Tallinn – Lahemaa National Park (Lahemaa Rahvuspark) Tour. Viru Bogs with Artsantaxi
Lahemaa is the largest national park in Estonia, located just 60 km east of Tallinn (a 40-minute drive). Established in 1971, it was the first national park in the former USSR and covers an area of over 747 km². With beautiful dense forests, incredible coastal landscapes and unique bogs, a trip to the park will be an incredible journey.
Viru Bog
One of the main attractions of Lahemaa is the Viru Bog (Viru raba). This incredibly picturesque place has long been accessible for hiking, unlike most bogs in Estonia. The main trail is 3.5 km long, and there is also a circular path of about 6 km. Wooden decks provide safe and comfortable movement, allowing you to enjoy the beauty without harming the ecosystem. The trail leads through pine forests and marshy terrain. Therefore, during the walk, tourists can see all the diversity of the Viru flora.
There are information boards along the route telling about the flora and fauna of the swamp, as well as an 11-meter observation tower, which offers a panoramic view of the surrounding area. The trail is suitable for visitors of all ages and levels of training, and its first 1.4 km are wheelchair accessible with an accompanying person.
Interesting facts
The swamp began to form more than 5,000 years ago, and its peat layer reaches 6 meters in thickness.
Despite the dark color, the water in the swamp lakes is exceptionally clean thanks to natural filters made of moss. The bog is home to rare species of plants and birds, including cranes and heather, and in summer, wild cotton blooms here, looking like a huge snow-white carpet.
Guides tell about the spirits of the bog and ancient legends, so the walk becomes not only very interesting and picturesque, but also a little mystical.
In Estonia, there is an unusual tradition - swimming in bog lakes. It is believed that this procedure is good for health and skin. Viru Bog with its clean and soft waters is ideal for this kind of recreation.
Why choose the Tallinn - Lahemaa National Park excursion with Artsantaxi
Our company offers not only a car with an individual driver, but also a guide. We have excursions in ten languages, so everyone can choose the option that suits them specifically. Payment for a guide and an individual car is hourly. You can pay for the service in cash or by credit card. Each driver has a terminal, so there will definitely be no problems with payment.
We offer transportation for small groups (1-3) and medium-sized companies (up to 7 people) and large groups of up to 15 people. Our taxi fleet includes Nissan cars and minibuses. All cars undergo technical inspection in a timely manner, so we guarantee that our passengers will get to their destination quickly and safely. The cars are equipped with air conditioners with climate control, and bottled drinking water and wet wipes are always available.
Drivers always meet our clients at the specified point. This can be a specific address, an airport, a port, a station (bus, train). Since our taxi operates around the clock, a private driver with a transfer can arrive at any time.
For clients with children, we always have car seats, so the child will definitely travel not only in comfort, but also in safety. During the trip, the driver always makes technical stops at equipped gas stations at the request of passengers.
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