Lääne-Virumaa, meaning western Virumaa, is only an hour’s drive from Tallinn, heading east. Lahemaa National Park, Estonia’s largest, and some say most stunning national park, offers picturesque coastlines, lush forests, and little villages scattered in between. It is the perfect escape from the city as either a day trip from Tallinn or as part of a longer stay.
Lääne-Virumaa is spotted with several old Baltic German manor houses, many of which have been restored to their original glory.