Karula rahvuspargi külastuskeskus
The RMK Karula National Park visitor centre in Ähijärve village presents the nature and culture of the national park in a permanent exhibition and a documentary film.
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About the museum
The Karula National Park visitor centre is located in Ähijärve village, by Lake Ähijärve. In 2001 a permanent exhibition introducing the protected area opened in the centre’s main building. Here visitors can learn about the natural and cultural values of the national park, watch a documentary film about it and start out on hiking trails.
Highlights
- Permanent exhibition introducing the national park
- Documentary film about Karula National Park
- Ähijärve roads and trails hiking route (4 km) from the centre
- Karula long hiking trail (36 km) and cycle routes
- Camping site and campfire spot by Lake Ähijärve
Permanent exhibition
- Karula rahvuspargi püsinäitus – The permanent exhibition introduces Karula National Park; visitors can also watch a documentary film about the national park.
- Operated by
- RMK
Admission & discounts
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Accessibility
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Kids & families
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Getting there & parking
By car
Parking available
There are parking spaces for 20 cars.
From Antsla, drive towards Haabsaare for 8 km, turn right 50 m after the Haabsaare bus stop and drive 7 km along the Haabsaare–Saru road; follow the visitor centre signs.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Museum shop
The information point has leaflets, RMK recreation area maps, souvenirs and hiking route maps. Seminar rooms can be rented.
Events & venue rental
- Spaces for rent
Seminar rooms can be rented at the centre.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| Good to know | On request, guided programmes can be offered to groups, which may include local farms. From the centre start the Ähijärve roads and trails hiking route (4 km), the Karula long hiking trail (36 km) and the Karula cycle routes (15 km and 38 km). |