Tubala: Crater Landscape and Village History
Accommodation in Tubala
Tubala combines a distinctive landscape on the edge of the Kärdla meteorite crater with windmills, traces of old settlements, and distinctive local traditions. If you are looking for accommodation in Tubala, this page provides a factual overview of the special features of the village and the topics that shape its history and surroundings.
Key facts about Tubala
The old village of Tubala lies on a narrow ridge bordered by swamp forests to the north and west. At the same time, Tubala is located on the edge of the Kärdla meteorite crater. The publicly accessible Nuutri jõgi river rises in the village. Thus, Tubala brings together a clearly defined terrain setting, a geological connection, and a local watercourse.
What landscape characterizes Tubala?
The location on the crater rim is particularly evident at the Lavendlitalu lavender farm. The farm is situated on a rocky, sunny slope at the edge of the Kärdla meteorite crater. Lavendlitalu was established in 2018, when 20,000 lavender plants were planted there. The combination of rocky ground, a sunny slope, and lavender cultivation distinguishes this place from an ordinary garden or cultivated landscape.
Another distinctive natural feature is a glacial erratic boulder near the road. It is the sixth-largest erratic boulder on Hiiumaa. Together with the ridge, the adjoining swamp forests, and the crater rim, it creates a landscape in which geological and regional natural features are documented in close proximity to one another.
Which structures are part of the village’s history?
The Allika or Tubala windmill was built in 1886, carefully restored, and designated as a historic monument. Another historic windmill is the Tõnise windmill, dating from 1903.
These structures provide concrete reference points in the village’s history: the years range from 1886 to 1903, while the restoration and designation as a historic monument describe the documented current status of the Tubala windmill. This does not imply anything about opening hours or current viewing opportunities.
What historical traces can be found in Tubala?
The earliest written mention of Tubala dates from 1564 and uses the spelling Twbbesälke. Even further back in time are boat-shaped stone axes found in the Tubala area. They indicate settlement two to three thousand years ago. The village can therefore be placed in context through both a written record from the early modern period and a significantly older archaeological indication.
Which places can you compare as well?
For a broader comparison, you can also consult the information about Kassari Village, Orjaku, Kärdla, Emmaste, and Jõeranna. This allows you to compare different village profiles without reducing Tubala to just one individual experience.
FAQ
What is the history of the Tubala stake?
The Tubala stake was driven into the ground on July 28, 2003. Traditionally, every year on July 28, donors ceremonially hammer new nails into the stake. According to tradition, a stake in Tubala held the island of Hiiumaa to the seabed. This last connection explicitly belongs to tradition, not to a factual geological description.
What does the spelling Twbbesälke mean?
Twbbesälke is the spelling used in the earliest written mention of Tubala, dating from 1564. It documents a historical form of the village’s name.
What is known about the Anagama kiln?
An Anagama kiln was built in Tubala in 2013. It is a kiln for firing ceramics and is of great interest to potters.
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