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:

Bird-watching with an experienced guide on the coast of Western Estonia

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.

Posti tn 34, Haapsalu linn, Haapsalu linn, Lääne maakond

Orienteering Trail and Mobile Orienteering in Palivere

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.

Spordikeskuse, Allikmaa küla, Lääne-Nigula vald, Lääne maakond

Palivere discgolf park

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.

Spordikeskuse, Allikmaa küla, Lääne-Nigula vald, Lääne maakond

Peraküla – Aegviidu – Ähijärve hiking trail

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 map is available.

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

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

Uuemõisa Manor Park

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.

Lossi tn 2, Uuemõisa alevik, Haapsalu linn, Lääne maakond

Winter ice fishing on Lake Veskijärv in Läänemaa

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.

Nõmmemaa küla, Lääne-Nigula vald, Lääne maakond