Where to go
Soomaa National Park Visitor Center
Soomaa National Park Visitor Center
Soomaa National Park Visitor Center
Soomaa National Park Visitor Center

Soomaa National Park Visitor Center

 

Võimalused

Viljandi County, Soomaa National Park

Soomaa Visitor Center is located at Kõrtsi-Tõramaa, at the center of Soomaa National Park, surrounded by mires and bogs, meandering rivers, whispering floodplain woods and blossoming wooded meadows.
The visitor center is under renovation and therefore the permanent exhibition is closed and the information point has been moved to a blue hut by the road.At the information point, you can get information about recreation opportunities in the area and the branches of the RMK hiking road. The staff of the visitor center conducts various nature education programs both in schools and on study trails.

Parking

Parking by the blue hut.

Hiking Options

At the Visitor Centre starts the Beaver trail.

Outdoor Fireplace

Fire ring with a grill.

Sights

The national park is home to the 8-meter-high Kuresoo bog (one of the highest in Europe), the largest intact bog massif in Estonia, Kuresoo, and some of the highest inland dunes in Estonia. The 5 rivers, 5 bogs, and 5 seasons provide a refreshing experience.

Additional Information

Before going on a nature walk please read the Environmental code of conduct, rules of conduct and waste-sorting policy

Contact

Telephone: visitor centre +372 526 1924
Katrin Aavik, communication manager +372 526 1247

E-mail: info.soomaa@rmk.ee

Opening hours:

1st of September to 31st on May Mon-Fri 10.00-16.00
2nd of June to 30th of August Mon-Fri 09.00-17.00
Sat-Sun 10.00-18.00
except on public holidays


Object type: visitor centre

Location info

Location : Viljandi County, Soomaa National Park

Kõrtsi-Tõramaa, Tipu village, Põhja-Sakala municipality, Viljandi County

Navigation instructions : When coming from the direction of Tallinn–Pärnu–Tori, drive to Tori, turn onto the Võlli road that leads to the national park. Drive 6 km along the Jõesuu road to Jõesuu village and before driving into the village, turn right to Kõpu–Jõesuu road. From there it is 14.4 km to the Visitor Centre of the National Park.
When coming from the direction of Tartu or Viljandi, drive along Tartu–Viljandi–Pärnu road to Kõpu. After passing the cemetery, turn right onto Kõpu–Jõesuu road. From there it is 24 km to the Visitor Centre of the National Park.

Coordinates:

Long-Lat WGS 84
Latitude: 58.431158
Longitude: 25.031412
L-EST 97x: 560249
L-EST 97y: 6477220

Telephone:
visitor centre +372 526 1924
Katrin Aavik, communication manager +372 526 1247
E-mail:
info.soomaa@rmk.ee
Opening hours:
1st of September to 31st on May Mon-Fri 10.00-16.00
2nd of June to 30th of August Mon-Fri 09.00-17.00
Sat-Sun 10.00-18.00
except on public holidays


Object type:
visitor centre
Location info
Location:
Viljandi County, Soomaa National Park
Kõrtsi-Tõramaa, Tipu village, Põhja-Sakala municipality, Viljandi County
Navigation instructions:
When coming from the direction of Tallinn–Pärnu–Tori, drive to Tori, turn onto the Võlli road that leads to the national park. Drive 6 km along the Jõesuu road to Jõesuu village and before driving into the village, turn right to Kõpu–Jõesuu road. From there it is 14.4 km to the Visitor Centre of the National Park.
When coming from the direction of Tartu or Viljandi, drive along Tartu–Viljandi–Pärnu road to Kõpu. After passing the cemetery, turn right onto Kõpu–Jõesuu road. From there it is 24 km to the Visitor Centre of the National Park.
Coordinates:

Long-Lat WGS 84
Latitude: 58.431158
Longitude: 25.031412
L-EST 97x: 560249
L-EST 97y: 6477220