The Valgejõgi flows through Loksa and empties into Hara Bay. Its scenic valley is part of Loksa’s recreational area. Swimming is possible at the beach during the summer season; changing cabins and a water tap are available.
Swimming and exercise
Loksa’s indoor swimming pool has a 25-metre pool with four lanes. It also has a Finnish sauna, used separately by men and women, and a steam room for shared use. Swimming is possible at Loksa beach during the summer season; the indoor pool has a 25-metre pool, a Finnish sauna and a steam room.
Nõmme Park has a lit cross-country ski trail with two routes. The shorter and easier one is 0.8 km long; the longer one is 1.5 km and somewhat more challenging. The two options therefore differ in both length and stated difficulty. Those choosing between them can weigh these two specific features against each other.
Church, architecture and industrial history
Loksa Church, dedicated to Saint Mary, was built between 1847 and 1853. The current building is at least the third place of worship on this site. The church also houses an 18th-century baptismal font, made in 1721 by Tallinn pewterer Johann George Stier. The font and the church building thus offer two specific points of reference: the early 18th century and the construction period from 1847 to 1853.
The bus station is also architecturally noteworthy: the modernist building shows Art Deco and Functionalist influences. It is considered Estonia’s first building constructed specifically as a bus station. This extends the view of Loksa’s architectural history beyond its religious building to the design of a transport facility.
The history of the brick factory is another chapter. Count Stenbock of Kolga founded it in 1874. A horse-drawn railway ran from the factory to the bridge; bricks were carried from there to the ships in wagons. Alongside the year it was founded, a specific transport route is also part of the industrial history: the bricks travelled from the factory, over the bridge and on to the ships. The 2025 municipal development plan lists concerts, fairs, sales exhibitions, exhibitions, cultural projects and theatre performances for the cultural centre. It also lists eight hobby groups coordinated by the cultural centre, including groups for folk dance, art, poetry and the coastal language.
Getting there and seasonal information
Loksa has bus connections to neighbouring settlements in Kuusalu municipality and to Tallinn. As timetables can change, check the connection for your travel date. Since 2022, a seasonal summer information point with bicycle hire has been located in front of the bus station. Check whether it is available during your preferred travel dates.
Discover more destinations: Loksa, Kernu, Nehatu, Kose, Pala, Vasalemma, Jõelähtme, Raasiku Parish.
For the broader travel overview: Harju.
