Sooma National Park (Estonia)

Soomaa National Park was created in 1993, is one of the largest in Europe at 390 km². Soomaa NP was created to protect large raised bogs, flood plain grasslands,  forests and meandering rivers.

Often, when there are heavy rains on the Sakala hills,  the rivers of Soomaa overflow across flood plains, grasslands and forests.

Wildlife highlights: Roe deer, elk, wild boar, beaver, lynx, wolf, brown bear, are common. Waterbirds thrive here, and Ural owls, cranes and several species of swan breed.

Admission Fee: Free

Facilities: Soomaa National Park Visitor Centre is located in the middle of the park.

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