Vilsandi National Park

Islets, dolomite shores and seabird colonies on Saaremaa's west coast in Estonia

Vilsandi National Park spreads across the island of Vilsandi, 160 other islands and islets, and the Harilaid peninsula, with dolomite rock shores on the west and north. Several thousand pairs of common eider nest on its islets.

1Loona ManorVisitor centre with a fossil museum, hotel and restaurant, 4.5 km from Kihelkonna.

2Vilsandi islandThe only island of the park with permanent inhabitants, reached by boat trips.

3Harilaid peninsulaPart of the park on western Saaremaa, alongside the dolomite shores.

Things to do

HeritageStart at the visitor centre in Loona Manor for guided trips to Vilsandi island and daily nature or heritage tours (the season starts on 1 May)
On the waterTake a boat trip to Vilsandi island and around the archipelago
On footClimb one of the bird watching towers to watch eiders and migrating geese
By bikeHire a bike or walking poles and follow the hiking paths, with Loona Manor on a Eurovelo route

Estonia · Vilsandi, Saare Est. 1993 Size 239 km²

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Vilsandi National Park

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