Practical information
For medical assistance, go to the emergency department of Hiiumaa Hospital (Rahu tn. 2 Kärdla). Information about the hospital and family doctors can be found on the website of Hiiumaa municipality.
You can also find information about dentists on the island on the municipal website. In case of emergency dental treatment, you can go to the emergency department of Hiiumaa Hospital.
Pharmacies in Hiiumaa:
Kärdla Central Square Pharmacy
Kärdla Pharmacy (Uus tn 3, Kärdla)
Hiiumaa Hospital Pharmacy
Linnumäe pharmacy, Kärdla Selver
Käina pharmacy
Emmaste pharmacy
Hiiumaa offers good opportunities for separate collection of waste for both residents and visitors.
There is a waste collection point in every region of Hiiumaa where you can take your waste free of charge:
packaging – clean plastic, metal and paper packaging, as well as cardboard, paper and glass packaging and waste paper in separate containers,
unusable textiles, pre-packaged household waste that is left over from sorting and cannot be disposed of elsewhere.
Visitors will also be able to dispose of waste at their own accommodation, in RMK’s recreation areas and at tourist sites.
Read more about waste management in Hiiumaa on the municipality’s website.
Pre-paid orange 25-litre garbage bags are on sale for 1.70 at Coop Hiiumaa stores, ferries R-Kioski, Kõpu lighthouse and Tuuletorn.
Household waste can be deposited in a prepaid bag:
Emmaste – Ollima
Käina – Mäe plats
Kõrgessaare – VAK Tööstuse teel
Kärdla – Leigri väljak
Pühalepa – Suuremõisa
At the Hiiumaa waste station in the village of Ristivälja during opening hours Mon-Fri 9-17 and Sat 10-14.
Ene Tisler: 5272005, enetisler@gmail.com, EST, ENG
Helgi Põllo: 5284401, helgipollo@gmail.com, EST, FIN, ENG, RUS
Inna Lepik: 56475772, innalepik@gmail.com, EST
Kristi Ugam: 56654859, kristi.ugam@gmail.com, EST, ENG, NLD
Lea Tamjärv: 5176290, tamjarvlea@gmail.com, EST
Lea Vaher Lundin: 5646 2929, lea.vaher.lundin@gmail.com, EST, SWE
Lili Käär: 53401207, lili.k22r@gmail.com, EST, ENG, RUS
Madis Roosimaa: 56220036, madis036@hot.ee, EST
Mari Orgusaar: 56825998, morgusaar@gmail.com, EST, SWE, ENG
Marju Lippur: 56668384, marjulippur@gmail.com, EST
Mati Lepna: 5295562, mattiashiiumaal@gmail.com, EST, FIN
Sirje Heinma: 56605743, sirjeh@hiig.edu.ee, EST, RUS
Tiiu Heldema: 5265632, tiiuheldema@gmail.com, EST, FIN
Tiiu Metsar: 5033675, tiiu.metsar@mail.ee, EST
Urmas Selirand: 5083648, urmas.esimene@mail.ee, EST, FIN, ENG, RUS
Urve Vaher: 51905846, urvemaxi@gmail.com, EST
Viktor Rõbtšenko: 56474141, viktorrobt@hot.ee, EST, RUS
In Hiiumaa, there is only one bank in Kärdla – Swedbank – and it is located in Kärdla’s central square. ATMs are located in Kärdla’s central square and Selver. Also in Käina, Kõrgessaaare, Emmastes.
You must book an appointment in advance to visit the Swedbank office.
Hiiumaa police in Kärdla +372 440 1410
Sadama 26, Kärdla 92411
Mon-Fri 9:00-17:00
Ambulance, rescue, police 112
On the territory of the Kärdla harbour, there is a caravan park with modern equipment on the beautiful seashore, which is suitable for even the most demanding travelers. The visitor can enjoy the nice harbor life, visit restaurants or relax and grill in the recreation area. There are washing facilities in the harbor building, and a private sauna can be booked if desired. The motorhome rest area can also be found at Orjaku harbor and Sõru harbor.
In addition to the ports, Põhja-Tooma holiday homes, Randmäe holiday farm and Ratturi farm also offer a parking area for motorhomes with a rest area.
Hiiumaa's main tourist information point is located in Kärdla's central square and is open from June to August Tue-Sat 10:00-16:30.
In addition, tourist information can be obtained from the Windtower Experience Centre and from the ports of Orjaku and Kärdla. On weekdays, you can also call the tourist information number: +372 5045393 from 10:00 to 16:30.
In fact, you can safely talk to local people on the street and ask for help. They won't leave you in trouble.
Ambulance, rescue, police 112
State helpline number 1247
By ferry from the mainland 1310 or 6181310
By ferry from Saaremaa +372 527 2974 or +372 53441294
By plane from Tallinn +372 5885 6336 (24/7)
Kärdla Airport +372 463 1381
Kärdla port +372 5666 2514
Border Guard +372 440 1400
Nationwide GP helpline 1220
Car assistance 1888
Towing service +372 5665 0886
Information telephone of the Environmental Inspectorate 1313
Haapsalu taxi 1313
Kuressaare taxi 1300
1. Save nature!
2. Don't leave trash behind - throw trash in the designated place (when staying in accommodation facilities, in the trash bin of the accommodation facility, in the designated trash bin in the camping site and caravan park). Sorted garbage can also be left in public packaging containers.
3. Tent and hike in designated areas (RMK hiking and camping areas).
4. Make a fire in the designated place (RMK campfire site or camping area).
5. Be considerate of fellow road users on the island.
6. Feel free to communicate with the locals to find the most exciting places on the island!
7. Leave feedback on the places you visit if you find that something is good or could be better.
8. Capture beautiful moments from Hiiumaa, share them with us #VisitHiiumaa.
9. Enjoy local food and ingredients!
10. Enjoy Hiiumaa!
Hiiumaa does not have large shopping centers, but it does have several smaller shops. The whole of Hiiumaa is covered by the network of Hiiumaa Tarbijate Ühistu Coop stores, where Hiiumaa products are also represented. Selver is located on the border of Kärdla, and Selver's traveling store driving around Hiiumaa six days a week. You can follow the bus in real time here. Hiiumaa's Hiiumaa Selver mobile store information phone number is +372 56 296 300. When driving from Kärdla towards Kõpu, it's good to know that the last chance to visit a grocery store is in Kõrgessaare.
