Lahemaa National ParkStory N° 241
Lahemaa Forest & Manor Spa Retreat
Slow days among Lahemaa's pine forests, manor parks and a quiet coastal spa north of Tallinn
The itinerary.
4 days · 10 stops
Thursday
Day One
Drive out from Tallinn into Lahemaa, settle into a restored manor hotel and let the forest quiet set the pace.
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Vihula Manor grounds
Wander the watermill, ponds and parkland of a 16th-century manor estate restored as a tranquil country retreat.
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Manor spa & sauna
Unwind in the country-club spa with sauna rituals and treatments after the drive from the capital.
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Hotel
Vihula Manor Country Club & Spa booking.com
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Getting around
- Rental car from Tallinn, about one hour east along the E20
Friday
Day Two
Float above the wetlands on Viru Bog's boardwalk, then explore the gardens and history of Palmse Manor.
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Viru Bog Trail (Viru raba)
Walk the easy boardwalk loop over mirror-still bog pools and stunted pines, climbing the observation tower for silent horizons.
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Palmse Manor
Tour the elegant Baltic-German manor house and its French-style park, the restored heart of Lahemaa National Park.
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Sagadi Manor & Forest Museum
Visit the rose-pink manor ensemble and learn about Estonia's woodlands in its forest museum.
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Hotel
Vihula Manor Country Club & Spa booking.com
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Getting around
- Short drives between trailheads and manors within the national park
Saturday
Day Three
A gentle coastal day among Lahemaa's fishing villages and erratic boulder shores at the edge of the Gulf of Finland.
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Käsmu fishing village
Stroll the 'Captains' Village' lined with sea-captain houses and a small maritime museum overlooking a calm bay.
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Käsmu boulder trail
Follow the shoreline path among giant glacial erratic boulders scattered along the peninsula's quiet coast.
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Altja Tavern (Altja kõrts)
Lunch on hearty Estonian country fare in a thatched-roof tavern beside the traditional swing of Altja village.
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Hotel
Vihula Manor Country Club & Spa booking.com
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Getting around
- Scenic coastal drive within Lahemaa National Park
Sunday
Day Four
One last slow forest morning and a final sauna before the easy drive back to Tallinn.
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Morning forest walk
Take a quiet final walk through the manor's woodland trails before checkout.
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Farewell spa session
Close the retreat with a last sauna and cold-plunge ritual at the manor spa.
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Hotel
Vihula Manor Country Club & Spa booking.com
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Getting around
- Rental car back to Tallinn along the E20
Location.
Frequently asked
How many days do you need for Lahemaa Forest & Manor Spa Retreat?
4 days. The itinerary runs from Thursday to Sunday and covers 10 curated stops across 4 days.
How much does Lahemaa Forest & Manor Spa Retreat cost?
Premium — €300–600 per day per person, premium lodging included.
Where do you stay during Lahemaa Forest & Manor Spa Retreat?
Vihula Manor Country Club & Spa is the recommended base for the trip; the full hotel list per day is in the itinerary section.
What's included in the Lahemaa Forest & Manor Spa Retreat itinerary?
Day-by-day stops at 10 restaurants, museums, viewpoints and landmarks; transportation hints between each leg; and a hotel base in Lahemaa National Park.
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