Pärnu Jetty

Pärnu has always been an important harbour. To prevent sand build-up at the mouth of the river, in the 19th-century merchants ordered the construction of breakwaters and jetties made of logs to be built.After they collapsed, in addition to dredging the fairway, more permanent stone jetties and shore reinforcements were built. Local formers brought field […]

Kaisma Exercise Track

Lake Kaisma Suurjärv is a 1.2 km² fen lake in the northern part of Pärnu County. It is connected to Lake Kaisma Väikejärv in the middle of the fens and the area between the two lakes is a prime example of untouched nature. The 6 km exercise track runs around Lake Kaisma Suurjärv and gives […]

Nedrema Woodland campfire site and Nature Conservation Area

When visiting the campfire site of Nederma Woodland, you can enjoy the beauty of nature and the variety of species and see many protected plants. You can also camp there. Nederma Woodland is one of the largest of its kind in Estonia and Europe. The area of the woodland has grown to 100 hectares as […]

Tori Hell cave

You will find a mysterious cave in the steep riverbank in Tori. The place has been known as Tori Hell as you can go deep into the ground from the cave. This is the reason why there are so many folk stories and legends about the place. The cave was created by the water in […]

Mihkli oak forest

In Mihkli, you will find an oak forest that is almost 250 years old and spreads across 90 hectares. It is considered one of the most beautiful natural oak forests where nearly half of the trees are straight-stemmed oaks. Good to know! There are two stories about the origin of Mihkli oak forest. According to […]

Hiking Trails of Jõulumäe Recreational Sports Centre

In Pärnu County, you can find a 5 km long hiking trail in the dune pine of the Jõulumäe Recreational Sports Centre and three more marked trails with lengths of 10, 15 and 25 km. The longest of them extends to the Rannametsa-Tolkuse nature trail. In addition to hiking trails, Jõulumäe has many running and […]

Laelatu wooded meadow

Laelatu wooded meadow, not far from Virtsu, is one of the biggest and best-preserved meadows of its kind in northern Europe. It is rich in plant life, with more than 400 species of vascular plants and 30 species of moss. The most common trees here are oak, ash, white birch and maple. Two-thirds of the […]

Rae Lake hiking trail and camping area

Rae Lake Hiking Trail and camping area is one of Pärnu County’s hidden gems – a natural haven with a mirror-like lake and quiet pine forests. It is an ideal destination for those seeking tranquility, fresh air, and an authentic nature experience. The easily accessible 2.6 km hiking trail (4 km round trip) runs along […]

Kasari meadow and Kloostri observation tower

The tower on the left bank of River Kasari offers magnificent views of the water-meadow which is a stopping place for ducks, geese, swans, and Charadriiformes during the spring flood. During summer, one might notice nesting storks and eagles near here, as well as moose and deer.The metal observation tower is 16 metres high (former […]

Laiksaare Nature Trail

The forest trail is equipped with information boards and its aim is to introduce the type of forest called ‘lammimets’ in Estonian. These types of forests grow in flooded valleys and are quite rare in Estonia. Hiking on the trail gives you the chance to see the plant communities characteristic of such forests. You also […]