Viljandi County, County in southern Estonia
Viljandi County covers 3,422 square kilometers of land in southern Estonia, containing forests, lakes, and the wetlands of Soomaa National Park.
The county developed from a medieval trading center, with its capital Viljandi joining the Hanseatic League in the early 14th century.
The region maintains Estonian folk traditions through music festivals, dance performances, and cultural events that draw participants from multiple countries.
The county includes four municipalities, with one urban center in Viljandi city and three rural districts providing services to 45,411 residents.
Soomaa National Park within the county features protected wetlands recognized as a Ramsar site, supporting diverse ecosystems and rare species.
Location: Estonia
Capital city: Viljandi
Shares border with: Pärnu County, Järva County, Jõgeva County, Tartu County, Valga County, Naukšēni Municipality, Rūjiena Municipality, Mazsalaca Municipality
GPS coordinates: 58.33333,25.58333
Latest update: March 4, 2025 15:13
Soomaa National Park
35.5 km
Taagepera Manor
38.2 km
Taagepera Castle
38.2 km
Põltsamaa Castle
42.2 km
Helme Caves
39.2 km
Helme Castle
39.3 km
Mausoleum of Barclay de Tolly
45.7 km
Lõhavere hill fort
24.4 km
Karksi Castle
25.4 km
Taagepera Church
36.1 km
Halliste Church
21.6 km
Abja Manor
25.5 km
Olustvere Manor
24.6 km
St. Paul's Church
3.5 km
Suure-Kõpu Manor
16.2 km
St. John's Church, Viljandi
3.3 km
Heimtali manor
4.7 km
Suure-Jaani Church
23.3 km
Tarvastu Castle
20 km
Viiralt's Oak
5.5 km
Põltsamaa Church
42.2 km
Kärstna Manor
24.9 km
Viljandi Castle Park suspension bridge
2.9 km
Karksi Church
25.5 km
Kabala Manor
39.8 km
Viljandi Town Hall
3.5 km
Rannu-Jõesuu bridge
32.7 km
Tarvastu Church
21.1 kmReviews
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