Vilsandi

The island of Vilsandi, Kihelkonna Commune, Estonia is located in the Baltic Sea. It covers an area of some 9 square kilometres, and is the westernmost populated island in Estonia.

The island can be reached on foot by wading from Saaremaa, or by truck or boat.

Much of the island is now covered by the Vilsandi National Park, which grew from a bird reserve founded in 1910. It is a highly sensitive ecosytem due to the use of the area by many migratory birds as a breeding and nesting ground. Hunting is absolutely prohibited. This park is a popular tourist destination not only for local Estonians, but also people of Finland who are visiting Estonia in greater and greater numbers.

ee also

List of islands of Estonia