Tuhala Witch's Well Explained

Tuhala Witch's Well (et|Tuhala nõiakaev) is a karst spring in Kose Parish, Harju County, Estonia that overflows after heavy rains.^[1]

In Estonian folklore, it is said to be caused by witches lashing each other underground.^{[2] [1]} In 2012 the Tuhala Witch's Well was voted as a "Wonder of Estonia".^[3]

Further reading

• Loodusmälestised 22. Harjumaa-Raplamaa, Kohila karstivaldkond. Kose, Kohila. Compiled by Hella Kink. Edited by Anto Raukas. Teaduste Akadeemia Kirjastus. Tallinn 2011.
• Marju Kõivupuu. 101 Eesti pühapaika. Tallinn: Varrak 2011, pp 190–193.
• Ants Talioja. Tuhala radadel. OÜ Kadmirell. Tallinn 2012.
• Gustav Vilbaste. Loodusvaatleja nr 4/5 september 1936. Special number of Kose.

External links

• Entry in visitestonia.com
• 360º virtual tour

Notes and References

1. Web site: Tuhala Witch's Well, Estonia . Yakubova . 2017-11-17 . Russian and East European Studies . en . 2020-02-06.
2. Web site: The Witch's Well in Tuhala . Patowary . Kaushik . December 28, 2010 . Amusing Planet . 2020-02-06.
3. Web site: Tuhala Nõiakaev, Harju maakond . Puhkaeestis.ee . 18 March 2020 . et.