When do the leaves change in Estonia?
Estonia's birch, aspen and pine forests turn gold across Lahemaa National Park and the bogs of Soomaa in late September, a quiet, marshland-flavored version of the Baltic ruska with peak color into early October.
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Things to do in fall in Estonia
3 iconic stops — scenic drives, farms, haunts, and the views locals plan their October around.
Lahemaa National Park
National parkTypically October 1–October 17
Bogs, sea cliffs and manor parks along Estonia's north coast, an hour east of Tallinn. Birch and aspen color the raised bog at Viru first, in late September, while the oak-lined avenues of Palmse and Sagadi manors turn through early October.
Don’t miss: Viru Raba boardwalk · Palmse Manor park · Käsmu fishing village
Soomaa National Park
National parkTypically September 22–October 9
Estonia's 'fifth season' wetland floods every spring, but autumn is when the raised bog of Kuresoo turns crimson and gold under open sky. Floating boardwalks and broad bog shoes let you cross the sphagnum carpet without sinking, best in late September into early October.
Don’t miss: Kuresoo Bog boardwalk · bog-shoe walking · canoe trips on the Raudna
Otepää Nature Park
State parkTypically October 1–October 17
A hilly upland in southern Estonia better known as a ski resort, but just as worth an autumn visit: birch and pine woods ring Pühajärve lake and climb the moraine hills around Tehvandi, coloring through late September and into October.
Don’t miss: Pühajärve lake shoreline · Tehvandi ski-hill viewpoint · moraine hill forest trails
Frequently asked
- What are the best things to do in fall in Estonia?
- The iconic stops: Lahemaa National Park, Soomaa National Park, Otepää Nature Park. Every one is mapped on this page with its peak-color timing.
- What are the best things to do in autumn in Estonia?
- Autumn — autumn (September–November) — is peak season here. Pair the color with Lahemaa National Park, Soomaa National Park, Otepää Nature Park; each is on the map above with the window to catch it.