Kipi – Coastal Landscape, Orchids and Nature Experiences

Kipi appeals to travellers who want to experience a varied coastal landscape differently depending on the season. The entire coastline of Pilguse-Koovi Bay includes coastal lakes and small islands. During seasonal low tide, it is possible to walk to the small islands in Pilguse-Koovi Bay. This timing aspect is particularly important for your travel planning if you want to explore the coastal area in this way.

Coast and Nature Throughout the Year

Several rare orchid species bloom in the surroundings of the Kipi-Koovi Hiking Center in summer. The Kipi-Koovi Hiking Center also offers a nature tour to “Orchid Paradise”. Those interested in plants and nature-oriented experiences can take both of these points into account when choosing their travel period without limiting their stay to a single theme.

In autumn, many mushrooms grow in the surroundings of the Kipi-Koovi Hiking Center, including rare species. This changes the focus on nature over the course of the year: orchids take centre stage in summer, while mushroom diversity is the focus in autumn. At night, it is possible to observe wild boars feeding from an observation platform. This observation adds a special evening and nighttime activity to the seasonal nature experiences.

Excursions with Different Focal Points

Kipi-Koovi can organise a so-called photohunt on request. If you would like to add a requested activity to your trip, you should take this wish into account as early as your preparations. Together with the nature tour to “Orchid Paradise”, observing wild boars and the possible walk to the small islands, this offers various starting points for a trip centred on nature experiences.

There is also a specific excursion destination for families: At Kapa Talu Miniloomaaed in Kipi, children can see and pet friendly donkeys and ponies, as well as goats, rabbits, geese, ducks and chickens. The young animals can also be seen and petted there in summer. Families wishing to plan an animal visit can consider this focus alongside the coastal and nature experiences.

Estonian Cuisine and Regional Character

A culinary point of interest is also part of the stay. The Kipi-Koovi country restaurant serves Estonian dishes to overnight guests as well as hungry passers-by. The Kipi-Koovi country restaurant sources eggs, vegetables, potatoes, berries, fruit and herbs from its own organic farm. Those who want to include not only landscapes and wildlife observation but also regional cuisine in their trip will find a distinct part of their stay here.

Choosing Accommodation Based on Your Travel Interests

When looking for accommodation in Kipi, you can first determine which experiences are most important to you. Summer is relevant for orchids, autumn for mushrooms; the experience of visiting the small islands requires seasonal low tide. Families can plan a visit to Kapa Talu Miniloomaaed, while nature enthusiasts can also consider the tour to “Orchid Paradise” or the nighttime observation of feeding wild boars.

If you would like to compare other places from the same selection in addition to Kipi, you can also look at Kotlandi, Lümanda, Riksu and Karala.

To the higher-level travel overview: Lümanda.