The best time for bird-watching is spring and autumn, but the Estonian nature offers something interesting for bird-watchers throughout the year. Come and enjoy the spectacle of thousands of arctic waterfowl flying over Estonia.
The bird-watching takes place in Western Estonia, Matsalu National Park (one of the most popular bird-watching spots in Europe), Haapsalu, Pürksi, Põõsaspea or Nõva. We might encounter forest birds such as Woodpeckers, Black Grouse, Western Capercaillie, or Strigiformes.
The price includes a guide service and transport. We offer both week-long as well as one-day bird observations.
We can supply you with bird-watching equipment by prior arrangement.
There is an orienteering trail and 20 mobile orienteering check points within 3 kilometres of the Palivere Tourist and Sports Centre.
Orienteering is suitable for everyone who likes to navigate in the wild with a map and test their skills. A rocky landscape and dense trails make navigating with a compass and map exciting. Do you go straight or around? Do you go by bike or on foot? Do you go alone or with friends?
The price includes a map, a compass, and instructions.
Read more about mobile orienteering here.
The discgolf park, renovated in 2021 on Pikajala Hill in Palivere, has 30 courses of different lengths. In addition to different lengths, the courses are also divided based on their difficulty levels:
* Yellow course – a simple 9-basket course, suitable for beginners.
* Blue course – 18-basket course, suitable for enthusiasts.
* Red course –18-basket course, suitable for advanced players.
There is a paid disc rental in the centre. It is also possible to order paid training and organise competitions for your friends in the park. Equipment rental and training take place upon reservation.
The longest hiking trail in Estonia starts at Nõva Nature Centre in Peraküla. The Peraküla – Aegviidu – Ähijärve hiking trail passes through nine counties, a number of protected areas, and exhibits the wonderful landscapes of Estonia with its 820 kilometres. The trail is marked with white and green colours and signposts.
The trail is divided into sections:
– Peraküla – Vihterpalu 27 km
– Vihterpalu – Ohtu 46 km
– Ohtu – Alavere 87 km
– Alavere – Aegviidu 32 km
– Aegviidu – Oostriku 107 km
– Oostriku – Elistvere 76 km
– Elistvere – Kantsi 80 km
– Kantsi – Kiidjärve 44 km
– Kiidjärve – Piusa 124 km
– Piusa – Pähni 100 km
– Pähni – Ähijärve 103 km
Uuemõisa Manor Park is a protected park in Uuemõisa small town in Haapsalu.
The park is very large, consists of two areas, is freely designed, and grows into a park forest. In front of the main building, there is a road headed towards the highway, which is surrounded by trees from the one side and with a lawn from the other.
The second park area is made up of a dense free-design park, allegedly established on the turn of the 18th century, located next to the supposed old main building. There is also a narrow court reaching up to the pond system.
The manor park has been reconstructed on the basis of a map from 1936.
Our guided ice fishing trip takes place on the picturesque, species-rich Lake Veskijärv, a well-known fishing spot in West Estonia.
Ice fishing means catching fish in a completely new way. Our fishing guide will provide you with all the necessary equipment and tips to enjoy the experience in the best possible way. If you are lucky, you might catch perch or pike. If you are not lucky enough to catch a fish, you can enjoy spending time outdoors in winter and learn how to drill ice holes.
The fish you catch are usually released back into the water, but you can also take the catch with you to make a delicious dinner later.
Palivere, located 20 kilometers from Haapsalu, has ski trails of various lengths and difficulty levels, as well as sledding and snowboard slopes! We also offer ski rental on-site!
Groomed ski trails allow you to ski in both freestyle and classic techniques. The 1.5 km ski trail is illuminated until 9 p.m. in the winter.
At the beginning of the trail, there is a parking lot, a pavilion, a campfire site, and an insulated toilet building equipped with hot and cold water. After skiing, both a sauna and catering are available upon reservation.
Come early in the morning, during the day or at night. Enjoy the crisp winter weather — the ski trail awaits!
The Haeska birdwatching tower on the north shore of Matsalu Bay is the best one in Europe – the coastal meadows and shallow bay are a popular spot among migratory birds.
Many species have been recorded in the vicinity of the Haeska birdwatching tower and Finnish birdwatchers have also set a European record – 128 different bird species were seen from the tower in one day. The birdwatching tower and recreation area are situated on a private land and therefore staying on this object is allowed from sunrise to sunset.
Sailboat Meeri can take up to eight passangers on board.
You can choose the length of the trip; usually, a trip lasts two to three hours, and this includes a swim.
When there is more time, we can sail to Vormsi or Rohuküla for ice cream or go for a spin around Hobulaid Island.
Ask for more information about our ‘Sail to Vormsi Island’ packages!
In order to visit more distant places, such as Heltermaa, Kärdla, Roograhu, Dirhami, Virtsu, Kuivastu, Sõru, or Orjaku harbours, you should set aside an entire day.
You can also go on a one-way trip.
You can bring your own food and drink, tableware is available on the yacht.
A hike on elven trails takes you to the magical Tõldmäe bog island covered in virgin forest and offering breathtaking views on Leidissoo. This is a place where time stands still and the unearthly prevails. The place is rich in trees and rocks in various shapes and sizes. We will talk about nature, local legends, Estonian pre-history, mythology and traditions. If you wish, you can have a smoke sauna after the hike. Leave the civilization behind, become a part of primeval nature and have an adventure in a mystical elven forest! You will always be welcome here!
The hike is about 8 km long and lasts for about 5–8 hours; the price includes the fee of a tour guide and transportation from Tallinn.
Lake Prästvike, located in the central part of Vormsi Island, is a former sea lagoon, which has been taken over by reed to a large extent, but has retained its importance as a spawning and nursery area for fish in the coastal sea. The birdlife of the lake is abundant and diverse – on a quiet spring evening, you can hear the song of the bittern.
The largest spring among the numerous springs in the northern part of the lake is the Suurallikas Spring. The 1.7 km hiking trail leads to Lake Prästvike and the observation tower on the north shore. At the edge of the forest, there is the unique Raviallikas Spring. It is surrounded by calcareous spring meadows with different species of Orchidaceae.
Nice kayaking trips on Haapsalu Bay welcome you to an experience. We set out from Holmi beach in Haapsalu and make a trip around the waters of the bay. We visit yacht harbours and paddle between islets. It is a great way to see almost all of Haapsalu.
The kayak trip includes a place in the boat, equipment, guide service and instructions. Group price (6 persons) €150, from the seventh person €30 per person. The trips are most suitable for adults and children from the age of 14.