Palmse Kõrts

Lahemaa National Park


Just a short walk south of Palmse Manor, housed in the 1831 farm labourers’ quarters, this rustic tavern evokes yesteryear under heavy timber beams with a short, simple menu of traditional Estonian fare. Try the mulgipuder (mashed potatoes with barley, bacon and onion) or the crispy carrot cutlets.


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