The Soomaa National Park Visitor Centre is located on the site of the former Kõrtsi-Tõramaa farm, in the heart of Soomaa National Park. The surrounding landscape features vast mires and bogs, meandering rivers, rustling floodplain forests and blooming wooded meadows. As is typical of wetlands, there are many insects here, which in turn provide food for a rich variety of birdlife. The visitor centre, together with the information desk, is housed in a large, recently renovated main building. The information desk provides details about recreational opportunities in the area and the rules within the national park. Hikers travelling along the Oandu–Aegviidu–Ikla hiking route can stop here after long stretches of straight gravel roads to rest, charge their phones and use the Wi-Fi network. The values of Soomaa National Park are presented through a modern and interactive permanent exhibition, “Travelling through Soomaa with a dugout canoe.” The permanent exhibition at the visitor centre will be open to all visitors from 19 January 2026.
NB! In protected areas, driving and parking motor vehicles outside designated roads and parking areas is prohibited. The soft peat soils of Soomaa cannot support the weight of vehicles, so please use roads and parking areas only.
Sights
The Visitor Centre is located in Soomaa National Park. The park features the 8-metre-high Kuresoo bog ridge (one of the highest in Europe), Estonia’s largest intact bog complex Kuresoo, and some of Estonia’s tallest inland dunes. Visitors can also discover five rivers, five bogs, and five seasons.
Hiking options
Beaver Trail Study Trail starting next to the Visitor Centre.
Camping
On the grass area surrounding the Kõrtsi-Tõramaa campfire site next to the Visitor Centre. Space for up to 10 tents. No cars or campervans are allowed to park on grass.
Amenities
Materials about Soomaa National Park, Sakala Recreation Area, and other RMK recreation
Souvenirs and handicrafts for sale
Access to book
Forest and nature-themed
Hall rental for seminars and events: up to 3 hours €15/hour or €100 per day
Water
Saku Läte drinking water and tap water available during Visitor Centre opening hours. In warm seasons, tap water from an outdoor tap near the utility building.
Parking
Asphalted car park for 10 cars and 3 buses, gravel car park for caravans. No cars or campervans are allowed to park on grass.
Parking space next to the Visitor Centre. Accessible toilet. Ramp access to the Visitor Centre. Access to rooms on both floors (lift for wheelchair users)
Contact
Telephone: visitor centre +372 526 1924
Katrin Aavik, communication manager +372 526 1247
E-mail: info.soomaa@rmk.ee
Opening hours:
31 August to 31 May Tue-Sat 10.00-16.00 1 June to 30 August Mon-Fri 09.00-17.00
Sat-Sun 10.00-18.00
except on public holidays
Object type: visitor centre
Location info
Location : Viljandi County, Soomaa National Park
Kõrtsi-Tõramaa, Tipu village, Põhja-Sakala municipality, Viljandi County
Navigation instructions : When coming from the direction of Tallinn–Pärnu–Tori, drive to Tori, turn onto the Võlli road that leads to the national park. Drive 6 km along the Jõesuu road to Jõesuu village and before driving into the village, turn right to Kõpu–Jõesuu road. From there it is 14.4 km to the Visitor Centre of the National Park.
When coming from the direction of Tartu or Viljandi, drive along Tartu–Viljandi–Pärnu road to Kõpu. After passing the cemetery, turn right onto Kõpu–Jõesuu road. From there it is 24 km to the Visitor Centre of the National Park.
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Telephone:
visitor centre +372 526 1924
Katrin Aavik, communication manager +372 526 1247
E-mail:
info.soomaa@rmk.ee
Opening hours:
31 August to 31 May Tue-Sat 10.00-16.00 1 June to 30 August Mon-Fri 09.00-17.00
Sat-Sun 10.00-18.00
except on public holidays
Object type:
visitor centre
Location info
Location:
Viljandi County, Soomaa National Park
Kõrtsi-Tõramaa, Tipu village, Põhja-Sakala municipality, Viljandi County
Navigation instructions:
When coming from the direction of Tallinn–Pärnu–Tori, drive to Tori, turn onto the Võlli road that leads to the national park. Drive 6 km along the Jõesuu road to Jõesuu village and before driving into the village, turn right to Kõpu–Jõesuu road. From there it is 14.4 km to the Visitor Centre of the National Park.
When coming from the direction of Tartu or Viljandi, drive along Tartu–Viljandi–Pärnu road to Kõpu. After passing the cemetery, turn right onto Kõpu–Jõesuu road. From there it is 24 km to the Visitor Centre of the National Park.
