Visitor management

We recommend using public hiking trails and recreation areas or local nature guides to explore the protected areas. A visit on state lands is organised by the State Forest Management Centre, and we recommend using the website Loodusegakoos  for moving around in nature. A visit on municipal lands is organised by local governments and non-profit associations.

Visitor centres are located in national parks and major protected areas. Further information on the sights and visiting opportunities of the protected area can be found on the website kaitsealad.ee  and on information stands near the visitor infrastructure. 

You can see which areas are sensitive to wildlife, and therefore, should not be visited in the map portal of the Land Board Map application for restrictions on movement under the topic of nature conservation and Natura2000.

Such areas are defined in the protection rules and the stay of people may be prohibited all year round or permitted only with the consent of the manager of the protected area, i.e. the Environmental Board. Consent is necessary so as not to disturb sensitive species too much or to influence habitats with too many visits. In order to apply for a consent, please send the application at info@keskkonnaamet.ee.

If you wish to establish a visitor infrastructure or information stand in a protected area, the consent of the Environmental Board is required for construction activities.