Viinistu: Coastal Village Between Harbour, Nature and Art
Accommodation in Viinistu
If you are looking for a hotel in Viinistu, the village is defined by the connection between coast, harbour, landscape and art.
Viinistu is an old coastal village on the northeastern coast of the Pärispea Peninsula. The village stretches along a two-kilometre-long road; its centre is formed by Sunimägi. The villagescape also includes a former fishing harbour, which was converted into a marina. The Port of Viinistu was established in 2010.
In the vicinity of Viinistu lies Cape Purekkari at the tip of the Pärispea Peninsula. It is a narrow rocky strip, 1.2 to 1.5 kilometres long, that winds its way into the sea. The Purekkari campsite in Lahemaa National Park is also located nearby.
The island of Mohni, near Viinistu, offers hiking trails. From the village, you can also explore the Pärispea Peninsula by bicycle. Viinistu has birdwatching towers for observing the landscape and its wildlife.
What role does the harbour play in travel planning?
The harbour is not only a historical reminder of the former importance of fishing. Boat transfers to the island of Mohni are also offered from the Port of Viinistu.
What does the Viinistu Art Museum offer?
The Viinistu Art Museum is housed in a former cold store belonging to a fishing collective. It opened in 2002 and displays more than 400 works from the private collection of Jaan Manitski. The unusual use of the building is therefore just as much a part of the museum’s history as the collection itself.
The façade galleries are also part of this distinctive exhibition concept: they were created as exhibition spaces from old water tanks. The Viinistu Art Museum is Estonia’s only private art museum. The museum complements Viinistu’s coastal and harbour character with a focus on Estonian art history.
What other activities and flavours are there?
The restaurant in Viinistu offers smoked fish as well as dishes featuring flavours from around the world and influences from the coastal population.
For a sporting activity, tennis courts can be rented by the hour in Viinistu.
FAQ
What period does the Viinistu Art Museum collection cover?
The collection provides a cross-section of Estonian art history from the 19th century to the present day. The period therefore ranges from historical works to modern and contemporary art.Can the Viinistu Art Museum collection be explored with a guided tour?
The Viinistu Art Museum collection can also be explored with a guided tour.What does the Viinistu Village Museum display?
The Viinistu Village Museum displays former work tools and household objects. These include equipment used for fishing and seal hunting. The exhibition adds historical activities and everyday objects of the coastal population to the picture of Viinistu.Back to the main travel overview: Kuusalu.
