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Things to see in Rakvere (Estonia): 17 places and when to go
Rakvere is a town in Estonia, and this site lists 17 places in and around it, mainly Temples (7), History (6), Museums and art (1). The best known are Rakvere Castle, Haljala Church and Orthodox Church of the Nativity of Our Lady in Rakvere. The best time to come is May to September; also possible: December to April and October. In June there are 18 h 13 of daylight, and in December, 5 h 47. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Estonia · 59.3472, 26.3563
- Places
- 17 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Temples (7) · History (6) · Museums and art (1) · Nature (1) · With kids (1) · Hiking (1)
- Best time
- May to September.
- Also possible
- December to April and October.
- Nearest airport
- TLL Tallinn, 87 km as the crow flies
What to see in Rakvere
The places in and around Rakvere, 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.
- Rakvere CastleCastle in Estonia254 m
- Haljala ChurchChurch building in Estonia11 km
- Orthodox Church of the Nativity of Our Lady in RakvereChurch building in Estonia505 m
- Rehbinder HouseBuilding in Rakvere, Estonia411 m
- Kadrina ChurchChurch building in Estonia13 km
- Mõdriku täkusammasMonument in Estonia7.6 km
- Rakvere Advent ChurchChurch building in Rakvere, Estonia255 m
- Rakvere ChurchChurch building in Rakvere, Estonia32 m
- Rakvere Methodist ChurchChurch building in Estonia456 m
- Rakvere tammikNature1.1 km
- Viru-Jaagupi ChurchChurch building in Estonia13 km
- AQVA Hotel & SpaWith kids88 m
- Lasila manor houseManor house in Estonia13 km
- Longer Neeruti nature trailHiking14 km
- Mõdriku manor houseManor house in Estonia7.3 km
- Rägavere manor houseManor house in Estonia7.9 km
- Vohnja manor houseManor house in Estonia18 km
When to go to Rakvere
The best time to visit Rakvere 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.
- JanPossible6:32
- FebPossible8:52
- MarPossible11:22
- AprPossible14:10
- MayBest time16:40
- JunBest time18:13
- JulBest time17:33
- AugBest time15:16
- SepBest time12:30
- OctPossible9:47
- NovBetter not7:13
- DecPossible5:47
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 18 h 13 of daylight, and in December, 5 h 47. In May, 17 of the 17 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 Rakvere
The nearest main airport is Lennart Meri Tallinn Airport (TLL, Tallinn), 87 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
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- Muuga küla5 places31 km
- Ambla alevik19 places34 km
- Viinistu küla27 places48 km
And all of Estonia, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Rakvere?
The best known: Rakvere Castle, Haljala Church, Orthodox Church of the Nativity of Our Lady in Rakvere, Rehbinder House, Kadrina Church. In all, 17 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Rakvere?
May to September; also possible: December to April and October. In June there are 18 h 13 of daylight, and in December, 5 h 47.
How do you get to Rakvere?
The nearest main airport is Lennart Meri Tallinn Airport (TLL), 87 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Rakvere as the destination and these 17 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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