Ruhnu

Ruhnu is a small island in , isolated from the rest of the country in the Gulf of Riga. The island is called Runö in Swedish.
  • Island
  • …has 97 residents
  • …lies at an elevation of around 10 metres (40 feet)
  • Also known as
    “Ostrov Rukhnu”
    “Ostrov Rukhnu-Saar”
    “Ostrov Runë”
    “Ostrov Runo”
    “Roņu Sala”
    “Ruhnö”
    “Ruhnu Saar”
    “Runos Sala”

Places of Interest

Highlights include Ruhnu Museum and Saint Magdalene Church, Ruhnu.
Lighthouse
is a lighthouse located on the island of , in .
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Latitude
57.80023° or 57° 48′ 1″ north
Longitude
23.24389° or 23° 14′ 38″ east
Open location code
9G95R62V+3H
Geo­Names ID

Satellite Map

Discover this place from above in high-definition satellite imagery.

In Other Languages

From Czech to Swedish—“Ruhnu” goes by many names.
  • Czech: “Ruhnu”
  • Dutch: “Ruhnu”
  • Estonian: “Ruhnu”
  • Finnish: “Ruhnu”
  • French: “Ruhnu”
  • German: “Ruhnu”
  • Hebrew: “רונו”
  • Latvian: “Roņu sala”
  • Lithuanian: “Ruhnus”
  • Norwegian: “Ruhnu”
  • Romanian: “Ruhnu”
  • Russian: “Рухну”
  • Swedish: “Runö”

Places with the Same Name

Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Roostiku and Elkjärre.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Överkirkebackan and Flisbacka.

West Estonia and Islands: Highlights

Learn more about Saaremaa and Pärnu.
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