Kaali Meteorite Crater
Kaali Meteorite Crater
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Jeff K
Pittsburgh, PA1,635 contributions
Sep 2022 • Couples
The meteor sight is pretty underwhelming. It’s a hole in the ground with a small pond. On the plus side, you can see it for free.
The nearby museum is attached to a convenience store. Admission is only €1 and it’s a good value. It has a lot of info about the meteorite and some other sights on Saaremaa. It’s worth 20 minutes or so and is worthwhile.
We visited in early September and they sold the museum tickets in the convenience store. In the summer they sell them at a separate entrance to the museum.
The nearby museum is attached to a convenience store. Admission is only €1 and it’s a good value. It has a lot of info about the meteorite and some other sights on Saaremaa. It’s worth 20 minutes or so and is worthwhile.
We visited in early September and they sold the museum tickets in the convenience store. In the summer they sell them at a separate entrance to the museum.
Written 4 September 2022
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DoubleUD
Tallinn, Estonia19 contributions
Aug 2021 • Couples
The crater is impressive and there is good information available on its history. Parking is nearby, and there’s also a food store if you need one.
Written 18 August 2021
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Anastasia
Tallinn, Estonia9 contributions
Sep 2020
Let's say that you should visit it once...but that's all. It is must go place in Saaremaa because of it's history, but there are other places more exciting than this.
Written 6 September 2020
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Jolita B
Siauliai, Lithuania34 contributions
Aug 2020 • Couples
Interesting natural phenomenon, impressive. Definitely worth a visit. Just keep in mind that it will take you there no longer than 15 minutes. If it is a sunny day, the water is a beautiful green colour
Written 24 August 2020
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IG Vellamaa
Tallinn, Estonia183 contributions
Aug 2020
One of "must-visits" in Saaremaa island. The lake was almost dry in the middle of August (a dry period) but just visit and think what a power there can be from a small stone to make this kind of hole. Naturally it is not the biggest crater of the world but due to that you can realize it a bit better probably.
Written 23 August 2020
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Lynden, WA398 contributions
Sep 2019
This is the largest of the nine main meteor craters in this area. There is a sign board that explains the find and map that show where the other craters are (some are not accessible as they are on private farmland). Amazing to think that this huge hole was made by a meteor. Bottom of crater had water in it as the water table must be pretty high on this island. There is a small parking lot near the school that is free for your visit to the crater.
Written 21 August 2020
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Greg F
Auckland Central, New Zealand997 contributions
Sep 2019 • Couples
This experience is based only on my unrealistic expectation of what it was.
The significance: No denying the fact that this was mighty impressive even at a diameter of 110 meters, one of the few impact event on earth in a populated area. Expected to have hit about 1500 BC.
Easy to reach as its just off the main road on your way from Kuresaare to the ferry.
Unfortunately i expected it to be bigger and much deeper for some reason and felt the sight to be a little underwhelming. There is information at the site and makes for good reading.
Still worth a stop on your way through since it’s not too far off the main road.
The significance: No denying the fact that this was mighty impressive even at a diameter of 110 meters, one of the few impact event on earth in a populated area. Expected to have hit about 1500 BC.
Easy to reach as its just off the main road on your way from Kuresaare to the ferry.
Unfortunately i expected it to be bigger and much deeper for some reason and felt the sight to be a little underwhelming. There is information at the site and makes for good reading.
Still worth a stop on your way through since it’s not too far off the main road.
Written 22 January 2020
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Jericho, VT34 contributions
Dec 2019
The craters are scattered throughout a rural village There are signs saying that it's okay to walk through people's yards to get to the craters as long as you're quiet and respectful. The water level in the main crater was pretty high when we went there (December), and it was a really moving experience. There are also signs with geologic, cultural, and historical information.
Written 13 January 2020
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GinDub
Quebec City, Canada640 contributions
Sep 2019
Ok there is a story behind it but if could have been anything i imagine a bigger whole but i would not have seen it and it would have been ok
Written 6 October 2019
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Asev304
Tel Aviv, Israel67 contributions
Aug 2019
Interesting place to visit with children. There is small museum near crater. Good place for quick stop on the way to/from Kuressaare.
Written 21 September 2019
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