Hiiumaa Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
second largest island in Estonia
About Hiiumaa
Hiiumaa is just north ofSaaremaaIsland and west of the mainland. Formed 455 million years ago as a result of a meteorite explosion Hiiumaa is one of the oldest islands in the world, and known for its wealth of lighthouses. The people of Hiiumaa are peaceful and tolerant. They live close to nature and have their own language – Hiiu, even though basically all also speak Estonian. Also spoken by many are Russian, English, German and Finnish. The most important thing to remember about the people is their sense of humor – they like to laugh at themselves and love all kinds of jokes - especially the ones about their neighbours (the people of Saaremaa). The tourist information is located inKärdla. Thanks to the surrounding sea, the climate on Hiiumaa is a bit different from the one on the contine
Top Attractions in Hiiumaa
Explore the best things to see and do in Hiiumaa:
- ★Ancient covenant stones
- ★Bird Watching
- ★Explore decrepit military objects
- ★Hiiumaa Military Museum
- ★Hiiumaa Museum Kassari Exhibition House
- ★Hill of Crosses
- ★Käina church ruins
- ★Kõpu Lighthouse
Where to Eat in Hiiumaa
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Pub at Orjaku Port
Where to Stay in Hiiumaa
- 🏨Orjaku Observation Tower
Hiiumaa Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 10 sections including: