Orissaare – Water, Trails and Special Places

• Illiku Surf organizes surfing and other water-related activities on Illiku Island.
• Illiku Island is a surfing spot for kitesurfing, windsurfing and wingfoiling.
• The Orissaare Health Trail consists of three routes measuring 2.7 km, 2.3 km and 0.6 km.
• The Port of Orissaare is located on Illiku Island, 700 m from the town centre, and offers arriving sailors an anchorage.
• The oak tree in Orissaare Stadium was named “European Tree of the Year” in 2015.

On Illiku Island, you can include various forms of water sports in your travel plans. The island is considered a surfing spot for kitesurfing, windsurfing and wingfoiling. Illiku Surf also organizes surfing and other water-related activities there. This part of the trip is therefore particularly suited to visitors looking for active experiences on the water.

Titerand is located on the northern shore of Illiku Island. It has shallow, warm water that is suitable for small children. For families with small children, this place is therefore a separate option among the available water experiences. Water sports and a stay at Titerand represent different interests and can accordingly be incorporated into your daily plans.

The Orissaare Health Trail offers three routes of different lengths: 0.6 km, 2.3 km and 2.7 km. The trail is suitable for walking, running, cycling and Nordic walking.

Most of its route lies within the Tumala Protected Area, a valuable protected area with diverse natural communities. Those wishing to combine nature and exercise will therefore find several possible route lengths and different ways to use them here. This also makes the Health Trail interesting for travel groups in which not everyone prefers the same activity.

The oak tree in Orissaare Stadium is an unusual place to visit: it grows in the middle of a football pitch and was named “European Tree of the Year” in 2015. No admission ticket is required to visit the oak. This makes it easier to include a short, special stop without implying any particular length of stay.

The Orissaare Rally Park also features a permanent exhibition dedicated to rallying. It complements the nature and water attractions with a themed place to visit for anyone interested in rallying. You can consider the oak and the exhibition as separate destinations and combine them with your other travel interests.

The Port of Orissaare is located on Illiku Island and is 700 m from the town centre. It offers arriving sailors an anchorage. The distance thus provides a specific reference point between the port and the town centre. You can consider this location separately from the surfing activities and the other destinations on Illiku when planning your trip.

The I Land Sound festival also takes place on Illiku Island. It lasts four days, bringing together pioneers of the electronic nightlife scene, artists and locals. If this festival is the reason for your trip, Illiku is the stated event location. A trip centred around the festival therefore differs in focus from a stay devoted primarily to the Health Trail or water sports.

When looking for a hotel in Orissaare, it helps to first determine the reason for your trip. Illiku Island is the focus of the water activities and festival among the experiences mentioned. For exercise and nature, the three routes of the Orissaare Health Trail provide useful guidance. Families with small children can consider Titerand, while the Stadium Oak and the Rally Park appeal to separate visiting interests.

This allows you to compare accommodation based on the experiences that are actually intended to shape your trip. Whether you plan a short route, water sports, a family destination or an exhibition remains a matter of your personal travel arrangements.

For a broader comparison of locations, you can also check Nässuma, Haeska, Kõõru, Raugi, Valjala, Nurme, Siiksaare and Metsaääre.

How long are the routes on the Orissaare Health Trail?

The Orissaare Health Trail consists of three routes measuring 2.7 km, 2.3 km and 0.6 km.

What water sports are available on Illiku?

Illiku Island is a surfing spot for kitesurfing, windsurfing and wingfoiling. Illiku Surf also organizes surfing and other water-related activities there.

Is there a charge to visit the oak in Orissaare Stadium?

No. No admission ticket is required to visit the oak in Orissaare Stadium.

Where is the Port of Orissaare located?

The Port of Orissaare is located on Illiku Island, 700 m from the town centre. It offers arriving sailors an anchorage.

Does the I Land Sound festival take place on Illiku?

Yes. The I Land Sound festival takes place on Illiku Island and lasts four days.

To the higher-level travel overview: Saaremaa.