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Vahemadal lighthouse, Estonia: what it is and when to go
Vahemadal lighthouse is a lighthouse in Estonia (Vahemadala tuletorn) (Tallinn). Interests: Architecture. The best time to visit is May to September. In June there are 18 h 16 of daylight, and in December, 5 h 43. It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, 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
- Lighthouse in Estonia · Architecture
- Local name
- Vahemadala tuletorn
- Where
- Estonia
- Best time
- May to September.
- Nearest airport
- TLL Tallinn, 14 km as the crow flies
- Website
- nma.vta.ee
- Coordinates
- 59.51022, 24.66622
What it is and where
Vahemadal lighthouse is a lighthouse in Estonia (Vahemadala tuletorn) (Tallinn). It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Estonia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Tallinn, where this site lists 190 more places to see, 9.2 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 59.51022, 24.66622; the nearest main airport is Lennart Meri Tallinn Airport (TLL, Tallinn), 14 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 Architecture 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 Vahemadal lighthouse is May to September.
- JanPossible6:29
- FebPossible8:51
- MarPossible11:22
- AprPossible14:11
- MayBest time16:42
- JunBest time18:16
- JulBest time17:36
- AugBest time15:17
- SepBest time12:30
- OctPossible9:47
- NovBetter not7:11
- DecPossible5:43
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 18 h 16 of daylight, and in December, 5 h 43. 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
- NajadenHistoric ship3.6 km
- Paljassaare BayBay in Tallinn, Estonia4.5 km
- Pikakari BeachBeach in Tallinn, Estonia5.2 km
- Orthodox Church of Saint NicholasChurch building in Tallinn, Estonia5.4 km
- BungsbergGerman cargo ship sunk near Tallinn, Estonia6.5 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Estonia guide.
More in Estonia: Architecture
- Pikk Hermann: tower in Tallinn
- Keri Lighthouse: lighthouse in Estonia
- Kiek in de Kök, Tallinn: tower in Tallinn, Estonia
- Kõpu Lighthouse: lighthouse in Estonia
- Fat Margaret: wall tower in Tallinn, Estonia
- Kiipsaare Lighthouse: lighthouse in Estonia
Every Estonia place under Architecture, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Vahemadal lighthouse?
It is a lighthouse in Estonia (Vahemadala tuletorn in the local language). It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, 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 Vahemadal lighthouse?
May to September. In June there are 18 h 16 of daylight, and in December, 5 h 43.
How do you get to Vahemadal lighthouse?
The nearest main airport is Lennart Meri Tallinn Airport (TLL), 14 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 Najaden, Paljassaare Bay, Pikakari Beach. The rest is in the Estonia guide.
Keep reading
- Tallinn190 places to see in and around Tallinn, Estonia: Toompea Castle, Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, Tallinn, St. Nicholas Church, Tallinn. Best time: May to September.
- Architecture122 places for architecture in Estonia, from Pikk Hermann 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. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.