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Lahemaa National Park

Lahemaa is a park of connected landscapes, combining bogs and coastal trails with rural heritage. Viru and Altja offer different walks; visiting both at an unhurried pace takes careful planning between stops.

Wooden boardwalk across Viru Bog in Lahemaa National Park.
Photo by Mannobult Source: Wikimedia Commons Licence: CC BY-SA 3.0
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What makes it special

  • At Viru, boardwalks cross the bog and lead to an observation tower.
  • Altja’s loop passes coastal pine forest, a river mouth, stony beaches and traces of local fishing history.
Boat and net sheds on the coast at Altja in Lahemaa.
Photo by Lysy Source: Wikimedia Commons Licence: CC BY-SA 3.0
Rocky Baltic coast and pine forest near Altja in Lahemaa.
Photo by Diego Delso Source: Wikimedia Commons Licence: CC BY-SA 3.0
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Wooden boardwalk across Viru Bog in Lahemaa National Park.

Lahemaa by car: linking Viru, Altja and the northern coast

A realistic day trip from Tallinn combines an accessible bog, a coastal trail and a former fishing village—provided you accept that having a car greatly expands what you can see.

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Profile updated: 30/09/2026