Sääre Tirp
Sääretirp
A narrow gravel spit stretching about 3 km into the sea from the southern tip of Kassari Island. With water on both sides, the path feels as if it leads straight into the sea.
Sääre Tirp is a glacial depositional spit at the southern tip of Kassari Island. A gravel embankment only a few metres to several tens of metres wide extends about 3 km into the sea. Shallow water lies on both sides, and the spit narrows as you go, finally disappearing into the water, as if you were walking into the sea. The early section is covered with juniper and wild roses and has a statue of Leiger, a giant from Estonian folklore. According to legend, he piled up stones to build a road so he could visit relatives on Saaremaa. A round-trip walk takes about 1.5–2 hours. You can swim here in summer, but the ground is all pebbles, so wear sturdy shoes. Entry is free, and there is a car park at the entrance.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Hiiumaa Museum Kassari Exhibition House
- Orjaku Bird Tower & Käina Bay
- Käina Church Ruins
- Vaemla Wool Factory
- Kassari Chapel
- Suuremõisa Manor
- Pühalepa Church
- Soera Farm Museum