Bootvõibolla

Bootvõibolla is a low-lying, drumlin-shaped hill located in Viimsi Parish, Harju County, in northern Estonia. It is situated near the Lahemaa National Park and the base of the eastern coast of the Baltic Sea.

The name "bootvõibolla" translates to "swan hill" in Estonian, which is likely a reference to the nearby wetlands and the presence of swan populations. However, there is no specific information available about the etymology of the name or its origins.

Bootvõibolla stands at a height of approximately 34 meters above sea level and covers an area of about 0.2 square kilometers. Its ridge is composed of glacial deposits, created by the melting of the last ice age glaciers that once covered Estonia. As a result of the ice age, the landscape has been shaped by a series of drumlins that have been abraded and worn down over time.

The region is characterized by a relatively flat topography, with numerous shallow bogs and high tundra wet meadows in the surrounding area. The microclimate of the region is humid and temperate, with no significant positive or negative deviations from the national average in terms of temperature or precipitation.

Due to its remote location, Bootvõibolla is largely an unspoiled natural area, providing important habitats for regional species. It is not a designated nature reserve or national park, but it is nonetheless an integral part of the sensitive ecosystem of the Lahemaa National Park and the surrounding landscape.