Estonia travel guide
What to see in Lahemaa National Park
Forests, bogs, waterfalls and manor houses an hour from Tallinn.
Updated 18 October 2026 · How we make our guides
- 5 must-see places
- Best time: from March to October
Lahemaa National Park highlights
The places you can’t miss. In the app we sort them by day and close to each other.
- Viru Bog boardwalk
Across the bog.
- Palmse Manor
Baroque, with a park.
- Käsmu
The captains’ village.
- Jägala Waterfall
The widest in the country.
- Altja
A fishermen’s village.
Day trips from Lahemaa National Park
We take you straight to the best-rated tour on GetYourGuide, with its reviews and dates.
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When to travel to Lahemaa National Park
The months with the fewest warnings to travel to Lahemaa National Park are from March to October.
- Jan with warnings
- Feb with warnings
- Mar no warnings
- Apr no warnings
- May no warnings
- Jun no warnings
- Jul no warnings
- Aug no warnings
- Sep no warnings
- Oct no warnings
- Nov with warnings
- Dec with warnings
- from November to February
Cold, dark winter
The days have few hours of light and it’s very cold; the islands are quiet.
What to do: December has the Christmas market; for the islands and nature, June to August.
Where and what to eat
To eat like a local: a tavern or a Nordic-cuisine restaurant. The dishes you can’t miss are in the Estonia guide.
Frequently asked questions about Lahemaa National Park
What to see in Lahemaa National Park?
Viru Bog boardwalk, Palmse Manor, Käsmu, Jägala Waterfall and Altja.
What to see in Lahemaa National Park in one day?
Don’t miss Viru Bog boardwalk, Palmse Manor, Käsmu, Jägala Waterfall and Altja. To split it into days and areas without crossing the city back and forth, the Bagintravel app plans your trip in a minute.
What’s the best time to travel to Lahemaa National Park?
The months with the fewest warnings to travel to Lahemaa National Park are from March to October.
What day trips can you take from Lahemaa National Park?
Lahemaa.
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Guide reviewed 18 October 2026. Places, areas and seasons: the same data the Bagintravel app uses. Sources and method.