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Museum of Living History in Varnja, Estonia: what it is and when to go
Museum of Living History in Varnja is a museum in Estonia (Varnja Elava Ajaloo Muuseum) (Alatskivi alevik). Interests: Museums and art. The best time to visit is May to September. In June there are 17 h 57 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 02. 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
- Museum in Estonia · Museums and art
- Local name
- Varnja Elava Ajaloo Muuseum
- Where
- Estonia
- Best time
- May to September.
- Nearest airport
- TLL Tallinn, 172 km as the crow flies
- Opening hours
- "Avat etteteatamisel"
- Website
- starover.ee
- Coordinates
- 58.49088, 27.24129
What it is and where
Museum of Living History in Varnja is a museum in Estonia (Varnja Elava Ajaloo Muuseum) (Alatskivi alevik).
It is in Alatskivi alevik, where this site lists 17 more places to see, 14 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 58.49088, 27.24129; the nearest main airport is Lennart Meri Tallinn Airport (TLL, Tallinn), 172 km as the crow flies. How to get around Estonia (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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It is one of the Museums and art 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 Museum of Living History in Varnja is May to September.
- JanPossible6:45
- FebPossible8:59
- MarPossible11:23
- AprPossible14:05
- MayBest time16:30
- JunBest time17:57
- JulBest time17:20
- AugBest time15:09
- SepBest time12:29
- OctPossible9:52
- NovBetter not7:24
- DecPossible6:02
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 17 h 57 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 02. 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
- Varnja Old Believers churchHouse of prayer in Estonia115 m
- Kasepää Old Believers churchHouse of prayer in Estonia4.5 km
- Suur-Kolkja Old Believers churchHouse of prayer in Estonia6.4 km
- E11 section 25: Kavastu‒VarnjaHiking7.0 km
- E11 section 26: Varnja‒AlatskiviHiking7.3 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Estonia guide.
More in Estonia: Museums and art
- St. Nicholas Church, Tallinn: church in Tallinn, Estonia
- Kadriorg Palace: palace in Tallinn, Estonia
- Kumu: art museum in Tallinn, Estonia
- Raeapteek: pharmacy in Tallinn, Estonia
- Vabamu Museum of Occupations and Freedom: museum in Tallinn, Estonia
- Estonian Museum of Natural History: museum in Tallinn, Estonia
Every Estonia place under Museums and art, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Museum of Living History in Varnja?
It is a museum in Estonia (Varnja Elava Ajaloo Muuseum in the local language).
When is the best time to visit Museum of Living History in Varnja?
May to September. In June there are 17 h 57 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 02.
How do you get to Museum of Living History in Varnja?
The nearest main airport is Lennart Meri Tallinn Airport (TLL), 172 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 Varnja Old Believers church, Kasepää Old Believers church, Suur-Kolkja Old Believers church. The rest is in the Estonia guide.
Keep reading
- Alatskivi alevik17 places to see in and around Alatskivi alevik, Estonia: Alatskivi Castle, Ninaküla Lighthouse, Kodavere Church. Best time: May to September.
- Museums and art212 places for museums and art in Estonia, from St. Nicholas Church, Tallinn to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: May to September. Each with its own season by alti
- 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.
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