Lahemaa National Park, Waterfall & North Coast Trip from Tallinn

Leave Tallinn and head east towards Lahemaa National Park and Estonia’s scenic northern coast. Along the way, your guide introduces the landscapes, history and local life of the region.

Make a short stop at the Rebala Heritage Reserve to discover prehistoric stone-cist graves and ancient cup-marked stones. These archaeological remains offer a glimpse into human settlement in northern Estonia thousands of years ago before we continue towards Jägala Waterfall.

Visit Jägala Waterfall, Estonia’s widest natural waterfall. Walk to the limestone escarpment for views of the falls and river valley. Its appearance changes dramatically with the seasons, from powerful spring water to impressive ice formations in winter.

Take a walk through one of Lahemaa National Park’s most characteristic landscapes. A wooden boardwalk leads through forest and open peat bog, past bog pools to a viewing tower overlooking this distinctive northern landscape.

Continue through Lahemaa National Park, travelling between forests, wetlands, historic manor lands and the small communities of Estonia’s northern coast. Your guide introduces the park and the region as you travel towards the coastal villages.

Discover Käsmu, one of Estonia’s best-known historic captains’ villages. Drive through the picturesque seaside settlement, known for its maritime heritage, traditional wooden houses and beautiful setting on the Käsmu Peninsula.

Pass through Võsu, a small Baltic seaside resort that has been a popular summer destination for generations, with its long sandy beach, wooden houses and relaxed coastal atmosphere.

Enjoy a light lunch during the tour at a local restaurant or another carefully selected location in Lahemaa National Park. The exact venue may vary according to the season and the day's itinerary. Further followed by drive to a next location with duration ca 15~20 minutes

Explore Altja, a traditional fishing village on the Baltic Sea. Take a short walk through the village and along its picturesque coastline, with historic wooden buildings, fishing-net sheds and views across the Gulf of Finland.

When open, stop at the historic Altja Tavern, a traditional countryside inn in the heart of the village. There is time for a coffee or another drink before continuing through Lahemaa National Park.

Depending on the day’s itinerary, take a short nature walk along the Beaver Trail near Altja. The trail follows the forested Altja River valley, where beaver dams, felled trees and other signs of beaver activity can often be seen. This peaceful forest walk offers a final taste of Lahemaa’s nature before the journey back to Tallinn.

Alternatively, visit Vihula Manor, one of Lahemaa National Park’s beautifully restored historic manor estates. Explore the manor grounds and visit the historic Water Mill and its small museum, as well as the Vodka Museum, which tells the story of spirit and vodka production at the estate and in Estonia. Entrance to the museums is included when Vihula Manor is visited.

Drive back to Tallinn