VõimalusedMatkarada/MatkavõimalusLõkkekohtKattega lõkkekohtMaintenance during summerTeabepunkt
Lääne County, Osmussaare Landscape Reserve
Attention!
Foot-and-mouth, a severe animal disease, is currently circulating in Europe and also poses a threat to animals in Estonia. Your help is needed to prevent animals here – sheep, cattle, goats, and other ungulates – from becoming infected. We ask that you please follow some important recommendations.
On the northern shore of the island, next to the bank coast and the lighthouse, there is an information point where you can learn about the Neugrund meteorite explosion, the settlement and history of the island, and find out about hiking and camping opportunities.
Parking
Parking at Dirhami harbour.
Amenities
Dry toilet.
Sights
Relict lakes, boulders of gneissic breccias, military legacy.
Additional information
Without the consent of the protected area manager organized tourism and big events are prohibited on the island.
All trash must be taken with you!
Before going on a nature walk please read the Environmental code of conduct (freedom to roam), rules of conduct and waste-sorting policy
Restrictions
Information about restrictions can be obtained from the Environmental Board (+372 662 5999, info@keskkonnaamet.ee).
Contact
Telephone: +372 506 2004
E-mail: info.nova@rmk.ee
Object type: hiking trail
Location info
Location : Lääne County, Osmussaare Landscape Reserve
Osmussaare Island, Lääne-Nigula municipality, Lääne County. Object no 1 on the landscape reserve map.
Navigation instructions : Access to the island by boat has to be booked beforehand. Drive 47 km from Tallinn through Keila towards Haapsalu, turn right at the Määra junction (sign 29 km to Nõva). Drive 15 km through Nõva towards Haapsalu, turn right at the Riguldi junction and drive to port Dirhami, from where you can get to the island.
Osmussaare Island, Lääne-Nigula municipality, Lääne County. Object no 1 on the landscape reserve map.
Navigation instructions:
Access to the island by boat has to be booked beforehand. Drive 47 km from Tallinn through Keila towards Haapsalu, turn right at the Määra junction (sign 29 km to Nõva). Drive 15 km through Nõva towards Haapsalu, turn right at the Riguldi junction and drive to port Dirhami, from where you can get to the island.
VõimalusedMatkarada/MatkavõimalusTelkimineKattega lõkkekohtMaintenance during summer
Lääne County, Osmussaare Landscape Reserve
Attention!
Foot-and-mouth, a severe animal disease, is currently circulating in Europe and also poses a threat to animals in Estonia. Your help is needed to prevent animals here – sheep, cattle, goats, and other ungulates – from becoming infected. We ask that you please follow some important recommendations.
This an exciting place during midsummer when thousands of Charadriiformes stop in the Bay closeby.
Parking
Parking at Dirhami harbour.
Amenities
Outdoor fireplace, dry toilet, picnic table.
Sights
Relict lakes, boulders of gneissic breccias, military legacy.
Additional information
Before going on a nature walk please read the Environmental code of conduct (freedom to roam), rules of conduct and waste-sorting policy.
Restrictions
Without the consent of the protected area manager organized tourism and big events are prohibited on the island. All trash must be taken with you! Information about restrictions can be obtained from the Environmental Board +372 662 5999, info@keskkonnaamet.ee
Hiking Options
Osmussaare hiking trail (9 km).
Contact
Telephone: +372 506 2004
E-mail: info.nova@rmk.ee
Object type: campfire site
Location info
Location : Lääne County, Osmussaare Landscape Reserve
Osmussaare Island, Lääne-Nigula municipality, Lääne County.
Navigation instructions : Access to the island by boat has to be booked beforehand. Drive 47 km from Tallinn through Keila towards Haapsalu, turn right at the Määra junction (sign 29 km to Nõva). Drive 15 km through Nõva towards Haapsalu, turn right at the Riguldi junction and drive to port Dirham, from where you can get to the island.
Osmussaare Island, Lääne-Nigula municipality, Lääne County.
Navigation instructions:
Access to the island by boat has to be booked beforehand. Drive 47 km from Tallinn through Keila towards Haapsalu, turn right at the Määra junction (sign 29 km to Nõva). Drive 15 km through Nõva towards Haapsalu, turn right at the Riguldi junction and drive to port Dirham, from where you can get to the island.
VõimalusedMatkarada/MatkavõimalusTelkimineKattega lõkkekohtMaintenance during summer
Lääne County, Osmussaare Landscape Reserve
Attention!
Foot-and-mouth, a severe animal disease, is currently circulating in Europe and also poses a threat to animals in Estonia. Your help is needed to prevent animals here – sheep, cattle, goats, and other ungulates – from becoming infected. We ask that you please follow some important recommendations.
Here you can view the blackish brown boulders gneissic breccias. The boulders have been formed 540 million years ago when 10 km North-West of the island the Neugrund meteorite landed in the sea. The most famous of these boulders are the Twins (Estonian Kaksikud).
Sights
Relict lakes, boulders of gneissic breccias, military legacy.
Parking facilities
Parking at Dirhami harbour.
Camping facilities
Yes
Amenities
Outdoor fireplace, dry toilet, picnic table.
Additional information
Before going on a nature walk please read the Environmental code of conduct (freedom to roam), rules of conduct and waste-sorting policy.
Restrictions
Without the consent of the protected area manager organized tourism and big events are prohibited on the island. All trash must be taken with you! Information about restrictions can be obtained from the Environmental Board (+372 662 5999, info@keskkonnaamet.ee).
Hiking Options
Available
Contact
Telephone: +372 506 2004
E-mail: info.nova@rmk.ee
Object type: campfire site
Location info
Location : Lääne County, Osmussaare Landscape Reserve
Osmussaare Island, Lääne-Nigula municipality, Lääne County
Navigation instructions : Access to the island by boat has to be booked beforehand. Drive 47 km from Tallinn through Keila towards Haapsalu, turn right at the Määra junction (sign 29 km to Nõva). Drive 15 km through Nõva towards Haapsalu, turn right at the Riguldi junction and drive to port Dirham, from where you can get to the island.
Osmussaare Island, Lääne-Nigula municipality, Lääne County
Navigation instructions:
Access to the island by boat has to be booked beforehand. Drive 47 km from Tallinn through Keila towards Haapsalu, turn right at the Määra junction (sign 29 km to Nõva). Drive 15 km through Nõva towards Haapsalu, turn right at the Riguldi junction and drive to port Dirham, from where you can get to the island.
VõimalusedMatkarada/MatkavõimalusTelkimineKattega lõkkekohtMaintenance during summer
Lääne County, Osmussaare Landscape Reserve
Attention!
Foot-and-mouth, a severe animal disease, is currently circulating in Europe and also poses a threat to animals in Estonia. Your help is needed to prevent animals here – sheep, cattle, goats, and other ungulates – from becoming infected. We ask that you please follow some important recommendations.
This an exciting place during midsummer when thousands of Charadriiformes stop in the Bay closeby.
Parking
Parking at Dirhami harbour.
Amenities
Outdoor fireplace, dry toilet, picnic table.
Sights
Relict lakes, boulders of gneissic breccias, military legacy.
Additional information
Before going on a nature walk please read the Environmental code of conduct (freedom to roam), rules of conduct and waste-sorting policy.
Restrictions
Without the consent of the protected area manager organized tourism and big events are prohibited on the island. All trash must be taken with you! Information about restrictions can be obtained from the Environmental Board (+372 662 5999, info@keskkonnaamet.ee).
Hiking Options
Osmussaare hiking trail (9 km).
Contact
Telephone: +372 506 2004
E-mail: info.nova@rmk.ee
Object type: campfire site
Location info
Location : Lääne County, Osmussaare Landscape Reserve
Osmussaare Island, Lääne-Nigula municipality, Lääne County
Navigation instructions : Access to the island by boat has to be booked beforehand. Drive 47 km from Tallinn through Keila towards Haapsalu, turn right at the Määra junction (sign 29 km to Nõva). Drive 15 km through Nõva towards Haapsalu, turn right at the Riguldi junction and drive to port Dirham, from where you can get to the island.
Osmussaare Island, Lääne-Nigula municipality, Lääne County
Navigation instructions:
Access to the island by boat has to be booked beforehand. Drive 47 km from Tallinn through Keila towards Haapsalu, turn right at the Määra junction (sign 29 km to Nõva). Drive 15 km through Nõva towards Haapsalu, turn right at the Riguldi junction and drive to port Dirham, from where you can get to the island.
VõimalusedMatkarada/MatkavõimalusRingikujuline radaTelkimineLõkkekohtKattega lõkkekohtMaintenance during summer
Lääne County, Osmussaare Landscape Reserve
Attention!
Foot-and-mouth, a severe animal disease, is currently circulating in Europe and also poses a threat to animals in Estonia. Your help is needed to prevent animals here – sheep, cattle, goats, and other ungulates – from becoming infected. We ask that you please follow some important recommendations.
On the North coast of the island you can view the cliff that is part of the 1200 km long Baltic Klint. The cliff is highest (7 m) around the lighthouse and becomes lower towards North-East where the so called "Crocodiles" are located. There are the coastal lagoons, open to the sea; cliffs; meadows; fens and old broad-leaved forests. Osmussaar`s jewels are Alvar meadows.
Parking
Parking at Dirhami harbour.
Amenities
2 information boards one in the North and one in the South tip of the island, 6 interest points on the trail.
Sights
Relict lakes, boulders of gneissic breccias, military legacy.
Additional information
Before going on a nature walk please read the Environmental code of conduct (freedom to roam), rules of conduct and waste-sorting policy.
Restrictions
Without the consent of the protected area manager organized tourism and big events are prohibited on the island. All trash must be taken with you! Information about restrictions can be obtained from the Environmental Board (+372 662 5999, info@keskkonnaamet.ee).
Hiking Options
Available
Camping
Lõunasadama campfire site I, Lõunasadama campfire site II, Kaksikute campfire site
Outdoor Fireplace
Lõunasadama campfire site II
Kaksikute campfire site, Lõunasadama campfire site I
Contact
Telephone: +372 506 2004
E-mail: info.nova@rmk.ee
Object type: hiking trail
Location info
Location : Lääne County, Osmussaare Landscape Reserve
Osmussaare Island, Lääne-Nigula municipality, Lääne County.
Navigation instructions : Access to the island by boat has to be booked beforehand. Drive 47 km from Tallinn through Keila towards Haapsalu, turn right at the Määra junction (sign 29 km to Nõva). Drive 15 km through Nõva towards Haapsalu, turn right at the Riguldi junction and drive to port Dirhami, from where you can get to the island.
Osmussaare Island, Lääne-Nigula municipality, Lääne County.
Navigation instructions:
Access to the island by boat has to be booked beforehand. Drive 47 km from Tallinn through Keila towards Haapsalu, turn right at the Määra junction (sign 29 km to Nõva). Drive 15 km through Nõva towards Haapsalu, turn right at the Riguldi junction and drive to port Dirhami, from where you can get to the island.
VõimalusedMatkarada/MatkavõimalusPuhkekohtMaintenance during summer
Lääne County, Osmussaare Landscape Reserve
Attention!
Foot-and-mouth, a severe animal disease, is currently circulating in Europe and also poses a threat to animals in Estonia. Your help is needed to prevent animals here – sheep, cattle, goats, and other ungulates – from becoming infected. We ask that you please follow some important recommendations.
The most remarkable of the remaining buildings on Osmussaare Island is the chapel (Jesu Kapell) that was built in 1766 using limestone. The chapel was renovated in 2006-2011.
Sights
Relict lakes boulders of gneissic breccias, military legacy.
Parking facilities
Parking at Dirhami harbour.
Amenities
Dry toilet, bench table under the roof
Additional information
Before going on a nature walk please read the Environmental code of conduct (freedom to roam), rules of conduct and waste-sorting policy.
Restrictions
Without the consent of the protected area manager organized tourism and big events are prohibited on the island. All trash must be taken with you! Information about restrictions can be obtained from the Environmental Board (+372 662 5999, info@keskkonnaamet.ee).
Contact
Telephone: +372 506 2004
E-mail: info.nova@rmk.ee
Object type: rest stop
Location info
Location : Lääne County, Osmussaare Landscape Reserve
Navigation instructions : Access to the island by boat has to be booked beforehand. Drive 47 km from Tallinn through Keila towards Haapsalu, turn right at the Määra junction (sign 29 km to Nõva). Drive 15 km through Nõva towards Haapsalu, turn right at the Riguldi junction and drive to port Dirham, from where you can get to the island.
Access to the island by boat has to be booked beforehand. Drive 47 km from Tallinn through Keila towards Haapsalu, turn right at the Määra junction (sign 29 km to Nõva). Drive 15 km through Nõva towards Haapsalu, turn right at the Riguldi junction and drive to port Dirham, from where you can get to the island.
VõimalusedMatkarada/MatkavõimalusTelkimineKattega lõkkekohtMaintenance during summer
Lääne County, Osmussaare Landscape Reserve
Attention!
Foot-and-mouth, a severe animal disease, is currently circulating in Europe and also poses a threat to animals in Estonia. Your help is needed to prevent animals here – sheep, cattle, goats, and other ungulates – from becoming infected. We ask that you please follow some important recommendations.
A private campfire site on the beautiful southern coast of Osmussaare Island. A spacious view over the unusually shaped juniper groves.
Parking
Parking at Dirhami harbour.
Amenities
Outdoor fireplace, dry toilet, picnic table.
Sights
Relict lakes, boulders of gneissic breccias, military legacy.
Additional information
Before going on a nature walk please read the Environmental code of conduct (freedom to roam), rules of conduct and waste-sorting policy.
Restrictions
Without the consent of the protected area manager organized tourism and big events are prohibited on the island. All trash must be taken with you! Information about restrictions can be obtained from the Environmental Board (+372 662 5999, info@keskkonnaamet.ee).
Hiking Options
Available
Contact
Telephone: +372 506 2004
E-mail: info.nova@rmk.ee
Object type: campfire site
Location info
Location : Lääne County, Osmussaare Landscape Reserve
Osmussaare Island, Lääne-Nigula municipality, Lääne County
Navigation instructions : Access to the island by boat has to be booked beforehand. Drive 47 km from Tallinn through Keila towards Haapsalu, turn right at the Määra junction (sign 29 km to Nõva). Drive 15 km through Nõva towards Haapsalu, turn right at the Riguldi junction and drive to port Dirham, from where you can get to the island.
Osmussaare Island, Lääne-Nigula municipality, Lääne County
Navigation instructions:
Access to the island by boat has to be booked beforehand. Drive 47 km from Tallinn through Keila towards Haapsalu, turn right at the Määra junction (sign 29 km to Nõva). Drive 15 km through Nõva towards Haapsalu, turn right at the Riguldi junction and drive to port Dirham, from where you can get to the island.
