The small town of Toila, located on the shores of the Gulf of Finland, along the Pühajõgi River, which means “holy river” in Estonian, is known for its spa hotels and sanatoriums, popular with locals seeking a peaceful retreat and nature.

Toila Attractions
Grigori Eliseyev created Oru Park and its majestic palace between 1897 and 1901. The Oru Summer Palace served as the residence of Estonian President Konstantin Päts from 1934 to 1940, but was completely destroyed during World War II. However, the park retains its graceful landscapes, the Swallow’s Nest gazebo, well-maintained paths, three fountains, the Nõiametsa pavilion, and a singing stage. The park boasts over 250 species of trees and shrubs, including numerous silver poplars and maples. The park is open 24 hours a day.

Also in Toila, you can visit the observation tower, located in the former water tower of Oru Castle. The tower offers magnificent views of Tütarlased, Sillamäe, Ust-Narva, the village of Pühajõe, and the Ontika Cliff. The tower displays materials related to the history and culture of the region, as well as natural artifacts from the school museum and local collectors.

Toila’s surroundings
Near the resort are the town of Jõhvi, the Valaste and Aluoja waterfalls, the Saka observation tower, and the popular Varivara hiking trail. The Ontika Cliff is the highest point of the Baltic-Ladoga Escarpment, which stretches 1,100-1,200 km from the Swedish island of Öland to Lake Ladoga across mainland Estonia. The highest point of the cliff in some places reaches 56 meters, and it is now designated a national nature reserve.