Vilsandi National Park, National park and Ramsar site in Saaremaa Rural Municipality, Estonia.
The park spans 241 square kilometers with two-thirds consisting of marine areas and one-third comprising islands, peninsulas, and coastal landscapes along western Saaremaa.
The protected area originated as a bird reserve in 1910, gained national park status in 1971, and received designation as a Ramsar Wetland site in 1997.
Local inhabitants maintain traditional agricultural practices through cattle farming and sheep herding, which help preserve the natural meadow landscapes within the park.
Visitors reach the park via boat connections from Papissaare to Vikati, with services operating according to seasonal schedules and weather conditions.
The park houses Estonia's largest grey seal colony and serves as winter grounds for Steller's eider ducks, with 247 bird species recorded in the area.
Location: Saaremaa Rural Municipality
Inception: 1971
GPS coordinates: 58.37861,21.87722
Latest update: March 5, 2025 22:28
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