Võsu

Võsu is a coastal village in northern Estonia, situated on the shore of the Gulf of Finland. It is part of Vihula Parish in Lääne-Viru County. The village lies along the northern coast of the country, within the broader Lahemaa region and close to Lahemaa National Park, which frames its natural and cultural landscape.

The landscape features sandy beaches, dune systems, and pine forests. The beach known as Võsu rand is the main local attraction in summer, drawing visitors from across Estonia and beyond. Tourism, summer houses, and small guesthouses form the backbone of the local economy, with some residents maintaining traditional activities such as fishing and farming.

Historically, Võsu developed as a seaside holiday destination in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, with growth tied to transport routes and leisure travel. In recent decades it has remained a small, seasonal community, with population levels that fluctuate according to the tourism calendar and holiday occupancy.

Access to Võsu is primarily by road, and the area is connected to larger towns by regional bus services. The village is commonly used as a gateway for exploring the northern Estonian coast, its natural environments, and nearby cultural attractions in the Lahemaa region.