Observation tower on Suur Munamägi

Location: Haanja is about 12 km from the border of Võru. From the Haanja village centre, drive further for about 1 km and you will find the parking lot of the observation tower on your left. From there, you can take a footpath with stairs to the hill and up to the observation tower.

Suur Munamägi, 318 metres from the sea level, is the highest point of the Baltics. The Observation tower on Suur Munamägi provides its visitors with a splendid 70 km range view of the Estonian nature. The current tower, the sixth in line, was constructed in 1939, and reconstructed in 1969. A total of 29.1 metres in height, it was renovated once more in 2005 and an elevator was built into the back of the tower. The height of Suur Munamägi makes it one of the most important national symbols of Estonia.

• An exhibition “The Story of Haanjamaa” is open in the Suur Munamägi Observation Tower.
• Private events can be hosted at the tower café (up to 20 people).
• A children’s playground is located next to the tower.
• For adventure seekers, an overnight stay with personal equipment at the highest point in the Baltics is offered. Catering is available on request — ask for more details!
• Free parking on site and easy access by bus. Free Wi-Fi available.

Observation tower opening hours: April–August: Mon–Sun 10:00–20:00; September–October: Mon–Sun 10:00–17:00; November–March: Mon–Sun 10:00–15:00