• The main protection aim of the Luitemaa Nature Reserve is to protect the coastal and natural landscape of Southwest Estonia. The nature reserve was founded in the year 2000 with an area of 11,301.3 ha.
• The dunes of Rannametsa are the shoreline from the period of the Litoriina Sea dating back 5,000 years. The highest dunes of Estonia are located here: Tõotusemägi Hill (29 m) and Tornimägi/Sõjamägi Hill (34 m). The dunes of Rannametsa have been chosen as the natural symbol of Pärnu County.
• The Tolkuse Bog that dates back 8,000 years is very noteworthy.

The Lahemaa National Park Center offers a variety of opportunities for promoting and facilitating environmental education. The local nature and well-developed infrastructure provide a diverse range of educational programs both indoors and outside.

Restrictions stemming from the Nature Conservation Act, the protection rules of the national park (in Estonian), everyman’s right and other legislation apply in Lahemaa National Park. Read more about the zones of the national park in the protection procedures section.

General

The Lahemaa area has a variety of taverns, bars or home restaurants. Several establishments also offer means and raw materials for preparing various meals or brewing beverages.