PALDISKI SELF GUIDED CYCLING TOUR

Paldiski is situated on the Pakri peninsula of northwest Estonia; it became a Russian naval base in the 18^th century. In 1962, Paldiski became a Soviet Navy nuclear submarine training center. Because of its importance, the whole city was closed off with barbed wire until the last Russian warships left. The entire Paldiski and the Pakri peninsula are covered in abandoned bunkers, piles of unidentifiable junk and various military debris. Somehow the look of the abandoned apartment blocks and the hulking remains of Soviet military infrastructure in the backround of a unique natural park make a fascinating spectacle worth seeing.

Highlights:

• Ruins of soviet military buildings;
  

• Limestone bank of Pakri;
  

• The highest lighthouse in Estonia;
  

• Ruins of Peter the Great bastions;

• Building what used to house a nuclear reactor;

• Leetse Manor house;

• Paldiski's Windfarm

Getting there:

Train leaves to Paldiski proximately every two hours from the Baltic railway station. Railway station is a 10 minute walk from our office, Uus tänav 32. One way ticket costs 25 EEK (1,6€).

Distance: ca. 25km (13,5mi)

Price:

• 230 EEK / 15 EUR;

• 10% discount for students and for groups of 3 or more

• A deposite of 100 EUR, or a valid ID is required for the time of the rent
  
  

Price includes: Bicycle; lock; helmet; water; timetable for the train; GPS/ map with landmarks; sights and explanations