Sea, Harbors, and Beaches

The sea and beaches make up a third of Lahemaa National Park’s area and play a more than significant role in shaping the local villages and their inhabitants. Chapters on fishing, bootlegging, captain’s school, and shipbuilding are intertwined with the local heritage. You can find small harbors both in Lahemaa (Hara, Viinistu, Vergi, and Võsu) and in the immediate vicinity of Lahemaa (Salmistu). Shallow-draft vessels can also tie up at the pier in Käsmu. Each harbor welcomes its guests with a unique atmosphere, a meal, and accommodation if desired.

The vast majority of Lahemaa’s coastline is rocky, but nature has painted several beautiful beaches for bathers to enjoy the sun and sea. Võsu is definitely the best resort with the best beach infrastructure and well-maintained sandy beach, and basic amenities can also be found at Suureliiva beach in Vainupea. Also worth discovering are the beaches of Juminda Peninsula (Kolga-Aabla) and Pärispea Peninsula (Loksa, Loksa “Raketa”, Odakivi, Pähknemänniku, Joosti). However, you can plan a truly unique beach holiday on the sandy beach located on the eastern or western shore of Mohni Island. Freshwater swimmers will find suitably warm swimming water in Lake Kahala, Lohja, Käsmu, or Viitna. However, the bog pools in Viru bog and Kõnnu bog offer a valuable swimming experience. Small Harbors in Lahemaa National Park: Hara Harbor Viinistu Harbor Võsu Harbor Vergi Harbor Plan a sea view, a swim, or a harbor restaurant on the Lahemaa Ring here. The sea also awaits you to partake in it – various activities and events that are definitely worth participating in during the summer season: Pop-up Sea School “Sea Friend” Võsu Surf School Hara Sailing Society WÜRTH Open Water Estonia – Käsmu 2023 Northern Coast Regatta

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.