Vilusi

Habitat types 2180, 3130, and 6430 occur along the shore at Vilusi. The section from Kalmaküla through Vilusi to the mouth of the Piilsi includes wooded dunes of type 2180, habitat type 3130, and humid tall-herb communities of type 6430. The mouth of the Piilsi and the wetland along the shore are designated as habitats for the protected Green Snaketail dragonfly. The shore at Vilusi is also designated as a migration area for the Bewick’s swan and the whooper swan.

The longer shoreline section described stretches from Kalmaküla through Vilusi to the mouth of the Piilsi. This makes Vilusi part of a named landscape area, while the individual habitat types are also noted along the village shore.

The wetland along the shore and the mouth of the Piilsi also have particular significance: both are designated as habitats for the protected Green Snaketail dragonfly.

Vilusi is documented as a resting place for the Bewick’s swan. During monitoring from 2000 to 2017, 50 to 220 birds were recorded in spring. Together with the designation of the shore as a migration area for the Bewick’s swan and the whooper swan, this information helps put the area’s connection to birds into context.

Wooden rest areas with playground features have been set up in Vilusi. For families who take such features into account when choosing a destination, this is specific information about local amenities. Ingridi kodukohvik offers a convenient way to order food and serves meals in a natural setting. Alongside the nature-related attractions, visitors can therefore choose a local place to eat and rest areas as distinct aspects of their stay.

The village community also holds Christmas celebrations and Midsummer festivities, which have been organized since 2004 and have become traditions. In addition to its natural character, these give Vilusi a community and cultural dimension. Those interested in local traditions can discover the area in a different way than through its shoreline habitats or birdlife.

The wider Peipsimaa travel region offers outdoor activities such as raft or ice-skating tours, sled-dog adventures, and motorboat rides. These are options for planning activities in the travel region, not a list of services available on the shore at Vilusi itself. If you would like to compare different places, you can also visit Lohusuu.

Which protected area is Vilusi in?

The village is located in the Loode-Peipsi Natura 2000 Bird Protection Area.

Which swans are mentioned in connection with Vilusi?

The shore is designated as a migration area for the Bewick’s swan and the whooper swan. Vilusi is also documented as a resting place for the Bewick’s swan.

Since when have the village celebrations been organized?

The village community’s Christmas celebrations and Midsummer festivities have been organized since 2004 and have become traditions.

For the wider travel overview: Lohusuu.