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Matsalu National Park
| Address: | Penijõe küla, Lihula vald, Lääne maakond | Show on map |
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| Telephone: | (+372) 472 4236 |
| Website: |
http://www.keskkonnaamet.ee/matsa/uldinfo/ 
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| E-mail: | matsalu.looduskeskus@rmk.ee |
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The area of Matsalu National Park is 48 610 hectares and was created to protect the nesting, moulting and migrating birds. In 1976 Matsalu National Park was entered in the list Ramsar wetlands. The national park encompasses Matsalu Bay, the lower course of the Kasari River, coastal reeds, the flooded meadows of the Kasari River, coastal pastures, wooded meadows and about 50 islands. The centre of the national park is in Penijõe Manor.
Matsalu in internationally important stopping place for the various migrating waterfowl and coastal birds. It is becoming an increasingly popular birdwatching region in the whole of Estonia.
Interesting facts: There are many nature trails and 8 birdwatching towers in Matsalu.
Times and prices
Is open 24 hours
Free of charge.
Features
- Information boards
- Hiking trails
- Viewing platform
- Free parking
Meals
Seminar and conference rooms
Linked entries
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Rannajõe Observation Platform
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Brown Bears, The Elk Mating Game and Bird Migration
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Kayaking around Tauksi island
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Canoeing on your own in Matsalu National Park
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A Day Trip to Matsalu National Park
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Canoeing in Matsalu National Park
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Spring birdwatching in Matsalu - family package
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RMK Haeska birdwatching tower and recreation area
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Suitsu Hiking Trail and Viewing Tower
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Kiideva-Puise Hiking Trail
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Penijõe Hiking Trails and a Viewing Tower
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Matsalu National Park and Penijõe Manor
