Kelnase

• Kelnase sadam is located in the village of Kelnase on the northern shore of Prangli Island.
• The village has a small marina for motorboats and sailing boats.
• At Kelnase sadam, you can rent bicycles and arrange transport to the islands of Aksi and Keri.
• The scheduled ferry takes only one car; long-term advance reservation is required for this.

The harbour is not only a practical port of call, but also part of Kelnase’s history. Kelnase sadam was first marked on a map in the first half of the 19th century. A map created in 1853 shows a navigational marker at the site, indicating organised harbour operations. These historical references give the harbour surroundings their own sense of historical depth, without requiring travel planning to be limited to a single historical date.

The design of the harbour is also part of the local landscape. Mudamatsikari is a 328 m² artificial island in the bay of Kelnase sadam. Idamuuli is a partly artificial island in Kelnase sadam; the eastern breakwater was built on Kelnase kari in the 1930s. Anyone interested in maritime landscapes, harbour construction and the connection between islands and sea transport will find several different points of interest here.

During the summer season, the harbour shed “Noor kaardivägi” in Kelnase hosts concerts and theatre performances. This makes it possible to combine a stay at the harbour with a cultural evening. The annual Prangli Saunajooks is intended for teams of four: the orienteering game passes through the saunas marked around the island and starts at Kelnase sadam.

Aksi excursions for groups of up to 12 people can start at Kelnase sadam. Private excursions to Aksi from the harbour are organised from June to October. Visitors can also order transport to Keri Island at Kelnase sadam. These options suit different travel plans: you can use the harbour as a starting point for an organised group activity or include an additional island visit in your personal itinerary. Bicycle rental at the harbour provides another opportunity to experience the island without relying exclusively on travel by water.

Kalurite päev, held annually on Prangli on the second weekend of July, adds to the events calendar. The festival takes place at a harbour and includes the Eistuki rowing world championships and a fish market. The exact venue should be checked before planning your trip, as the festival takes place at a harbour on Prangli.

For boat travellers, registering in advance is essential: Kelnase sadam can accommodate vessels up to 25 m long with a draught of 2.5 m, provided they have been registered in advance. For travel by scheduled ferry, however, the limited car capacity is the most important practical consideration. If you want to travel with your own car, you must reserve well in advance, as only one car can be taken aboard.

When choosing accommodation in Kelnase, you can therefore first decide what type of trip you are planning. Activities near the harbour, events in the harbour shed, excursions to Aksi or Keri and onward travel by ship each place different emphasis on your stay.

In the wider Kelnase area, the Prangli Saarte Museum presents the cultural heritage of the rural population of Prangli and the small island of Aksi. The museum thus offers a cultural perspective on the island world, while the harbour reveals the maritime side of the stay. The region’s history also includes a tragic event: on 24 and 25 August 1941, 44 men mobilised into the Red Army were killed in an air attack on the steamer “Eestirand” in the coastal waters of Keri and Prangli; they were buried in a mass grave on Prangli.

For comparison with other destinations, you can also view Naissaar, Viimsi, Lääneotsa, Muuga, Rohuneeme, Äigrumäe and Randvere.

Where is Kelnase sadam located?

Kelnase sadam is located in the village of Kelnase on the northern shore of Prangli Island. The village has a small marina for motorboats and sailing boats.

What vessels can the harbour accommodate?

Following advance registration, vessels up to 25 m long with a draught of 2.5 m can be accommodated.

When do cultural events take place?

The harbour shed “Noor kaardivägi” hosts concerts and theatre performances during the summer season. Kalurite päev takes place annually on the second weekend of July at a harbour on Prangli.

Can you reach other islands from Kelnase?

Aksi excursions for groups of up to 12 people can start at Kelnase sadam. Private excursions to Aksi are organised from June to October. Visitors can order transport to Keri Island at Kelnase sadam.

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