Field trips

The Jägala waterfall is the highest natural waterfall in Estonia, about 8 meters high and more than 50 meters wide.
Please wear comfortable walking shoes and dress according to the weather.

This tour takes you through the countryside and coastal lowlands of North Estonia to the National Park of Lahemaa. The Viru bog nature trail is situated within the Lahemaa Natural Park – one of the most beautiful nature reserves in Estonia. The trail is 3.5 km long, with a renovated boardwalk and an observation tower. The trail introduces the vegetation and terrain characteristic of the raised bog in Estonia.

This combined bus and walking tour introduces Kadriorg Park and the 18th century baroque palace of Peter the Great, Convent of St Bridget in the Pirita suburb and the famous Song Festival Ground.

The walking tour in Old Town gives an introduction to the historical heart of Tallinn, which especially during the 15th century was a rich and prosperous town of Hansa merchants. Tour continues from the Dome Hill (Toompea), from Castle Square where Toompea Castle, the seat of the Estonian Parliament is facing the 19th century symbol of the Tsar’s power in Estonia, Alexander Nevski Cathedral. After enjoying a breathtaking view from a viewing platform, the tour continues by strolling along the narrow cobblestone streets down to the Town Hall Square that features the gothic Town Hall from 13/14th century – one of the oldest in Northern Europe.

The Land Board is a national competency centre in land related matters and the biggest producer, manager and distributor of spatial data as well as provider of spatial data services.

During the tour  the visitors  will know more about the  Land Board activities and services, how knowledge and technical solutions have been introduced to the daily lives of Estonian people. We will introduce the most common map applications and how they can be used by people, talk about how data from airplanes can help to make maps more accurate. We also glance at the past and visit the Land Office Museum, where there are interesting exhibits of the equipment.

More information: www.maaamet.ee/en and geoportaal.maaamet.ee/eng/