Kaksikute campfire site
Lääne County, Osmussaare Landscape Reserve
Here you can view the blackish brown boulders gneissic
breccias. The boulders have been formed 540 million years ago when 10 km North-West of the island the Neugrund meteorite landed in the sea.
The most famous of these boulders are the Twins (Estonian Kaksikud).
The most famous of these boulders are the Twins (Estonian Kaksikud).
| Phone | +372
506 2004 |
| info.nova@rmk.ee | |
| Type of object | Campfire site |
| Parking facilities | Parking at Dirhami harbour |
| Amenities | Outdoor fireplace, dry toilet, picnic table |
| Camping facilities | yes |
| Outdoor fireplace | yes |
| Campfire site | yes |
| Hiking options | yes |
| Sights | Relict
lakes, boulders of gneissic breccias, military legacy |
| Additional information |
Before going on a nature walk please read the Environmental code of conduct (freedom to roam), rules of conduct and waste-sorting policy
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| Restrictions | Without the consent of the protected area manager organized tourism and big events are prohibited on the island. All trash must be taken with you!
Information about restrictions can be obtained from the Environmental Board (+372 662 5999, info@keskkonnaamet.ee).
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| Location | Osmussaare Island, Lääne-Nigula municipality, Lääne County Object no 2 on the landscape reserve map |
| Driving directions | Access
to the island by boat has to be booked beforehand. Drive 47 km from Tallinn through Keila towards
Haapsalu, turn right at the Määra junction (sign 29 km to Nõva). Drive 15 km through Nõva towards
Haapsalu, turn right at the Riguldi junction and drive to port Dirham, from
where you can get to the island. |
| Geographic coordinates | Long-Lat WGS 84 latitude: 59.290582 longitude: 23.378143 |
| L-EST 97 x: 464561 y: 6572649 |
