Vilsandi National Park
Vilsandi National Park includes the island of Vilsandi with the surrounding islets and rocks, and the bays of Kihelkonna, Kuusnõmme and Atla and the islands inside. Vilsandi National Park covers about 100 islands and 180 square kilometres. Vilsandi is a small island — 6 km in length and barely 3 km in width.The Vilsandi Island is the only inhabited island in the protected area. The island’s coastline is serrated with inlets, capes and a multitude of inshore islets. The western and northern coast of Vilsandi is predominantly dolomite rock. Characteristic of its nature is maritime climate, many bird species, it has characteristic vegetation and captivating fauna of the brackish sea.
Attention! Käkisilma - Vilsandi hiking trail (5 km) is liquidated!
The Centre for State Forest Management in Estonia has been involved in visitor management in Vilsandi National Park since February 2009.
Location | Saaremaa |
Attractions | Numerous bird species, characteristic vegetation, fauna of the brackish sea |
Activities | Hiking, bird observation, nature education, fishing |
Information | Vilsandi
National Park Visitor Centre |
Phone | +372 454 6880; +372 527 7421 |
E-mail | info.vilsandi@rmk.ee |
Contact us | Loona village, Saaremaa municipality, 93415 Saare County |
Visitor manager | RMK Please see the visitor restrictions established in here |
Protected Area Manager | Environmental Board of Estonia info@keskkonnaamet.ee, +372 662 5999 |
More information | Vilsandi National Park |
Files | The National Park brochure was published by Environmental Board in 2019. Download PDF |
Additional information | In Estonian nature, old explosive devices left from the war, still can be found. If you have found an object resembling an explosive device, leave it untouched, mark the location and immediately report the discovery to the emergency number 112. More information on the website of the Estonian Rescue Board. |
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Amenities:
Campfire site | Vikati information hut and campfire site |
Campsite | Harilaiu campsite, Elda campsite, Käkisilma campsite, Kulpri campsite |
Hiking trail | Harilaiu hiking trail (6 km or 11 km), Vilsandi hiking trail (6 km and 8 km) |
Nature Centre | Visitor Centre of Vilsandi National Park |
Observation Tower | Vilsandi hiking trail’s observation tower (900 m from Vikati Harbour) |
Rest Stop | Harilaiu rest stop, Väike-Vilsandi rest stop |