Jägala Waterfall
Jägala juga
Estonia's tallest natural waterfall, a 50-metre-wide curtain of water over a limestone escarpment that freezes into an ice wall in winter.
Jägala Waterfall lies about 25 kilometres east of Tallinn. It is about 8 metres high and more than 50 metres wide, and it is Estonia's tallest natural waterfall. The water tumbles over the North Estonian limestone escarpment, known as the Baltic Klint. In severe winter cold, the whole falls freeze into an ice curtain with ice caves. When conditions are safe, visitors can photograph the "behind the ice waterfall" view from below, making it one of Tallinn's most popular winter photo spots. In summer, you can wade in the river valley downstream of the falls. There is a small car park and a simple trail, and entry is free. The rock walls are slippery, and the ice is dangerous in winter. Never enter the area beneath the ice. It is about 30 minutes by car. Public transport is inconvenient, so most visitors drive, take a taxi or join a small group tour.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Tallinn TV Tower
- Pirita Convent
- Pirita Beach & Promenade
- Tallinn Song Festival Grounds
- Kumu Art Museum
- Russalka Memorial
- Kadriorg Palace & Park
- Rotermann Quarter