Vilsandi National Park is a popular tourist destination for both Estonians and foreigners.
There are numerous hiking paths and bird watching towers throughout the park.
It’s located in Kihelkonna commune, Saare County and includes the island of Vilsandi, 160 other islands and islets, parts of Western Saaremaa and the Harilaid peninsula.
Vilsandi National Park covers 238 km2, including 163 km2 of sea and 75 km2 of land.
It was developed from the Vaika Bird Reserve, which was formed in 1914.
Vilsandi is an international bird sanctuary with over 250 recorded bird species (112 nesting). The most famous is the common eider, several thousands pairs nest on the islets. Even in winter you can see flocks of Steller's eiders in the park.
Grey seals also come to Innarahu (an islet) to give birth.
The park’s visitor centre is located in Loona Manor.
