Discover Raasiku Parish

• The landscape of Raasiku vald is characterized by moraine plains, small drumlins and flat uplands.
• There are particularly many small drumlins along the Raasiku–Perila–Kiviloo line.
• Peningi raba is a bog consisting exclusively of peat.
• Paraspõllu Nature Reserve is located within Raasiku vald and provides a valuable habitat for orchids. The Kiviloo hoiuala protected area is also located within the administrative territory.
• Lõilasmäe järv is the only natural lake in Raasiku vald.

If you would like to include landforms and protected nature in your travel planning, Raasiku Parish offers several different points of interest. The small drumlins along the Raasiku–Perila–Kiviloo line give the otherwise flat landscape its own relief. Peningi raba, by contrast, represents a bog landscape consisting exclusively of peat. In Paraspõllu Nature Reserve, you can also explore a habitat for orchids. Lõilasmäe järv completes this selection as the only natural lake in Raasiku vald.

This diversity is particularly relevant when choosing accommodation if you would like to plan your travel days around specific themes. Nature enthusiasts can include bogs, protected areas, the lake and landforms in their plans without limiting the region to just one type of excursion.

The Aruküla terviserada is a 2.2-kilometre illuminated health and exercise trail. It includes a long loop and a short loop; the shorter loop is 600 metres long. This allows different distances to be incorporated into your daily plans without presupposing a particular duration or level of difficulty.

A 3.9-kilometre cyclocross track for cycling enthusiasts runs alongside the Aruküla terviserada. There is also the Raasiku pumptrack, an outdoor BMX racing track for BMX racing, BMX freestyle and skateboarding. A public, timed morning run also takes place on the Aruküla terviserada at 9 a.m. every Sunday morning. Those planning to make exercise a regular part of their stay can choose between the trail, cyclocross track, pump track and this morning run.

Harju-Jaani Church was first mentioned in historical records in 1322. Construction of the present church began in 1860, and it was consecrated on October 13, 1863. The historic church building thus offers a different way of experiencing the region than the nature areas and sports activities. Peningi mõisapark is another protected historic park in Raasiku vald.

Raasiku Rahvamaja has been continuously active in a wide range of areas since 1964. It offers activities for people from infancy to senior age and organizes several folk culture events throughout the year. Aruküla Kultuuriselts shapes cultural life in the Aruküla region and offers concerts, theater and performances. These activities make culture accessible not only through historic buildings but also through community events.

Dendropark Smaragd offers a distinctive garden experience. The two-hectare ornamental garden and arboretum, designed in the English style, were established from 1985 onward. Together with the protected areas, bog, lake, recreational activities and cultural sites, this creates a selection from which you can shape your trip according to your personal interests.

When looking for a hotel or other accommodation in Raasiku Parish, you can therefore first decide what your main activities for each day will be. For nature-focused days, the bog, lake and protected areas are central; for active days, the Terviserada, cyclocross track or pump track. Culture enthusiasts can consider the historic church, park, arboretum and the activities of the cultural centers. To compare other destinations, you can also look at Anija, Keila Vald, Kiili Parish, Kõue Vald, Nehatu, Pala and Kuusalu.

What type of landscape characterizes Raasiku Parish?

Raasiku vald has a flat landscape typical of the northern Estonian plateau, with moraine plains, small drumlins and flat uplands. There are particularly many small drumlins along the Raasiku–Perila–Kiviloo line.

What shorter route does the Aruküla terviserada offer?

The Aruküla terviserada is 2.2 kilometres long in total and has a long loop and a short loop. The shorter loop is 600 metres long.

What historical information is available about Harju-Jaani Church?

The church was first mentioned in historical records in 1322. Construction of the present church began in 1860, and it was consecrated on October 13, 1863.

What cultural activities are mentioned in Raasiku Parish?

Raasiku Rahvamaja has been continuously active since 1964, offers activities for all age groups from infancy to senior age, and organizes several folk culture events throughout the year. Aruküla Kultuuriselts offers concerts, theater and performances.

For the higher-level travel overview: Harju.