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Kärdla
Spend 1–2 days in Kärdla; use it as a base to explore Hiiumaa by bike or car.
Kärdla is the only town on Hiiumaa, offering basic services, a harbour, an airfield and several budget accommodations. The island’s sights are spread out, so a day or two lets you see the Long House museum, enjoy the waterfront, and take short bike rides to beaches.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- Jun–Aug
- avoid Oct–Mar (colder, limited services)
- Airport
- KDL
- Nights
- 1–2
Not a trip line yet
Rules in force · 8Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…Treat the Estonian, Latvian and Lithuanian borders with R…
- Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
- Europe ↗On the first Schengen entry since EES began, non-EU travellers give four fingerprints and a face photo at the border instead of a passport stamp; there is nothing to apply for or pay in advance.
- Baltic states ↗Treat the Estonian, Latvian and Lithuanian borders with Russia and Belarus as closed to your plans: crossings are restricted, change within hours, and sit under advisories on the far side.
- Baltic states ↗Book open-jaw flights (into Tallinn or Vilnius, out of the other) so the line runs one way; Riga is the biggest airport if you need a single hub.
- Baltic states ↗Midsummer (23–24 June) is the biggest holiday in all three countries: cities empty, many businesses close and island and coast transport sells out.
- Estonia ↗Estonia is in the EU and the Schengen area; the EU Entry/Exit System applies to non-EU visitors. Check the official EU and Estonian sources for your passport.
- Estonia ↗The land border with Russia is not a route for casual travel; check your government's advice before going near it.
- Estonia ↗Winter tyres are required in the cold months; rental cars include them, but confirm if you drive.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Kärdla112 ▾
- Police, ambulance, fire112
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Kärdla, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the euro (EUR).Estonia-wide
- SIM or eSIMTelia, Elisa and Tele2 sell prepaid SIMs in supermarkets, kiosks (R-Kiosk) and phone shops; EU roaming applies to EU SIMs.Estonia-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe everywhere; Tallinn's is hard but fine.Estonia-wide
- TippingRestaurant: Round up or 5–10% for good service; not expected.Estonia-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/F. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Estonia-wide
- SafetyHiiumaa is low‑risk; main concerns are weather changes and limited night transport.
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- RestroomsFree in malls and museums; public toilets €0.50–1 (≈ US$1–2); cafés expect you to buy something.Estonia-wide
- Emergency numbers112 police, ambulance, fire (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidayscheckShops open daily, including Sundays; museums often close Mondays (Kumu Mon–Tue in winter — check).Estonia-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportcheckKDL Kärdla Airfield (30‑min flight to Tallinn (Nyxair, check schedule)).
- Getting aroundWalking covers the town centre; rent bicycles (≈€7/day at Hotell Sõnajala) for island trips.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at café€2–3 (≈ US$3–4)
- Street or quick mealPizza slice€5–8 (≈ US$6–10)
- BeerBeer (0.5 l) at bar€3–4 (≈ US$4–5)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi (5 km (3.1 mi))Taxi (3.1 mi (5 km))€12–15 (≈ US$14–18)
- Budget bedDouble room, a night, per room€50 (≈ US$60)
- Mid-range bedDouble room, a night, per room€70 (≈ US$85)
- High-end bedDouble room, a night, per room€100 (≈ US$120)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget €30 (≈ US$35) · Mid €55 (≈ US$65) · High €90 (≈ US$110)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- KDL Kärdla Airfield (30‑min flight to Tallinn (Nyxair, check schedule))
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
Feb
Avoid
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
Mar
Avoid
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
Apr
not flagged
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
May
not flagged
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Jun
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Jul
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Aug
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Sep
not flagged
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Oct
Avoid
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Nov
Avoid
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
Dec
Avoid
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
Best: Jun–Aug. Avoid: Oct–Mar. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)), coolest Jan (−5°C (23°F)23°F (−5°C) low), wettest Nov (13 rain days), driest Jul (6). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Kärdla: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
−5°C (23°F)23°F (−5°C)
12 rd
Feb
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
−5°C (23°F)23°F (−5°C)
10 rd
Mar
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
11 rd
Apr
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
9 rd
May
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
8 rd
Jun
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
7 rd
Jul
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
6 rd
Aug
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
7 rd
Sep
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
9 rd
Oct
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
11 rd
Nov
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
13 rd
Dec
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
13 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Walking covers the town centre; rent bicycles (≈€7/day at Hotell Sõnajala) for island trips.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Hiiumaa Museum Long House
goDoor to door: ≈15 min total
Walk 5–10 min north from town centre
Entry €6 adult, €5 concession
Kärdla Harbour
goDoor to door: ≈20 min total
Walk 10 min east to Sadama 28
Ferry connections to the mainland
Island beaches (e.g., Kõpu)
goDoor to door: ≈30–45 min total
Bike 15–30 min eastward
Quiet sandy spots, good for a swim
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Posti Hostel
Budget, single rooms from €30
Hotell Sõnajala OÜ
Single €35‑40, double €50‑55, bar and sauna
Mamma Mia Guesthouse
Mid‑range, linked to pizzeria
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- €30–45 (≈ US$35–55) excl. bed
- Mid
- €55–75 (≈ US$65–90) excl. bed
- High
- €90–120 (≈ US$110–140) excl. bed
Trip budget
| Double room1 × 1 night × €70 | €70 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × €55 | €110 |
| Bike rental (per day)2 × €7 · check availability | €14 |
| Ferry ticket to mainland2 × €12 · check schedule | €24 |
| eSIM (week of data)2 × €15 · check provider | €30 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | €25 |
| Trip total≈ €137 per person per day, bed included | €273≈ US$350 |
2026 estimate in euros; flights and ferry tickets excluded.
Prices of common things
| Coffee at café | €2–3 (≈ US$3–4) |
| Pizza slice | €5–8 (≈ US$6–10) |
| Beer (0.5 l) at bar | €3–4 (≈ US$4–5) |
| Taxi (5 km) | €12–15 (≈ US$14–18) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Ferry and bus connections are limited; plan car or bike hire if you want flexibility.
- Airfield flights operate only seasonally; check Nyxair schedule.
Emergency numbers
- Police, ambulance, fire
- 112
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My bed tonight
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Siia aadressi, palunTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police, ambulance, fire112
Embassy
US consular services are in Tallinn; contact the embassy there.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Ferry Kärdla ↔ mainland: ≈ €12 each way (check schedule)
- Bike rental per day: ≈ €7 (check availability)
Say or show
- Vabandust — Excuse me / Sorry (vah-bahn-dust)
- Aitäh — Thank you (eye-tah)
- Kui palju see maksab? — How much is it? (koo-ee pah-loo seh mahk-sahb)
- Kus on tualett? — Where is the toilet? (koos on too-ah-let)
- Kas ma saan maksta kaardiga? — Can I pay by card? (kas ma sahn mahk-sta kar-di-ga)
- Ma sooviksin jalgrattat, palun — I would like a bike, please (ma soh-vi-kin yahl-graht-tat, pah-loon)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Kärdla. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Jun–Aug · avoid Oct–Mar (colder, limited services) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Bike‑rental contracts at Hotell Sõnajala
- Harbour‑to‑town shuttle info at Kärdla Harbour office
Sources
- secondaryWikidata Kärdla
- officialHiiumaa Tourist Information Centre
- secondaryWikivoyage: Kärdla, revision 5244758 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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