Vilsandi National Park Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
protected area in Estonia
About Vilsandi National Park
Vilsandi National Park was developed from the Vaika Bird Reserve, which was formed in 1910. It covers 238 km², including 163 km² of sea and 75 km² of land. Loona Manor houses the visitor center of the National Park, fossil museum, hotel, restaurant. The most characteristic to the landscape are the small islands and islets of the nature park of which Vilsandi is the only one with permanent human inhabitants. The west and north shore is dominated by dolomite rock bank shore. Vilsandi is aninternational bird sanctuarywith over 250 recorded bird species (112 nesting). The most famous is the common eider, several thousands pairs nest on the islets. Even in winter you can see flocks of Steller's eiders in the park.
Vilsandi National Park Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 10 sections including: