Lake Valgula

Lake Vagula is situated in the west of Estonia (2 km to the west of the town of Võru). The lake area is 602.8 ha with a shoreline length of 17.8 kilometers, and an average depth of 5.3 meters. The Võhandu River, the longest river in Estonia, takes the water from Valgula to Lake Peipsi through the so-called Italian Channel.

Lake Vagula is home to various species of fish and birds. Therefore, this lake is a favorite fishing and birding spot for both local residents and tourists. Visiting the lake, you will see many fish species: bream, bass, ruffe, roach, pike, pike-perch, ide, carp, etc. You will also get to see many kinds of water birds that nest around the shores of the lakes including the Great Crested Grebe, Eurasian Coot, Mallard, Eurasian Teal, etc.

Lake Vagula has a very calming and refreshing atmosphere, therefore, lots of people come to the lake to have a moment of their own, or to find peace within themself. You can go to the lake just to enjoy the view, or go with your friends and family, have a barbeque, go fishing, swim, tan, or combine all of these and take the floating sauna for a stroll around the lake.