Viitna | |
Settlement Type: | village |
Pushpin Map: | Estonia |
Pushpin Label Position: | bottom |
Pushpin Map Caption: | Location in Estonia |
Coordinates: | 59.4564°N 26.0139°W |
Subdivision Type: | Country |
Subdivision Name: | Estonia |
Subdivision Type1: | County |
Subdivision Name1: | Lääne-Viru County |
Subdivision Type2: | Municipality |
Subdivision Name2: | Kadrina Parish |
Population Total: | 83 |
Population As Of: | 01.01.2007 |
Viitna is a village in Kadrina Parish, Lääne-Viru County, in northern Estonia. It's located on the Tallinn–Narva road (Estonian main road nr. 1; part of E20), about 71 km east of Tallinn. Viitna has a population of 83 (as of 1 January 2007).[1]
Viitna is best known for the historical tavern (Viitna Inn) situated by the road. It was first mentioned in 1768, since then it has burned down a few times, the last fire was in 1989. Today the tavern is restored, a restaurant and a post office are operating there.[2]
The lakes Viitna Pikkjärv and Viitna Linajärv are located in the southern part of the village.