Explore Jõhvi and Ida-Viru County
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Local flavours and city life
Jõhvi and its surrounding area offer a variety of cosy cafés, restaurants, and leisure activities, perfect for a relaxing evening or a longer stroll around town. Discover new flavours, enjoy good company, and explore what Jõhvi has to offer after a busy day.
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Alex Café Jõhvi
Closed Opens today at 11:00European cuisine
Pargi 40, Jõhvi
A cosy café offering daily lunch specials, à la carte dishes, and homemade desserts.
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Ocean Sushi Bar Jõhvi
Closed Opens today at 11:00Japanese and asian cuisine
Keskväljak 9, Jõhvi · approximately 1 km
Sushi, poke bowls, noodles, soups, and other modern Asian dishes in the heart of Jõhvi.
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Mimino Georgian Tavern
Closed Opens today at 11:30Georgian cuisine
Lääne 1b, Jõhvi, 41533 · approximately 2 km
Authentic Georgian cuisine: khachapuri, khinkali, kharcho soup, and charcoal-grilled shashlik.
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Monk
Closed Opens today at 10:00Asian cuisine
Puru tee 1, Pargi keskus, Jõhvi
Monki offers a diverse selection of Asian cuisine, including sushi, sushi platters, a variety of Asian dishes, and lunch specials.
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Bon Apetit
Closed Opens today at 10:30European cuisine / home-style cooking
Keskväljak 6 , Jõhvi
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Wironia Pub & Steakhouse
Closed Opens today at 11:00European cuisine and grilled dishes
Rakvere põik 5, Jõhvi, 41531 · approximately 1 km
A cosy restaurant offering charcoal-grilled dishes cooked over an open flame, daily soups, and lunch specials. An outdoor terrace is also open during the summer.
Culture, sports and events
The cultural calendar of Jõhvi and the entire Ida-Viru County offers something for everyone – from concerts and theatre performances to festivals, exhibitions, and family-friendly events. Discover what’s happening during your visit and make your hotel stay even more memorable with a unique cultural experience.

Upcoming events
Current Soans exhibition "Estonian picture cards and serious graphics"
Thu 12. – Wed 25.11.2026TalTech Virumaa College, Kohtla-JärveExhibition by Yelizaveta Zarkova
Thu 12. – Fri 13.11.2026Ahtme School of Arts, AhtmePainting exhibition of Olga Žarkova
Thu 12. – Wed 25.11.2026Kohtla-Järve Cultural Center, Kohtla-Järve“Travel Diary in Art” – Exhibition by Lea Teeäär
Thu 12. – Wed 25.11.2026Toila Library, ToilaDonor day
Thu 12.11.2026 at 10:00Iisaku rahvamaja, IisakuAlexander Dikushenko – Jubilee exhibition
Thu 12. – Wed 25.11.2026Jõhvi Concert Hall, Jõhvi"World and Man" Valentin Tkatsenko
Thu 12. – Wed 25.11.2026Jõhvi Art School, JõhviLecture for literary connoisseurs: "Tammsaare and others" by Maarja Vaino
Thu 12.11.2026 at 17:30Jõhvi Central Library, JõhviAn evening by the fireplace – Rafael Sharafetdinov
Thu 12.11.2026 at 19:00Rugodiv Cultural Centre, NarvaExhibition "Remembrance of the Summer"
Fri 13. – Fri 20.11.2026Sillamäe Culture and Hobby Centre • V. Mayakovsky 7, SillamäeGuided tour in Narva Town Hall
Fri 13. – Mon 23.11.2026Narva Town Hall, NarvaLecture "Fact checking in the era of the triumph of artificial intelligence"
Fri 13.11.2026 at 17:00Narva Central Library, NarvaAlternative Culture and Arts Festival ‘The Rooks Flew Away 2026’
Fri 13. – Sat 14.11.2026Art Club Ro-Ro, NarvaA cinema version of the theater play "Seto Odyssey" and a discussion evening
Fri 13.11.2026 at 18:00Tammiku Community Centre, TammikuCreative tea party ART & CHAI
Fri 13.11.2026 at 18:00Kohtla-Järve Cultural Center, Kohtla-JärveSpanish Dance Performance “LOS VIVANCOS”
Fri 13.11.2026 at 19:00Geneva Concert Hall, NarvaPremiere of “MASC”
Fri 13.11.2026 at 19:00Vaba lava, NarvaHunting season, Wine dinner
Fri 13.11.2026 at 19:00Tulivee Restaurant, Lüganuse municipalityOptibet national league East region: Lüganuse vs Toila
Fri 13.11.2026 at 19:30Maidla Sports Hall, Lüganuse municipalityGuided tour in casemates of Victoria bastion
Sat 14. – Sat 21.11.2026Victoria Bastion Passages, NarvaKohtla-Järve – Narva on the 20th table in chess
Sat 14.11.2026 at 11:00Kohtla-Järve Sports Hall, Kohtla-JärveWomen's Hockey League: HC Everest – HC Grizzlyz
Sat 14.11.2026 at 12:30Kohtla-Järve Ice Hall, Kohtla-JärveToila creative center workshop
Sat 14. – Sat 21.11.2026Toila loomekeskus, ToilaCuriosity Day: Tour of the Narva Museum's storages (in Estonian and Russian)
Sat 14.11.2026 at 13:00Narva Art Gallery, NarvaAutumn folk festival "Kuzmins"
Sat 14.11.2026 at 14:00Rugodiv Cultural Centre, NarvaCreative day dedicated to Virve Osila's 80th birthday
Sat 14.11.2026 at 14:00Mäetaguse Community House, MäetaguseConcert: Brilliant Music for Wind Instruments
Sat 14.11.2026 at 14:00Narva Town Hall, NarvaA night out in the golden age for ladies and gentlemen
Sat 14.11.2026 at 14:00Kohtla-Järve Cultural Center, Kohtla-JärveUnibet Hockey League: Viru Sputnik – Tartu Välk 494
Sat 14.11.2026 at 16:00Kohtla-Järve Ice Hall, Kohtla-JärveFree movie screening "In the footsteps of Miss Sillamäe"
Sat 14.11.2026 at 17:00Sillamäe Culture and Hobby Centre • Kesk 24, SillamäeOpening of Konstantin Solovjov’s photo exhibition “Historic Narva”
Sat 14.11.2026 at 18:00Rugodiv Cultural Centre, NarvaWoman of the Year 2026 Gala
Sat 14.11.2026 at 18:00Narva Town Hall, NarvaBachata Lady Style
Sat 14.11.2026 at 18:00Ahtme Club, AhtmeIDA/VIRU # Taste adventure special event with Ivo Linna and Supernova
Sat 14.11.2026 at 19:00Toila SPA & Hotel restoran Mio Mare, ToilaJolly Band – concert at HI-FI Club
Sat 14.11.2026 at 19:00Beer House Grill Jõhvi / HI-FI CLUB, JõhviAn evening of romantic chansons and retro disco
Sat 14.11.2026 at 20:00Rugodiv Cultural Centre, NarvaA journey in the night gallery "The Lost City" (in Estonian and Russian)
Sat 14.11.2026 at 21:00Narva Art Gallery, NarvaNarva Collectors Club
Sun 15. – Sun 22.11.2026Rugodiv Cultural Centre, NarvaTheater Tuuleveski performance "Puss in Boots"
Sun 15.11.2026 at 11:00Jõhvi Concert Hall, JõhviStage 3 of Jõhvi municipality II indoor cup competitions, singles
Sun 15.11.2026 at 11:00Voka Sports Hall, VokaSeniors' evening in "Our club"
Sun 15.11.2026 at 14:00Ahtme Club, AhtmeMeeting with Toivo Tänavsuu
Sun 15.11.2026 at 16:00Toila Community House, ToilaUnibet Hockey League: HC Everest – Narva PSK
Sun 15.11.2026 at 16:00Kohtla-Järve Ice Hall, Kohtla-Järve5th round of the indoor soccer championship: Jõhvi FC Phoenix – Pärnu SJK Hagalaz
Sun 15.11.2026 at 17:00Jõhvi Sports Hall, JõhviA musical stage adaptation (in Russian) of Alexander Pushkin’s short story ‘The Snowstorm’
Sun 15.11.2026 at 17:00Rugodiv Cultural Centre, NarvaSergei Golomazov's play "Wrong Note"
Sun 15.11.2026 at 18:00Vaba lava, NarvaBasic computer training
Mon 16. – Fri 20.11.2026Tudulinna Library, TudulinnaTraining on how to use a smart device
Mon 16. – Fri 20.11.2026Tudulinna Library, TudulinnaExhibition opening and Vallo Reimaa's lecture on cult stones
Mon 16.11.2026 at 17:30Jõhvi Central Library, JõhviRakvere theater guest performance "Blind shot"
Mon 16.11.2026 at 19:00Vaba lava, NarvaThe film "Black dirt in the face"
Mon 16. – Wed 18.11.2026Toila Community House, Toila; Saka Community House, Saka; Kohtla-Nõmme Community Centre, Kohtla-NõmmeSeeman, Norman, Jõekalda “Finally! The Biggest Show of the Year!”
Mon 16.11.2026 at 19:00Jõhvi Concert Hall, JõhviSpecial screening of the Viru Film Foundation: "Happiness is to live in the country"
Tue 17.11.2026 at 18:30Apollo Cinema Jõhvi, JõhviSpecial dinner at Karukella Rest House
Tue 17. – Wed 18.11.2026Karukella Holiday House, Lüganuse municipalityTrips of ethnologists to Iisaku parish
Tue 17.11.2026 at 19:00Iisaku Parish Museum, IisakuJust Transition Forum 2026 “Ida-Viru Residents and Businesses Amid Change. What Does Tomorrow Hold?”
Wed 18.11.2026 at 09:30Vaba lava, NarvaArtificial Intelligence Workshop for Beginners
Wed 18.11.2026 at 14:00Jõhvi Central Library, JõhviSeniors Club "Exciting Wednesday". Lecture "Ludwig Knoop" (in Russian)
Wed 18.11.2026 at 15:00Narva Art Gallery, NarvaSillamäe Urban Hike
Wed 18.11.2026 at 18:00Sillamäe Beach promenade, SillamäeChristmas workshop
Wed 18.11.2026 at 18:00Kiviõli Community Centre, Lüganuse municipalityA literary and musical evening: ‘Let’s talk about the strangeness of love…’ (in Russian)
Wed 18.11.2026 at 18:00Rugodiv Cultural Centre, NarvaTheatre performance “Üksikvisa”
Wed 18.11.2026 at 19:00Jõhvi Concert Hall, JõhviThe 5th Estonian Zero Waste Conference: A Resource-Smart Future
Thu 19.11.2026 at 10:00Rugodiv Cultural Centre, NarvaSvetlana Pärn. Hydrolates: natural flower waters
Thu 19.11.2026 at 16:00Kohtla-Järve Reading Room, Kohtla-JärveMen's health information day
Thu 19.11.2026 at 17:30Toila SPA & Hotel, ToilaVanemuine National Theater guest performance "Name"
Thu 19.11.2026 at 19:00Jõhvi Concert Hall, JõhviEstonian junior and youth championships in swimming
Fri 20. – Sun 22.11.2026Wiru Sports Centre, Kohtla-JärveTraining on how to use a smart device
Fri 20. – Mon 23.11.2026Pagari Community House, PagariLyrical Comedy "Storm in the Family"
Fri 20.11.2026 at 19:00Rugodiv Cultural Centre, Narva6th round of the indoor football championship: Jõhvi FC Phoenix – Saku Sporting
Fri 20.11.2026 at 19:00Jõhvi Sports Hall, JõhviKohtla-Järve City Orchestra Autumn Concert
Fri 20.11.2026 at 19:00Kohtla-Järve Cultural Center, Kohtla-JärveGLAZUUR – DFM Disco 30+ with DJ Den Karabljoff
Fri 20.11.2026 at 22:00Beer House Grill Jõhvi / HI-FI CLUB, JõhviKadri's Day checkers tournament
Sat 21.11.2026 at 10:00Jõhvi Community House, JõhviIda-Virumaa athletics competitions
Sat 21.11.2026 at 11:00Ahtme Athletics Hall, AhtmeLecture: Promised paradise, ended up in hell! How Estonians came to believe Soviet propaganda 100 years ago (in Russian).
Sat 21.11.2026 at 12:00Narva Castle, NarvaWomen's Hockey League: HC Everest – HC Wolferines
Sat 21.11.2026 at 12:30Kohtla-Järve Ice Hall, Kohtla-JärveXXI Folklore Festival JAURAM
Sat 21.11.2026 at 13:00Kohtla-Järve Cultural Center, Kohtla-JärveConcert "Let's shine together"
Sat 21.11.2026 at 13:00Ahtme Club, Ahtme30 years of the Russian Cultural Society
Sat 21.11.2026 at 13:00Sillamäe Culture and Hobby Centre • Kesk 24, SillamäeLiterary evening with Aleksandr Martynov "M. Kuzmin. My soul does not regret love"
Sat 21.11.2026 at 14:00Kohtla-Järve Reading Room, Kohtla-JärveUnibet Hockey League: Viru Sputnik – HC Everest
Sat 21.11.2026 at 16:00Kohtla-Järve Ice Hall, Kohtla-JärveIndoor soccer championship 6th round: Narva United Coolbet – Tallinna FC Bunker Partner
Sat 21.11.2026 at 17:00Narva Sports Centre, NarvaTaste Adventure: Concert Dinner “Flavours of the North”
Sat 21.11.2026 at 18:00Saka Manor, SakaLive dialogue: Yevgeny Timoshchuk
Sat 21.11.2026 at 18:00Rugodiv Cultural Centre, NarvaTour of the musicians of the Republic
Sat 21.11.2026 at 19:00Iisaku rahvamaja, IisakuUnibet Hockey League: Narva PSK – HC Vipers
Sun 22.11.2026 at 16:30Narva Ice Hall, NarvaFrank Sinatra gala evening "My Way"
Sun 22.11.2026 at 17:00Jõhvi Concert Hall, JõhviTheatrical Reading “Love Letters”
Sun 22.11.2026 at 18:00Rugodiv Cultural Centre, NarvaCity of Songs by Raymond Pauls
Sun 22.11.2026 at 18:00Rugodiv Cultural Centre, NarvaBasic computer training
Mon 23. – Wed 25.11.2026Pagari Community House, PagariBook lab: Narine Abgaryan "Sofia returned home"
Mon 23.11.2026 at 18:00Rugodiv Cultural Centre, NarvaMärt Avand's stand-up "45"
Mon 23.11.2026 at 19:00Jõhvi Concert Hall, JõhviEVF People's League women's strength group II: Alutaguse – Second Jump
Mon 23.11.2026 at 20:00Illuka Sports Hall, IllukaIda-Virumaa TV 10 Stage I of the Olympic start
Wed 25.11.2026 at 11:00Ahtme Athletics Hall, AhtmeSalome Stroganova (cello) in Narva Town Hall
Wed 25.11.2026 at 17:00Narva Town Hall, NarvaPiibe Theater "I, Sikenberg"
Wed 25.11.2026 at 18:00Jõhvi Central Library, Jõhvi
Nature and exploration
The natural beauty of Ida-Viru County is full of surprises, offering remarkable diversity – from forest trails and coastal cliffs to lakes, bogs, and breathtaking views unlike anywhere else in Estonia. Take some time away from the bustle of the city and explore the surrounding landscapes on foot, by bike, or by car.

Adventures in Ida-Viru County
Jõhvi is the perfect starting point for exploring the entire Ida-Viru County. Kohtla-Järve, Toila, Sillamäe, Narva, and many other fascinating destinations are just a short drive away, offering a rich mix of history, architecture, nature, and truly unique experiences.



















