Kohatu – Manor Houses, Bodies of Water and Practical Travel Information

• Kohatu Manor was first mentioned in 1475.
• The S9 bus route operated by Saue Municipality runs on the Kirikla–Saue route via the Kohatu Uuetoa access road.
• The Vasalemma jõgi River is partly open to public use; one section is located in Kohatu küla, Saue vald, Harju maakond.
• Kernu järv Lake is open to public use and has a water surface of 14.3 hectares.

Kohatu’s history can be combined with a visit to Kohatu Manor, which was first mentioned in 1475. Kernu Manor offers a different architectural focus. It was built in the 19th century and is considered an example of High Classicist architecture in Estonia. The manor’s park is also home to a 230-year-old oak tree. These individual aspects offer different points of access: while the year associated with Kohatu Manor provides a historical reference point, interest in Kernu is focused more strongly on the architecture and park.

Guided tours of the building are offered at Kernu Manor by prior booking. Visitors learn more about the history of the house during the tour. If you would like to plan a tour, advance booking should be part of your travel arrangements. To compare other destinations, you can also include Kaasiku and Laitse in your considerations.

With its water surface of 14.3 hectares, Kernu järv Lake is a clearly identifiable part of travel planning and is open to public use. The artificial lake of Kernu should be considered separately. Many water lilies bloom there in summer, and the body of water serves as a nesting site for various bird species. This artificial lake also has a small sandy beach.

During the summer months, rowing boats, pedal boats and SUP boards can be rented at Kernu Manor for use on the water. This provides several ways to spend time by the water, without automatically implying the same use for all bodies of water. Those who prefer to remain on the shore can take the summer water lily population, the small sandy beach or the artificial lake’s birdlife into account.

When looking for accommodation in Kohatu, you should first decide which of the information mentioned is most valuable for your trip. For travelers interested in culture, the manor houses and their different historical connections are an obvious focus. Those planning to spend time by the water can distinguish between the publicly accessible Kernu järv Lake and the activities described at Kernu’s artificial lake. Another option is Keller SPA: it has a 90 °C Finnish sauna, a 45 °C steam and aroma sauna, two pools with massage functions and a gentle 70 °C sauna for women only.

Travel arrangements should also be included in the comparison. The S9 bus route runs on the Kirikla–Saue route via the Kohatu Uuetoa access road. In addition, the Vasalemma jõgi River is partly open to public use; the section mentioned is located in Kohatu küla, Saue vald, Harju maakond. This information helps you match the location of accommodation with your desired activities and planned transportation, without combining individual sights or bodies of water into a single route.

When was Kohatu Manor first mentioned?

Kohatu Manor was first mentioned in 1475.

Are guided tours possible at Kernu Manor?

Yes. Guided tours of the building are offered at Kernu Manor by prior booking, during which you can learn more about the history of the house.

What water activities are available in summer?

During the summer months, rowing boats, pedal boats and SUP boards can be rented at Kernu Manor for use on the water.

Is Kernu järv Lake open to public use?

Yes. Kernu järv Lake is open to public use and has a water surface of 14.3 hectares.

How can Kohatu be reached by bus?

The S9 bus route operated by Saue Municipality runs on the Kirikla–Saue route via the Kohatu Uuetoa access road.

For the main travel overview: Kernu.