Viljandi
A walkable town in southern Estonia set on the shores of Lake Viljandi, with a centre full of cafés and scenic viewpoints across the surrounding hills. First mentioned in 1283, Viljandi joined the Hanseatic League in the early 14th century, making it one of five Estonian members of that trading network. The influential Estonian newspaper Sakala was founded here in 1878.
Description drafted with AI from public sources such as Wikipedia and OpenStreetMap. How this works
- Population17,407
- Nearest water from center 0.2 km0.1 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 15 km9.0 mi
Nearest airports
Nearest train stations
Viljandi: quick answers
Where is Viljandi?
Viljandi is in Estonia.
How do you get to Viljandi?
The nearest airport is Tartu (TAY), about 1 hr 17 min away by road. The nearest train station is Viljandi, about 4 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Viljandi?
The warmest month is July, averaging 18°C64°F across day and night; the coolest is February, at -5°C24°F. The wettest month is August, with about 91 mm3.6 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Viljandi?
OpenStreetMap lists 6 museums, 19 restaurants, 16 cafés and 9 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Viljandi?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Karksi-Nuia, Rõngu and Hellenurme.