Picnics in Lahemaa villages
24.-25.05
Source: Erki Village Corner
24.-25.05
Source: Erki Village Corner
Come and discover the magnificent landscapes and nature trails of Lahemaa, take part in guided tours and get to know the heritage culture – be it historic inns, ancient culture or manor gardens. You can also enjoy delicious local food. Choose from picnic baskets made from fresh local produce, smoked fish, lamb stew and much more.
Choose an event from the list below and register early.
Come spend a wonderful day in Lahemaa and discover places locals love! We will visit:
the end of mainland Estonia at Purekkari Cape
the Great Wanderer from Finland at Jaani-Tooma
the captivating Palmse Manor garden
the mysterious Ancient Art Chamber
the charming Altja fishing village and more
We start and end at Loksa bus station, which you can easily reach from Tallinn by public bus!
The participation fee of 45 euros includes bus transport and guide service. The number of participants is limited! Group size: 5–8 people.
Registration: kaisa@kolgakyla.ee, 5 239 239.
Authentic stories, local food, and Lahemaa's best places guided by locals await you. Bring your friends and come to Lahemaa!
Esker Trail and the Mirror of Lakes
A hiking trip through the diverse nature of Northern Estonia – we will traverse eskers, pass by three sparkling lakes and the banks of the Loobu River, until we reach the hospitable Õnnela Guesthouse.
Start: Viitna Nature Trail starting point
Gathering: at 10:00 AM
Length: ~16 km
Duration: 4–5 hours
End point: Õnnela Guesthouse (Ohepalu village)
Hike details:
The hike is suitable for those who want a moderate physical challenge combined with a nature experience. The trail runs along esker landscapes typical of Northern Estonia, we will pass through the trio of Viitna lakes, follow the bank of the Loobu River, and cross the river before reaching Ohepalu village.
What awaits at the end:
Three-course lunch at Õnnela Guesthouse
Option to order a sauna if desired (for an additional fee)
Transfer back to the Viitna starting point is arranged and included in the price
What to bring:
plenty of drinking water
light hiking snacks
weather-appropriate clothing and comfortable footwear
Participation fee: €40 (includes catering and transfer)
Registration deadline: May 22, 2025
Additional information and registration:
Nature Guide Hans Lahi
tel: 5663 3084
e-mail: hanslahi7@gmail.com
The number of spots is limited – register early! A minimum of 8 participants is required for the hike to proceed. Registration deadline: May 21
Come and discover the magnificent nature and history of Hara Harbor at this year's Lahemaa Picnic Day! We offer a unique opportunity to join a boat trip to Hara Island, where you can enjoy a delightful picnic and explore the island's history with a guide's narration.
What do we offer?
Boat trip to Hara Island – enjoy sea views and hop on a boat that will take you to discover Hara Island.
Picnic in wonderful nature – bring your family and friends and enjoy a picnic amidst the beautiful island scenery.
Delicious food from Naga Pizza – fill your picnic basket with tasty treats and enjoy them on the island.
Independent exploration – adventurous visitors can also go to the island by rowing boat and explore it at their own pace.
How to participate?
If you wish to explore Hara Island with a guide, book your boat trip in advance, as spots are limited!
If you prefer to explore Hara Island independently, you can rent a rowing boat, SUP board, or kayak from the harbor and head to the island.
Bring a picnic blanket.
Delicious food can be purchased from Naga Pizza before departure, if desired.
Come visit Kolga Museum as part of the Lahemaa Picnic Days!
May 24–25, Kolga Museum
Museum Opening Hours:
Saturday, May 24
12:00 PM – 8:00 PM
The day concludes with Kolga's biggest band night – Kolga Mäss 2025
Entry for rebels is FREE
Sunday, May 25
12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
A new seasonal exhibition is open:
"Things Lost to History. Sock garters, jabot, slipper bag"
Fine accessories and historical elegance from MS Vintage's collections.
Guided Tours:
Tours of Kolga Manor's magnificent main building will take place on both days:
At 12:00 PM and 2:00 PM
Tasty Break:
Available: Ulvi rhubarb or cherry cake made from local ingredients (with a hot or cold drink) – 4 euros.
On May 24, Muinastaide Koda is open from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
Activities:
On May 25, Muinastaide Koda is open from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
Activities:
Coffee and tea are available for purchase at Muinastaide Koda.
To register for the Palmse Park hike, please write to annekurepalu@gmail.com, and note that the trip to Palmse Park will take place on May 24 at 5:00 PM and on May 25 at 2:00 PM.
The parking lot is approximately 60 meters away from the exhibition house.
As part of European Protected Areas Day, the Lahemaa picnic day will take place at Pikakose on May 24 and 25.
Guided tours of the house museum will take place at 12:00 PM and 3:00 PM.
Tour duration is 1 hour, followed by a picnic at the bend of the Valgejõgi River, with seljanka and a pastry on the menu.
Participation fee: 15 euros.
On May 24, the official opening of Villa Dombrovka Tennis Courts will take place, featuring the Lanson Open tennis tournament from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
From 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM, we will also be offering a picnic menu at the Villa's summer restaurant. The Lanson champagne bar will be open, where you can also order soft drinks.
Picnic Menu: fresh salted cucumber with plenty of dill, crispy cauliflower bites with truffle mayo, homemade fruit bread and flavored butter, red cabbage salad with roasted hazelnuts and smoked duck, scone with smoked sprat spread, watermelon with mint and Nopri farm grilled cheese, strawberries and whipped cream.
Book your picnic menu in advance: villadombrovka@gmail.com or by calling Margit at 5056258.
Tammistu Sheep NGO is once again organizing a hike on Lahemaa Picnic Day to the maintained coastal meadows of Juminda Peninsula, to graze sheep with herding dogs and eat lamb stew.
During the five-kilometer hike, we will introduce why and how heritage meadows are maintained and restored, and tell stories about local heritage.
Visitors will have the opportunity to get better acquainted with the sheep and lambs, see how herding dogs are trained, and, if desired, even try their hand at being a dog handler.
At the end of the hike, we offer for lunch:
lamb stew with potatoes and fresh salad
cake
coffee or herbal tea
To register, write (last day May 23 at 5 PM):
tammistu.lammas@gmail.com
Pre-registration by email: vohlim@gmail.com
The hike-excursion will be led by Õnne Arba, a certified Lahemaa region guide. The proceeds from the excursion-hike will go towards community activities. Additionally, we offer delicious treats at the home cafe, the proceeds of which will also benefit the community. Other exciting things will also happen. Stay updated with our activities; the program may be updated. Cash payments only!
Hike in Tsitre Park guided by Kadri and Riina at 12 PM. Every hiker will receive a picnic with local delicacies.
The hike lasts approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes. The start time of the hike is set to allow arrival by public transport, bus no. 154.
To book, email: riinalaanetu@gmail.com.
We invite you to spend a memorable day at Vergi Harbor, where the sea, delicious flavors, and exciting stories meet!
Day's Program:
12:00 PM – Fisherman Heiko Heitur shares exciting stories about fishing in Lahemaa on the pier.
1:30 PM – We enjoy a delicious lunch: fried Baltic herring with crispy potatoes, fresh salad, and tartar sauce. For dessert, a house cake and aromatic coffee or tea.
Come with family and friends, enjoy the seaside tranquility, good food, and discover fishing traditions directly from the fisherman!
Spaces are limited – book early!
Practical information:
The hiking distance is up to 1 km, perfect for a light stroll.
Accessible by wheelchair and stroller.
Lahemaa National Park encompasses several different landscapes – soft moss landscapes, harsh sea landscapes, and sympathetic thought landscapes. But also exciting industrial landscapes, just like the former Kirov fish processing plant in Viinistu.
In contrast to the art museum with its unique painting collection, established in the former cold storage building, an evening exploration tour and factory picnic are offered on this spring's only Locked Doors Tour (LUT) with open ticket sales! On the LUT, we will look at the story of Viinistu through the eyes of the village, Kirov, Jaan Manitski, and the storyteller themselves.
In addition, we will enjoy a sip of wine and munch on some snacks, and nourish our minds with thematic animation.
Entry to the LUT is €23, payment on site in cash or by bank card. The maximum number of guests on the tour is 25.
Register your participation here: https://forms.gle/uNhjeKkkqFra1taa8
Viinistu Art Harbour invites you to celebrate Lahemaa Picnic Day with a hike and picnic on Mohni Island!
Come and be part of a memorable hiking day and feel the spring awakening and blossoming with every cell of your body on one of the most exciting islands on the northern coast. The event will take place, weather permitting, on both May 24 and May 25.
We will transport you to and from the island with our swift boats, and local guide Kaisa will lead you through the island's beauty and mysticism.
The hike will be followed by a picnic on the grass, for which you should bring your own picnic basket. We, however, will prepare the best dishes made from Mohni Island lamb to accompany it. Don't worry if meat is not your thing – our grill master is also skilled at preparing vegetarian delicacies. Just be sure to let us know when you register.
Participation in the event costs €50 per guest (child up to 14 years old €35).
Register your participation at info@viinistu.ee or call 56209440. The maximum number of participants for one hike-picnic is 25 guests.
As part of Lahemaa Picnic Day, Keerud Keraamika invites you to a creative nature excursion – a pottery picnic right in the heart of Lahemaa. Let's step out of everyday life for a moment and take time for ourselves. Let's create with nature. If the weather is good, we'll shape clay at the edge of the forest; if the weather is worse, we'll do so on the terrace of a 160-year-old farm's summer kitchen. Peaceful flow, creativity, and simple joys await. In the workshop, each participant will create their own ceramic item – be it a bowl, a plate, or a mug. Your piece will later be glazed by Keerud ceramist Triin, using pre-selected glaze colors. The finished item will be sent to your home within a few weeks – as a keepsake and for everyday use.
We will set the picnic table with simple, home-style treats: a savory tart and for dessert, silky panna cotta with fresh berries. You will receive your panna cotta ceramic dish as a gift – so that a piece of this day stays with you even longer.
The atmosphere is created by free-range chickens and the summer tranquility of Lahemaa. No prior experience is required to participate – a desire to create and enjoy is enough.
Price: €55 (includes pottery making and glazing, picnic meal, and a ceramic gift).
For two people: €100.
Spaces are limited.
Come and discover the magnificent nature and history of Hara Harbor at this year's Lahemaa Picnic Day! We offer a unique opportunity to join a boat trip to Hara Island, where you can enjoy a delightful picnic and explore the island's history with a guide's narration.
What do we offer?
Boat trip to Hara Island – enjoy sea views and hop on a boat that will take you to discover Hara Island.
Picnic in wonderful nature – bring your family and friends and enjoy a picnic amidst the beautiful island scenery.
Delicious food from Naga Pizza – fill your picnic basket with tasty treats and enjoy them on the island.
Independent exploration – adventurous visitors can also go to the island by rowing boat and explore it at their own pace.
How to participate?
If you wish to explore Hara Island with a guide, book your boat trip in advance, as spots are limited!
If you prefer to explore Hara Island independently, you can rent a rowing boat, SUP board, or kayak from the harbor and head to the island.
Bring a picnic blanket.
Delicious food can be purchased from Naga Pizza before departure, if desired.
Come visit Kolga Museum as part of the Lahemaa Picnic Days!
May 24–25, Kolga Museum
Museum Opening Hours:
Saturday, May 24
12:00 PM – 8:00 PM
The day concludes with Kolga's biggest band night – Kolga Mäss 2025
Entry for rebels is FREE
Sunday, May 25
12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
A new seasonal exhibition is open:
"Things Lost to History. Sock garters, jabot, slipper bag"
Fine accessories and historical elegance from MS Vintage's collections.
Guided Tours:
Tours of Kolga Manor's magnificent main building will take place on both days:
At 12:00 PM and 2:00 PM
Tasty Break:
Available: Ulvi rhubarb or cherry cake made from local ingredients (with a hot or cold drink) – 4 euros.
On May 24, Muinastaide Koda is open from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
Activities:
On May 25, Muinastaide Koda is open from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
Activities:
Coffee and tea are available for purchase at Muinastaide Koda.
To register for the Palmse Park hike, please write to annekurepalu@gmail.com, and note that the trip to Palmse Park will take place on May 24 at 5:00 PM and on May 25 at 2:00 PM.
The parking lot is approximately 60 meters away from the exhibition house.
As part of European Protected Areas Day, the Lahemaa picnic day will take place at Pikakose on May 24 and 25.
Guided tours of the house museum will take place at 12:00 PM and 3:00 PM.
Tour duration is 1 hour, followed by a picnic at the bend of the Valgejõgi River, with seljanka and a pastry on the menu.
Participation fee: 15 euros.
On May 25, an art hike and Long Table Picnic will take place at Villa Dombrovka.
We will start the day with an art hike. The four-kilometer walking tour will lead past the studios of artists who have worked in Karepa and the artworks located in the village, with Siim Raie providing more details during the hike. The hike culminates at Villa Dombrovka with the opening of the Artrovert Gallery's summer pop-up exhibition. After the art exhibition opening, we will gather around a long picnic table.
We gather for the art hike at noon. We start the picnic at 3:00 PM.
Picnic menu: fresh salted cucumber with plenty of dill, crispy cauliflower bites with truffle mayo, hostess's fruit bread and flavored butter, red cabbage salad with roasted hazelnuts and smoked duck, karask with smoked Baltic sprat spread, watermelon with mint and Nopri farm grilled cheese, strawberries and whipped cream.
Tickets for the hike and picnic can be purchased from Fienta. Tickets for the Long Table Picnic on May 25 are only available in advance.
The ticket price is €40 per person. Lanson's champagne bar is open again, offering bubbly and other delights. Facebook event link: https://fb.me/e/3Ap70q3gd
Viinistu Art Harbour invites you to celebrate Lahemaa Picnic Day with a hike and picnic on Mohni Island!
Come and be part of a memorable hiking day and feel the spring awakening and blossoming with every cell of your body on one of the most exciting islands on the northern coast. The event will take place, weather permitting, on both May 24 and May 25.
We will transport you to and from the island with our swift boats, and local guide Kaisa will lead you through the island's beauty and mysticism.
The hike will be followed by a picnic on the grass, for which you should bring your own picnic basket. We, however, will prepare the best dishes made from Mohni Island lamb to accompany it. Don't worry if meat is not your thing – our grill master is also skilled at preparing vegetarian delicacies. Just be sure to let us know when you register.
Participation in the event costs €50 per guest (child up to 14 years old €35).
Register your participation at info@viinistu.ee or call 56209440. The maximum number of participants for one hike-picnic is 25 guests.
Public transport to Lahemaa runs daily from Tallinn, Rakvere and Kadrina, providing the closest connection to the town of Loksa
.
For the most up-to-date travel information, visit the Kuusalu parish website or
using the trip planner peatus.ee.
The well-paved roads of Lahemaa create favourable conditions for exploring the National Park, but
be sure to take into account the local nature conservation requirements.
Pay special attention to the restrictions on motor vehicle traffic and parking in the target protected area.
Carpooling is also a sustainable form of transport, so be sure to bring your family and/or friends with you when you visit us.
There is also a sea route to Lahemaa National Park, where you can tie up the ends to the quay:
Port of Hara
Port of Viinistu
Võsu port
In the port of Vergi
NB! Transport links in the Lahemaa tourist region include bus and train services to hubs such as
Rakvere, Kadrina and Tapa.
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