Sõrve Lighthouse and Visitor Centre

Overview

Sõrve Visitor Centre has exhibitions on the maritime history of the area and on twenty of the most important lighthouses in Estonia. There are also areas for children, to watch films and to sit and relax.

The display on the 1st floor showcases twenty key lighthouses in the country, all of which are represented by detailed scale models. You can also take a look at old lighthouse journals and sea charts. On the 2nd floor you'll find out about all of the ships that have foundered in the surrounding waters and read stories of amazing rescues. There are also some unique displays.
In the summer, you can also climb to the top of the highest lighthouse on the Baltic Sea. The height of Sõrve Lighthouse from its base is 52 metres and it stands 53 metres above sea level.