Varbola stronghold campsite

A campsite by the stronghold with several campfire sites.

This compact campsite lies right next to the Varbola stronghold in Rapla County, about 50 km from Tallinn off the Tallinn–Pärnu road. Varbola was one of the largest strongholds of the ancient Estonians, a great ring of limestone walls enclosing a wide courtyard, and walking on its ramparts today it is easy to imagine the community that sheltered inside in times of war. The site is made for family trips, with plenty to explore for children and adults alike. There are open and covered fireplaces, a lean-to shelter and water from a bore well, so it works both for a day visit and an overnight stay by the old walls.