Saula: Springs, Viking Culture and Unique Experiences

Saula combines nature and history in an unusual way. The Saula Blue Springs give the area a distinctive landscape theme, while the Viking Village offers insights into Estonia’s Viking culture and a wide range of activities. This allows you to plan your trip according to your preferred focus: springs and a natural monument, cultural discoveries or experiences on the Pirita River.

Saula Blue Springs: Springs with a History

The Saula Blue Springs are archaeological monuments, as they were formerly known as sacrificial springs. Since 1999, they have been protected as a single natural monument. Their special features include three springs with different hues. Together, they cover a total area of up to 700 square metres.

The Blue Springs therefore combine a visible landscape feature with historical significance. Anyone choosing Saula for its nature and cultural themes will find a clear focus for trip planning here. The different colouring of the springs also makes the site a specific attraction for anyone who wants to experience the landscape not merely as a backdrop, but as part of a destination’s history.

Discover Viking Culture

The Viking Village sets a distinctly different tone. The guided experience there is inspired by Estonia’s Viking culture from the 8th to the 11th century. It includes archery, axe throwing and activities with a catapult. Other offerings include a fortress battle and a hands-on blacksmithing programme in which participants can work in the forge.

The Viking Village also includes a Viking museum. This allows the visit to be combined with different forms of engagement: you can first explore the culture and its presentation and then plan practical activities. For families who want to take different interests into account when planning their trip, this creates a choice between observational, historical and active experiences, without every day of the trip having to be the same.

Active Days on the Pirita River

The Pirita River also plays a role in the Viking Village’s range of experiences. The Viking Village canoe tour covers approximately 8 km. Canoes and boats are also available for hire there. Anyone wishing to include water activities in their trip can choose between a guided tour and using a rented watercraft.

Another option is a treasure hunt on a Viking ship. Visitors to the Viking Village can also catch trout themselves. Afterwards, an experienced fish processor can grill or smoke the trout according to preference. These offerings complement the cultural and nature themes with hands-on experiences and a culinary element.

The Right Accommodation for Your Trip

When looking for a holiday apartment in Saula, it is worth first deciding what kind of stay you want. If the Saula Blue Springs and their history are to be the focus, a nature- and culture-oriented travel plan is a good fit. Those more interested in Viking culture, the blacksmithing programme, the fortress battle or activities on the Pirita River can take these priorities into account when planning their days.

Travellers with different preferences can therefore weigh up springs, a museum, craftsmanship, water activities and a fishing experience. Saula thus provides a concrete basis for aligning the choice of a holiday apartment or other accommodation with your own travel ideas.

More Places to Include in Your Trip

If you would like to compare other destinations alongside Saula, you can also visit Pedase, Rae, Laagri, Hara, Jüri, Charlottenhof, Saku and Sõitme.

To the higher-level travel overview: Harju.