Where to go

Saare observation tower

 
Lääne County, Silma Nature Reserve
From this observation tower you can view with binoculars the birds swimming on the Sutlepa sea. During spring and autumn migration you can see thousands of aquatic birds stopping here (swans, ducks, aythyas, long-tailed ducks etc). On April and May nights you can hear the load low voice eurasian bittern from the reed, that is similar to blowing into a glass bottle. Over the sea you can see gliding the white-tailed eagle. 
Parking

Parking for 5 cars

Amenities

7,5 m high observation tower

Hiking Options

Saare study trail

Sights

Coastal meadows and juniper groves

Additional Information

Before going on a nature walk please read the Environmental code of conduct, rules of conduct and waste-sorting policy

Restrictions

Recreational fishing in Silma Nature Reserve is prohibited from 1 March to 30 June. Motorised water traffic is prohibited. Cycling outside designated roads and paths and motorised vehicle traffic and parking outside designated roads and parking areas is prohibited in the nature reserve. Camping and making campfire is allowed in designated places only.
Further information 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: observation tower

Location info

Location : Lääne County, Silma Nature Reserve

Saare village, Lääne-Nigula municipality, Lääne County

Navigation instructions : From Tallinn:
Drive to Keila. Start driving towards Haapsalu on the Keila-Haapsalu road and turn right at Linnamäe. Drive 11 km and turn left towards Pürksi from Aulepa crossroads. Before Pürksi turn left again (sign „Lyckholmi muuseum") and drive through Saare village. The road ends at the parking area by a lake. From the lake beings a study trail that takes you to the observation tower.

Coordinates:

Long-Lat WGS 84
Latitude: 59.034856
Longitude: 23.5706278
L-EST 97x: 475348
L-EST 97y: 6544077

Telephone:
+372 506 2004
E-mail:
info.nova@rmk.ee
Object type:
observation tower
Location info
Location:
Lääne County, Silma Nature Reserve
Saare village, Lääne-Nigula municipality, Lääne County
Navigation instructions:
From Tallinn:
Drive to Keila. Start driving towards Haapsalu on the Keila-Haapsalu road and turn right at Linnamäe. Drive 11 km and turn left towards Pürksi from Aulepa crossroads. Before Pürksi turn left again (sign „Lyckholmi muuseum") and drive through Saare village. The road ends at the parking area by a lake. From the lake beings a study trail that takes you to the observation tower.
Coordinates:

Long-Lat WGS 84
Latitude: 59.034856
Longitude: 23.5706278
L-EST 97x: 475348
L-EST 97y: 6544077