Viitna

Viitna is a village in Kadrina Parish, Lääne-Viru County, in northern Estonia. It's located on the Tallinn–Narva road (Estonian main road nr. 1; part of E20), about 71 km east of Tallinn. Viitna has a population of 83 (as of 1 January 2007).[1]

Viitna
village
Viitna tavern
Viitna
Location in Estonia
Coordinates: 59°27′23″N 26°00′50″E
CountryEstonia
CountyLääne-Viru County
MunicipalityKadrina Parish
Population
 (01.01.2007[1])
 • Total83

Viitna is best known for the historical tavern (Viitna Inn) situated by the road. It was first mentioned in 1768, since then it has burned down a few times, the last fire was in 1989. Today the tavern is restored, a restaurant and a post office are operating there.[2]

The lakes Viitna Pikkjärv and Viitna Linajärv are located in the southern part of the village.

  • Viitna Linajärv
  • Viitna Pikkjärv

References
  1. "Kadrina valla arengukava 2007–2015" (in Estonian). Kadrina vald. p. 9. Retrieved 5 August 2011.
  2. "Viitna kõrts – söögikoht salapärase minevikuga" (in Estonian). Internetiturunduse koolitusprojekt. Retrieved 5 August 2011.
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