Lake Peipus

Lake Peipus is the largest transboundary lake in Europe and is the fifth-largest in Europe after Lake Ladoga and Lake Onega (Russia), Lake Vänern (Sweden), and Lake Saimaa (Finland). It covers 3,555 km2 and has an average depth of 7.1 m (23 ft). This lake is shared by Estonia and Russia, making visitors enjoy the fact that they can visit two countries at once when they visit the lake. Lake Peipus has several islands and consists of three parts: Lake Peipsi / Chudskoye in the north, Lake Pihkva / Pskovskoye in the south, and Lake Lämmi / Tyoploye in the middle connecting the other two parts of the lake.

Lake Peipus has a rich history. Visiting the lake, you can stop by Pskov, the largest city on the lake and also one of the oldest cities in Russia, known from at least 903 AD. Moreover, the lake has a very diverse ecology, flora, and fauna. The wetlands of the coastal strip of the lake are important resting and feeding grounds for swans, geese, and ducks migrating between the White Sea, Baltic Sea, and western Europe.

You can get on a boat tour to enjoy the view of the lake, or participate in many fun activities on the shores of the lake. The picturesque shores of Lake Peipus are a popular destination for tourism and recreation at several tourist camps and sanatoriums.