Viljandimaa, Estonia · Europe
Viljandi sits on the route: 25 minutes from Suure-Jaani, 33km from Soomaa National Park.
Viljandi is a town located in Viljandimaa, Estonia. With a population of 17,407, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Viljandi 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 Viljandi to your route.
Viljandi (Estonian pronunciation: [ˈvilʲːjɑnʲːdi]) is a city and municipality in southern Estonia with a population of 17,000 in 2026. It is the capital of Viljandi County and is geographically located between two major Estonian cities, Pärnu and Tartu.
The town was first mentioned in 1283, upon being granted its townRead more
charter by Wilhelm von Endorpe. The town became a member of the Hanseatic League at the beginning of the 14th century, and is one of five Estonian cities and cities in the league. The once influential Estonian newspaper Sakala was founded in Viljandi in 1878.
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Viljandi is located in Viljandimaa, Estonia, Europe. The coordinates are 58.3632 latitude, 25.5916 longitude.
Viljandi has a population of approximately 17,407 people, making it a town in Estonia.
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1 notable place within an hour's drive.
national park
Estonia's wilderness of raised bogs and floodplain forests, famed for its 'fifth season' when spring floods turn roads into waterways. Quiet forest roads and bog boardwalks make it a superb detour between Pärnu and Viljandi.
33 km · about 40 min drive
May to September
Far northern latitude: short daylight hours outside summer make long drives harder.
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