Vihterpalu: Manor House, River and Horseback Riding

Vihterpalu offers two clear focal points for a stay: the manor and the riverside landscape. The manor ensemble lies on both sides of the high banks of the Vihterpalu River; several old Norway spruces have been preserved in the park. The manor house and an outbuilding of Vihterpalu Manor offer accommodation. A tour by Vihterpalu Talli follows RMK hiking trails through pine forest to Pedase Beach. This lets you include the manor house, riverside landscape, and an activity with a beach destination in your travel plans.

Manor History and Main Building

Vihterpalu Manor was founded in 1586. The late Classicist main building probably dates from the 1830s. The two dates refer to different things: 1586 marks the founding of the manor, while the 1830s are the probable construction period of the main building. This distinguishes the history of the manor from the dating of the building; the construction period remains an approximate estimate. Together with the old spruces in the park and its location along the high riverbanks, this gives the manor ensemble a distinct landscape and architectural character.

Accommodation and Group Planning

The fully renovated manor house serves as a venue for celebrations and conferences, as well as accommodation. Luxury accommodation is available in the manor house and in an outbuilding of Vihterpalu Manor. The accommodation has space for 64 people; extra beds can increase the capacity to 77 if needed. Vihterpalu Manor is open to groups of 15 to 100 people by prior reservation. For planning purposes, the accommodation capacity and the reservation requirement for opening are separate details. Arrange your reservation in advance if you are travelling with a group.

Horseback Ride to Pedase Beach

The horseback ride by Vihterpalu Talli follows RMK hiking trails through pine forest to Pedase Beach. A beginner's ride is offered to participants aged 10 and over and requires advance booking. For this tour, both the route through the forest to the beach and the conditions of the beginner's offer should be taken into account. If you plan this activity, bear the age limit in mind and book in advance.

Hiking Trail and Wayfinding

The Peraküla–Aegviidu–Ähijärve hiking trail is marked with white-green-white blazes and signposts. The blazes and signposts are two distinct forms of wayfinding along the trail.

Guided Tour and Rest Area

A guided tour of Vihterpalu Manor ends with coffee and snacks. Tours are organised for groups of 15 or more and are available on request. So arrange your visit in advance if you are planning a guided tour with a group. The Vihterpalu lõkkekoht rest area has covered tables and benches, a covered fire pit, a dry toilet, and a rubbish bin. This means that both the seating area and the fire pit are covered; the other facilities listed are a dry toilet and a rubbish bin.

The conditions differ when choosing between a guided tour and a horseback ride: for the tour, a group of at least 15 people and prior arrangements are required; for the beginner's ride, participants must be at least 10 years old and book in advance. This lets you distinguish the group planning required for a visit from the participation requirements for the ride.

For the broader travel overview: Padise.