Vormsi Landscape Reserve
Among the main values of the region are the characteristic semi-natural landscapes, and rare species habitats.| Location | Vormsi Island |
| Attractions | Coastal habitats, grassland areas, junipers, reed beds, the habitat of rare lichen populations characteristic of tundra, lakes, springs, Huitberg limestone outcropping, shingle deposits, alvar forests, various objects of cultural significance. |
| Information | RMK Matsalu National Park Visitor Centre |
| Phone | +372 513 8783 |
| info.matsalu@rmk.ee | |
| Protected Area Manager | Environmental Board of Estonia +372 662 5999, info@keskkonnaamet.ee |
| Visitor manager | RMK |
| 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. |
| Visiting restrictions | Camping and making campfire is allowed in designated places only. In the nature reserve all roads and paths are for public use from sunrise to sunset. Visiting the islets in the Hullo and Sviby bay is prohibited during the bird nesting season from 15 March to 15 July; visiting the islets from 16 July to 31 October requires prior consent of the nature reserve manager. In the Rälby marsh and Hosby forest, movement is limited from 15 February to 31 July. When passing through grazing areas, please use the fence crossings and make sure to close the pasture gates behind you! |
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| Hiking trail | Rumpo hiking trail (6,7 km), Huitberg hiking trail (3 km) |
| Rest Stop | Saxby rest stop, Parunikivi rest stop, Diby rest stop |