Kärdla

Kärdla is the biggest and only town on Hiiumaa. It is located at the edge of the Baltic Sea on the east coast of the island. It allows for a convenient base to explore the rest of the island by car or bicycle.

• Tourist Information Centre

  phone: +372 4622232
  address: Hiiu 1

There are a few bus connections from the ferry station and the other villages. But generally your are best off with a car or bicycle.
Kärdla also has a habour and small airport nearby, which can be reached by private transport. The airport is served by a 30-min flight operated by Transaviabaltica to Tallinn.

• Kärdla Sadam SA

  phone: +372 53285218
  address: Sadama 28

• Kärdla Lennujaam

  phone: +372 4631381
  address: Hiiessaare küla, Pühalepa vald

It is not big, so walking is the most feasible option.

• Hiiumaa Museum Long House

  phone: +372 4632091
  address: Vabrikuväljak tn
  It's the main Hiiumaa museum. Popularly known as the Long House (the longest wooden house in Kärdla, over 60 m), the building was constructed in the 1830s as the residence for the directors of the Hiiu-Kärdla Cloth Factory. In addition to the story of the development of Kärdla and the factory, a factory worker’s residence is on display. Various short-term exhibitions are also organised year-round.

Besides relaxing and enjoying the local food and bar, the most interesting sees and dos are spread all over the island.

• Hiiumaa Selver

• Mamma Mia Pizzeria Italiana & Guesthouse

  phone: +372 53527642
  address: Rookopli 20
  Pizza and pasta.

• Wabrik Pubi

  phone: +372 4631040
  address: Vabaduse 15
  Cosy pub and well reviewed. It serves beer of the local brewery.

Kärdla offers the most accommodations around the island and is therefore a convenient base for exploring the island.

• Posti Hostel

  phone: +372 53311860
  address: Posti 13
  Friendly and comfortable budget accommodation. Rated 4.3 out of 5.

• Hotell Sõnajala OÜ

  phone: +372 4631220
  Has a bar, sauna (for 16 people), rents bicycles (€7 per day), has information about hiking routes, and got WiFi.

• Tiigi majutus

  phone: +372 5175585
  address: Tiigi põik 3
  More expensive, but highly recommended.
• Mamma Mia Pizzeria Italiana also has a fabulous guest house, but mid-range prices.