Viimsi Peninsula — Rohuneeme
Rohuneeme sadam · Viimsi sadam
59°31.1'N 24°52.9'E
Depth
2–4m
Bottom
mud
Alarm Radius
65m
Holding
Excellent
Recommended Anchor Alarm Radius
65m
65m for excellent holding on mud/clay in 2–4m. Open to northerly Gulf of Finland — in N winds above F4 the anchorage becomes uncomfortable. Pirita (5nm) offers better shelter in northerly conditions.
About This Anchorage
The Viimsi Peninsula is an affluent suburb of Tallinn — once a collective fish-farming community, now a sought-after residential area. Rohuneeme at the peninsula tip has a small harbour serving as a ferry departure point for the islands. The Viimsi Open Air Museum (Eesti Vabaõhumuuseum Viimsi) is one of Estonia's finest — fishing village buildings relocated from around the country create an extraordinary landscape. The peninsula gives excellent views across Tallinn Bay and toward the Finnish coast (Helsinki visible on clear days from the lighthouse, 80km north). A practical anchorage for Tallinn visitors who prefer the quieter eastern bay to the busy Pirita marina.
Protected From
W · SW · S · SE
Exposed To
N · NE · E
Anchoring Rules
- Anchoring fee
- Small harbour fees approx €8–12/night; free anchoring in outer approach
- Permit required
- No
Restrictions: Ferry traffic to islands — keep clear of ferry manoeuvring zone. Speed limit in harbour.
Hazards
- !Open to N and NE across Gulf of Finland — uncomfortable in northerly conditions
- !Ferry traffic to Aegna and Naissaar — keep clear of ferry approaches
- !Limited facilities at the harbour — fuel and full provisions at Pirita
Skipper's Tips
- →Viimsi Open Air Museum is excellent — Estonian fishing village life from the 18th–20th centuries
- →On very clear days, the Finnish coast is visible from the lighthouse at the peninsula tip
- →Quieter alternative to Pirita for Tallinn access — 20-minute bus ride to Old Town
- →Good departure point for the 7nm crossing to Aegna island
Facilities
Restaurants in Viimsi town (3km). Supermarket accessible by bicycle. Fuel at Pirita Marina (5nm).
Nearest provisions: Viimsi town (3nm)
Best Months & Season
Jun, Jul, Aug
June–August. Quieter than Pirita — good for those wanting a less busy base near Tallinn.
Recommended Anchor Types
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