Kõpu lighthouse
Objects of interest, Accessible to parents with baby-strollers, Accessible toilet, Partly accessible
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Description:
The history of the oldest lighthouse not only in Estonia, but anywhere in the Baltic States and on the Baltic Sea, stretches back 500 years, when landmarks were needed to guide ships in the Hanseatic League. The lighthouse was built at 67 m above sea level at the highest point on Hiiumaa. It stands 36 m above the ground, meaning its light shines out at 102.6 m above sea level. No other lighthouses by the Baltic Sea are as high.
The lighthouse is open in the summer season, but one can go and admire it from the outside throughout the year. There are information boards as well. There is no marked trail. The lighthouse is not accessible for wheelchairs, but it’s possible to admire it from the outside. There is a gate one must open (open only in the summer season) to get close to it, the width of the gate is 90 cm.
Accessibility
The lighthouse is open only in the summer season (1 May – 15 September).
How to get there: The lighthouse is located on a small hill in Mägipe village. Coming from Kärdla, drive out of the city towards Kõrgessaare, drive through Kõrgessaare and continue straight towards Luidja. When you reach Luidja, turn left towards Kõpu, drive 3 km and then turn right to Puski-Kõpu-Ristna highway. Drive 11.5 km and then turn right towards the lighthouse. There are big signs next to the highway so you can’t miss it. Kõpu lighthouse is 40 km from Kärdla.
Facilities
Accessible toilet at the cafe (open only in summer)
Rules to follow
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Location:
Parking lot next to the lighthouse, Mägipe village, Hiiumaa
GPS coordinates:
Lat:58.91579 Lon:22.20075
Visiting time:
0,5 h
Surface:
Asphalt, concrete plates
Getting there:
With a car
Trail Administrator:
OÜ Pharus
T: +372 5299 162
info@tuletornikohvik.ee
Info:
Hiiumaa Tourism Information Centre
T: +372 5045393
hiiumaa@visitestonia.com
www.hiiumaa.ee
www.visitestonia.com
Obstacles:
Wheelchair users cannot access the lighthouse, but it is possible to admire it from the outside. There is a gate one has to open (open only in the summer season) to admire it closely, the width of the gate is 90 cm.
Description:
The history of the oldest lighthouse not only in Estonia, but anywhere in the Baltic States and on the Baltic Sea, stretches back 500 years, when landmarks were needed to guide ships in the Hanseatic League. The lighthouse was built at 67 m above sea level at the highest point on Hiiumaa. It stands 36 m above the ground, meaning its light shines out at 102.6 m above sea level. No other lighthouses by the Baltic Sea are as high.
The lighthouse is open in the summer season, but one can go and admire it from the outside throughout the year. There are information boards as well. There is no marked trail. The lighthouse is not accessible for wheelchairs, but it’s possible to admire it from the outside. There is a gate one must open (open only in the summer season) to get close to it, the width of the gate is 90 cm.
Accessibility
The lighthouse is open only in the summer season (1 May – 15 September).
How to get there: The lighthouse is located on a small hill in Mägipe village. Coming from Kärdla, drive out of the city towards Kõrgessaare, drive through Kõrgessaare and continue straight towards Luidja. When you reach Luidja, turn left towards Kõpu, drive 3 km and then turn right to Puski-Kõpu-Ristna highway. Drive 11.5 km and then turn right towards the lighthouse. There are big signs next to the highway so you can’t miss it. Kõpu lighthouse is 40 km from Kärdla.
Facilities
Accessible toilet at the cafe (open only in summer)
Rules to follow
11 Photos
Close