Nature holiday - Visit Haapsalu

Immerse yourself in the nature of Läänemaa

In the romantic small town of Haapsalu and small villages, hospitable people await you, surprising you with their sincerity and interest in history and culture. The guests who stayed here are remembered again and again with great respect.

VisitEstonia has produced a brochure introducing Estonia’s national parks:

Guided tour in Silma Nature Reserve

We will hike on the area of a former channel, which arose from the sea 200–300 years ago. We will discover the coastal meadows, reeds, and bays on the nature reserve. From the observation tower, we will look for the largest boulder of the area – the stone of Kalevipoeg. We will use binoculars to explore the birds on the bay and the reedbed. Participants will also learn how the local farmers keep the area rich in species.
After the hike, we will explore the Silma Workshop.
Participants must wear wellies for the hike.
The hike, which lasts 2–3 hours, is also suitable for children and elderly people. The price includes a guide, but not transportation.

Keskuse, Saunja küla, Lääne-Nigula vald, Lääne maakond

Bike rental in the shop Rattad Vabaaeg

You can rent children’s bikes, mountain bikes, city bikes and trekking bikes from the Rattad Vabaaeg shop. Additionally, we also have safety equipment and helmets. The youngest members of the family can also enjoy a bike ride – we have children’s bike seats for them. If your bike breaks down, we can fix it for you! We also offer accommodation in a room and on the camping side and you can come here with a camper van. We rent bikes for groups.
With more than 20 years of experience in bike rental, we can find the right rental bike for you.

Karja tn 22, Haapsalu linn, Haapsalu linn, Lääne maakond

Liivanõmme study trail

Liivanõmme trail starts from Nõva Nature Centre, runs along a stone-paved road dating back to World War I, then passes Allikjärve lake and then runs towards west to river Uuejõe. From there go along the beach range back towards Peraküla, over the Vanajõe riverbed and then you reach Lake Toatse and then back to Peraküla. The trail is suitable for those interested in forests, nature and local cultural heritage.
Good to know: The trail is dry, very suitable for walking. The length of the trail is 7.5 kilometres and it takes about 4 hours to complete it. You will find places for picnicking near Allikajärve and Uuejõe.

Nõva looduskeskus, Peraküla, Lääne-Nigula vald, Lääne maakond

Hosby hiking trail

The trail runs along Hosby coastal meadow and shows you the restoration process of the former coastal meadows. You will see typical plants and orchidaceae growing in coastal meadows. During the migration of the birds the coastal meadows are a stopping and eating place for anseriformes and charadriiformes.
Good to know: The length of the hiking trail (both ways) is 2.6 kilometres and takes about 2 hours on foot. During wet periods you should take along your rubber boots and binoculars for watching the birds. The trail is equipped with signposts and information boards. In the end of the trail you will find a 5-metre high wooden viewing platform.

Billasa, Hosby küla, Vormsi vald, Lääne maakond

Kayaking in Haapsalu

The Gulf Tagalaht and its surroundings in Haapsalu are an ideal place for kayaking. It’s also a great place to see many different bird species. Kayaking in autumn is a spectacle in itself because you can watch the migration of geese and common cranes. On the other hand, kayaking in summer is very pleasant in the sun. Often the water is too shallow even for kayaks, fortunately the route can be changed according to the group and water level. In addition, various sights can be seen, for example Haapsalu Kuursaal, different harbours, Suur Viik Bay, old Kalakombinaat, etc.

At the beginning of the kayaking trip, we always talk about water safety and teach basic paddling skills.

Holmi tn 14, Haapsalu linn, Haapsalu linn, Lääne maakond

Lynx and bear watching tour in Alutaguse and Lahemaa National Park

The focus of this nature tour is on three iconic mammals – the lynx, the brown bear, and the wolf. For now, let’s focus our attention on the lynx, who has the most secretive life. About 500 lynxes are thought to live in Estonia, and they are mostly seen in Alutaguse and Lahemaa National Park.

Estonia also has a large bear population of almost 1,000. We will monitor their activities from a hut. In addition, we hope to hear the howls of wolves on dark autumn nights.

We will also have plenty of time for bird-watching. The tour includes accommodation and meals.

The best time to order a tour is the first three weeks of October but you can contact us all year round!

We also organise scheduled animal watching trips which you can join alone or with a friend, see our website for more information.

Palasi küla, Vinni vald, Lääne-Viru maakond