Audevälja offers two distinct starting points for planning a trip: a hilly moraine landscape and tangible traces of village history. The village lies on the edge of the North Estonian Plateau. Several village paths in the surrounding area are suitable for walking and cycling; the village is home to the Möldre Windmill and the protected sacrificial spring Ohu allikas. A 17th-century inn adds to this historical picture. When choosing accommodation, you can weigh up whether paths and landscape or the history of individual places should be your focus.
Landscape and Paths
The hilly moraine plain describes the terrain, while its location on the edge of the North Estonian Plateau places Audevälja within a broader landscape. Several village paths in the surrounding area are suitable for walking and cycling. This gives you a clear choice between a walk and a bike ride. The paths and historical sites provide two distinct focuses for your plans: getting active in the area or exploring cultural history at specific places.
The Keila-Haapsalu Road is also a useful landmark: it passes Audevälja. The village development plan for 2011 to 2016 described the road as popular with cyclists and motorcycle tourists. Alongside the paths in the area, the road and its historical context are also part of the village’s character.
Cultural History on Site
Ohu allikas is a sacrificial spring in Audevälja, protected as an archaeological monument and dating to the 2nd millennium BC. Its protected status and dating offer two distinct points of reference: they identify the spring as a monument and place it in time. For a cultural history focus, this early date clearly distinguishes it from the village’s buildings described here.
The Möldre Windmill is located in Audevälja village. It is one of the few surviving Dutch-type windmills with a wooden structure in Harjumaa. Its design and material are the defining features of this windmill. An inn from the 17th century is considered the oldest surviving building in Audevälja. The difference in age is clear: Ohu allikas dates to the 2nd millennium BC, while the inn is from the 17th century. For the windmill, the focus is on its Dutch type and wooden structure rather than a date.
Accommodation and Getting There
Jennima-Lau is a holiday home in Audevälja village. If needed, you can camp on the grounds of Jennima-Lau. When planning your accommodation, you can therefore consider both a holiday home and the option to camp on site if needed.
According to the municipal timetable effective from September 2, 2026, bus route P2 runs through Audevälja to Padise School. If you plan to use this route, check the departure times for your chosen day. This will help you match the timetable to your travel dates.
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