Lahemaa is the largest national park in Estonia. It lies just 60 km east of Tallinn, about a 40-minute drive. Founded in 1971, it was the first national park in the former USSR and covers more than 747 square kilometers. The park offers dense forests, a beautiful sea coast and unique bogs. The main highlight of this tour is Viru Bog with its wooden boardwalk and observation tower. The tour takes 3 to 5 hours depending on your wishes.
Viru Bog
Viru Bog, Viru raba in Estonian, is one of the main sights of Lahemaa. The main trail is 3.5 km long, and there is also a loop trail of about 6 km. A short walk takes about an hour, while the long loop lets you go around the whole bog. The wooden boardwalk makes the walk safe and comfortable without harming nature. The trail leads through pine forest and open bog, where you can see the full variety of local plants.
Along the route there are information boards about the plants and animals of the bog, and an 11-meter observation tower offers a panoramic view of the surroundings. The trail is suitable for visitors of any age and fitness level, and the first 1.4 km are wheelchair accessible with an accompanying person.
Interesting Facts about Viru Bog
The bog began to form more than 5,000 years ago, and its peat layer is up to 6 meters thick.
Despite its dark color, the water in the bog pools is very clean thanks to the natural moss filter.
Cranes live in the bog, heather grows here, and in summer cottongrass blooms like a snow-white carpet.
Guides share local legends about the bog, which makes the walk a little mystical.
Swimming in bog pools in summer is an Estonian tradition, and the soft water of Viru Bog is well suited for it.
Want to See More of Lahemaa
If you would like to see not only Viru Bog but also Jägala Waterfall, the captains' village of Käsmu and the Palmse, Sagadi and Vihula manors in one day, choose our Tallinn ↔ Vihula tour through Lahemaa National Park. You can also visit Palmse Manor separately on our Tallinn ↔ Palmse tour.
Why Choose a Lahemaa Tour with Artsantaxi
We offer a car with a private driver and, if you wish, a guide. The driver meets you at the agreed point: a specific address, the airport, the port, the bus station or the railway station. Our service works around the clock, so the tour can start at any time.
We have sedans for small groups and minibuses for groups of up to 15 people. All vehicles pass regular technical inspections and are equipped with climate control, drinking water and wet wipes. Child seats are available, and the driver stops at gas stations at the request of passengers.
Tour Prices and Booking Details
Sedan for 1, 2 or 3 passengers: 35 EUR per hour.
Minivan Mercedes-Benz V-Class or Mercedes-Benz Vito for groups of 4 to 8: 45 EUR per hour.
Buses with 18, 24 and 55 seats for groups of more than 8: our manager will calculate the price for your route.
Guide in any language: 45 EUR per hour, paid separately.
If you do not need a guide, your driver will easily take you to every location on the route.
Honest pricing: a fixed rate agreed in advance, with no hidden extras.
Payment: cash, bank card, PayPal or invoice for companies.
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