Discover Kiraste

The writer and teacher Mats Mõtslane was born in the village of Kiraste in 1884; his novel “Liblika lend” was published in 1927. The Palatu Special Conservation Area serves to protect and restore bog and forest ecosystems. Viruna Farm’s described offerings include farm meals, excursions, and agricultural activities.

Mats Mõtslane, whose birth name was Mart Kiirats, was born on 6 January 1884 at Endriko-Jaani Farm in the village of Kiraste. At the time, the village belonged to Tõstamaa Municipality. His birthplace gives the area a specific biographical connection to Estonian literary history.

Mõtslane was a writer and teacher. His novel “Liblika lend” was published in 1927. His birthplace and the book are two distinct points of connection: the biographical link leads to Kiraste, while the publication year places the work in time. If you are interested in literary history, you can pair this local biography with reading the novel, while keeping the two types of connection distinct.

The Palatu Special Conservation Area serves to protect and restore bog and forest ecosystems, as well as natural communities. Its conservation objectives also include preserving the habitats of protected species. Its remit therefore covers both the protection of existing habitats and their restoration.

The Palatu Special Conservation Area protects and restores bog and forest ecosystems and natural communities; the habitats of protected species are also among its conservation objectives. If you are interested in bogs, forests, and the protection of their communities, this focus offers a different perspective from literary history or the farm’s offerings.

Viruna Farm offers natural farm meals, with lamb listed as the main course. The food selection may change. If you plan to eat there, check the current selection before your visit.

The offerings also include excursions to the oak circles around the farm. Confirm availability before your trip. Visitors can also take part in agricultural work; this must be arranged in advance. The farm also presents life as it was about 1,000 years ago. As programme details may change, it is best to coordinate planned activities with the farm in advance.

These options have different focuses: farm meals offer a culinary experience, excursions lead to the oak circles, and taking part in agricultural work requires prior arrangement. The presentation of life as it was about 1,000 years ago adds a historical theme to the offerings. When planning, you can ask specifically about the activities that interest you most.

Mart Vahtel, colloquially also called “Viruna parun,” knows many local stories about ghosts, trolls, living trees, and other inhabitants of the bog. These motifs offer a distinct storytelling perspective on local traditions. They differ from Mõtslane’s biography and from the presentation of life as it was about 1,000 years ago.

Viruna Farm’s canoeing and bog-walking activity “Puhastusreis Naistepuumetsa randa” is located in Kiraste village, Pärnu city, Pärnu County. The activity’s title identifies canoeing and bog walking as its themes. If you are interested in these activities, check availability before your trip; specific duration information and further route details are not included here.

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Where was Mats Mõtslane born?

He was born on 6 January 1884 at Endriko-Jaani Farm in the village of Kiraste, which at the time belonged to Tõstamaa Municipality.

Which novel by Mats Mõtslane was published in 1927?

His novel “Liblika lend” was published in 1927.

Can you take part in agricultural work at Viruna Farm?

Yes. Participation must be arranged in advance.

What is listed as the main course at Viruna Farm?

Lamb. As the food selection may change, check the current selection before your visit.

To the main travel overview: Tõstamaa.