Soomaa National Park, National park and Ramsar wetland site in southwestern Estonia.
The protected area encompasses 390 square kilometers of raised bogs, floodplain grasslands, forests, and four winding rivers: Navesti, Halliste, Raudna, and Lemmjogi.
The Estonian government established Soomaa National Park in 1993 to safeguard extensive wetlands, which gained international recognition as a Ramsar site in 1997.
Local inhabitants maintain the tradition of using wooden dugout canoes called haabjas, which received UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage status in 2021.
Visitors access the park through the Visitor Centre, which provides information about nature trails, workshops, and seasonal activities like canoeing, hiking, and cross-country skiing.
During spring thaw or heavy rains, water covers 17,500 hectares of land, creating a fifth season where boats become the primary transportation method.
Location: Põhja-Sakala Rural Municipality
Location: Tori Rural Municipality
Location: Pärnu City
Inception: 1993
GPS coordinates: 58.43682,25.00857
Latest update: May 12, 2025 14:35
Estonia features limestone formations, medieval ruins, waterfalls, and protected natural areas. Notable sites include the 36-meter Kõpu Lighthouse from 1531, the submerged Rummu Quarry, and multiple manor houses from the 19th century. Natural attractions include the Kaali meteorite craters, red sandstone formations at Taevaskoda, and various wetland ecosystems. Historic structures range from Orthodox cathedrals to water mills and maritime museums.
These Baltic locations showcase Estonia's authentic nature and culture. From sandstone caves to medieval fortresses, from national parks to historical lighthouses, the country offers many discoveries away from main routes.
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21.9 km
Tori Church
12.4 km
Papiniidu bridge
27.2 km
Vändra Church
23.8 km
Raeküla
27.4 km
Sindi raekoda
21.5 km
Kõpu Church
21.3 km
Upsi Oak
11.1 km
Iia ristimänd
15.9 km
Vana-Vändra mõisa kalmistu
23.6 km
Päkapiku mänd
8.9 km
Sindi Orthodox Church
21.3 km
Mart Saar house museum
18.3 km
Tori sild
12.5 km
Kõpu kalmistu
21.3 km
Suurejõe vesiveski
20.7 km
Labidakivi
22.2 km
Laiakivi
21.8 km
Kooli 9
20.7 km
Tori vallamaja
12.5 km
Sindi Library
20.6 km
Võnnukivi
15.8 km
Kõpu Vabadussõja mälestussammas
21.3 km
Suurejõe maanteesild
20.8 km
Vändra Vabadussõja mälestussammas
23.8 km
Lemmjõe tamm
4.1 km
Sikana Park
16.9 km
Station building of Sindi railway station
21 kmReviews
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