You can learn about the history of the narrow-track railway in Estonia (1895-1975) in the former peat region at Lavassaare.
More than 70 items of rolling stock, including five steam engines, can be seen in the museum that was established in the 1980s. The exhibition inside the museum includes more than 500 different historical photos, items, and documents. You can also buy pictures depicting the history of the railway.
Useful information!
You can go for a ride on a museum train from June to September. You can choose whether you want to cover the 2 km railway section on a steam, diesel, or picnic train.
Times and prices
1. May – 31. May
7-day calendar (May 1, 2023)
- Saturday 11:00-18:00
- Sunday 11:00-17:00
- Adult 15€
- Child 8€
- Family ticket 35€
- Pensioner 10€
1. June – 31. August
7-day calendar (June 1, 2023)
- Monday 11:00-18:00
- Tuesday 11:00-18:00
- Wednesday 11:00-18:00
- Thursday 11:00-18:00
- Friday 11:00-18:00
- Saturday 11:00-18:00
- Sunday 11:00-17:00
- Adult 10€
- Child 5€
- Family ticket 35€
- Pensioner 6€
- Group price 50€
1. September – 30. September
7-day calendar (September 1, 2023)
- Saturday 11:00-18:00
- Sunday 11:00-17:00
- Adult 10€
- Child 5€
- Family ticket 35€
- Pensioner 6€
- Group price 50€
1. October – 30. April
Advance bookings only
- Adult 10€
- Child 5€
- Family ticket 35€
- Pensioner 6€
- Group price 50€
Features
- Target group
- Families with kids
- It is safe here
- Order information
- Allow users to place orders
- Equipment
- WC
- Information point
- Free parking
- Seminar room
- Information boards
- Recreation area/picnic ground
- Suitable for children
- Guide
- Estonian
- Russian
- Other
- Show sharing
- Public transport
- Bus
- Additional services
- Souvenirs
- Payment options
- Cash only
- Priority
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Location
We are located in Pärnu County, 17 km north-west from Pärnu, in the midst of fens in Lavassaare Village. There are three ways to reach us:
– via Audru and Jõõpre if you come from Pärnu
– via Pärnu-Jaagupi and Vahenurme if you come from Tallinn,
– turn right before the bridge on the Sauga River on the Tallinn-Pärnu Road, go via Nurme, Ullaste, and Jõõpre.
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