The word “Soomaa” means “land of the swamps” in Estonian. There are several major swamps in this area, along with rivers, lowland meadows, wetland forests, and other biotopes that are of key importance in terms of the diversity of species. Major floods occur here in the spring, which is known by locals as the “fifth season''. The fifth season is the best time to explore the landscape of Soomaa.
Services
150km - Distance from countries capital city
1-12 Season
Services - recreational
Fishing
Cross-country skiing
During the winter, there is cross-country skiing and hikes across frozen swamps. The visitor centre is in Tõramaa. For more information: www.soomaa.com (available in English).
Boat tour
Canoeing is possible on flooded territories and down the rivers of the park.
Nature trail
Hike the area in the presence of a guide, go “bog-shoeing”, hike the Riisa swamp trail (5 km, with watching tower), the Ignatsi trail (4.5 km, with watching tower), the Beaver information trail (3 km), the Tõramaa trail (2.5 km, with watching tower), and other trails and routes in the park.
Nature trail
Walking tours in the park
Nature watching
You can go on a beaver safari and look for other animals in the company of a guide.
