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Keila Waterfall – a beautiful natural phenomena in Estonia

Claire — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 20:52:49 +0000

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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Valaste Waterfall – the highest waterfall in Estonia

Claire — Mon, 24 Jan 2011 09:50:45 +0000

Valaste Waterfall is the highest waterfall in Estonia, located on Valaste stream near the Baltic coast. Waterfall Valaste is 30.5m high since 1996, declared as a cultural heritage and national symbol of Estonia. Valaste Waterfall is a popular tourist destination in the summer but also in winter, when nature creates the ice kingdom. Stairs and a tunnel lead to the prospect of the ice-covered furniture. Valaste Waterfall is easily accessible from the road, where you can park a car.

There is a viewing platform opposite the waterfall, which offers spectacular views of the falls.

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Jägala Falls – the biggest waterfall in Estonia

Claire — Mon, 08 Nov 2010 12:58:40 +0000

Jägala Falls are the largest waterfalls in Estonia. They are located approximately 30 km east of the capital city of Estonia – Tallinn, at the village Jägala Joa. These beautiful waterfalls are called Niagara Falls of the Baltic.

Jägala Falls are about 8 meters high. The water of Jägala River cuts into the limestone and formed here about 300 feet long valley. It flows into the nearby water reservoir Linnamäe Veehoidla and then to the Baltic Sea. Jägala Falls partially freeze in winter and get a nice icy backdrop.

The oldest known written record of a water mill in Estonia (from the early 13th century) dates from here.

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