It is an area possessed by the spa culture and its rich history. It is a growing city with a rural environment and at the same time offers an urban aura. Many Estonians come to Rakvere to enjoy their holidays and the music festivals that dominate. It is worth visiting the city even once in your life and enjoying its natural landscapes and culinary ideas.
Currency: Euro
Calling Code: +372
Nearest airports from city center: Tallin Airport (98km), Helsinki Airport (214km, 4 hours by ferry), Pulkovo Airport (265km), Turku Airport (351km), Riga Airport (353km),
TOP – 10 SIGHTSEEING
*** RAKVERE CITIZEN’S HOUSE MUSEUM (Pikk 50, Rakvere, 44307 Lääne-Viru maakond)
In the 18th century residence you will see how people lived over 100 years ago. Check out the artefacts, furniture and cobbler’s workshop in the courtyard.
*** RAKVERE LINNUS (Vallimägi, Rakvere, 44307 Lääne-Viru maakond)
It was one of the largest fortresses in the country’s history and dates from the 5th to 6th centuries. It is a trademark of the city.
*** ESTONIAN POLICE MUSEUM (Tallinna 3, Rakvere, 44306 Lääne-Viru maakond)
It is an interesting museum that presents the history of the Estonian police and the lifestyle and work of a police officer.
*** RAKVERE METHODIST CHURCH (Laada 21, Rakvere, 44310 Lääne-Viru maakond)
It is one of the most important ecclesiastical monuments of the country. It began to be built at the beginning of the 20th century and was completed in 1929.
*** PALMSE MANOR ( Palmse, 45435 Lääne-Viru County)
It is one of the largest Baroque mansions in the country and one of the leading open-air museums. It is located about half an hour away from the center of Rakvere.
*** KALAME FARM MUSEUM ( Karepa, 45401 Leene-Virou Province)
About half an hour’s drive from the city center you will find a wonderful rural museum. See buildings erected in the 19th century and a kitchen with a dolomite stone lamp in the 1800s.
*** EXHIBITION HOUSE REHBINDER
It is the only Early Classicist limestone mansion in the city and is one of the city’s top attractions.
*** ALTJA KORTS (Võsu-Vergi-Söeaugu, Altja küla, 45408 Lääne-Viru maakond)
It is about 30 minutes drive from Rakvere and is an impressive tavern with an old thatched roof and an impressive decoration.
*** RAHVAAED ( Rakvere, 44306 Leene-Viru Province)
It’s a great park worth visiting to relax. Also, theater performances are hosted and seen there.
*** RAKVERE MANOR (Fr. R. Kreutzwaldi 2a, Rakvere, 44314 Lääne-Viru maakond)
It was built in 1670 and was the first baroque mansion built in the city. Tour the park that surrounds the mansion.
ΤΗINGS TO DO
*** If you like spas, then visit hotels that have spa areas.
*** Aqva Water Park and Sauna Center is an ideal place for spa.
*** Aurochs Statue is one of the most unique sights of the city.
*** We would also recommend you to visit Rakvere Turuhoone.
FOOD AND DRINK
Try the traditional dishes, such as Buckwheat, Mulgipuder with Barley Sausages, Herring, Dumplings, Seljanka soup, Boar. Try the local potato salad, Rakvere blood sausage, Mulgikapsad, Frikadellisupp. And the traditional sweets will delight you, such as Kama, Vastlakukkel, local cakes etc. Accompany your meal with a beer or a glass of wine. You will also find cuisines from all over the world.
WHERE TO STAY
The city does not have many hotels, but they are excellent and provide you with all services and are for all budgets.
FUN AND SHOPPING
*** At Rakvere Põhjakeskus Center you will find everything to buy anything.
*** Rakvere Kroonikeskus is an ideal place for your shopping.
*** Tsentrum Shopping Center Ltd. is another place worth visiting to do your shopping.
*** Rakvere Central Square you will have many options for walking and shopping.
HOW TO GET AROUND
The most beautiful way to get around the city is on foot, by bike or by bus .
CITIES NEAR RAKVERE
Major cities close to Rakvere are Tallinn (100km), Helsinki (185km, about 4 hours by ferry), Vantaa (213km), Saint Petersburg (269km).
