You will find a mysterious cave in the steep riverbank in Tori. The place has been known as Tori Hell as you can go deep into the ground from the cave. This is the reason why there are so many folk stories and legends about the place.
The cave was created by the water in the springs eroding the Devon sandstone bank of the Pärnu River. The opening of Tori Hell was 6 metres in diameter and some sources say that the ‘passage to hell’ was 32 metres long. The ceiling of the cave collapsed in 1908 and its mouth in 1974. You can no longer go into the cave, but the steps by the cemetery gates will take you to this beautiful and mysterious place.
Jõesuu Village in Pärnu County is named after the nearby river where River Navesti flows into River Pärnu.
The longest suspension bridge in Pärnu County, the Jõesuu suspension bridge, was built in 1975 for crossing River Pärnu.
The bridge is 67.5 metres long.
Mulgi hayfield is a picturesque sparse woodland which is lovely to visit during every season.
The meadows near rivers in Soomaa have all been used as hayfields, because the local grass is very lush and provides a lot of hay – which is probably the reason why this place has such a lovely name.
The beautiful landscape is made even more magnificent by the mysteriously meandering river Lemmjõgi, which can be crossed on a unique cultural object – an arched bridge with an iron structure and wooden covering. The resting spot on the shore of the river is inviting and a perfect location for enjoying the surroundings any time of the year.
This beautiful place offers something both to botany enthusiasts and families looking for a picnic area.
Oksa oak meadow is located near the Kildu-Tõramaa road, in the immediate vicinity of River Lemmjõgi. As the meadow is located in Soomaa, it can be expected for the area to be flooded in the spring.
On one side of the road, there is a campfire site where you can also have a picnic. You can go hide under a shelter in case of rain. Additionally, there is a restored cosy barn nearby where you can rest once you are tired.
In addition to the beautiful views, you can also have a look at the history of the local culture – after a short hike, you will find the ruins of an old tavern and a unique old-fashioned chimney inside of them.
On the other side of the road, there is an old barn which can be used as a forest hut, if necessary.
The spacious meadows in Läti village in Soomaa are a beautiful sight at any time of the year, but this area is particularly interesting during the seasonal flood period.
Then, the whole area is under floodwater and only roadways are visible between the fields of water, and often, even these are partly covered in water.
This usually happens in the spring, when the thaw and rain water come together and the surface is not able to absorb all of the water. The water level rises in 3 to 4 days and stays high for a couple of weeks.
A similar sight can also be seen during a very rainy autumn.
The Läti resting place has a watchtower, which is perfect to observe all of this. When it is cold, you can also make a bonfire here.
Alpacas are curious, albeit slightly shy animals that simply beam with positive energy and cheer you up with their large eyes and smiley faces!
In the Kännu Alpaca Farm, you can see alpacas – Peruvian animals grown for wool because of their wonderfully soft coat. Alpacas like to spend their days eating grass on the pastures. When guests arrive, they gather by the fence and wait for treats.
In the farm, you can pet an alpaca and feed it treats.
Beside alpacas, you can also see cute pygmy goats, miniature sheep, Angora rabbits, and chickens.
Come and visit the alpacas with your whole family!
You can buy souvenirs and products made of alpaca wool in our farm shop.
Soomaa National Park was established in 1993 to protect untouched bogs, biologically diverse glades, wooded meadows, and a variety of forests. Its diverse nature, a unique suspension bridge, distinctive skiff culture, and five seasons have made it a very popular destination.
A visitor centre has been established in Tõramaa, at the place where old roads used to cross. There, visitors can inquire information about the hiking trails and local services, as well as visit the permanent exhibition.
The most popular sights in the national park are the Riisa and Kuuraniidu nature study trails, the Ingatsi boardwalk leading to the height of 8 metres on the highest bog in Europe, as well as watchtowers, and suspension bridges.
Kuraniidu Nature Study Trail goes through a real virgin forest as the boardwalk takes you through an old drained peatland forest. Those who have gone hiking on this trail, can tell about the enormous amount of energy the walk in the forest gives. Extraordinary tall and grand aspens grow in this forest.
Beavers prefer to move around in the night and rest during the daytime. Therefore, the beaver safaris with canoes take place in the evening, when beavers wake up, but the human eye still sees enough of what is going on.
The guided canoe trips start near the Soomaa Holiday Village guest house at 9 p.m. in June and July, and at 8 p.m. during the other months.
The canoe trip takes about 2-3 hours and the price includes guide service and canoe equipment. We also offer transport services for those guests who are staying in Pärnu - we will pick you up at your accommodation upon request.
The price is 60€ per person when starting from Soomaa, 80€ per person with transfer from Pärnu.
You will find a sign by Jõesuu-Tõramaa Road that directs you to a boardwalk to the beautiful Riisa bog. The trail passes 8 rest stops and a watchtower.
A motorway, a car park, and an outhouse are located right by the gate at the beginning of the trail.
The hike begins in a spacious bog and briefly runs through the forest. In places like these, you can see the forest turning into a bog and vice versa – dry ground is replaced by wetland, and swamp plants with ancient spruce forests. You can also see some beautiful wetland pools along the trail.
This is the perfect location for a family picnic!
The Riisa study trail is also accessible with a wheelchair and a baby scroller until the first wetland pool at the 1.2 km mark.
