Saare County, Administrative division in western Estonia
Saare County encompasses the largest Estonian island of Saaremaa, along with several smaller islands including Muhu, Ruhnu, Abruka, and Vilsandi.
The region gained prominence during medieval times when its inhabitants, known as Oeselians, conducted maritime activities across the Baltic Sea from their island strongholds.
Local traditions in Saare County reflect maritime influences through festivals, folk music, traditional handicrafts, and Estonian customs that persist across its municipalities.
Ferry services connect the county to mainland Estonia, with regular departures from Virtsu to Kuivastu on Muhu Island, which links to Saaremaa by causeway.
The territory maintains a population density of 11 people per square kilometer, with Estonians constituting 98 percent of its 31,292 residents as of 2022.
Location: Estonia
Capital city: Kuressaare
Shares border with: Lääne County, Pärnu County, Hiiu County
GPS coordinates: 58.41667,22.58333
Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:10
Kaali crater
7 km
Salme ships
33.9 km
Kuressaare Castle
19.9 km
Slītere National Park
89.8 km
Beach Battery No. 43
63.5 km
Vilsandi National Park
41.4 km
Valjala Stronghold
12.5 km
Karja Church
14.7 km
Valjala Church
12 km
Pöide Church
29 km
Panga Cliff
24.2 km
Kiipsaare Lighthouse
44.1 km
Muhu St. Catherine's Church
42.8 km
Miķeļbāka
97.8 km
Ruhnu lighthouse
79.2 km
Laelatu wooded meadow
60.1 km
Kihelkonna St. Michael's Church
32.6 km
Kaarma Church
8.7 km
Kolka lighthouse
68.4 km
Pädaste manor
43.2 km
Sõrve Lighthouse
64.4 km
Tehumardi memorial
32 km
Kirchspiel Rötel
26.4 km
Asva
25.3 km
Püha Church
15.4 km
Kuressaare Town Hall
19.1 km
Muhu hill fort
39 km
Puhtu-Laelatu Nature Reserve
58.4 kmReviews
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