Exploring Nature

Though Tallinn itself is very much a city, it´s also the gateway to the rest of Estonia, a relatively untouched land that´s rich in natural beauty, a place where elk, lynx and bear still roam. Within just a couple hours drive of the capital there are dense forests, rugged cliffs, centuries-old manor houses and a host of other wonders, both natural and man made. Whether you decide to explore the unforgettable terrain of Osmusaar island or take photos of brown bear in northeast Estonia, you can rest assured that you´ll find one of the most secluded, peaceful spots on Earth.

	Birdwatching Trips Exploring Nature Although it's a little-known fact, Estonia is an ideal country for observing one of nature's most spectacular shows – massive bird migrations. The small Baltic country lies on the crossroads of the Eastern Atlantic migratory flyway – its waters ...
	Colorful Osmussaar Exploring Nature Osmussaar is the perfect place to discover the diversity of Estonia's islands. With its glacial boulders, rock formations, bogs and lakes, cliffs and beaches, old chapels and villages, Icelandic sheep and Estonian horses, lighthouse and military ...
	Guided Bus Excursion to Lahemaa Exploring Nature On this regular, guided bus excursion to Lahemaa, one of the country's most popular beauty spots, you'll see the stunning, limestone cliffs, boulder fields, coastal lowlands and pine forests that make northern Estonia so unique. The six-hour ...
	Hiking Exploring Nature The Raudsilla hiking complex is located in a magnificent nature area near Pärlijõgi (Pearlriver), which is home to a rare species of freshwater pearl mussel. This relaxing area, adjacent the Baltic Klint and surrounded by woods, is well worth ...
	Mammal Watching Exploring Nature Our trips take you into Estonia's unique, untouched nature areas – winding rivers, vast floodplains, mires, bogs and primeval forests. Here we'll search for mammals such as raccoon dogs, red foxes, European beavers, wild boar, elk, roe deer, ...
	Nature Trip to Kesselaid Exploring Nature Kesselaid is the oldest and highest island in the Western Estonian Archipelago. Around a third of it is covered by an old spruce stand, and there is also a lot of dense juniper in which mushrooms grow each autumn. The island is home to the ruins ...
	Tallinn Botanic Garden Exploring Nature With over 4,500 plant species and 123 hectares of space, the Botanical Garden near Pirita is the best place in Tallinn to stop and smell the flowers. By ordering a guided tour, you can learn intriguing facts about Mediterranean evergreen forests, ...
	Wildlife Photography Exploring Nature Estonian forests are renowned for their populations of rare mammals. There are an estimated 700-800 lynx, over 150 wolves, 500-600 brown bears and almost 20,000 beavers – quite astonishing for such a small country. And Estonia and Finland are ...