Pühajärv War Oak

Pühajärv War Oak is a large protected tree in Estonia standing about 20 meters tall with a massive trunk measuring 6.6 meters around. After storms damaged the crown and trunk in 2010, metal supports and concrete reinforcements were added to help preserve it.

In 1841 local peasants gathered under this tree to rebel against manor demands. The event turned this oak into a witness of peasant resistance in Estonian history.

The tree carries memories of peasant rebellions in local consciousness and stands as a symbol of resistance against oppression in the region. Visitors come here to connect with this meaningful part of the community's past.

The tree is surrounded by a protected zone with a 50-meter radius where you should exercise care and respect. Visitors can explore the area around it freely, but you should maintain respectful distance from the ancient oak itself.

The tree did not start as a symbol of political resistance but became one after the peasant uprisings gave it that meaning. This later significance makes it rare example of how a natural object gains meaning through human events.

GPS coordinates: 58.04561,26.45807

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:41