külastatav

Külastatav is an Estonian adjective meaning that a place or object can be visited or is accessible to visitors. It is commonly used to describe sites, buildings, and areas that are open to the public for visitation under certain conditions, such as hours, tickets, or safety requirements.

The word is formed from the verb külastama, meaning to visit, with the participial suffix -atav, which conveys a sense of capability or potential. In practice, külastatav describes the inherent suitability or eligibility of a location to receive visitors.

Külastatavust is typically discussed in contexts related to tourism, culture, and heritage. It can apply to museums, historical sites, churches, parks, nature reserves, and other attractions where public access is allowed. The term emphasizes visitor accessibility rather than ownership or control, and it can reflect official status or practical conditions (for example, seasonal or temporary limitations).

Access often depends on practical arrangements such as opening hours, admission fees, accessibility features, and safety regulations. Some sites may be described as külastatav only during certain times or to certain groups, while others might be accessible year-round to the general public.

Related concepts include külastus (a visit) and külastatavus (visitatability or the degree to which a site is visitable). In English, the closest equivalent is “visitable” or “open to visitors.”