With its pyramid-like base and stout square tower, the inland Kõpu lighthouse is the best-known landmark on Hiiumaa and some claim it to be the oldest continuously operational lighthouse in the world. A lighthouse has stood on this raised bit of land since 1531, though the present white limestone tower was rebuilt in 1845. At 37m high, it can be seen 55km away.
The neighbouring cafe (delicious cake, terrible coffee) shares the same hours as the lighthouse, and concerts are staged on the lawns in summer.
