being closed to passenger services since September 1995. Hourly electric train services to Tallinn are provided by Elron.

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Where is Turba located?

Turba is located in Harjumaa, Estonia, Europe. The coordinates are 59.0831 latitude, 24.2250 longitude.

What is the population of Turba?

Turba has a population of approximately 1,096 people, making it a town in Estonia.

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Quick Information

Population
1,096
Continent
Europe
Country
Estonia
Region
Harjumaa
Timezone
Europe/Tallinn
Coordinates
59.0831, 24.2250

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Estonia

Police
112
Ambulance
112
Fire
112
Driving side
right
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Worth the detour from Turba

5 notable places within an hour's drive.

photogenic

Rummu Quarry

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.

16 km · about 30 min drive

castle

Haapsalu Episcopal Castle

Ruined 13th-century bishop's castle with a restored cathedral and watchtower in a coastal resort town, with parking beside the walls.

42 km · about 50 min drive

landmark

Tallinn Old Town

One of the best-preserved medieval cities in Europe, a UNESCO-listed walled town with cobblestone streets, Gothic spires, and ancient merchant houses.

49 km · about 55 min drive

landmark

Alexander Nevsky Cathedral

Striking Russian Orthodox cathedral with five onion domes on Toompea Hill in the heart of Tallinn's old town.

49 km · about 55 min drive

castle

Toompea Castle

Medieval castle on Toompea hill housing Estonia's parliament, with the Tall Hermann tower and viewing terraces over Tallinn's old town rooftops.

49 km · about 55 min drive

When to drive here

May to September

Far northern latitude: short daylight hours outside summer make long drives harder.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Turba.

Riisipere

🇪🇪 Estonia

6 km awayPop. 1,058

Märjamaa

🇪🇪 Estonia

23 km away

Keila

🇪🇪 Estonia

27 km awayPop. 10,068

Taebla

🇪🇪 Estonia

31 km awayPop. 990

Kohila

🇪🇪 Estonia

32 km awayPop. 3,355

Paldiski

🇪🇪 Estonia

32 km awayPop. 3,542

Saue

🇪🇪 Estonia

32 km awayPop. 5,810

Rapla

🇪🇪 Estonia

34 km awayPop. 5,132

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