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Things to see in Kohtla-Järve (Estonia): 25 places and when to go
Kohtla-Järve is a town in Estonia, and this site lists 25 places in and around it, mainly Temples (6), Museums and art (6), History (5). The best known are Narva Bay, Valaste Falls and Purtse Castle. The best time to come is May to September; also possible: December to April and October. In June there are 18 h 14 of daylight, and in December, 5 h 46. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Estonia · 59.4, 27.2833
- Places
- 25 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Temples (6) · Museums and art (6) · History (5) · Hiking (3) · Nature (2) · Snow (2)
- Best time
- May to September.
- Also possible
- December to April and October.
- Nearest airport
- TLL Tallinn, 139 km as the crow flies
What to see in Kohtla-Järve
The places in and around Kohtla-Järve, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Narva BayBay in Estonia and Russia22 km
- Valaste FallsWaterfall in Estonia5.7 km
- Purtse CastleCastle in Estonia15 km
- Jõhvi orthodox churchChurch building in Estonia8.9 km
- Jõhvi ChurchChurch building in Estonia8.5 km
- Kiviõli Orthodox ChurchChurch building in Estonia19 km
- Orthodox church of the Transfiguration of Jesus Christ in Kohtla-JärveChurch in Estonia2.3 km
- Lüganuse ChurchChurch building in Estonia14 km
- Aa manor houseManor house in Estonia8.0 km
- E11 section 36: Toila‒SakaHiking5.4 km
- E11 section 37: Saka‒AseriHiking15 km
- EMC Kohtla-Järve congregationMethodist congregation based in Estonia328 m
- Estonian Mining MuseumMuseum8.3 km
- Jõhvi museumMuseum in Estonia8.5 km
- Jõhvi rahva jalgpallimuuseumMuseum8.3 km
- Kiviõli Adventure CentreSnow · With kids19 km
- Kiviõli Seikluskeskus TalveparkSki resort19 km
- Kohtla-Järve Museum of Oil ShaleMuseum272 m
- Kukruse manor houseManor house in Estonia4.7 km
- Ontika mõisa peahooneManor house4.3 km
- PKM Valge SaalGallery170 m
- Purtse PruulikodaBrewery15 km
- RMK Penijõe-Aegviidu-Kauksi hiking route. IV section: Roela-MummassaareHiking11 km
- Saka mõisa peahooneManor house7.1 km
And the other 1, by what you come to do:
- Museums and art: Tulivee salapiirituseveo muuseum
When to go to Kohtla-Järve
The best time to visit Kohtla-Järve is May to September; also possible: December to April and October. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible6:31
- FebPossible8:52
- MarPossible11:22
- AprPossible14:10
- MayBest time16:41
- JunBest time18:14
- JulBest time17:34
- AugBest time15:16
- SepBest time12:30
- OctPossible9:47
- NovBetter not7:13
- DecPossible5:46
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 18 h 14 of daylight, and in December, 5 h 46. In May, 24 of the 25 places are at their best.
When to go to Estonia in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Kohtla-Järve
The nearest main airport is Lennart Meri Tallinn Airport (TLL, Tallinn), 139 km as the crow flies. How to get around Estonia (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Alutaguse vald12 places23 km
- Sillamäe14 places27 km
- Viru-Nigula alevik14 places34 km
- Tudulinna küla14 places42 km
- Muuga küla5 places49 km
- Narva18 places50 km
And all of Estonia, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Kohtla-Järve?
The best known: Narva Bay, Valaste Falls, Purtse Castle, Jõhvi orthodox church, Jõhvi Church. In all, 25 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Kohtla-Järve?
May to September; also possible: December to April and October. In June there are 18 h 14 of daylight, and in December, 5 h 46.
How do you get to Kohtla-Järve?
The nearest main airport is Lennart Meri Tallinn Airport (TLL), 139 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Kohtla-Järve as the destination and these 25 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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