The Advantage of having a tiny human population is that there’s plenty of space left for Mother Nature to do her thing. And in Lahemaa National Park, she has done her thing in a whole lot of style! Lahemaa means the “Land of Bays”, though it’s not just the stunning coastline that makes it worth a visit. You will also find quaint fishing villages, beautiful historic manor houses, the smallest castle in the Baltic Counties, a bronze age grave yard and quintessentially Estonian forest trails. The Viru Bog Walk is an Estonian essential experience. Palmse manor House is an iconic Estonian attraction.
If you’re really lucky you may be able to see some Estonian wildlife, such as bears, lynx or moose, though they’re pretty shy. You will however see a whole range of birdlife, including the storks who nest in chimneys and on telephone poles. The Estonian people and their culture and inextricably linked to the land, making a trip to Lahemaa a must.