Discover Oidrema

• Oidremaa Manor Park is a protected park in Oidrema küla.
• The Oidrema protected area safeguards wet tall herb fringe communities (6430), old broad-leaved forests (9020*), and wooded pastures (9070).
• Tuhu Landscape Protection Area includes the 6,270-hectare Oidrema-Tuhu wetland.
• Oidremaa Manor was established in 1658; its single-storey stone main building was constructed in 1839, when the von Lilienfeld family owned the manor.

When planning nature-related activities, it is useful to distinguish between the different protected-area designations. Oidremaa Manor Park is a protected park in Oidrema küla. The Oidrema protected area has its own conservation objectives, which relate to habitat types: these include wet tall herb fringe communities, old broad-leaved forests, and wooded pastures. The codes 6430, 9020*, and 9070 identify these habitat types more precisely. Tuhu Landscape Protection Area, in turn, includes the 6,270-hectare Oidrema-Tuhu wetland. The area figure refers to this wetland, not to the manor park. This lets you distinguish between a protected park, specific habitats, and the larger wetland when planning your trip.

Oidremaa Manor was established in 1658. Its single-storey stone main building was not constructed until 1839, when the manor belonged to the von Lilienfeld family. The dates therefore refer to different things: 1658 is the year the manor was established, and 1839 is the year the main building was built. The architectural terms also describe different features. “Single-storey” refers to its height, “stone” to its material, and “Late Classicist” to its architectural style.

Another cultural-history landmark is Soontagana Hillfort in Kurese village. It was built in the 7th to 8th century on an island in the Avaste bog. Alongside the manor’s history, this offers a much earlier historical connection and a different location to explore. If you are interested in architecture or history, you can plan for these topics separately.

Oidremaa Manor organises cycling tours to the historic Mihkli parish. Check in advance whether a tour is offered on your planned date. The “Oidrema-Mihkli-Soontagana” cycling route is also associated with Oidrema küla. Check its condition locally before setting off. The manor’s cycling tours and the named cycling route are separate options to consider when planning.

The bus stop in Oidrema has a covered waiting area and bicycle parking. A report from November 2023 stated that the waiting area had recently been completed. If you plan to travel by bus, check the current timetable before departure.

Oidrema and Tuhu are important destinations for nature and protected areas; Oidremaa Manor is where you can explore manor history and architecture. Soontagana Hillfort was built in the 7th to 8th century on an island in the Avaste bog. Use your planned activities as a guide, and when choosing accommodation, check which location best fits your own travel plans.

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Which habitats does the Oidrema protected area safeguard?

Its conservation objectives include wet tall herb fringe communities (6430), old broad-leaved forests (9020*), and wooded pastures (9070).

When was the manor established, and when was its main building constructed?

Oidremaa Manor was established in 1658. Its single-storey stone main building was constructed in 1839, when the manor belonged to the von Lilienfeld family.

What information is available about cycling tours?

Oidremaa Manor organises cycling tours to the historic Mihkli parish. The “Oidrema-Mihkli-Soontagana” cycling route is associated with Oidrema küla; check its conditions locally before setting off.

Go to the main travel overview: Koonga Parish.