Soomaa National Park

Raised bogs, flooded meadows and winding rivers in south-western Estonia

Soomaa ("land of bogs") is mostly large mires separated by the Navesti, Halliste, Raudna and Lemmjõgi rivers. In spring the rivers flood the Riisa area to as much as 175 square kilometres, a season locals call the "fifth season".

1Riisa flood areaRegularly flooded area of up to 175 square kilometres, the biggest in Northern Europe.

2Kuresoo BogOne of Estonia's two best surviving large bogs, with a trail and watch tower.

3Ruunaraipe DunesA 1.2 km sand ridge up to 12 metres high, among the highest mainland dunes.

Things to do

On the waterPaddle a traditional dugout canoe (haabjas) on the rivers, with guided trips available from April until October
On footWalk the 4.5 km Ingatsi trail to the watch tower over Kuresoo bog
On footFollow the 2 km Beaver trail through paludified forest
In the snowJoin a snowshoe or sledge tour over the frozen bogs in winter

Estonia · Vahe-Eesti Est. 1993 Size 398 km²

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Soomaa National Park

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