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Major city · Estonia

Nõva

Skip Nõva unless you have a car and want a quiet beach stop between Haapsalu and Paldiski: half a day is enough.

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Nõva is a tiny coastal village on Estonia's northwest coast, about 50 km from both Haapsalu and Paldiski. Its main draw is a sandy beach and a 17th-century wooden church. There is no town centre, no bank and limited services. Best for a short stop on a road trip through West Estonia and Islands.

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3 pages, for the metro and roaming-off days
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Weather
see forecast
Currency
EUR
Best months
Jun–Aug
avoid Nov–Mar (cold, dark, many services closed)
Airport
TLL
Nights
0

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This is a basic guide for Nõva: no airport-to-bed path, walking clusters or day plans yet. Fares and schedules here are unverified. What this page does cover
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

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  • 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 Nõva112 ▾
  • 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 Nõva, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

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Cost cheat-sheet

2026 desk estimate · check

Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.

  • Coffee€2–3 (≈ US$3–4)
  • Street or quick mealSimple lunch (soup or sandwich)€5–8 (≈ US$6–10)
  • BeerBeer (0.5 L)€3–4 (≈ US$4–5)
  • Metro or bus rideBus Haapsalu–Nõva one waycheck€3–5 (≈ US$4–6)
  • Budget bedFarm stay (e.g. Rehe Turismitalu), a night, per person€15 (≈ US$18)
  • Mid-range bedGuesthouse double room, a night, per room€60 (≈ US$70)
  • High-end bedGuesthouse double room, a night, per room€90 (≈ US$110)

A day, not counting the bed: Budget €30 (≈ US$35) · Mid €60 (≈ US$70) · High €100 (≈ US$120)

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.

Sandy beachSt Olaf's Church (oldest surviving wooden church in Estonia)Swedish heritage
Airports
TLL Tallinn Airport (About 75 km (47 mi) east; bus or car via Risti)

Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

  1. Jan

    Avoid

    −1°C (30°F)

  2. Feb

    Avoid

    −1°C (30°F)

  3. Mar

    Avoid

    3°C (37°F)

  4. Apr

    not flagged

    9°C (48°F)

  5. May

    not flagged

    15°C (59°F)

  6. Jun

    Best

    19°C (66°F)

  7. Jul

    Best

    21°C (70°F)

  8. Aug

    Best

    20°C (68°F)

  9. Sep

    not flagged

    15°C (59°F)

  10. Oct

    not flagged

    9°C (48°F)

  11. Nov

    Avoid

    4°C (39°F)

  12. Dec

    Avoid

    1°C (34°F)

Best: Jun–Aug. Avoid: Nov–Mar. Month by month →

Warmest Jul (21°C (70°F)), coolest Feb (−7°C (19°F) low), wettest Oct (12 rain days), driest May (7). Averages, not a forecast.

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Nõva: next 7 days

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Air quality

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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.

Jan

−1°C (30°F)

−6°C (21°F)

10 rd

Feb

−1°C (30°F)

−7°C (19°F)

8 rd

Mar

3°C (37°F)

−4°C (25°F)

9 rd

Apr

9°C (48°F)

1°C (34°F)

8 rd

May

15°C (59°F)

6°C (43°F)

7 rd

Jun

19°C (66°F)

10°C (50°F)

9 rd

Jul

21°C (70°F)

13°C (55°F)

10 rd

Aug

20°C (68°F)

12°C (54°F)

11 rd

Sep

15°C (59°F)

8°C (46°F)

11 rd

Oct

9°C (48°F)

3°C (37°F)

12 rd

Nov

4°C (39°F)

−1°C (30°F)

12 rd

Dec

1°C (34°F)

−4°C (25°F)

11 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

You need a car. Buses run a few times a day from Haapsalu and Paldiski but schedules are sparse. Walking is fine within the village.

Nearest full guides

Straight-line distance, not travel time

See & doDay-trips, door to door

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time

Haapsalu

go

Door to door: About 1 h

Car or bus (about 50 km (31 mi), 40 min by car)

Seaside resort with castle ruins, spa and railway museum.

Paldiski

go

Door to door: About 1 h

Car or bus (about 50 km (31 mi), 40 min by car)

Former Soviet military town with abandoned buildings and coastal views.

Noarootsi

go

Door to door: About 20 min

Car (about 15 km (9.3 mi) north)

Bilingual Estonian-Swedish municipality with Swedish history.

Pärnu

caution

Door to door: About 2 h

Car via Haapsalu (about 100 km (62 mi), 1.5 h)

Doable as a long day trip but better as a separate stop.

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.

Nõva village

A few guesthouses and farm stays; book ahead in summer.

Nearby Kuijõe

Rehe Turismitalu, about 10 km (6.2 mi) east, with sauna and nature.

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

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
Budget
€30–50 (≈ US$35–60) excl. bed
Mid
€50–80 (≈ US$60–95) excl. bed
High
€80 (≈ US$95)+ excl. bed

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency
Guesthouse double room1 × 1 night × €60€60
Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × €60€120
Bus from Haapsalu one way2 × €5 · check€10
eSIM for Estonia, about a week2 × €10€20
Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge€21
Trip total≈ €116 per person per day, bed included€231≈ US$300

2026 estimate in euros. Car rental and fuel excluded.

Prices of common things

Coffee€2–3 (≈ US$3–4)
Simple lunch (soup or sandwich)€5–8 (≈ US$6–10)
Beer (0.5 L)€3–4 (≈ US$4–5)
Bus Haapsalu–Nõva one waycheck€3–5 (≈ US$4–6)

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

Very safe. The main risk is cold water and no lifeguard at the beach. Watch for ticks in the forest in summer.
  • No bank or ATM in Nõva; bring cash.
  • Last bus from Haapsalu may leave before 18:00; check the schedule.
  • Beach has no lifeguard.

Emergency numbers

Police, ambulance, fire
112

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My bed tonight

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Sellele aadressile, palunTo this address, please

Emergency

  • Police, ambulance, fire112

Embassy

My embassy: —

Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • Bus Haapsalu → Nõva: about €3–5 (≈ US$4–6), 40 min (check)
  • Taxi Haapsalu → Nõva: about €40–50 (≈ US$50–60)

Say or show

  • Tere — Hello (teh-reh)
  • Aitäh — Thank you (eye-tah)
  • Jah / Ei — Yes / No (yah / ay)
  • Kui palju? — How much? (kwee pahl-yoo)
  • Kus on rand? — Where is the beach? (koos ohn rahnd)

English is widely spoken; these phrases are a courtesy.

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 Nõva. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: Jun–Aug · avoid Nov–Mar (cold, dark, many services closed) · month by month →
  2. 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 3 bands
  5. 4 day-trips, door to door
  6. 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. Place pages for St Olaf's Church and Põlluotsa Farm Museum with verified opening hours.
  2. Eat pages for the few seasonal cafés.
  3. Bus schedule fixture with real-time departures from Haapsalu and Paldiski.

Meanwhile

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Sources

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