Sheep return to Viljandi castle hill – four-legged gardeners win hearts in the town

Sheep from Pärnisaare farm returned to work at Viljandi castle hill this spring, mowing grass in an environmentally friendly manner. According to city visitors, the animals have become an inseparable part of summer. A psychologist notes that sheep offer people more than just beauty – they bring peace and a sense of closeness to nature.

This spring, special gardeners have resumed work at Viljandi castle hill – sheep from Pärnisaare farm, which mow grass in an environmentally friendly way. The four-legged workers have become a beloved sight among locals and city visitors.

Walkers passing through town have noticed that the presence of sheep brings something special – people slow down, stop, and smile. For many, the sheep at the castle hill have become inseparably linked with summer, and their absence would certainly be missed.

Psychologists point out that contact with animals in urban spaces has a positive effect on people. Sheep are not merely practical lawn mowers – watching them calms the mind, reduces stress, and creates a sense that the city is a more vibrant and livelier place. Specialists hope that this environmentally friendly lawn-care model will spread more widely to other Estonian cities.

Environmentally friendly green space maintenance using sheep is becoming increasingly popular across Europe. Chemical-free and quiet grass mowing is particularly well-suited to a historically and culturally significant environment like Viljandi castle hill, where traditional machine mowing can damage the surroundings. The sheep from Pärnisaare farm thus fulfil both a practical and a community role.