Around 2 km away
Kalja karst trail
A walk around a karst sinkhole. Ask your host for the most convenient starting point.
Trails, sea and a local guide
Things to do on Saaremaa
Värava Farm is a base for exploring the nature and history of western and northwestern Saaremaa. Stay with the family or stop here on a solo trip by car or bike. Your host is an experienced guide and can suggest places to visit.
Nearby
On Tagalaht Bay
Onni beach
A sandy beach on Tagalaht Bay, a peaceful place to stop by the sea.
Western Saaremaa
Lake Karujärv
Spend time by the lake or take a swim. There are walking and exercise trails nearby.
- Pidula Wakepark
Cable wakeboarding and an inflatable water park.
- Karujärve trails and disc golf
The sports centre has 2, 3, 5 and 10 km trails, with disc golf in summer.
- Saaremaa events calendar
When planning a summer visit, look out for events and concerts, including the Mustjala Festival.
At the farm
- Children can bounce on the trampoline and ride the zip line. There is also a playhouse and swings.
- Play disc golf on the farm lawn. You can also play ball games or hire a bike to explore the area.
- There is a shelter beside the campfire area and an outdoor kitchen. You can book the sauna or hot tub in advance.
Walking routes and cycling tours
Self-guided walks
The 2002 guide describes four routes starting and finishing at Värava Farm. Ask your host which sections are currently passable.
- Selgase village and the dolomite quarry · 4 km
- Selgase, Pidula and Abula loop · 6.4 km
- Stone graves and Kalja karst sinkhole via Jauni, Rahtla and Abula · 21 km
- Lake Karujärv, Odalätsi and Pidula loop · 24.5 km
Guided cycling tours
Choose a one-, three- or five-day tour. Bring your own bike or arrange a rental through the farm. A support vehicle accompanies the longer tours.
The itineraries show the routes, meal stops, accommodation and sauna arrangements.
See the three cycling itineraries and mapsGroup tours with a local guide
Groups, including schools, can arrange a guide, accommodation and meals when travelling with their own coach or other transport. Tours cover Saaremaa and Muhu, with Vilsandi available by arrangement.
An itinerary for your group
If the sample tours do not suit, we can prepare a custom coach, cycling or walking itinerary for an additional fee. Let us know your plans in advance.
Book directly with Värava Farm or through a tour operator:
Gatherings and company retreats
The farm hosts company summer retreats, gatherings of friends or family and class reunions. We normally host one organised group at a time. If you would like the place to yourselves for your event, let us know when you enquire.
We can help plan the day, with options such as a guided tour, sports and an evening together with local food and drink.
Your stay on Saaremaa
When would you like to visit?
Send us your dates and the number of guests, and we’ll help you choose a place to stay.