Before visiting the park
The parks raised bog complex is valued to be one of the best preserved bogs in Europe
Climate
Considering its climatic conditions, Soomaa constitutes a transition region between an area directly influenced by the sea (Baltic Sea climatic region) and the region of Southern Estonian plains (Inner-Estonian climatic region). The annual average temperature in Soomaa is +4,5°C to +5°C, in July +16,6°C and in February -6,6°C. The average annual precipitation 670 mm.
What to bring
One can experience Soomaa also on high heels, as many of the trails and sites are accessible without no special gear but we recommend sensible outdoor gear depending on the season to fully enjoy Soomaa. If you plan to take part in different organised tours, be sure to ask your tour provider what to bring. If allergic to mosquitoes (horseflies etc.) be sure to carry repellent and your medicines.
Maps
Regio Road Atlas 1:1 000 000
Regio online map : http://kaart.otsing.delfi.ee/
For more detailled maps, ask at Soomaa NP visitor centre.
How to get there
By air
Tallin, Tartu in Estonia and Riga in Latvia are the closest airports. From there you can take a rental car or go by bus.
By bus
Closest point to get to Soomaa with public transport is Pärnu - located 45 km from the park visitor centre - here you will find several buses departing torwards the national park region daily - www.peatus.ee : departure from Pärnu destignations Tori, Jõesuu and Riisa
By car
From Tallinn: via Baltica / E4 to the direction of Pärnu and Tori village 132 km ( Tori village )
From Tartu and Viljandi: E92 / to the direction of Kõpu village 97 km / 20 km ( Kõpu village )
From Riga, Latvia: via Baltica / E4 to the direction of Pärnu Estonia 184 km
Entrance/access points
From Pänu: Tori village is located in Pärnu county, 20 km away from the national park visitor centre. Tori has good public transport connections and all primary services needed for a visit to the park.
From Tartu and Viljandi: Kõpu village, located in Viljandi county 24 km away from the national park visitor centre, is the southern gate for Soomaa. Kõpu village provides all primary services needed and public transport connections to Viljandi, but has relatively poor direct access to the park
Visitor Centre
Soomaa National Park Visitor Centre is located in the middle of the park, 45 km away from Pärnu and Viljandi towns. The aim of the Visitor Centre is to give information about the national park and its values. They have printed information as well as media guides, films and small public library.
National park centre is open all year long: in winter between 10am – 4pm and in summer from 10am – 6pm
phone: +372 43 57164 / +372 52 61 924
e-mail: soomaa [dot] teabepunkt [at] rmk [dot] ee
web: www.soomaa.ee
Park Facilities
- 8 nature trails for different landscapes (1- 5 km in length)
- 1 hiking trail (21 km)
Rescue service
To get in contact with rescue in case of emergencies in the national park call 112
Overnight stays in the park
- 2 cottages to stay overnight
- 1 cottage to stay overnight – available for fee (with sauna)
- 10 public campingsites
Rules
Guide of conduct is available at the Soomaa webpage. Ask for more information at the Soomaa visitor centre.
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