Amidst the lovely junipers and wonderful quiet of Hiiumaa, we proudly announce that we have completed an impressive and unique experience centre called the Windtower. And we are not joking this time!
The island of Hiiumaa, that came with the wind, is an opportunity for each of our new and old friends to sense the magic. Be quiet, listen for a moment and notice: the winds of Hiiumaa will share their secrets with you. Our tower will speak to you in the real wind language, wishing to show you the best of Hiiumaa, all in one, and to send you on a journey to discover the island further.
Our tower is quite monumental and with a hot shape, so that its flashing beauty could be seen from far away by the Hiiumaa islanders as well as mainlanders. It is 29 metres high, as we have heard that important buildings must be visible from a distance.
Just as the island of Hiiumaa is quite versatile with its colourful nature, culture and maritime traditions, the Windtower, too, is partly a museum, somewhat a research centre and a bit of a play world. Here you will notice entirely novel opportunities for discovering our small and quiet island.
Here with us, hustle and bustle are not going to get you. Instead, you can take a moment for yourself to behold the mysterious underwater Hiiumaa and enjoy the flight through the inspiring nature of the island with all your senses. The guest should be prepared, though, as Hiiumaa jokes are no joke: you will certainly hear and experience some peculiar humour here.
And that is not all. The Windtower features the highest indoor climbing wall in the Baltic countries, with 11 tracks. Everyone who wants can conquer the (so to say) mountains of Hiiumaa and test their courage here.
In order to make you enjoy your stay in the Windtower, with family, friends or on your own, we made our tower spacious enough to accommodate seminars and conferences, receptions and birthdays. We have exciting programmes and options to see our exhibitions with a spirited guide. Children are encouraged to bring their parents to play in the Windtower, to prevent life from seeming too serious. You can sample the cuisine of Hiiumaa in the cafeteria and find lovely souvenirs in the gift shop that will help you to remember the Windtower experience back home.
You can come by ferry or by plane. Or on a surfboard or your own boat. We will be waiting here, as nothing can displace this island. Not even a tornado.
The sea is Hiiumaa islanders’ life and destiny, dining table and horizon, work and route of connection. The sea brings winds and storms, love and tragic. You will be able to see a lot under the waters of Hiiumaa. Walk on the muddy seabed and discover how Hiiumaa was created. Admire ancient wrecks of ships or stand face to face with a NATO submarine. You can also see how we net fish and how we relate to seals. The little guests can second crabs in a fencing duel and become acquainted with the fishes of Hiiumaa. There will be bottomless amounts of fresh experience.
Hiiumaa begins and ends with the sea. Come and walk on the UNESCO-recognised pebbled coast, feel the tugging force of the wind and discover Hiiumaa with all your senses. It is here that you will learn the smell of wild thyme, tarred rope and wild strawberries. You can touch sealskin and take a closer look at rocks that have been rounded by the autumn storms and winter winds in Ristna. Compare the life-sized plants in the herbarium with a Hiiumaa that will fit in the palm of your hand. There is plenty to discover here.
For little pirates, we have the Hiiu breakwater, where one can actually pull start a boat motor and put on a pair of wellingtons to almost literally walk in the shoes of a Hiiumaa fisherman.
Indeed! You will find our miraculous stories about island life unfolding here in front of your very eyes. These stories originate from the daily lives, from the kitchen, shop or even sauna. Whether the fine art of storytelling is inherited by the islanders or transmitted through the sea air, is not known.
Hiiumaa islanders love words and stories. It is part of the island’s mystery. Words can be honed and tossed up into the air, caught and knocked up. And of course, words can also be eaten, even though we usually prefer smoked fish. Here you can learn about the language of Hiiumaa and test your sense of humour. But beware, Hiiumaa jokes are no joke.
Take time out and give yourself some decent relaxation with the finest moments and views of Hiiumaa. What emotions are in fact caused by the wind, rain, sunshine, vastness, roar of the sea and quiet of the forest?
Look inside yourself but keep your ears open. You will hear then how the feel of Hiiumaa is described by our well-known composers, actors, athletes and other public figures.
Here you can lie in a hammock and meditate with a video slowly gliding over Hiiumaa’s charming nature. Every moment is full of poetry, and the walls are decorated with poems by Paul-Eerik Rummo, Ernst Enno, Ave Alavainu and other much-loved poets, inspired by Hiiumaa.
Rise up into the sky and experience Hiiumaa from a bird’s-eye view. You will need a bit of imagination and dreams. Sometimes, dreams can turn into clouds, scattered by winds and shaken by gusts of rain. Some unfulfilled dream, though, may plop down from the sky and unexpectedly come true.
Let us suppose that you have dreamed about jumping on the clouds. You can do it in real life here.
Children can put themselves to the test on a thrilling net wall that can even be used for climbing to the next floor. If that is not enough, there is a surprising Tahkuna lighthouse in our building, awaiting to be discovered.
Or, perhaps, you have dreamed about controlling the weather? Be our guest! Sitting behind our Hiiumaa weather control panel, you will be able to conjure up rain, storm, thunder or northern lights. It will not be possible, though, to directly verify the old local saying ‘thunder and lightning means Our Lord eating herring’. But from the interactive game about migratory birds you will learn what the common buzzard feeds on. Or whether the Pied avocet has its tail up or down. Or whether the black-headed gull, also known as the ‘laughing gull’ in Latin, laughs at the jokes of Hiiumaa islanders.
Come to embrace the wind! Up the spiral stairs to face the real breath of Hiiumaa. This island is not gone with the wind but it definitely came with the wind. Wind cleans the world. Wind gives birth to storms and makes ships move, breaks trees and wheels windmills.
Despite everything, you may start to like the wind in its waywardness – especially here, on the roof of our tower. It will sing you a genuine wind song, play in your hair and blow away any sadness. From this wuthering height, you can cast an eye at Käina bay and wave hello to the neighbouring Saaremaa islanders across the sea.
And when your eyes are finally adapted to looking at the distance, play a wind symphony with the wind chimes.
Who said Estonia is so flat that you cannot do mountain climbing here? Hiiumaa islanders lent a hand and built an indoor climbing wall of dimensions unexampled in the Baltic countries. Not to mention the neighboring island of Saaremaa.
Our climbing wall begins from the lower ground floor of the Windtower and stretches nearly 20 meters up. The indoor wall has 16 routes, which should be enough for even the most passionate adrenaline lover. Be a professional climber or just about to discover the fascination of climbing – under the direction of an instructor, you will be able to safely test your abilities in conquering new heights.
You can use the indoor climbing wall individually or in good company, celebrating a birthday, or some other event here. School groups are cordially invited and we can also host corporate events. Training is available for all adults interested in developing their climbing skills.
Our experience shows that first-time visitors spend around one hour on our wall. Based on this, we also make reservations for an hour. We make exceptions for groups and experienced climbers.
We allow climbers on the wall from the age of 7. The age restriction comes from the difficulty of our routes, the nature of the service, and the equipment we use.
When planning a visit, please note that we accept reservations at least 24 hours in advance tuuletorn@hiiumaa.ee or +372 53 50 50 28. When planning a climb for the same day, a lively queue must be taken into account.
Due to the regulations, we do ask you to book time through us for your visit.
Please read the Rules, Liability Sheet and Registration Form.
Keep your eye on our climbing wall schedule here.
Come and organize a seminar, conference, meeting or motivational day, at the Tuuletorn Experience Centre on the paradise island of Hiiumaa. We offer locally produced food and different leisure opportunities. Bring your colleagues, business partners or customers and share some unique experiences.
Private and bright meeting room Roostik can accommodate 10 people. Suitable for smaller teams and remote working.
A more exciting experience can be organized in the underwater world, which can accommodate up to 50 people.
Large receptions and conferences can be comfortably held in the spacious and light-filled exhibition room on the second floor, which can accommodate 80 people.
To make things easier, we have prepared three sample packages for you:
To make the seminar more than just a seminar, we offer various experiences both from us and from our partners:
Additional information and booking: tuuletorn@hiiumaa.ee and (+372) 5305 3412
Barcelona3 – city heat exhibits the series of paintings by Mari-Liis Link that is hugely inspired by the artist’s stay in Barcelona’s summer heat. The city of art and culture, large and with such an impressive urban planning, provides a great venue and inspiration for street(art) lovers and wanderers. The artist has expressed her vivid memories through the richness of dripping paint and collage layers.
Mari-Liis Link (b. 1984) is a graphic designer, but she also loves to express her excitement and curiosity in her studio in Aparaaditehas, Tartu by experimenting with different creative forms – mostly painting. She often employs collage and occasionally the oriental ink painting technique in her works. Her artwork reflects street style, disorder and the sense of letting things flow, randomly and organically.
Mari-Liis is inspired and stimulated by freedom and bravery. Her inspiration is enlivened by the city streets – their art, inhabitants and their stories, order and chaos.
We are always happy to welcome large groups to our centre, which is why we offer a 10% discount on the Tuuletorn exhibition and climbing wall tickets for groups of 10 people or more.
Teachers accompanying the group (one adult for every 6 preschoolers and every 10 schoolchildren) can enter the centre free of charge during their visit. The school group discount does not apply to the climbing wall.
Send us your group visit request here:
Birthdays offering discovery and educative content will be memorable. In the Windtower, birthday events can be organised for children or adults, with fun and discovery for all ages.
Further information and booking: tuuletorn@hiiumaa.ee.
There is a fun café in the new Tuuletorn experience centre. Our dishes are simple yet delicious, and a little mysterious, our ingredients are local, and our people are awesome. Very nice play area for children.
RUUDI is a truly lovely place to spend time at.
Opening times:
15 May to 31 August
Mon–Sun 11–21
1 September to 14 May
Mon–Fri 15–21
Sat–Sun 12–21
On Monday we only serve the soup of the day.
Information and reservations:
E-mail: tuuletorn@hiiumaa.ee
Phone: +372 53 50 50 28
Follow us on Facebook and check the menu via our page Kohvik Ruudi
Would you like a memento of Hiiumaa or a special gift for someone? On Floor 1 there is a gift shop with an interesting selection of items, including local handicrafts and authentic tastes of Hiiumaa.
Barcelona3 – city heat exhibits the series of paintings by Mari-Liis Link that is hugely inspired by the artist’s stay in Barcelona’s summer heat. The city of art and culture, large and with such an impressive urban planning, provides a great venue and inspiration for street(art) lovers and wanderers. The artist has expressed her vivid memories through the richness of dripping paint and collage layers.
Mari-Liis Link (b. 1984) is a graphic designer, but she also loves to express her excitement and curiosity in her studio in Aparaaditehas, Tartu by experimenting with different creative forms – mostly painting. She often employs collage and occasionally the oriental ink painting technique in her works. Her artwork reflects street style, disorder and the sense of letting things flow, randomly and organically.
Mari-Liis is inspired and stimulated by freedom and bravery. Her inspiration is enlivened by the city streets – their art, inhabitants and their stories, order and chaos.
Aitäh kõigile “Tipu Tegija” väljakutses osalejatele ja kaasaelajatele!!! Autastustamine toimub 27. märts kell 18.30 Tuuletornis veeaaluses maailmas. Ootame kõiki meeskondasid ja lõpetame üheskoos selle vahva ja tegusa ronimise võistluse.
♥️ Veebruar on sõbrakuu! ♥️
Sel puhul kutsub Tuuletorn juba kolmandat aastat sõpruskondi/ettevõtete tiime ronimisseinale meetreid koguma!
Tule osale 14.02-14.03.2023 “Tipu Tegija” väljakutses:
📌 loo kolleegidega entusiastlik 2-10 liikmeline tiim
📌 tiimi registreerimiseks kirjutage inna.lepik@hiiumaa.ee
📌 seejärel soetage tiimile 70€ väärtuses kuukaart
… ja alaku “Tipu Tegija” väljakutse!
Pole hullu, kui sul puudub ronimisvarustus (vöö ja jalatsid), sest need saad need rentida Tuuletorni külastusjuhilt 3 euro eest.
⏱ 𝐎𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐞 𝐨𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐝: 𝐓-𝐑 𝟏𝟕-𝟐𝟏 𝐣𝐚 𝐋-𝐏 𝟏𝟐-𝟏𝟖
🏆Auhinnaloos kõikide tiimide vahel!
Registreeri oma tiim juba täna ja tulge koguge tuhinal meetreid!😊
While Covid-19 is still with us, all travellers need to address questions of safety.
With the COVID-19 safety label, trusted to us by Visit Hiiumaa, we confirm that we follow the requirements and instructions of the Government and the Health Board of Estonia established for our industry or field, that we keep up to date with the information, and that we help visitors comply with the infection-prevention guidelines on site.
Windtower family
Hiiumaa Lead Open 2023
First stage of Estonian Climbing Cup 2023
Dear climbers!
We are glad to invite you to “Hiiumaa Lead Open 2023”, which is part of the Estonian Climbing Cup, but all competitors are welcome to take part! The competition takes place on the weekend of 6th-7th of March at Hiiumaa Elamuskeskus Tuuletorn – that’s where Baltic’s highest indoor climbing wall is located at. The head routesetter is Latvia’s Rolands Rugens – IFSC competitor and official routesetter. On Saturday evening we invite you all to the after party with DJ Majer!
About the competition
In the qualifications (6th of May), there are 5 routes between difficulties 6a-7c. Every climber has one attempt on each route. Competitors take part of the competition with their own climbing gear (except quickdraws) and a belayer. Qualifications are in flash format (no isolation zone).
There will be 6 groups:
Grupp 1: 8:30-10:30
Grupp 2: 10:40-12:40
Grupp 3: 12:50-14:50
Grupp 4: 15:00-17:00
Grupp 5: 17:10-19:10
Grupp 6: 19:20-21:20
In the finals (7th of May), there are 2 routes. The finalists have one attempt on each route. The finalists are not allowed to enter the climbing area before the finals, and will have to go directly to isolation zone. They are expected to be in the isolation zone at least 15 min prior to the start.
The finals start at 10:00 and there will be two climbers climbing at the same time: one female and one male. The finalists, too, have to have their own belayer. 8 best female and male climbers from qualifications will get to the finals.
Copetition rules are HERE
To participate:
1. Please fill in the registration form:
https://forms.gle/JTE3fh46Tyw8nqAG9
2. Transfer the participation fee to:
Account name: TuleRoni Ronimisklubi MTÜ
Account number: EE484204278627546704
Explanation: Hiiumaa Lead Open 2023, [participant’s name]
Participation fee:
until 31 March 30*/€35
until April 30, 35*/€40
until May 4, 45*/€50
* discount with a student ticket
During the weekend, Tuuletorn offers all competitors different services with a discount:
Cafe Ruudi: -15%
Tuuletorn exposition: 7€ per person
Swimming pool and gym with saunas: 4€ per person
We can’t wait to see you in Hiiumaa!
TuleRoni climbing club and Tuuletorn family
Standard ticket Adults aged 18 and over Buy your e-ticket here | €10 |
Discount ticket Pupils, teachers, retired (on the basis of a pension certificate) and persons with a disability (please present disability proof) Buy your e-ticket here | €7 |
Family pass Up tp 2 adults and their underage children | €20 |
Audiotour NEW! EE/ENG/RUS/FIN/LAT/GER. Exciting and windy stories under and above water. Exhibition entrance ticket will be added to the tour | €2 |
Monthly pass Valid with an ID | €20 |
Seasonal pass Valid for a period of six months | €30 |
Seasonal pass with discount Pupils, teachers, retired (on the basis of a pension certificate) and persons with a disability (please present disability proof), valid for a period of six months | €20 |
Seminar clients Valid when a seminar room has been booked for the entire day | €6 |
Free admission Children under 6, persons accompanying people with special needs, children with a disability, aged 16 or under (please present disability proof) and persons accompanying them, teachers accompanying groups for educational activity | €0 |
Wednesday ticket for senior citizens Persons aged 65 and over, Wednesdays only | €6 |
Ticket package: adults aged 18 and over 10 visitor centres including Windtower (Hiiumaa Military Museum, Rudolf Tobias House Museum, Kassari Exhibition House of the Hiiumaa Museum, Long House of the Hiiumaa Museum, Mihkli Farm Museum, Suuremõisa castle, Sõru museum, Palade House of Rocks museum, Soera Farm Museum | €30 |
Ticket package: pupils, students or senior citizens 10 visitor centres including Windtower (Hiiumaa Military Museum, Rudolf Tobias House Museum, Kassari Exhibition House of the Hiiumaa Museum, Long House of the Hiiumaa Museum, Mihkli Farm Museum, Suuremõisa castle, Sõru museum, Palade House of Rocks museum, Soera Farm Museum | €20 |
Guided exhibition tour in Estonian (1 hour) Fascinating and windy stories from below and above the waters of Hiiumaa. Groups of up to 20 persons, advance booking only | €39 |
Guided exhibition tour in English (1 hour) Fascinating and windy stories from below and above the waters of Hiiumaa. Groups of up to 20 persons, advance booking only | €49 |
School groups Groups of up to 20 persons. Larger groups will be divided into smaller groups according to the number of pupils. This will include admission to the main exhibition area and, upon request and as an additional service, a one-hour tour (to be booked in advance, surcharge). Admission will be free for teachers accompanying groups for educational activity (1 adult per 6 preschoolers or per 10 schoolchildren) | €7 per pupil |
Repeat visit −50% (of the standard ticket) Valid with an exhibition ticket of a previous visit (not older than 1 year) | €5 |
Repeat visit −50% (of the discount ticket) Valid with an exhibition ticket of a previous visit (not older than 1 year) | €3.5 |
Repeat visit −50% (of the family ticket) Valid with an exhibition ticket of a previous visit (not older than 1 year) | €10 |
Climbing ticket, 1 visit Adult, 30 minutes | 7 € |
Climbing ticket, 1 visit Pupil or student (please present the document), 30 minutes (at least 7 years old) | 5 € |
Climbing ticket, 1 visit Adult, 1 hour | 13 € |
Climbing ticket, 1 visit Pupil or student (please present the document), 1 hour (at least 7 years old) | 9 € |
Climbing ticket, 1 visit Adult, 2 hours | 16 € |
Climbing ticket, 1 visit Pupil or student (please present the document), 2 hours (at least 7 years old) | 13 € |
Monthly climbing pass Adult, valid for 1 month | 40 € |
Monthly climbing pass Pupil or student (please present the document), valid for 1 month | 30€ |
10 times climbing card Adult (please present the document), no refund for unused climbs, valid for 3 months.
| 65 € |
10 times climbing card Pupil or student (please present the document), no refund for unused climbs, valid for 3 months. | 50 € |
Belayer’s card (contains a test) Mandatory for all beginners | €5 |
Added to the cost of the ticket or pass:
Bouldering, 1 visit Adult, student or pupil | 3 € |
Rental of a belay harness for 1 hour | 1 € |
Rental of climbing shoes for 1 hour | 2 € |
Climbing sessions
Individual climbing session for one person 1.5 hours, to be booked in advance inna.lepik@hiiumaa.ee | €25 |
Individual climbing session for 2 persons 1.5 hours, to be booked in advance inna.lepik@hiiumaa.ee | €49 |
Children’s birthday package in the main exhibition area
Children’s (aged 7 or under) birthday in the main exhibition area Accompanied birthday party on Floor 4 (special children’s area), including the climbing net, with decorations | €30/h |
Birthday packages on the climbing wall
Birthday for up to 6 children on the climbing wall * | €70/h |
Birthday for 7−12 children on the climbing wall * | €130/h |
Rental of rooms
ROOSTIK office rent Mon–Fri 4–10 seats, 22,7 m2 | 15 €/h |
ROOSTIK office rent Mon–Thur 4–10 seats, 22,7 m2 | 60 €/day |
ROOSTIK office rent Fri–Sun 4–10 seats, 22,7 m2 | 70 €/day |
Windtower Experience (the entire building), Mon–Thu 9−15 or 20−23 Includes admission to the main exhibition | €200/h |
Windtower Experience (the entire building), Fri–Sun 9−12 or 20−23 Includes admission to the main exhibition | €250/h |
Children’s birthday room (in the cafeteria), Mon–Thu * | €15/h |
Children’s birthday room (in the cafeteria), Fri–Sun * | €20/h |
Seminar services
Arrangements for a seminar in the Underwater World, Floor 0, Mon–Thu (arrangeable outside of exhibition hours) 50 seats | €30/h |
Arrangements for a seminar in the Underwater World, Floor 0, Fri–Sat (arrangeable outside of exhibition hours) 50 seats | €35/h |
Arrangements for a seminar in the seminar area, Floor 2, Mon–Fri (arrangeable outside of exhibition hours) 70 seats | €50/h |
Arrangements for a seminar in the seminar area, Floor 2, Sat–Sun (arrangeable outside of exhibition hours) 70 seats | €75/h |
Make the gift of an experience. Gift cards of different values are available in the Windtower. A gift card will be valid for six months after the purchase and cannot be returned or exchanged for money.
When you are in Hiiumaa, other interesting museums are also worth a visit to learn about the story of Hiiumaa in each of them from a different angle. The ticket package will give you access to the Windtower, the Long House in Kärdla, the Kassari Exposition Building of the Museum of Hiiumaa, the Mihkli Farmstead Complex and the House Museum of Rudolf Tobias. The ticket package can be purchased from any of the above museums or from Windtower Experience. The ticket package will be valid for one year after the purchase and give one-time access to each of the museums.
Mon closed
Thu – Fri 15-21
Sat – Sun 12–21
Mon closed
Thu – Fri 17-21
Sat – Sun 12-18
Keep your eye on our climbing wall schedule here.
We will also open the center for groups and business clients at other times by agreement.
Mon–Fri 15-21
Sat – Sun 12-21
On Monday we only serve the soup of the day
General information and table reservations:
E-mail: tuuletorn@hiiumaa.ee
Phone: +372 58 70 00 19
Facebook: Café Ruudi
February 23 at 15-21
February 24 at 12-21, climbingwall from at 12-18
during school holidays, 27.02 – 02.03 at 15-21
Please remember to use hashtags when posting about your Windtower experience:
Address: Mäe 4, Käina, Hiiu maakond, Eesti
Phone: +372 53 50 50 28;
Cafe RUUDI: +372 58 70 00 19;
Group visits: +372 53 05 3412
E-mail: tuuletorn@hiiumaa.ee
Register code: 75039451
Swedbank (IBAN): EE412200221064452224
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