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Narva, Estonia

Narva is a city and municipality in Estonia. It is located in Ida-Viru County, at the eastern extreme point of Estonia, on the west bank of the Narva river, which forms the Estonia–Russia international border.

Type City

Why go

  • City in Estonia.
  • Served by Bolshoy Lutsk Airstrip.

History

Narva is a city and municipality in Estonia. It is located in Ida-Viru County, at the eastern extreme point of Estonia, on the west bank of the Narva river, which forms the Estonia–Russia international border. As of 1 January 2025, the population of Narva was approximately 52,495, according to data compiled by national statistical bureaus in the Baltic region. Narva is Estonia's third-largest city after Tallinn and Tartu.

Restaurants & places to go

Barbecue, Burger, Chicken, Coffee Shop, Grill, Kebab, Local, Cafe · Opening hours: Fr-Sa 10:00-01:00; Mo-Th,Su 10:00-22:00 · 1 Pargi · facebook.com
Indoor
Regional, Restaurant · Regional restaurant · 48a Aia, Narva-Jõesuu · meresuu.ee
Indoor
Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating · 3 Aia, Narva-Jõesuu · narvajoesuu.ee
Indoor

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Airports

Narva Airfield 3.7 km to the centre
Narva, 44, EE
Outdoor
Jõhvi Airfield 44 km to the centre
Jõhvi, 44, EE
Outdoor
Bolshoy Lutsk Airstrip 23 km to the centre
Kingisepp, LEN, RU
Outdoor
Toila Airfield 35 km to the centre
Toila, 44, EE
Outdoor

Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Bolshoy Lutsk Airstrip; 7 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Narva, Estonia. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Local transit

Public transit · Schedules & GTFS data