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:

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

Tuulingu kicksled hikes in Matsalu National Park

A kicksled hike in Matsalu National Park in winter!

We organise hikes in suitable weather conditions. The rules of the national park allow kicksledding in a unique area of the reserve until the end of February. From March, the bay belongs only to birds. If ice conditions allow, we will also go on a 6–8 km circle around the Haeska islets.

On the sea ice, you can ride on an ice carousel and get acquainted with ice fishing. Fishing is done with real coastal fishing traps. You can also buy fish. At the end of the trip in Tuulingi, we offer soup and talk about the past, present, and future of the place.

The price includes the hike and a meal.

Tuuliku, Haeska küla, Haapsalu linn, Lääne maakond

Haapsalu Adventure Park

Haapsalu Adventure Park is located in the beautiful Paralepa Park Forest (2 km from the city centre).
The adventure park has four different adventure trails with versatile games and almost 50 attractions (Tarzan jump, zip-line).
There is a children’s park where the trails are low and safe. Adults can find themselves descending and climbing from a height of 14 metres. All trails end with a zip-line descent.
We offer adventure opportunities all year round, depending on the weather conditions.
We offer joy and adventures for young and old. Bring your family, friends, or classmates!
Adventures are in the air!

Ranna tee 1, Haapsalu linn, Haapsalu linn, Lääne maakond

Paralepa outdoor gym

The Paralepa outdoor gym in Haapsalu has seven different benches where you can do different types of muscle training and stretching exercises. The benches have manuals. The Paralepa outdoor gym is located near Fra Mare Thalasso Spa, next to the Paralepa Health Trail car park under a pine forest. The gym is also the starting point for the Paralepa Health Trails.

Ranna tee 2a, Haapsalu linn, Haapsalu linn, Lääne maakond