Käru Manor

Käru Manor is a country estate in Vändra parish featuring neo-Renaissance architecture with its main building constructed in 1878 according to designs by Riga architect Robert Pflug. The structure displays characteristic details of affluent manor architecture from that period.

The estate was founded in the mid-18th century as land ownership expanded in Estonia and embodied the development of manor life across generations. The building sustained damage during the 1905 Revolution and additional destruction during World War II, reflecting its turbulent historical passage.

The manor displays architectural tastes favored by wealthy Baltic families and reflects how these rural estates functioned as centers for land management and family life. Visitors can observe how the building's spatial layout embodies the social divisions of its era.

The manor is easily reached via the Tallinn-Viljandi railway line with regular connections through Käru railway station operated by Elron. Visitors should check accessibility beforehand, as opening hours may vary for this preserved heritage site.

The manor had connections to explorer Karl von Ditmar and economist Ragnar Nurkse, both influential figures in Estonian circles during their lifetimes. These associations gave the estate a certain standing within intellectual and professional networks of its era.

GPS coordinates: 58.82167,25.14139

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:00