Parks & Nature
Birdwatching
Did you know that Estonia is among the top three birdwatching destinations in Europe? Torgo Talu is located 20 minutes from Matsalu National Park, one of the best birdwatching destinations in Estonia. Over 380 species of birds are spotted in the country each year.
For more information:
Matsalu: https://www.visitestonia.com/en/where-to-go/west-estonia/matsalu-national-park
Birding in Estonia: http://www.estbirding.ee/birding-in-estonia/birding-in-estonia
Checklist of species: Estonian checklist (PDF)
Bird migration map: http://birdmap.5dvision.ee/EN
Hiking: http://loodusegakoos.ee/where-to-go/search-options
Matsalu National Park
Birdwatching
Did you know that Estonia is among the top three birdwatching destinations in Europe? Torgo Talu is located 20 minutes from Matsalu National Park, one of the best birdwatching destinations in Estonia. Over 380 species of birds are spotted in the country each year.
For more information:
Matsalu: https://www.visitestonia.com/en/where-to-go/west-estonia/matsalu-national-park
Birding in Estonia: http://www.estbirding.ee/birding-in-estonia/birding-in-estonia
Checklist of species: Estonian checklist (PDF)
Bird migration map: http://birdmap.5dvision.ee/EN
Hiking: http://loodusegakoos.ee/where-to-go/search-options
Soomaa National Park is a wetland area in the Pärnu and Viljandi County. Its best known for its great flood or "fifth season", when the water from melted snow and heavy rains floods the lower forests and roads.
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Nationalpark Soomaa
2 MetsaSoomaa National Park is a wetland area in the Pärnu and Viljandi County. Its best known for its great flood or "fifth season", when the water from melted snow and heavy rains floods the lower forests and roads.
Untouched nature and Scandinavian feel are what visitors with enjoy on this peninsula. The area has been inhabited by Coastal Swedes for hundreds of years, and their traditions can still be seen today. You will also see Estonia's oldest and smallest wooden church.
Noarootsi Poolsaar
Untouched nature and Scandinavian feel are what visitors with enjoy on this peninsula. The area has been inhabited by Coastal Swedes for hundreds of years, and their traditions can still be seen today. You will also see Estonia's oldest and smallest wooden church.
Vana-Vigala matkarada
Short, but close by.
Sightseeing
Lihula mõis
Pärnu is a 40-minute drive from Torgo Talu and can make for a great day trip, especially when the weather is nice. The city boasts fabulous white sandy beaches and a quaint little Old Town.
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Pärnu
Pärnu is a 40-minute drive from Torgo Talu and can make for a great day trip, especially when the weather is nice. The city boasts fabulous white sandy beaches and a quaint little Old Town.
A cute little beachside town with colourful wooden houses, great restaurants, and stunning castle.
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Haapsalu
A cute little beachside town with colourful wooden houses, great restaurants, and stunning castle.
The food is nothing special and the service can be a bit slow, but it's worth a coffee to sit in this historic pavilion and gaze over the sea.
Kuursaali suverestoran
1 PromenaadiThe food is nothing special and the service can be a bit slow, but it's worth a coffee to sit in this historic pavilion and gaze over the sea.
Põrgupõhja punker
An interesting look at the history of the Forest Brothers
Essentials
Cute local grocer with plenty of fresh local produce and an impressive selection of vegan products.
Lemmiku pood
97 Pärnu mntCute local grocer with plenty of fresh local produce and an impressive selection of vegan products.
This is the closest largest town to Torgo Talu, where you'll find the best selection of groceries and other necessities.
Märjamaa
This is the closest largest town to Torgo Talu, where you'll find the best selection of groceries and other necessities.
This is the closest town to Torgo Talu. The Coop store is good for the basics, but its selection continues to improve.
Vana-Vigala
This is the closest town to Torgo Talu. The Coop store is good for the basics, but its selection continues to improve.
Food scene
Don't feel like cooking? Ask me about meals and/or pre-prepared meals I can provide.
Sauna is included with your stay. The use of the hot tub is 25€.
Torgo Talu Guesthouse
Don't feel like cooking? Ask me about meals and/or pre-prepared meals I can provide.
Sauna is included with your stay. The use of the hot tub is 25€.
Kärme Küülik
5 KarjaGreat pizzas!
Hapsal Dietrich
10 KarjaGreat little café!
Restoran Oregano
7 SääseFabulous Greek food! I often drive to Pärnu just for a meal here.
Kalamajaka Kohvik
18 Suur-SepaGreat local fish restaurant located in the Pärnu market.
Armeenia Restoran
17 KuningaGreat Armenian food with a nice terrace in summer.
Gruusia restoran Kolhethi
36 KuningaGreat Georgian food, probably the best I've had in Estonia