Place to visit
Risti chapel, Estonia: what it is and when to go
Risti chapel is a chapel in Estonia (Viljandi). Interests: History. The best time to visit is May to September. In June there are 17 h 56 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 03. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Estonia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Chapel in Estonia · History
- Where
- Estonia
- Best time
- May to September.
- Nearest airport
- TLL Tallinn, 115 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 58.43934, 25.48657
What it is and where
Risti chapel is a chapel in Estonia (Viljandi). It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Estonia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Viljandi, where this site lists 27 more places to see, 10 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 58.43934, 25.48657; the nearest main airport is Lennart Meri Tallinn Airport (TLL, Tallinn), 115 km as the crow flies. How to get around Estonia (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
It is one of the History places in Estonia. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Risti chapel is May to September.
- JanPossible6:46
- FebPossible8:59
- MarPossible11:23
- AprPossible14:05
- MayBest time16:29
- JunBest time17:56
- JulBest time17:19
- AugBest time15:08
- SepBest time12:29
- OctPossible9:52
- NovBetter not7:25
- DecPossible6:03
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 17 h 56 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 03. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Estonia in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Estonia
To enter Estonia there are 5 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid Spanish ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Estonia checklist. Currency: Euro (EUR); plugs: Type C and F · 230 V · 50 Hz (the same plug as in Spain); emergencies: 112.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- The Home Museum of Johann KölerMuseum9.5 km
- Suure-Jaani orthodox churchChurch in Estonia9.7 km
- Viljandi adventkirikHouse of prayer in Estonia10.0 km
- St. Paul's ChurchChurch in Viljandi, Estonia10 km
- Suure-Jaani ChurchChurch building in Estonia11 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Estonia guide.
More in Estonia: History
- Toompea Castle: castle in Tallinn, Estonia
- Hermann Castle: castle in Narva, Estonia
- Kuressaare Castle: castle in Kuressaare, Estonia
- Kadriorg Palace: palace in Tallinn, Estonia
- Haapsalu Castle: castle with cathedral in Haapsalu, Estonia
- Pikk Hermann: tower in Tallinn
Every Estonia place under History, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Risti chapel?
It is a chapel in Estonia. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Estonia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Risti chapel?
May to September. In June there are 17 h 56 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 03.
How do you get to Risti chapel?
The nearest main airport is Lennart Meri Tallinn Airport (TLL), 115 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Estonia is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Estonia map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have The Home Museum of Johann Köler, Suure-Jaani orthodox church, Viljandi adventkirik. The rest is in the Estonia guide.
Keep reading
- Viljandi27 places to see in and around Viljandi, Estonia: Viljandi Castle, Loodi Landscape Conservation Area, Varesemäed Landscape Conservation Area. Best time: May to Septembe
- History217 places for history in Estonia, from Toompea Castle to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: May to September. Each with its own season by altitude and daylight.
- EstoniaBefore travelling to Estonia: 5 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. For Spanish citizens, a Spanish ID card (DNI) is enough to get in.
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, and from Wikidata, CC0. More about Risti chapel on Wikipedia. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.