Top 8 Things to do in Harku Parish, Harju County

A bit more than three kilometres long Aura nature trail runs along the top of the klint of Rannamoisa Landscape Reserve, passes the beach and ends on the picnic site. There are 21 observation points erected on the trail.References have been made about the migration of birds, insects living in the forests, different trees, mosses and lichens. A brief overview is provided about the birds, animals, geology of the klint, boulders and marine biota.

The cascade receives its water from the Vaana River. Within about 50 metres there are three escarpments the last of which downstream is 1.5 metres high. Other escarpments are lower. As the flow rate in the Vaana River is one of the average ones in Estonia, Vahikula Cascade does not suffer from the lack of water.

Harku Manor which used to belong to the Livonian Order was first mentioned in 1372. Today we can see it in Neo-Renaissance style, built in 1875. The outbuildings worth seeing include a livestock complex with historicist gables and picturesque ruins of a greenhouse provided with two towers and resembling a mediaeval stronghold. In addition to the main building, today you can also see a stable-coach house and a granary bordering the long front square of the main building.Interesting to know:- In 1710 the famous capitulation agreement was signed in Harku Manor, after which the Great Northern War ended on the spot.

Charismatic Episcopal Church of EstoniaBuilt: 1994Harkujarve village church (architect Jaak Kuriks) belongs to a congregation that unites the charismatic and the liturgical-sacramental church life.

The trail begins near Harkujarve school and ends in Keila-Joa Park. It runs mainly in Harku Rural Municipality. At the beginning the trail passes through Saue Rural Municipality and it ends in Keila Rural Municipality. The trail is 27 km in length and it can be completed in 7–8 hoursIt is also possible to finish the hike in Vaana (15 km) or Turisalu (22 km).

Pain Paintball arranges paintball games on different military courses throughout Estonia. We own paintball fieldin Harju County, Harku municipality. The fields have sheltered areas, tables, barbecue sites and grilling equipment. In Tallinn you can play on the Manniku military base. For children we offer a rabbit hunt, ATV rides, pony rides and paintball target shooting.