Harju County

Harju County is an administrative region on the southern shore of the Gulf of Finland in northern Estonia. The area encompasses forests, wetlands, limestone cliffs, and coastal landscapes along with the capital Tallinn and several smaller towns.

The region took its present form in 1962 when the Keila and Harju districts merged to create a major administrative division of Estonia. This consolidation brought together areas with distinct geographical and settlement patterns.

The region preserves traditional Estonian manors and village communities whose architecture reflects different periods of local life. Visitors can see how these places shape daily patterns and local customs today.

The region is well-connected through roads, railways, and public transportation linking Tallinn with surrounding municipalities and towns. Outside the capital, services can be less frequent, so planning ahead helps when visiting more remote areas.

Within the Tuhala Karst area lies the Witches Well, a rare natural phenomenon where water periodically overflows and recedes in unexpected cycles. This groundwater uprising without visible inflow captures the interest of visitors exploring the landscape.