Attractions in Rapla County

The Culture Barn of the Ingliste Manor with its historical background and good aura is the best place for shows, seminars, parties, weddings and other occasions and events. Ingliste village which surrounds the manor was first mentioned in 1456. In 2007, the village was nominated the most beautiful village in Rapla County. In the Culture Barn, you can use a gym, enjoy a sauna, use 5 different halls or a large 200 m2 roof terrace, have a barbecue or hold outdoor events in the ancient manor park. You can also camp in the park. Good to know: For almost 200 years, the Ingliste Manor belonged to the von Staal family.

The knight manor is from the 15th century, the main building from the 17th century. A baroque ensemble in an unconventionally designed park with a gorgeous barbican and a unique system of ponds. A visitor and cultural centre called Rändava Kunstniku Kodu (home of the travelling artist) operates at the manor. The main exhibitions include paintings by G. Welte, G.A. Hippius, O. Ignatius, and C. Walther. Additionally, there are thematic exhibitions and events. We also have the so-called Sunday painters. Come and try painting in the historic environment! Our services include: Demonstration of the cultural heritage objects at the Hageri Parish, concerts of ancient music, dressing up as historical persons (costume rent), hikes in the nature, and photo hunt.

The manor building at Raikküla is one of the most beautiful examples of classical architecture in Estonia. It was one of the main gathering places for Baltic-German barons and it is known as the family manor of the world-famous philosopher Hermann von Keyserling. The manor library is the largest manor library in Estonia. In the castle hall, you can enjoy a book exposition. Good to know: – Prussian Chancellor Otto von Bismarck once visited the estate. – The first rock garden in Estonia was established here by naturalist Alexander Keyserling. – Book fairs and summer performances are now held at the estate. – The fully renovated rear stairway of the manor building forms the perfect concert venue.

Atla Manor was first mentioned in the Danish valuation book in 1241. The building was sold to the von Treydens in 1410. In the meantime, many great families have lived here. The last German owner, Alexander Konstantin von Barlöwen, died in 1915. The current manor lord Raivi Juks bought the dilapidated manor in 1997. The mansion is now used as a family home. The family loves ceramics and there is a jam factory, which can be visited with prior notice. Recently, the old Atla vodka production has also been restored.

The gate tower of Sutlema Manor forms a part of the unique Sutlema estate. The earliest records of the estate date back to 1425. Did you know? *The gate tower is one of very few such grandiose manor structures still standing in Estonia today *The tower, bearing a baroque helmet, offers stunning views in all four directions *A vodka factory was constructed in place of the original north tower at the end of the 19th century *During the 1950s, the first floor of the tower hosted dance classes for the local village children