Kalana place

Ristna Beach

An exposed Baltic shore at western Hiiumaa, known for wind, waves and coarse sand.

Beaches

Updated October 21, 2026

The beach south of Cape Ristna, photographed in 2009.

Overview

Why visit Ristna Beach

An exposed Baltic shore at western Hiiumaa, known for wind, waves and coarse sand.

Why stop here

Choose Ristna for the open-sea landscape. Its conditions attract experienced water-sports visitors, but the same exposure makes weather a central part of planning an ordinary beach stop.

Plan your visit

The official listing describes a quickly deepening seabed and strong waves. Check the forecast and local conditions before travelling, keep back from the water in rough weather and do not assume equipment hire or supervision will be available.

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Sources and photograph

Information checked 2026-10-21. Opening times, programmes and admission details can change.

Map position: Location source. The pin marks the beach area; follow local signs for entrances and parking.

The beach south of Cape Ristna, photographed in 2009. Photograph: source by Hannu, Public domain. Resized to WebP.

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AddressLääne-Punkt, Kalana village, Hiiumaa municipality, Kalana, Estonia

Coordinates58.928109, 22.042414

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Place

Ristna Lighthouse

• Kalana · Attractions

A lighthouse on western Hiiumaa for views above the forest and coast when the tower is open.

About 1.5 km away

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RMK Ristna Visitor Centre

• Kalana · Museums

A nature-information stop in a former forest ranger’s house on western Hiiumaa.

About 2.9 km away

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