9 Things to do in Keila That You Shouldn't Miss

Keila Waterfall is located on the Keila River, Keila-Joa small town, Keila Rural Municipality, Harju County. The waterfall is 6 metres in height and tens of metres in width, being thus the third most powerful waterfall in Estonia following only Narva Waterfall and Jagala Waterfall. There is a path taking you from the park along the riverbed and over two suspension bridges to the waterfall.Interesting to know: - There is a tradition among local people to come to the waterfall on their wedding day, fasten a padlock bringing fortune on the chain bridge and after fastening throw the key into the fast-flowing river.

The 3 km long ring-shaped nature trail runs along the banks of the Keila River and through the park. There is an information board with a map and general information at the beginning of the trail and 8 points of interest with descriptions on the trail, which introduce the most important natural objects and the history of Keila-Joa Park. At the beginning of the trail there is a car park and a toilet. The trail has also been provided with benches.

Keila Church is the biggest mediaeval country church in Harju County the construction of which was probably started immediately after the Northern Estonia had been subjected to the king of Denmark. There is a lack of data about the starting times of the church, but in about 1280 a spacious quadrangular chapel that forms the choir in the present-day church was completed in Keila Hill. A pseudo-Gothic tower from 1851 (stonemason Johann Gottfried Exner). Renaissance and Baroque art, including the reredos and the pulpit (Tobias Heintze, 1632). Wheel crosses and funeral chapels of local landlords in the churchyard.Take a look at the aerial panorama (picture by Joel Tammet).

Harju County Museum is located in Keila River Park and operates out of Keila Manor, which was built at the beginning of the 19th century. Approximately 100 metres from the manor are the ruins of Keila's medieval stronghold. The museum’s permanent exhibition is 'Life of Harju', and there are several rotating exhibitions. Did you know...?*Harju County Museum houses finds from archaeological digs at Padise convent and Keila fortress*The museum organises celebrations of folk calendar events and runs outdoor classes in its courtyard *Both this museum and the Amandus Adamson Studio Museum can be visited if you buy a joint ticket

Niitvalja Golf is the home of Estonian golf, built as the first golf course in the Baltics in 1993. The course has matured into a spectacular golfing haven. The 18-hole Park course is famous for its' unique flow and peaceful, friendly atmosphere. While Niitvalja offers positive emotions to golfers of all abilities - the course is defined by testing holes and plenty of beautiful ponds - a true park. The signature hole is a par five running along a water hazard and finishing with an island green. There is also a five-hole pay and play course. The practice areas are the largest in the Baltics and there is also a professional Golf School. The club building can host various events for up to 250 people. There is also a restaurant and saunas.

Treppoja Cascade is located by Tallinn-Paldiski Road in Keila Rural Municipality, Harju County. The cascade is situated at a place where the catchment area of Treppoja, that is approx. 10 km in length and 20 km2 large, begins from Illurma klint cape and then slides down through the slope of the limestone plateau into the Lahepere klint bay. There are six 0.3–1.5 m high escarpments (the overall height difference is approx. 5.5 m) within one hundred meters on this 2–15 m wide territory. The cascade has not been able to form a canyon because of the lack of water and its young age. Visiting it in summer or winter does not make a big difference because it will never be too late to go there.

Keldrikorrus is a escape room center in Keila. This new escape room is situated in the basement of old police and post office building. There are multiple rooms to accomplish before ending the big escape. It is possible to hold company parties and birthdays here. The game is meant for adults.