Laidevahe Nature Reserve, Saaremaa
#37 among attractions in Saaremaa
Facts and practical information
Laidevahe Nature Reserve is a nature reserve situated on Saaremaa in western Estonia, in Saare County. ()
Saaremaa Estonia
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Wildlife
AnimalsSee what popular animal species you can meet in this location.
Eurasian otter
The Eurasian otter, often referred to as the European otter, is a captivating semiaquatic mammal native to Eurasia. It is the most widespread member of the otter family, inhabiting waterways and coastal regions across Europe, parts of Asia, and northern Africa.
MammalsWhite-tailed eagle
The white-tailed eagle, a majestic bird of prey, roams across temperate regions of Eurasia. Part of the Accipitridae family, which includes hawks, kites, and harriers, this impressive eagle is scientifically known as Haliaeetus albicilla.
BirdsGrey seal
The grey seal, also known as the Atlantic seal or horsehead seal, is a captivating marine mammal inhabiting both shores of the North Atlantic Ocean. Belonging to the genus *Halichoerus* and the family *Phocidae*, they are divided into two primary subspecies:...
MammalsDunlin
The dunlin is a charming, small wader bird, easily recognized by its distinctive plumage and fascinating migratory patterns. This species breeds in the chilly Arctic and subarctic regions but spends its winters in warmer locales across Africa, Asia, the Middle East...
BirdsBarnacle goose
The barnacle goose is a visually striking bird with distinctive black and white plumage, belonging to the genus Branta. Despite its resemblance to the brant goose, it is more closely related to the cackling goose. The name "Branta" derives from Old Norse, while its...
Birds
Laidevahe Nature Reserve – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Kaali crater, Valjala Maalinn, Valjala Church, Kaali Landscape Conservation Area.
- 5.2 miNWNature, Natural attraction, Lake
Kaali crater, Saaremaa
133 min walk • Kaali is a group of nine meteorite craters in the village of Kaali on the Estonian island of Saaremaa. Most recent estimates put its formation shortly after 1530–1450 BC.
- 4.4 miNForts and castles
Valjala Maalinn, Saaremaa
113 min walk • The Valjala Stronghold was a major ringfort on the island of Saaremaa in Estonia. Established in the 12th century, at the time it was the most important Oeselian stronghold. Its surrender in 1227 finalized the crusader conquest of Estonia.
- 5 miNGothic architecture, Church
Valjala Church, Saaremaa
128 min walk • Saint Martin's Church of Valjala is a Lutheran church in Valjala, on the island of Saaremaa, Estonia. It is the oldest stone church on Saaremaa and possibly the oldest surviving church in Estonia.
- 5.3 miNWProtected area
Kaali Landscape Conservation Area, Saaremaa
135 min walk • Kaali Landscape Conservation Area is a nature park situated in Saare County, Estonia. Its area is 39 ha. The protected area was designated in 1938 to protect Kaali crater and its surrounding areas. In 1959, the re-designation took place. In 2000, the borders were widened.
- 5.2 miSLighthouse
Sääretükk Lighthouse, Saaremaa
134 min walk • Sääretükk Lighthouse is a lighthouse located on the island of Saaremaa, in Estonia. The lighthouse was built in 1954, with a concrete structure. With an automatic glare configuration since 1995, with the sequence of: 0.5 s on, 1 s off, 0.5 s on, 8 s off.
- 5.3 miNEProtected area
Kalli Landscape Conservation Area, Saaremaa
136 min walk • Kalli Landscape Conservation Area is a nature park is located in Saare County, Estonia. Its area is 480 ha. The protected area was founded in 2007 to protect representative fens and springs areas and adjacent natural and seminatural communities located in villages of Kalli, Kallemäe, Tõnija and Rannaküla.
- 4.4 miNWProtected area
Pühamets Nature Reserve
113 min walk • Pühamets Nature Reserve is a nature reserve in located in Saare County, Estonia. The area of the nature reserve is 57 ha. The protected area was founded in 2007 to protect valuable habitat types and threatened species in Kõljala and Masa village.
- 5.1 miSEArea
Munaderahu
131 min walk • Munaderahu is an island belonging to the country of Estonia. It lies approximately 200m off the coast of Saaremaa and close to the village of Siiksaare. The island has a rocky topography and belongs to the Laidevahe Nature Reserve.
- 5 miSE
- 5 miNNeighbourhood
Valjala, Saaremaa
128 min walk • Valjala is a small borough in Saare County, Estonia, on the island of Saaremaa. It is the administrative centre of Saaremaa Parish. As of 2011 Census, the settlement's population was 410.