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Attractions

Lahemaa attractions are most easily found with the help of the Navicup map application or a printable map. Lahemaa National Park offers the best sense of the interplay between conscious human activity and beautiful nature. The historical village and Soviet-era heritage, interspersed with picturesque natural landscapes, have created a diverse selection of attractions in Lahemaa. As Lahemaa National Park is so diverse in its nature, communities, and areas of activity, the wealth of experiences here is not limited to visual sensations alone. Therefore, you are welcome to Estonia’s oldest national park to explore all the experiences it offers! Nature Lahemaa National Park is truly rich in forests – it is one of Europe’s largest forest protection areas. Additionally, the arrival of glacial ice 10,000 years ago scattered boulders across the northern coast – the most easily found are Majakivi (3rd largest) and Jaani-Tooma boulder (20th largest) in Kasispea. Estonia’s largest erratic boulder, Letipea Ehalkivi, is located 30 km east of Lahemaa as the crow flies. However, the national park’s diverse hiking trails in forests, bogs, and along the coastline invite you to explore nature. The Oandu-Aegviidu-Ikla hiking trail also begins in Lahemaa.
Villages In Lahemaa, diverse settlements enhance the beautiful nature. Võsu, Lahemaa’s resort center, invites with its ideal coastline for summer holidays, numerous eateries, and a lively evening scene. The picturesque captains’ village of Käsmu, however, offers the opportunity to escape the hustle and bustle and enjoy sea views and the surrounding forests for shorter and longer walks. In Viinistu, the cultural hub of the national park, you will find Estonia’s largest privately owned art museum and, during the season, all kinds of performances and concerts. On the Juminda peninsula, in Leesi, you will be greeted by close-knit locals with their cozy community village shop.

Culture and History

In Lahemaa’s history, manor houses have played an important role. The renovated Palmse, Sagadi, and Vihula manors pamper visitors with various services and invite everyone to enjoy their charm year-round. Estonia’s largest manor is located in Kolga. To explore this mystical giant, contact a local guide. You can learn about the history of coastal villages in Altja and the Käsmu Maritime Museum.

For those interested in military heritage, the mystical Hara submarine degaussing station is open for visits, which is currently being developed as a small harbor. On the Pärispea peninsula, you can find several exciting military buildings, but the structures, weathered by time, are in various stages of decay, and caution is always advised.

This is just a glimpse of what Lahemaa has to offer; you will find Lahemaa’s attractions when you visit us!

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Important references

Tourist information

Telephone: +372 523 9239
E-mail: info@visitlahemaa.com

Projects

The project ‘Creating a comprehensive tourism management solution for Lahemaa’, implemented in cooperation with Ökokuller and Lahemaa Tourism Association from 2021 to 2023, aimed to extend the Lahemaa visiting season, support the local popularization of sustainable and alternative modes of transport, and facilitate authentic local services. The project was funded by the European Regional Development Fund with €200,000.

The Visit Lahemaa, operating under the Lahemaa Tourism Association brand, unites tourism stakeholders in the Lahemaa tourism region. This region includes, in addition to the Haljala and Kuusalu rural municipalities that share the national park area, the city of Loksa and the rural municipalities of Kadrina and Tapa. We invite all those involved in tourism activities in the above-mentioned municipalities to cooperate and share their know-how, and to join the Lahemaa Tourism Association. Our members include private individuals, entrepreneurs and NGOs, and our partners include the Environmental Protection Agency, RMK, the University of Applied Sciences, local authorities, the NGO Development Chamber and other organisations important for Lahemaa tourism.