Lake Harku

Harku järv

Small lake that draws a lot of people. The lake gets dirtier by the year and swimming is not always recommended. Watch out for the vipers on the shore!

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Getting there: take trolley 6, 7 or bus 16, 36 to stop "Väike-Õismäe"

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