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Nature holidays

Did you know that, of Estonia’s five national parks, two are partially located in Pärnu county (Matsalu and Soomaa)? None of the other Estonian counties match Pärnu in offering such versatile opportunities for recreation and vacationing in nature.

National parks and hiking trails

Soomaa National Park offers unforgettable experiences when the surrounding rivers flood the park. This is called Soomaa’s fifth season. The fifth season can happen multiple times a year or, on occasion, not at all. The floods generally happen in the spring, since they are caused by the melting snowpack .

Matsalu National Park attracts visitors with its impressive number of bird species, which makes it one of the most diverse national parks in Europe. The best time for visiting is during the spring or fall migration since it is the main stopping point on the Estonian coastline for ducks, swans, geese, and cranes.

Active outside

In addition to hiking, river canoeing and kayaking trips are a great way to spend time in nature. Soomaa’s fifth season offers fascinating opportunities for this. Another unique experience is bog walking with snowshoes. Snowshoes are special footwear designed to hike on thick snow, but can be modified for swampy ground. For these hikes we recommend our excellent guides.

Jõulumäe Recreational Sport Center is one of the largest sports centers in Estonia and it offers options for various outdoor activities: hiking trails, running paths, disc golf courses and lots more. They can also rent out equipment.

Several farms in Pärnu County offer horseback riding in nature. Fishing Village will take you fishing on the river or at the sea. Pärnu’s largest adventure park is located at White Beach.

Holiday in the nature in Pärnu

Pärnu is a very green town. There are tens of parks, and recreational trails for hiking, biking, and other activities. The best way to get around Pärnu is by bike, taking advantage of the bike paths covering Pärnu.

Every summer, city cows dwell on Pärnu’s coastal grasslands and they have become a popular sight among the visitors to our town. An elevated hiking trail, built on the wetland, runs along the coastal grassland, offering pastoral views.

We suggest visiting the Pernova Nature House to get to know our nature, ecosystems and local animals.

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Nature holidays

National parks and hiking trails

Active outside

Holiday in the nature in Pärnu

Valgeranna Adventure Park

Tervise Paradiis Bowling

Valgerand Beach

Seikle Vabaks fifth season kayaking trip in Soomaa National Park

Rannametsa–Tolkuse nature and study trail

Maria Farm Riding Centre

Lake Rae Hiking Trail and Camping Site

Slow moments during a guided visit to the apiary

Paintball at the Reiu Holiday Centre

Soomaa.com Night Canoe Trip in Soomaa

Kaisma Exercise Track

Pärnu moat

Seikle Vabaks bogshoe hike in Tolkuse Bog

Jõulumäe Recreational Sports Centre

Pärnu Beach

Kanuu.ee kanuumatk Soomaal koos jalutuskäiguga rabas õpilastele

Kanuu.ee 1-päevane kanuumatk õpilastele Sauga jõel

Pärnu Munamäe Park

MiniZoo exotic terrarium

Pärnu coastal meadow hiking trail

Lake Ermistu

Vanapark playground in Pärnu

Tõstamaa manor park

Salevere Salumägi Hill and hiking trail

Come and explore Soomaa National Park! One day hiking tour with bogshoes and a canoe!

Seikle Vabaks bogshoeing in Lindi Bog

Seikle Vabaks kayak trip through the city of Pärnu and the bay

Tori Horse Breeding Farm

Seikle Vabaks canoe trip in Soomaa National Park

Vallikäär playground in Pärnu

Alpaca farm – the largest in Estonia!

Seikle Vabaks sailing around Pärnu Bay

Nedrema Woodland campfire site and Nature Conservation Area

Skiing trails and ski rental at Jõulumäe Sports and Recreation Centre

Mountain bike trails in the pine forest of the Jõulumäe Health Sports Center

Disc golf at the Jõulumäe Sports and Recreation Centre

Hiking Trails of Jõulumäe Recreational Sports Centre

Sled hill at Jõulumäe

Viruna Farm - canoeing on bog lakes

Mihkli oak forest

Kabli Beach

Sleigh ride in the wintery nature at Pärnu County

Herb garden on Tamme Farm

Matsi Beach and Camping Site

Kasari meadow and Kloostri observation tower

Matsalu National Park Visitor Center

Penijõe River hiking trails

Lemme beach and RMK campsite

Maie Aed - a colourful home garden near Pärnu

Ice skating rink in Pärnu

Pärnu Jetty

Pärnu Bay cruise aboard the yacht "Armastus"

Fishing trip with a guide from Sauga Fishing Village in Pärnu

Animal and bird park in Teispere Farm

Kanuu.ee adventure trips in a bog, on the water, in the forest or anywhere you want

Sandra matkarada

Valgeranna disc golf course

Hiking trail at Kõveri Holiday Centre

Laiksaare Nature Trail

Kilingi-Nõmme hiking trail

Allikukivi Park

Tori Hell cave

Riisa study trail in the Soomaa National Park

Jõesuu suspension bridge

Meiekose study trail

Suarõ Ninä – beach and a former boat landing place

Stone Age study trail

Pärnu Escape Rooms – Escape from Pärnu’s Old Prison

Winter fishing with Pärnu Kalatakso

Pärnu Escape Rooms

Pärnu Laser Park - adrenaline from a laser battle!

Sunset cruise with catamaran La Boheme on Pärnu Bay

Kanuu.ee bog shoe hike in Rääma bog

Vana-Pärnu birdwatching tower

Hike “lost villages of Soomaa - Tõramaa”

Cranberry hike in Soomaa bogs