Best of Paldiski

Paldiski Essentials

Paldiski, a former closed Soviet military town, sits on the Pakri Peninsula atop dramatic limestone cliffs. This selection highlights the 52-meter Pakri lighthouse, the highest in Estonia, alongside the town’s maritime and military history represented by the Peetri Toll customs house. The area features seasonal waterfalls like Kersalu and Pakri, the Amandus Adamson studio museum, and Orthodox churches including the historic St. George’s and the modern wooden St. Sergius of Radonezh.

Salavat Julajevi mälestussammas

A monument dedicated to the Bashkir national hero and poet who was imprisoned in the Paldiski fortress in the late 18th century.

CC BY-SA 4.0

Pakri tuletorn

Standing 52 meters tall on the limestone cliff, this 1889 structure is Estonia's highest lighthouse, offering views of the Pakri islands and the Gulf of Finland.

Ilme Parik / CC BY-SA 3.0

Kersalu joastik

A series of seasonal cascades located in Kersalu village, formed where the stream drops over the North Estonian Klint near the main road.

Hannu / Public domain

Valli juga

A seasonal waterfall located near the Paldiski-Kloogaranna road, named after the nearby Valli farm.

Ilme Parik / CC BY-SA 3.0

Põllküla juga

A small waterfall situated on the edge of the limestone plateau in the Põllküla area, active primarily during high-water periods.

Visem / CC BY-SA 4.0

Paldiski Püha Georgi kirik

An Orthodox church built in the late 18th century, featuring classic stone architecture and serving the local community and former garrison.

Metsavend / CC BY-SA 4.0

Paldiski Radoneži vaga Sergi kirik

A contemporary wooden Orthodox church completed in 2015, built in traditional style with intricate wood carvings.

Pakri juga

A seasonal waterfall on the Pakri Peninsula that drops approximately 6 meters over the limestone klint near the lighthouse.

Amandus Adamson Museum

The former summer studio of renowned Estonian sculptor Amandus Adamson, showcasing his work and the original wooden building's decorative carvings.

tavern Peetri Toll

Housed in a historic 18th-century customs building, this tavern serves traditional meals and displays a collection of historical weapons and maritime artifacts.