Watching rare birds

Matsalu National Park is located in western Estonia, 3 kilometres from the nearest town – Lihula. It is one of the largest wetlands in Europe which mainly protects nesting, moulting and migratory birds. Also the landscapes are unique and deserve to be protected - floodplains, reedbed, coastal meadows, wooded meadows and islets.

• There are over 2 millions of waterbirds in Matsalu in the spring, including 275 species of birds.

• 49 species of fish and 47 species of mammals registered in the area of nature reserve, also 772 species of vascular plants.

• Matsalu National Park has 5 different hiking trails, 6 bird watching towers and 4 platforms.

• The Matsalu National Park also offers accommodation and the opportunity to rent a small boat to take a quiet trip in the Bay of Matsalu and see the birds really closely

Come to Matsalu and you will get to know what it feels like to hear the sound which only 10 000 landing ducks can make!

Related Links: Matsalu National Park, Matsalu National Park on Wikipedia, Visit Matsalu

Book boat trips in Bay of Matsalu HERE!