We know Estonia
29.10.2021 | Nature

Keila Joa Waterfall and Manor House – A Picture Perfect Location

Text Mark Taylor
Photos Andrei Chertkov

Keila Joa Waterfall and Manor House – A Picture Perfect Location

 

Just 35km west of Tallinn, you will find the beautiful Keila Joa waterfall and castle (Keila Joa Schloss Fall ja Loss). Being 6m high, the waterfall is the 3rd highest in Estonia. And, the castle, one of the finest hotels in which to stay.

Even if you can’t afford a night in the beautiful neo-gothic hotel, there is still much to see. The waterfall is just a small part of the park surrounding the castle that includes 3km of walking trails along the picturesque river and through the forest. Along these routes, you will also learn about the history of the manor and the surrounding area.

After a nice walk, you can visit the castle restaurant for some lunch or dinner. Although, it is quite pricey for Estonia. The food is of a very high quality. There is also a village shop for those of you looking for a snack or drink on a budget.

Entrance to the waterfall and park is free of charge.

You can get to Keila Joa by bus. Both the 127 and 108 busses start at the small bus station next to the central train station (Baltijaam). Busses usually run twice per hour and the travel time is around 50 minutes. If you want to travel by car, the journey time will be just approximately 40 minutes.

You can learn more about the castle and the waterfall on their official website.

To start planning your trip…

To learn more about this and similar topics
Castle Estonia Castle Hotel Hotels in Estonia Keila Joa Keila Joa castle Keila Joa Waterfall Nature Estonia Waterfall Estonia

18.4.2026 | Nature

Houseplant Exhibition in Tallinn

Houseplant Exhibition in Tallinn

As outdoor temperatures are still struggling to rise much above ten degrees, and nature is only slowly awakening from … Read more

8.4.2026 | Nature

Hiking Across Estonia on Foot

Hiking Across Estonia on Foot

What would you think of a hiking trip across the whole of Estonia? And doing it in a straight … Read more

28.2.2026 | Nature

Orchid Exhibition 2026 in the Tallinn Botanic Garden

Orchid Exhibition 2026 in the Tallinn Botanic Garden

Can’t wait for the snow to break, the ice to melt, and orchids to be smelt? You’re in luck … Read more

21.1.2026 | Nature

A New RMK Nature Centre Has Opened in Soomaa

A New RMK Nature Centre Has Opened in Soomaa

Located between Pärnu and Viljandi, Soomaa National Park has gained a new visitor centre serving nature tourists. The opening … Read more

18.1.2026 | Nature

Visit Estonia’s Frozen Waterfalls

Visit Estonia’s Frozen Waterfalls

Winter in Estonia can be cold, but the colder it is, the more beautiful! Take a day trip to … Read more

20.11.2025 | Nature

camera icon6
Six Trails Into Estonian Nature

Six Trails Into Estonian Nature

Kauksioja Trail—the magnificent coastal pine forests of Lake Peipus The trail running along the northern shore of Lake Peipus … Read more

8.10.2025 | Nature

Bloodless Hunt Gallery

Bloodless Hunt Gallery

Earlier this year in May, a group of 43 nature photographers gathered on the island of Vormsi, in Lääne … Read more

14.9.2025 | Nature

Rapla County Bog Days

Rapla County Bog Days

Feeling bogged down by daily obligations, or bad opening jokes? The Rapla County Bog Days is the perfect opportunity … Read more