Vuurtorens in Saaremaa

Lighthouses of Saaremaa

Saaremaa's coastline is defined by a diverse collection of navigational markers, ranging from the 52-meter-high Sõrve Lighthouse on the island's southern tip to the iconic "leaning" Kiipsaare tower, which now stands in the sea due to coastal erosion. This list includes historic stone structures and mid-20th-century concrete towers like Kübassaare and Sääretuka. These landmarks offer insight into Estonia's maritime history and the changing geography of the Harilaid and Sõrve peninsulas.

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Kiipsaare Lighthouse

Kiipsaare Lighthouse is located on the tip of the Harilaid peninsula on the island of Saaremaa, Estonia, in the territory of Vilsandi…

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Laidunina Lighthouse

Laidunina Lighthouse is a lighthouse located in Kahtla Peninsula, Laimjala Parish, on the island of Saaremaa, in Estonia.

Sõrve tuletorn

Standing 52 meters tall on the southern tip of the Sõrve Peninsula, this conical concrete tower was built in 1960 to replace a destroyed historic predecessor. It is one of Estonia's tallest lighthouses and is open for visitors to climb.

Kübassaare tuletorn

Built in 1939 on the eastern edge of Saaremaa, this 18-meter reinforced concrete tower replaced an earlier wooden structure. It serves as a navigational aid for vessels entering the Gulf of Riga.

Sääretuka tuletorn

A 15-meter square concrete tower built in 1954 on the southeastern coast of Saaremaa. It features a balcony and a lantern room, serving as a coastal light for the surrounding waters.

Kaavi tuletorn

Located on the eastern side of the Sõrve Peninsula, this 15-meter square concrete tower was constructed in 1954. It functions as a coastal lighthouse with a distinctive white-and-black color scheme.

Anseküla tuletorn

This 22-meter square concrete tower was built in 1953 to replace a church tower that previously served as a beacon. It acts as the rear light of the Anseküla leading line on the Sõrve Peninsula.

Loode tuletorn

A 15-meter concrete lighthouse built in 1955 on the western coast of the Sõrve Peninsula. The tower features a square base and facilitates safe navigation along the island’s southwestern shores.