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Over 10% of Estonia’s land territory is designated a protected area which includes nature reserves, landscape reserves and five national parks.
Estonian national parks offer a diverse range of flora and fauna as well as manor house accommodation and camping. If you are lucky you might see bears, wolves and eagles.
They are free and easy to access, unspoilt and offer numerous holiday accommodation options.
Estonia’s largest and also closest to Tallinn, so ideal for a day trip. It is home to permanent communities of bear, wolf and lynx and edged by deserted beaches and small fishing villages.
The “land of bogs” is Estonia’s second largest national park and a place to spot brown bears, golden eagles and rare orchids. Some years after the winter snow thaws the whole area floods and becomes the ideal place for a canoeing holiday.
Includes Matsalu bay, the delta area of the Kasari River and 40 islands. It is a favourite of bird watchers as Matsalu is an important autumn stopover point for migrating birds. Easy to reach from Tallinn and Haapsalu.
Vilsandi contains 160 islands and is a very popular bird watching location and a place to watch grey seals give birth. It’s a great stop on your way to visit Saaremaa, Estonia’s largest island.
Karula National Park is Estonian’s smallest and it was recognised as a national park in 1993. Well forested and with 38 lakes, home to many animals including moose, lynx, wild boar, red squirrels plus over 150 bird species
Kõrvemaa Nature Reserve is known for its unique landscapes, beautiful nature and versatile animal and plant kingdom.
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