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Things to see in Sillamäe (Estonia): 14 places and when to go
Sillamäe is a town in Estonia, and this site lists 14 places in and around it, mainly Nature (5), Temples (4), Hiking (3). The best known are Sillamäe Church of the Kazan Icon of the Mother of God, Aluoja Falls and Kannuka cliff. 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 · 59.3973, 27.7634
- Places
- 14 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (5) · Temples (4) · Hiking (3) · Museums and art (2)
- Best time
- May to September.
- Also possible
- December to April and October.
- Nearest airport
- TLL Tallinn, 166 km as the crow flies
What to see in Sillamäe
The places in and around Sillamäe, 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.
- Sillamäe Church of the Kazan Icon of the Mother of GodChurch building in Estonia495 m
- Aluoja FallsCascade in Estonia13 km
- Kannuka cliffCliff in Estonia; outcrop in Estonia834 m
- PargimägiHill in Estonia; cliff in Estonia7.2 km
- Põrguaugu hillHill in Estonia; cliff in Estonia6.1 km
- Pühajõe ChurchChurch building in Estonia13 km
- Sillamäe Püha Adalberti ja Püha Georgiuse kirikChurch building in Estonia209 m
- TornimägiHill in Ida-Viru County, Estonia; cliff in Estonia5.3 km
- E11 section 35: Vasavere‒ToilaHiking13 km
- EMC Sillamäe Jumala Õnnistuse congregationMethodist congregation based in Estonia411 m
- E9 European long distance pathWalking path, Europe5.8 km
- Sillamäe MuseumMuseum239 m
- Vaivara ajalooradaHiking5.5 km
- Vaivara Blue Hills MuseumMuseum in Estonia6.8 km
When to go to Sillamäe
The best time to visit Sillamäe 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, 14 of the 14 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 Sillamäe
The nearest main airport is Lennart Meri Tallinn Airport (TLL, Tallinn), 166 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
- Narva18 places23 km
- Kohtla-Järve25 places27 km
- Alutaguse vald12 places32 km
- Tudulinna küla14 places56 km
- Viru-Nigula alevik14 places61 km
- Muuga küla5 places72 km
And all of Estonia, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Sillamäe?
The best known: Sillamäe Church of the Kazan Icon of the Mother of God, Aluoja Falls, Kannuka cliff, Pargimägi, Põrguaugu hill. In all, 14 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Sillamäe?
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 Sillamäe?
The nearest main airport is Lennart Meri Tallinn Airport (TLL), 166 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Sillamäe as the destination and these 14 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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