Even before you see a waterfall, you usually sense it. The air becomes fresher, cooler, and slightly damp. Soon, you hear the distant sound of rushing water. Then, suddenly, the view opens up — powerful, continuous, and impossible to ignore. It’s no surprise that waterfalls are among the most popular natural sights travellers look for around the world. Although Estonia is a relatively flat country, northern Estonia is shaped by a massive limestone escarpment known as the Baltic Klint. Stretching from Russia along the northern coast of Estonia and reaching parts of Sweden, this limestone cliff creates natural drops where rivers flow into the Baltic Sea. These drops form waterfalls — many of them surprisingly impressive for such a flat landscape. Here are seven wonderful waterfalls near Tallinn that are worth visiting. Some are easy to reach, while others reward those who take a little more time. Estonian waterfalls are beautiful in every season, but winter is especially magical, when flowing water freezes into dramatic ice walls and long icicles. They are definitely worth passing by when you are on your way to do other winter activities. 1. Jägala Waterfall Jägala waterfall is often considered a must-see natural sight near Tallinn. Located just 30 minutes from the city, it is the highest natural waterfall in Estonia and a popular stop on the way to Lahemaa National Park. The waterfall is easily accessible, with viewpoints from above the limestone cliff and paths leading right in front of the falling water. In winter, Jägala becomes especially striking as it partially or fully freezes, forming a massive ice curtain. We have several tours you can join to visit the waterfall. If you want to see Jägala in the wintertime in its full glory, check out the Frozen Jägala Waterfall Picnic Tour for a
Even before you see a waterfall, you usually sense it. The air becomes fresher, cooler, and slightly damp. Soon, you hear the distant sound of rushing water. Then, suddenly, the view opens up — powerful, continuous, and impossible to ignore. It’s no surprise that waterfalls are among the most popular natural sights travellers look for
