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:

Peraküla – Aegviidu – Ähijärve hiking trail

The longest hiking trail in Estonia starts at Nõva Nature Centre in Peraküla. The Peraküla – Aegviidu – Ähijärve hiking trail passes through nine counties, a number of protected areas, and exhibits the wonderful landscapes of Estonia with its 820 kilometres. The trail is marked with white and green colours and signposts.

The trail map is available.

The trail is divided into sections:
– Peraküla – Vihterpalu 27 km
– Vihterpalu – Ohtu 46 km
– Ohtu – Alavere 87 km
– Alavere – Aegviidu 32 km
– Aegviidu – Oostriku 107 km
– Oostriku – Elistvere 76 km
– Elistvere – Kantsi 80 km
– Kantsi – Kiidjärve 44 km
– Kiidjärve – Piusa 124 km
– Piusa – Pähni 100 km
– Pähni – Ähijärve 103 km

Nõva looduskeskus, Peraküla, Lääne-Nigula vald, Lääne maakond

Uuemõisa Manor Park

Uuemõisa Manor Park is a protected park in Uuemõisa small town in Haapsalu.
The park is very large, consists of two areas, is freely designed, and grows into a park forest. In front of the main building, there is a road headed towards the highway, which is surrounded by trees from the one side and with a lawn from the other.
The second park area is made up of a dense free-design park, allegedly established on the turn of the 18th century, located next to the supposed old main building. There is also a narrow court reaching up to the pond system.
The manor park has been reconstructed on the basis of a map from 1936.

Lossi tn 2, Uuemõisa alevik, Haapsalu linn, Lääne maakond

Winter ice fishing on Lake Veskijärv in Läänemaa

Our guided ice fishing trip takes place on the picturesque, species-rich Lake Veskijärv, a well-known fishing spot in West Estonia.

Ice fishing means catching fish in a completely new way. Our fishing guide will provide you with all the necessary equipment and tips to enjoy the experience in the best possible way. If you are lucky, you might catch perch or pike. If you are not lucky enough to catch a fish, you can enjoy spending time outdoors in winter and learn how to drill ice holes.

The fish you catch are usually released back into the water, but you can also take the catch with you to make a delicious dinner later.

Nõmmemaa küla, Lääne-Nigula vald, Lääne maakond

Palivere Tourism and Health Sports Center ski trails

Palivere, located 20 kilometers from Haapsalu, has ski trails of various lengths and difficulty levels, as well as sledding and snowboard slopes! We also offer ski rental on-site!

Groomed ski trails allow you to ski in both freestyle and classic techniques. The 1.5 km ski trail is illuminated until 9 p.m. in the winter.

At the beginning of the trail, there is a parking lot, a pavilion, a campfire site, and an insulated toilet building equipped with hot and cold water. After skiing, both a sauna and catering are available upon reservation.

Come early in the morning, during the day or at night. Enjoy the crisp winter weather — the ski trail awaits!

Spordikeskuse, Allikmaa küla, Lääne-Nigula vald, Lääne maakond

Haeska birdwatching tower

The Haeska birdwatching tower on the north shore of Matsalu Bay is the best one in Europe – the coastal meadows and shallow bay are a popular spot among migratory birds.
Many species have been recorded in the vicinity of the Haeska birdwatching tower and Finnish birdwatchers have also set a European record – 128 different bird species were seen from the tower in one day. The birdwatching tower and recreation area are situated on a private land and therefore staying on this object is allowed from sunrise to sunset.

Tuuliku, Haeska küla, Haapsalu linn, Lääne maakond

Pleasure trips in Haapsalu on board sailboat Meeri

Sailboat Meeri can take up to eight passangers on board.

You can choose the length of the trip; usually, a trip lasts two to three hours, and this includes a swim.
When there is more time, we can sail to Vormsi or Rohuküla for ice cream or go for a spin around Hobulaid Island.
Ask for more information about our ‘Sail to Vormsi Island’ packages!

In order to visit more distant places, such as Heltermaa, Kärdla, Roograhu, Dirhami, Virtsu, Kuivastu, Sõru, or Orjaku harbours, you should set aside an entire day.
You can also go on a one-way trip.
You can bring your own food and drink, tableware is available on the yacht.

Westmeri tn 1, Haapsalu linn, Haapsalu linn, Lääne maakond