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Lahemaa National Park

Lahemaa is a national park of connected landscapes, where bog trails and the coast bring nature and rural heritage together. Viru and Altja are best explored at an unhurried pace rather than as rushed stops.

Wooden boardwalk across Viru Bog in Lahemaa National Park.
Photo by Mannobult Source: Wikimedia Commons Licence: CC BY-SA 3.0
The place

What makes it special

  • Viru’s boardwalk crosses woodland and bog and reaches an observation tower.
  • The Altja circuit passes coastal pine forest, stony beaches and places linked to local fishing history.
  • Viru and Altja offer contrasting landscapes within the park.
Boat and net sheds on the coast at Altja in Lahemaa.
Photo by Lysy Source: Wikimedia Commons Licence: CC BY-SA 3.0
Rocky Baltic coast and pine forest near Altja in Lahemaa.
Photo by Diego Delso Source: Wikimedia Commons Licence: CC BY-SA 3.0
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Wooden boardwalk across Viru Bog in Lahemaa National Park.

Lahemaa by car: linking Viru, Altja and the northern coast

A realistic day trip from Tallinn combines an accessible bog, a coastal trail and a former fishing village—provided you accept that having a car greatly expands what you can see.

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Profile updated: 12/10/2026