Kärdla

Estonia

Kärdla is a town on Hiiumaa in Estonia, and the capital of Hiiu County as well as the centre of Hiiumaa Parish..

Kärdla Fire Station Kärdla is the biggest and only town on Hiiumaa. It is located at the edge of the Baltic Sea on the east coast of the island. It allows for a convenient base to explore the rest of the island by car or bicycle.

  • Tourist Information Centre, Hiiu 1, +372 4622232.

Tourist Information Centre, Hiiu 1, +372 4622232.

  • Hiiumaa Museum Long House, Vabrikuväljak tn, +372 4632091. Oct-Apr M-Sa 10–17:00, May-Aug daily 10–18:00, Sept daily 10–17:00. It's the main Hiiumaa museum. Popularly known as the Long House (the longest wooden house in Kärdla, over 60 m), the building was constructed in the 1830s as the residence for the directors of the Hiiu-Kärdla Cloth Factory. In addition to the story of the development of Kärdla and the factory, a factory worker’s residence is on display. Various short-term exhibitions are also organised year-round. Winter: €2.50/2 adult/discount, summer: €4/2.50 adult/discount.

Hiiumaa Museum Long House, Vabrikuväljak tn, +372 4632091. Oct-Apr M-Sa 10–17:00, May-Aug daily 10–18:00, Sept daily 10–17:00. It's the main Hiiumaa museum. Popularly known as the Long House (the longest wooden house in Kärdla, over 60 m), the building was constructed in the 1830s as the residence for the directors of the Hiiu-Kärdla Cloth Factory. In addition to the story of the development of Kärdla and the factory, a factory worker’s residence is on display. Various short-term exhibitions are also organised year-round. Winter: €2.50/2 adult/discount, summer: €4/2.50 adult/discount.

Besides relaxing and enjoying the local food and bar, the most interesting sees and dos are spread all over the island.

Hiiumaa Selver. 08:00-23:00.

Mamma Mia Pizzeria Italiana & Guesthouse, Rookopli 20, +372 53527642. Pizza and pasta.

  • Wabrik Pubi, Vabaduse 15, +372 4631040. daily 12:00-23:00, F & Sa until 02:00. Cosy pub and well reviewed. It serves beer of the local brewery.

Wabrik Pubi, Vabaduse 15, +372 4631040. daily 12:00-23:00, F & Sa until 02:00. Cosy pub and well reviewed. It serves beer of the local brewery.