Lahemaa National Park
Lahemaa rahvuspark
A national park about 70 kilometres east of Tallinn, with wooden boardwalks crossing raised bogs, plus manor houses and seaside fishing villages.
Lahemaa was Estonia's first national park, established in 1971, and it remains the most popular. It covers about 725 square kilometres and is the classic day-trip destination from Tallinn. The highlights include the Viru Bog boardwalk, about 3.5 kilometres long, which crosses a raised peat bog. It has an observation tower overlooking small mirror-like bog lakes. Palmse Manor and Sagadi Manor are fully restored estates of the Baltic German nobility. Altja is a traditional fishing village with preserved wooden houses and net sheds. The coast also has glacial erratic boulders and sandy beaches. The bog boardwalk is free, while manor admission is charged (check the official website). It is about 1 hour by car, or you can join a day tour from Tallinn. Public transport is inconvenient.
Opening hours
Open all day; estate approx. 10:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Jägala Waterfall
- Tallinn TV Tower
- Pirita Beach & Promenade
- Pirita Convent
- Tallinn Song Festival Grounds
- Kumu Art Museum
- Russalka Memorial
- Kadriorg Palace & Park