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Soomaa National Park

Soomaa is a landscape of rivers, flooded forests and peat bogs, where high water can change access and how visitors get around. The boardwalks at Riisa and Ingatsi offer alternatives to paddling.

Canoe among flooded trees during high water in Soomaa National Park.
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What makes it special

  • Riisa combines forest, peat bog pools and an observation tower.
  • Ingatsi passes through swamp forest and bogland, with a tower along the route.
  • The visitor centre exhibition explains the tradition of the haabjas canoe.
Soomaa National Park
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Soomaa National Park
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Canoe among flooded trees during high water in Soomaa National Park.

Planning Soomaa amid floods, bogs and boardwalks

In Soomaa, water shapes the experience. This guide helps you choose between canoeing during flood season, two bog trails and a visit that explains the landscape before you explore it.

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Profile updated: 29/09/2026