Loksa City: Discover the River, Beach and Culture

Loksa City combines river landscapes, beaches and a surprisingly diverse cultural history. Those who enjoy alternating between nature, activity and discovery while on holiday will find a variety of options here for planning their days. The Valgejõgi River flows through Loksa and empties into Hara Bay. Its valley is considered a particularly scenic part of Loksa’s recreational area. When choosing a holiday apartment or holiday home, it is therefore especially worth considering what combination of water, culture and activities you prefer for your trip.

Water and landscapes in Loksa

During the summer season, swimming is possible at Loksa Beach. The beach also has changing rooms and a water tap. This makes it easy to combine a warm day of travel with time spent by the water. Those who would rather take in different landscape impressions can explore the Valgejõgi valley as another natural feature of the town. The river, bay and beach each represent a different side of Loksa, without requiring you to limit your trip to just one activity.

Church, bus station and industrial history

A prominent cultural attraction is Loksa’s church, dedicated to Saint Mary. The present building was constructed between 1847 and 1853 and is at least the third place of worship on this site. The church houses an 18th-century baptismal font created in 1721 by Tallinn pewterer Johann George Stier. For visitors interested in ecclesiastical architecture and historical details, this place offers more than just a date.

The bus station is also part of the town’s distinctive history. The modernist building combines Art Deco and Functionalist influences and is considered the first building in Estonia purpose-built as a bus station. Loksa’s brick factory is part of the town’s industrial history; it was founded in 1874 by Count Stenbock of Kolga. A horse-drawn railway ran from the factory to the bridge, transporting bricks in carts to the ships.

Active days and cultural programmes

Loksa offers various ways to stay active. The indoor swimming pool has a 25-metre pool with four lanes. It also includes a Finnish sauna, used separately by men and women, as well as a shared steam room. In Nõmme Park, a floodlit cross-country ski trail offers two clearly described options: an easier and shorter route of 0.8 km and a longer, somewhat more challenging route of 1.5 km. Those looking for another active challenge can find 20 checkpoints on the MOBO course.

Loksa Cultural Centre organises concerts, fairs, sales exhibitions, exhibitions, cultural projects and theatre performances. It also coordinates eight hobby groups, including groups for folk dancing, art, poetry and the coastal language. When planning your trip, you can therefore choose between an active day, a cultural event or a quieter combination of different interests.

Getting there and choosing the right base

Loksa has bus connections to the neighbouring settlements in Kuusalu Municipality and to Tallinn. Since 2022, a seasonal summer information point with bicycle rental has operated in front of the bus station. This information may be relevant when planning your journey and deciding whether to focus your holiday more on public transport connections, excursions or activities in the area. For further orientation in the town, you can also visit Loksa.

Other destinations for orientation include Kahala, Harku Parish, Jõelähtme, Nehatu, Kuusalu, Padise and Pala.

For the overarching travel overview: Harju.