Visitor Centre of Vilsandi National Park
Saaremaa, Vilsandi National Park
The Visitor Centre of Vilsandi National Park is located near the western coast of Saaremaa island, in an ancient Loona manor complex in Rootsiküla village.
The centre provides information about the unique nature and the marine heritage in the islands and coastal areas. The nature as well as the centre are open all the year round and have something to offer in any season of the year. The permanent exhibition in the centre gives you good ideas of what more to discover in addition to the planned. The centre provides all possibilities for wheelchair users. Visitors can watch nature documentaries and read literature on nature, get information about recreation opportunities in the area, and boat trips to the Vilsandi island. The centre gives directions to hiking trails that introduce birds' life, rich vegetation and geological treasures of the national park. Also you will get information on Viidumäe nature reserve and other protected areas.
Vilsandi Nature Park Visitor Centre organises pre-announced free nature events and nature education programmes for all interested.
The centre provides information about the unique nature and the marine heritage in the islands and coastal areas. The nature as well as the centre are open all the year round and have something to offer in any season of the year. The permanent exhibition in the centre gives you good ideas of what more to discover in addition to the planned. The centre provides all possibilities for wheelchair users. Visitors can watch nature documentaries and read literature on nature, get information about recreation opportunities in the area, and boat trips to the Vilsandi island. The centre gives directions to hiking trails that introduce birds' life, rich vegetation and geological treasures of the national park. Also you will get information on Viidumäe nature reserve and other protected areas.
Vilsandi Nature Park Visitor Centre organises pre-announced free nature events and nature education programmes for all interested.
| Phone | Heli Alliksoon, communication manager, +372 454 6880, +372 5277 421 |
|
info.vilsandi@rmk.ee | |
| Opening hours | 01 May to 31 August, Mon to Sun 10.00–18.00 1 September to 30 April, Mon to Fri 9.00–17.00 |
| Type of object | Visitor Centre |
| Parking facilities | Parking
for 15 cars or 5 tour buses |
| Amenities | Exposition
introducing the Vilsandi National Park; permanent exhibition of fossils,
temporary exhibitions, nature documentaries and books; nature programmes, maps
of recreation areas and trails, introduction of the region, WC, water dispenser. |
| Wheelchair accessibility |
Toilet suitable for disabled on the first floor |
| Sights | The fifteenth-century
manor complex under national heritage protection and tree-lined entry road,
site of a Neolithic village, which is an archaeological monument from the 2nd
millennium BC. |
| Additional information | Before going on a nature walk please read the Environmental code of conduct (freedom to roam), rules of conduct and waste-sorting policy |
| Restrictions |
Information about restrictions can be obtained from the Environmental Board (+372 662 5999, info@keskkonnaamet.ee).
|
| Location | Loona village,
93431
Saaremaa municipality Object no 16 on area map |
| Driving directions | Drive
along Road no. 10 from Kuivastu to Kuressaare and turn right at the Kuressaare
roundabout (Road no. 78). Drive 3 km to the next roundabout, exit towards
Kihelkonna (Road no. 102). Drive 30 km to the Kihelkonna–Pidula junction,
follow the white sign to the Vilsandi National Park Centre in Loona Manor.
Drive through Kihelkonna and after 3 km from the sign exit to the gravel road
on the right, leading to the parking area of Loona manor complex. The
information point is in the Loona exhibition hall, 50 m right from the parking
area. |
| Geographic coordinates | Long-Lat WGS 84 latitude: 58.332954 longitude: 22.019698 |
| L-EST 97 x: 6467530.7 y: 384010.7 |
