Rutja

Rutja is a village in Vihula Parish, Lääne-Viru County, northern Estonia. It is located on the coast of the Bay of Finland and on the western shore of the Selja river. It neighbours Karepa in the east.

Rutja has beautiful beaches and (mainly pine) forests. It was first mentioned in 1489.

A disused Soviet military airfield Rutja Airfield is located in Rutja. It was home to 66th Soviet Attack Air Regiment which flew up to 45 Su-17 aircraft.

Coordinates: 59°33′N 26°23′E / 59.550°N 26.383°E / 59.550; 26.383

Settlements in Vihula Parish Small borough Võsu Villages Aasumetsa Adaka Altja Andi Annikvere Eisma Eru Haili Ilumäe Joandu Kakuvälja Karepa Karula Käsmu Kiva Koljaku Koolimäe Korjuse Kosta Lahe Lauli Lobi Metsanurga Metsiku Muike Mustoja Natturi Noonu Oandu Paasi Pajuveski Palmse Pedassaare Pihlaspea Rutja Sagadi Sakussaare Salatse Tepelvälja Tidriku Tiigi Toolse Tõugu Uusküla Vainupea Vatku Vergi Vihula Vila Villandi Võhma Võsupere