Ida-Viru Coast & Narva Border Town
Road trip east along the northern coast to see oil shale mines, waterfalls, Stalinist towns, and the Narva Fortress.
Drive east from Tallinn along the E20. The first day connects the oil shale mines, Valaste Waterfall, Toila, and Sillamäe, with two nights spent in Narva. The second day is dedicated to the castle, the fortress across the river, and Narva-Jõesuu beach. On the third day, return via Sinimäe and Kuremäe Convent. This is ideal for returning visitors interested in industrial heritage and border towns, without crossing the border.
Valaste Waterfall has a large volume of water in spring, which may decrease in summer and autumn, and freezes in winter.
Day by day
Day 1 · Mines, Waterfalls & the North Coast
Narva（Kohtla Mining Park (Estonian Mining Museum)、Valaste Waterfall、Toila-Oru Park、Sillamäe）
Drive east from Tallinn along the E20 for about 145 km to Kohtla-Nõmme, then continue to Narva, totaling about 210 km.
Underground mine tours must be booked in advance; check opening days before departure.
Stay: Narva City Centre
Day 2 · Narva Castle & Beach
Narva（Narva Castle (Hermann Castle)、Ivangorod Fortress View、Narva River Promenade、Swedish Lion Monument、Kreenholm Manufacture、Narva-Jõesuu Beach）
Explore the city center on foot; in the afternoon, drive about 15 km to Narva-Jõesuu and return to the city in the evening.
The bridge is an active international border; do not step onto it without proper documents, and pay attention to border warning signs.
Stay: Narva City Centre
Day 3 · Convent & Return to Tallinn
Narva（Sinimäed Hills、Pühtitsa Convent） → Tallinn
Drive west from Narva to Sinimäe, head south to Kuremäe, and return to Tallinn via the E20, totaling about 240 km.
Modest dress is required to visit the convent; women may need a headscarf.