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Lahemaa National Park showcases Estonia’s best-preserved Western Taiga forest along with ancient bog woodlands, and meadows, home to elk, lynx, wild boar, and key forest birds including capercaillie and woodpeckers.

Lahemaa National Park is one of Europe’s best preserved wilderness sites, home to vast ancient taiga forests, pristine raised bogs, and flower‑rich meadows that support exceptional biodiversity. Moss‑covered Scots pine and Norway spruce dominate the landscape, much of it old growth, where the decaying wood nurtures rare and specialist species such as the white‑backed woodpecker.

The Oandu and Altja Rivers weave through the park, offering excellent opportunities to spot Eurasian beavers and a wide range of birdlife. Lahemaa also provides refuge for many of Estonia’s iconic larger mammals, including Eurasian lynx, wild boar, elk, roe deer, and brown bears, making it a fantastic wildlife destination within easy reach of the capital, Tallinn.

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Key info

  • Ideal for viewing: Eurasian beaver, white-backed woodpecker, three-toed woodpecker, capercaillie, hazel grouse
  • Where: Northern Estonia, Estonia

Wildlife trips

This wildlife location is featured in the following itineraries:

Estonia’s Mammals & Birds

Estonia’s vast wetlands and remote forests offer exceptional wildlife watching, from elk, beavers and ringed seals to brown bears, Siberian flying squirrels and black storks. The contrasting regions we visit create a wonderfully complementary and outstanding holiday itinerary for wildlife enthusiasts. Find out more about Estonia’s Mammals & Birds

  • Price (inc. flights): 8 days from £2,655
  • Trip type:
    Group Tour
    Tailor-made can be arranged
  • When to go:
    • J
    • J

Eurasian Lynx Quest

With guidance from an expert local tracker and use of a private 4-wheel drive vehicle, explore Estonia’s Lahemaa National Park for the elusive Eurasian lynx and a host of other mammal species. Based at a comfortable 16th century manor hotel you’ll venture out at night for extensive spotlighting sessions. Find out more about Eurasian Lynx Quest

  • Price (inc. flights): 5 days from £2,995
  • Trip type:
    Tailor-made Holiday
  • When to go:
    • F
    • M
    • O
    • N
    • D