The Kaali meteorite craters
Located 18km from Kuressaare towards Kuivastu. The most probable age of the Kaali crates is 7500-7600 years. Kaali lake is considered to be the most unique geological object in Estonia. Known as Holy Lake it also has an important place in tradition. There is archaeological evidence that it was a place of offering for many centuries.
Kaarma Church of Saints Peter and Paul
Is located on the Laadjala - Kaarma - Karja road at the six kilometer mark. The church was probably built after the 1261 rebellion. There is a medieval; baptismal font 13th century and a wooden sculpture of St. Simon of Cyrene mid-15th century standing under the pulpit. The pulpit, dating from 1645, is also worth noting. The present Neo-Gothic altarpiece depicts a painting by O. von Moeller of Christ on the Cross. The Kaarma ring fort is located about 100m east of Kaarma church.
Loode Oak Forest
Loode oak forest is one of the few extant naturally growing park-like forests. Rare flora can be found there including orchids. The forest is equipped with a bird watching platform.
Jämaja church
Jämaja church is located on the western shore of Sõrve peninsula, at the 21 kilometre mark on the Kaugatuma - Sääre road. Although the present reconstruction dates to 1864, there has been a church here since the Middle Ages.
A lot of the attractions on Saaremaa are located in the city of Kuressaare.
Angla Windmills
The only remaining group of windmills on Saaremaa is located in Angla, at the 32 kilometre mark on the Upa-Leisi road.
Asva Fortified Settlement
The tiny village of Asva is located at the 33 kilometre mark on the Kuivastu - Laimjala - Kuressaare road. There, behind the village on a low-lying hayfield is located one of the most archaeologically important bronze-age sites in Northern Europe. Asva has given its name to an entire culture.
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Kihelkonna church
14.c is one of the biggest country churches of Estonia with several valuables - organ 1805, altarpiece "Last Supper"1596. Slim neogothic tower rises 60 m above the sea level and works already more than 100 years as a light house and landmark for sea farers. No light house any more the re, but one can have a marvellous view from the top of the tower. Jusy next to the church there is a medieval campanile standing on the hillside 1638, renovated in 2009. Numerous sailors from far away countries as well as local ship builders and writers, barons and other outstanding people have found their last rest at Kihelkonna cemetery - one of the biggest on Saaremaa.An historic cobble stone road of 3 km leads you to Papissaare harbour - former sail ship building site. 36 big sail ships were built there before the last war. Hydro plane angares date back to 1913- 14 and belong among the worlds oldest monolite concrete buildings.Nowadays smoked flat fish could be bought from there during the season and boats to Vilsandi island depart from here.
Vilsandi island
has given its name to the 2nd oldest nature reserve of Europe- nowadays Vilsandi National Park 1910- silurian cliffs and fossils, birds, 36 species of wild orchids, butterfies, gray seals are only some of the highlights there.Loona manor
the centre of Vilsandi National Park lies 3kms from the central village of Kihelkonna. The complex houses fossil museum, information centre, hotel, tenting area, restautant, toursim services.Other sights
in Kihelkonna parish: Odalätsi springs, Kihelkonna stronghold, site of Estonian first mud bath 1824, Mihkli farm museum etc.