Ruhnu (Runö) in Estonia


Until 1944 this isolated island in the middle of Gulf of Riga, near the Latvian coast, was populated by Estonian Swedes. First mention of the Swedish community on the island in literary sources appeared 1341, though it is believed that their ancestors arrived from Scandinavia during Viking times. Before the war, there were close to 300 people on the islandnow only 60. There is beautiful, wild nature and many sights and sites renowned for their uniqueness (Ruhnu wooden church 1644, lighthouse 1877).The island's isolation is one reason why a very special culture persisted for centuries.

Ruhnu marina
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Ruhnu

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 57º46.8 N 23º16.3 E 

 

 

  

EE3300 Saaremaa, Ruhnu

phone (+372 45) 70 116

VHF 16

Local harbour requiring a major overhaul. Passport control and customs. Lane marker lights will be lit 7 a.m. - 12 p.m. Entry not advisable at night or with NE, E, or SE winds. For further instructions, contact Ruhnu's border guard at VHF 16. Depth at mooring 2 m. Mooring to hull, or by anchor. No harbour services. Village with store, medical service and post office, 4 km.