SUP Surfing

We invite you to discover Lake Saarjärv on a stand-up paddleboard.

About the Lake

Did you know that there are several lakes named Saarjärv in Estonia?
Ours is Partsi Saarjärv, located in Põlvamaa.

This 12-hectare bog lake has an average depth of 3.5 metres, with its deepest point reaching 11 metres.
Underwater visibility is approximately 30 cm.

There is a small island in the middle of the lake — which is how Saarjärv (“Island Lake”) got its distinctive name.

Lake History

Long ago, it is said that a stone walkway once connected Saarjärve Manor, located on the opposite shore, to the island in the middle of the lake.
Legend has it that the lady of the manor would stroll across the stones to the island to sit and enjoy the peaceful surroundings.

Even today, while exploring the lake by paddleboard, you can carefully balance on the old underwater stone structures that remain visible beneath the surface.

The stone formations along the shoreline are believed to have been used for soaking flax in earlier times.

SUP Experience on Saarjärv

One of our favourite experiences is paddling through the island itself — some trees grow directly in the water,
allowing you to glide between them. It feels like Estonia’s own miniature version of a mangrove forest.

Beavers also inhabit the lake and have shaped the shoreline by felling trees.
Their distinctive gnawed trunks — which we like to call “sharpened pencils” — are a fascinating sight.

Of course, you can land on different shores with your paddleboard and, in late summer, pick cranberries growing along the bog edges.
In the height of summer, some guests even use the boards for yoga sessions or simply sunbathe on the calm water — Saarjärv has no waves.

  • We have 10 SUP boards available.
  • Wetsuits and life jackets are included in the rental price.
  • SUP rental is included in the accommodation price.
    • If you would like to visit only for paddleboarding without accommodation, the price is €16 per hour or €33 for a full day per board.
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