Keila Waterfall (Keila juga) is one of Estonia’s most accessible and photogenic natural attractions — a graceful 6-metre cascade tumbling over the Baltic Klint escarpment in a peaceful park setting just 25 kilometres west of Tallinn. While Keila may not be Estonia’s tallest waterfall, its broad curtain of water, picturesque wooden suspension bridge, and the romantic backdrop of the neo-Gothic Keila-Joa Manor make it the country’s most visited waterfall — and one of the most beautiful places in Estonia for a quick nature escape from the capital.
Quick Facts: Keila Waterfall, Estonia
- Best time to visit: Spring (April–May) for maximum water flow from snowmelt; winter for frozen ice formations; autumn for golden foliage in Keila-Joa Park
- Height: 6 metres / Width: up to 60–70 metres during spring floods
- How to get there: ~30 minutes from Tallinn by car (west on the Paldiski road); accessible by train from Tallinn to Keila station + 2km walk; well-signposted
- Entry fee: Free
- Combine with: Keila-Joa Manor and the Keila River hiking trail
Keila Waterfall and Keila-Joa Park
The waterfall is formed where the Keila River drops over the limestone edge of the Baltic Klint, the same ancient escarpment that forms Valaste and Jägala waterfalls further east. A wooden suspension bridge crosses the pool directly in front of the cascade, offering the classic Keila photo — water thundering down with the bridge silhouetted against it.
The waterfall sits within the grounds of Keila-Joa Manor (Schloss Fall), a striking neo-Gothic castle built in 1833 for the Baltic German nobleman Alexander von Benckendorff, who served as the chief of the Tsar’s secret police. The manor has been partially restored and houses a restaurant, a small museum, and exhibition spaces. The surrounding park features walking trails along the river, old bridges, and mature woodland that makes for a pleasant stroll in any season.
Keila Waterfall (Keila Juga) is a beautiful natural phenomena, located in the northern part of Estonia in Harjumaa County. You can find it about 25 km south-west of the capital city of Tallinn, near the village of Keila-Joa. Keila Waterfall is the second largest and the third most powerful waterfall in Estonia.
Keila Waterfall is 6.1 meters high and 60 meters wide. On its right bank there is the abandoned estate with a park, built in 1833. The adjacent park occupies an area of 25 hectares and there is growing over 80 species of trees and shrubs. Upstream of the waterfall you can see an interesting bridge, which symbolizes love. You can also visit here the small hydro power plant. Keila Waterfall is a popular tourist destination. You can use paid parking space near the waterfall.
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