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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

Nature hike and smoke sauna experience at Wiire Smoke Sauna

KILLINGPADEL paddle courts

E-Bike Estonia elektriratastel linnatuur Pärnus

Winter Ice Fishing in Fishing Village

Kalevi Tennisehall Pärnus

Sepa Farm Homestay bicycle rent in Kihnu

Kitesurfing and wing foiling lessons at Pärnu Beach

Slow moment: beeswax candle-making workshop

Lõbusõidud Pärnu jõel ja lahel kaatriga URRA

Kihnu looduse maastikumäng Tolli turismitalus

Baltreisen bicycle rental in Pärnu's city center

Baltreisen cycling tours in Pärnu with a local guide

Stat rattarent

Nigula Study Trail

Suarõ Ninä – beach and a former boat landing place

Jalgrattamatk Kihnu saarel

The largest bike rental of the island at the Kihnu harbour

Bike rental "Kihnus Veereb" in Kihnu Harbor

Pärnamõisa bicycle rental in the Port of Kihnu

The northern part of the Suaru port is full of historic Kihnu fishing boats. This part of the port i

Autoringsõit Kihnu saarel

Jalgsimatk Kihnu saare looduses koos lugude ja legendidega

Lemme Beach and camping area

Kabli Bird Centre

RMK Kabli nature study trail

Pärnu County Recreation Area and Kabli Nature Centre

Kabli Beach

Rannametsa-Tolkuse nature trail

Birdwatching towers near the Pikla ponds

Mereküla lantern trips

Uulu muul ja ajaloolise roosiaia puhkepark

Reiu Beach

Pärnu Bay Golf Links

Cycle and pedestrian track on the Mai beach in Pärnu

Observation towers and cows on the Pärnu coastal meadow

SUP board rental by Pärnu Surf Center in Pärnu

Kayak rental in Surf Center at Pärnu beach

Pedalo rental by Pärnu Surf Center in Pärnu beach

Pärnu coastal meadow hiking trail

Pärnu Beach

Pärnu Beach Stadium

Pärnu beach promenade

Pärnu Jetty

Vana-Pärnu birdwatching tower

Valgeranna observation tower

Valgeranna health trail

Valgeranna disc golf course

Valgeranna Adventure Park

Aardejaht kogu perele Valgeranna Seikluspargis

Seikle Vabaks dewberry picking trip to Sorgu and Manija Islands

Sorgu saare avastusretk

Seikle Vabaks sailing trip to Sorgu Island

Aeglane hetk nektaritaimede retk

Slow moments during a guided visit to the apiary

Kastna oaks and observation tower

Sõmeri Peninsula

Matsi Beach and Camping Site

Discover cormorants in Pärnu County – Seikle Vabaks birdwatching on Sorgu Island and Varbla Islets

Puhtulaid peninsula

E-Bike Estonia Tour on Kihnu Island

Day trip from Tallinn to Pärnu including a river cruise Carmen reisid 4Travel

Rääma väliujula

Huum Winter Swimming Centers

Surf´n´Soul Beach Club Yoga House

Pärnu Surf Centre

A walk in Tamme Farm's herb garden with the hostess

Canoe and kayak trip in Matsalu National Park

Pärnu Kalatakso boat rental on the Pärnu River

Pärnu Kalatakso fishing trips

Entertaining fishing day on the icy Pärnu Bay

Bird and wildlife watching in Matsalu National Park with a guide

Pärnu Laser Park - adrenaline from a laser battle!

Soomaa.com mushroom trips

Garbage Fishing in Kaluriküla Fishing Village

Sauga Fishing Village Boat Rental in Pärnu

Giidituur "Kihnu Safari"