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Basics A stretch of soft, sandy beach... stylish villas dating from the early 20th Century... outdoor café tables filled with tanned visitors from far and wide... This could only be Pärnu, Estonia’s official ‘summer capital’ and its number one party spot when the weather turns warm.

The town’s credentials as destination for hardcore relaxation were established way back in 1838 when the first seaside resort made its appearance. Today, the tradition continues in the form of state-of-the-art spas where you’ll find countless ways to unwind and spoil yourself. Some of these mega-institutions even come with elaborate water and sauna centres where the whole family can swim, splash and steam to their hearts’ content.

Back on dry land, the cosy streets of Old Town are waiting to be explored. It’s here that Pärnu’s dining and nightlife scene is concentrated, including several cool, new additions every year. Be sure to check out the Restaurants & Cafés section of this guide to find out what’s cooking as well as browse the Culture & Events pages to get the scoop on this summer’s hottest happenings.

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basic data

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Population: 40,314 (as of 01.01.2020) Density: 1,216.10 inhabitants/km2 Ethnic composition: Estonians 81.9%, Russians 13.4%, Ukrainians 1.9%, Finns 0.9%, Others 2% Estonia

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Located right in the centre of town, the Visitor Centre provides tips and brochures and can even set up guided walking tours.QB‑3, Uus 4, tel. +372 447 30 00, www.visitparnu.com.

May 15th - September 15th open daily 10:00-17:00.

September 16th - May 14th open Mon - Fri 09:0017:00, Sat - Sun 10:00-14:00.

Population: 1,323,824 (as of 01.01.2019) Territory: 45,339km2 Density: 29.06 inhabitants/km2 Ethnic composition: Estonians 68.7%, Russians 24.8%, Ukrainians 1.7%, Others 4.8% Elevation: The highest point in Estonia (and the Baltics) is Suur Munamägi (318m) in Võru County Islands: 2,355. The three largest are Saaremaa 2,673km2, Hiiumaa 1,023km2, and Muhu 206km2 Lakes: Lake Peipsi, on the Russian border, covers an area of 3,555km2, of which 1,529km2 is in Estonia. It also holds the title as the 4th largest lake in Europe.

Rivers: Estonia’s longest rivers are the Võhandu 162km, Pärnu 144km and Põltsamaa 135km.

Populations of other cities: Tallinn 444,563, Tartu 95,405, Narva 57,842, Kohtla-Järve 34,834.

Local time: Estonia is in the Eastern European Time Zone (GMT+2hrs). Summer time (GMT+3hrs) is in effect from the last Sunday of March until the last Sunday of October.

Distances Pärnu is 128km from Tallinn and 174km from Tartu by road. As the crow flies, it’s 100km from Riga, 232km from St. Petersburg, 239km from Stockholm and 954km from Berlin.

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History 14th Century Peasants stage the widespread St. George’s Night uprising of 1343, which ultimately fails. Two years later, the Danish King sells Estonia to the German knights.

16th Century Sweden gains control over most of Estonia in the Livonian War (1558-1583).

17th Century Denmark cedes the island of Saaremaa to Sweden in 1645, uniting Estonia under a single force for the first time. During the Northern War, Tartu University, which opened in 1632, is relocated to Pärnu, operating here from 1699 to 1710.

18th Century Sweden battles Russia, Denmark and Poland in the Great Northern War (1700-1721), losing Estonia to Russia in 1710.

Two-hundred years of tsarist rule follow.

From key Hanseatic trading town to booming health resort, here’s Pärnu’s story: Ancient times Around 9,000 BC, Mesolithic nomads leave the earliest known traces of human settlement in Estonia in what is now Pulli, a village near present-day Pärnu. The ancestors of the modern Estonians, however, are believed to have arrived in this area around 3,000 BC. 11th Century In 1030 Kievan Rus’ expands into areas inhabited by Finno-Ugric peoples, including what is now Estonia and northwest Russia.

12th Century Arab cartographer al-Idrisi marks Pärnu on his map, the first mention of the town in historic records.

13th Century After the Pope calls for a crusade against the pagans around the Baltic sea, the German order of the Knights of the Sword begins conquering and Christianising Latvia and Estonia. Meanwhile, King Voldemar II of Denmark takes the stronghold of the north Estonian Rävala people, now Tallinn, as a base for his forces in 1219. Soon the region is divided into bishoprics with Ethnic Estonians reduced to the status of serfs. Though a permanent settlement is known to have existed in Pärnu since 1227, Old Pärnu (Perona) was founded in 1251 by Bishop Henrik, who was granted permission to build a cathedral there. In 1265 New Pärnu is issued a city charter and subsequently joins the Hanseatic League, becoming a significant link in international commerce.

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19th Century During the latter half of the century, literacy and a sense of national awareness spreads among the Estonian peasants.

Perno Postimees is launched in 1857. It is now the oldest paper still printed in Estonia. The Endla Song and Theatre Association, forerunner of today’s Endla Theatre, is founded in Pärnu in 1875. Pärnu’s first spa opens in 1838 and as early as 1889 the city is consciously developing into a resort, a process helped by the discovery of curative sea and peat mud in the area.

20th Century Estonia takes advantage of the chaos in Russia caused by WWI and the Bolshevik Revolution, declaring independence on February 24, 1918. German troops march in immediately, to be pushed out by Red forces in November. The Estonian War for Independence begins, ending with the Tartu Peace Treaty, signed February 2, 1920. Pärnu undergoes a building boom in the 1930s as its popularity as a resort town surges. Two decades of independent statehood come to an end however when, on June 16, 1940, the USSR accuses the Baltic states of aggression and demands the right to occupy. Estonia is officially incorporated into the Soviet Union on August 6. Nazi troops take Estonia at the end of 1941 but by the end of September, 1944, Soviet rule has returned.

Independence and beyond During the Singing Revolution in the summer of 1988 Estonians rally around growing calls for autonomy from Moscow. On March 25, 1990, the Estonian Communist Party declares independence from the central party. During the failed Moscow coup on August 20, 1991, Estonia declares independence, and is recognised by most nations, including Russia, immediately. Locals immediately set about brushing off the dust from the collapsed USSR, and a decade and a half of development and investment gradually returns Pärnu to its status as an international resort. parnu.inyourpocket.com

Arriving & Transport Even if Pärnu is your favoured Estonian destination, Tallinn is more than likely to be your primary point of arrival. It is therefore highly recommended to pick up a copy of Tallinn In Your Pocket for all the intricacies of reaching Tallinn from abroad, and once you’ve done that, getting to Pärnu is more or less like falling off the proverbial log.

By bus More than 25 express buses leave Tallinn for Pärnu daily between 07:00 and 22:30, and six buses stop here daily en route from Riga. The ticket from Tallinn costs €5 - 10 and the trip takes less than two hours. See www.tpilet.ee for schedules. Comfort levels vary from squeezed and sweaty to cool and cushy, so spending the extra euro or two could be worth it. Lux Express, for example, offers in-seat movies.

Buses arrive at Pärnu’s bus station at Pikk 13. Left luggage (pakihoid), open 08:00-18:00, Sat, Sun closed, is located in the bus station itself. Leaving a bag costs start from €2/day, depending on the size of the bag. Taxis can be found waiting a few steps away, across from the Hotel Pärnu.

By car The route from Tallinn is fairly simple. Just head out on Pärnu mnt. and follow the signs. The highway leads right to the centre of town. Coming in from Riga is just as simple - follow the signs out of town towards Tallinn. Thanks to Schengen, you won’t even have to stop when going through the Latvian-Estonian border - viva international friendship! But take your travel documents with you because police can stop cars for document checks - not so viva.

Buses Bus Station Pärnu’s new bus station might be small but it is very centrally located. Inside you’ll find an R-kiosk and Pagaripoisid café. It’s best to buy your tickets from the booths or machines inside the station, but you can usually also purchase tickets directly from the driver if space is available. One or two buses depart for Tallinn each hour. QC‑3, Pikk 13, tel. +372 680 09 00, www.tpilet.ee. Open 06:30-21:00.

Ferry Kihnu Veeteed Veeteed runs regular ferries to the islands of Kihnu and Ruhnu using brand new ships. Most of Kihnu ferries leave from Munalaid port, 40km out of town. During the warmer months, there’s also a Kihnu ferry directly from Pärnu, from the quay located at Kalda 2 (B-2). It only runs on Wednesdays, however, so make your way back via Munalaid unless you plan to stay for the week. To Ruhnu, ferries depart from the quay in Pärnu, running Mondays, Fridays and Sundays May-October, and Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays in July and August. Tickets to Kihnu cost €4, and to Ruhnu, €10. NB! In 2020 Kihnu ferry departs only from Munalaid port.QB‑2, Kalda 2, tel. +372 443 10 69, www.veeteed.com. facebook.com/ParnuInYourPocket

Parking Getting to Pärnu is a breeze, but finding a convenient place to park your car can be a challenge in summer. In the downtown area, free parking is available in the lot on Kalda street near the bridge and on all of Tammsaare pst. Most other streets in the downtown area are marked with blue ‘P’ signs informing you that they are paid parking zones Mon - Fri 08:00-18:00. Here parking is free for those staying 1 hour (near the beach 30 minutes). Others must pay €1/hr or €5/ day. Tickets are sold by vending machines on the street (coins required), and at R-Kiosks like the ones in the bus terminal and at Rüütli 32. Whether or not you’re paying, you must leave a time marker or a note on your dashboard indicating the time you parked. From June through August 10:00-18:00, parking on streets near the beach also requires payment.

Here a 1-hour ticket is €4 and a day ticket is €12.

For more info see https://parnu.ee

Public transport Buy a 1-hour ticket from the bus driver for €3, or, if you’re going to be riding frequently, go to a kiosk and pay €2 for an electronic pass card, which you then load with credit.

You can also use the handy mobile app pilet.ee. Be sure to validate your pass once on board or risk a hefty fine if an inspector catches you. The cards automatically give you the cheapest rate, be it a 1-hour ticket (€2), a 1-day ticket (€5) or a 5-day ticket (€15).Qwww.parnu.pilet.ee/buy.

Taxis Taxi fares are basically made up of a starting fee and then a per-kilometre charge (listed here). Note that the second (short) telephone numbers listed here will work from all Estonian fixed and mobile lines, but if you’re calling from a foreign mobile, you need to dial the regular seven-digit number. Another option is to use one of the numerous taxi ordering apps like Bolt or Yandex. The often controversial Uber ‘taxi’ service is also available in Tartu.

Elektritakso €2.00 + €0.60/km.Qtel. +372 58 85 88 00/1918 E-Takso Price €2.90 + €0.96/km.Qtel. +372 443 11 11/1300 Pärnu Takso Price €2.80 + €0.90/km. Upon ordering via app €2.00 + €0.80/km.Qtel. +372 443 92 22/1222

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Culture & Events major events 63rd Moonsund Regatta July 11 - 18, www.muhuvain.ee.

Started in 1958, the Moonsund Regatta (Muhu Väin in Estonian) is the nation’s oldest sailing regatta and doubles as the Estonian Open Offshore Sailing Championship.

Around 80 yachts typically participate in the race, which this year starts off in Pärnu and makes its way to Kärdla, then Kakumäe, and finishing in Tallinn from July 13-18.

Expect much yachting buzz and port events around the Pärnu Yacht Club.

WALK - Pärnu street artists festival July 11, city centre, https://walkfest.ee.

This street festival brings together street artists, artist, musicians, fire dancers, live sculpture, circus artists, lyricists, and other entertainers on the streets of Pärnu. Artists and performers will have a hat in front of them with the festival’s logo for those who want to make a small contribution. In addition to performances, you can also enjoy good from the local pop up cafés that will open along the street.

Mullfest July 11, in front of Café Grand and in Koidula park, ht‑ tps://mullfest.ee.

For one day only, enjoy some local and international bubbles in the open air. Included in the programme is a family picnic in Koidula Park, which lasts from early afternoon into the evening. All visitors can enjoy alcoholic and non-alcoholic sparkling wine on the spot, or buy a bottle to bring home. Visitors can also look forward to music, performances, competitions, and street food.

Pärnu Music Festival. Järvi Academy July 16 - 23, Pärnu Concert Hall, www.parnumusicfestival.ee.

Estonia’s best-loved classical musical clan is the Järvi family, which includes 16 talented members and is headed by world-renowned conductor Neeme Järvi. They and their students from the Järvi Academy will be holding a week’s worth of performances culminating in a grand, final concert by the festival’s orchestra.

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Pärnu Guild Days August 7 - 8, city centre, www.maarjamagdaleenagild.ee.

Parts of Old Town will be transformed into a giant craft market, thanks to the much-loved Maarja-Magdaleena Guild. You can also expect a few related spectacles, like dance performances, to keep things spiced up.

Ancient Lights August 29, Estonian Coast, www.muinastuled.ee.

This tradition, which originated during the Viking Era, was revived in Finland in the 1990s and has spread all over the Baltic region. The ancient happening now helps to promote unity among all the Baltic nations and on this night, flares and fires can be seen on the coasts of Finland, Åland, Sweden, Latvia, Lithuania and all over Estonia. Diehard fans can even register their fire’s location on the website.

Light festival Öövalgel September 25 - 29, city centre, www.oovalgel.ee.

This light-focused festival will brighten Pärnu in September. Stories will be told through light, and visitors can enjoy unique visual production and installations.

Supeluse Annual Fair & Old Town Summer Buzz August 8, city centre.

August 8 will be a day full of activities to celebrate the last month of summer. The annual fair has been taking place since the time of Swedish rule. Visit Supeluse street for a whole day of entertainment and magical surprises for the entire family lasting late into the night. On Rüütli and surrounding streets, visit local shops for spectacular sales and offers, and enjoy music and dancing outside.

34th Pärnu Film Festival October 12 - 18, Museum of New Art, www.mona.ee/ filmfestival.

One of the few reasons to head indoors on a sunny day, this major documentary and anthropology film event brings together amateur cinematographers and enthusiasts from around the world. The seemingly endless list of films can be found on the centre’s website, listed above.

Pärnu Harmonica Festival 2020 October 16 - 18, various venues around town, www. piccolo.ee.

For three days Pärnu will become the harmonica capital of the north. The festival brings together over 200 performers from Europe and the US. The programme includes performances, competitions, workshops, and networking. parnu.inyourpocket.com

Culture & Events where to get tickets

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Tickets for most concerts listed here are sold in the Port Artur shopping centre’s information point, Lai 11, tel. +372 447 88 89, open 10:00-20:00, Sun 10:00-18:00.

Also at Pärnu Keskus shopping centre’s information point, Aida 7, tel. +372 445 96 77, open 10:00-20:00.

Piletimaailm (www.piletimaailm.com) and Piletilevi (www.piletilevi.ee) agencies at the same locations sell tickets to festivals and other major events. Piletilevi tickets are also sold in Circle K stores and Selver super-

Apollo Kino The city’s super-modern, 3-screen cinema is attached to the Apollo book store in the Pärnu Keskus shopping centre. Foreign films (cartoons excepted) are always shown in the original language.QC‑2, Lai 5, www. apollokino.ee. Tickets for evening shows cost €7.19

Art galleries Pärnu Artists’ House gallery Several artists’ studios and a gallery make their home in this 1930s house. June 27 - August 1: Pärnu Summer of Arts. August 8 - 29: ‘IN graafika’ graphics festival. See website for further exhibitons.QB‑4, Nikolai 27, tel. +372 443 64 33, www.linnagalerii.parnu.ee. Open 11:0018:00. From September through May open 11:00-17:00, Sat 11:00-14:00, closed Mon, Sun. Pärnu City Gallery Intriguing paintings and installations on the second floor of the Town Hall. Drop by to see what Estonia’s newest generation of artists is up to. June 27 - August 1: Pärnu Summer of Arts. August 8 - September 5: ‘IN graafika’ graphics festival.QB‑3, Uus 4, tel. +372 445 52 51, www. linnagalerii.parnu.ee. Open 11:00-18:00. From Septem‑ ber through May open 11:00-17:00, Sat 11:00-14:00, closed Mon, Sun. Vuhti House Gallery Ceramics, paintings and textiles by local artists.QB‑3, Ringi 40, tel. +372 564 04 40/(+372) 564 04 40. Open 11:00-18:00; closed Sun, Mon.

Theatres & Concert venues Endla Theatre The town’s renowned and respected theatre, Endla is a prime venue for all kinds of cultural happenings. The theatre also houses a popular café and an art gallery.QB‑3, Keskväljak 1, tel. +372 442 06 66, www.endla.ee. Ticket office open Mon - Fri 12:00 - 19:00, Sat - Sun 1 hour be‑ fore show.

Pärnu Concert Hall By far the town’s largest event venue, this ultra-modern structure on the banks of the river has hosted many internationally-known acts.QB‑2, Aida 4, tel. +372 445 58 00, www.concert.ee/parnu. Open 10:00-17:00; Sun, Sat 1hourbeforeshow.

Pärnu Old City Courtyard This space between two historic buildings sometimes serves as a venue for outdoor events.QC‑3, Nikolai 26 / Pühavaimu 19.

Pärnu Town Hall (Raekoda) An elegant setting for classical music, the Town Hall will host concerts and other performances for all kinds of festivals throughout the summer.QB‑3, Nikolai 3/Uus 4, tel. +372 447 30 00.

Art/Craft Guild Maarja-Magdaleena Gild If you’re looking for a cultural experience with some shopping opportunities thrown in, head to the Maarja-Magdaleena Gild in Old Town. Following the time-honoured traditions of craft guilds, this inviting collection of open studios is where over 20 artists create and sell their wares. You can watch them at work and enter into deep, philosophical conversations about where they get their inspiration. The guild also gives you the chance to try your own hand at craftmaking, and even has a music room where concerts involving traditional Estonian instruments are held.QB‑2, Uus 5, tel. (+372) 58 87 27 90, www. maarjamagdaleenagild.ee. Open 10:30 - 17:00, Sat 11:00 - 15:00. Closed Mon, Sun. facebook.com/ParnuInYourPocket

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Sightseeing Most visitors will see plenty of Pärnu’s downtown area and beach, but there are also loads of interesting parks and villas around town that are worth exploring. All it takes is a few minutes of leisurely strolling and a bit of curiosity.

Essential Pärnu The Beach Often the first thing visitors do when they arrive in Pärnu is head straight for the sand, rip off all their clothes, give a loud yell and dive into the water. Alright, that doesn’t really happen much, but for a lot of summer tourists, Pärnu begins and ends with its white sand beach. Aside from the bronzing bodies and volleyball games you can find on any beach, there are other sights here as well. One is the functionalist-style Rannahoone (beach house) dating to 1939.

Find this building, with its distinctive, mushroom-shaped balcony, right on the beach. Nearby is the Kuursaal, an intricate, wooden beach salon dating to 1893. Those interested in kayaking, windsurfing and the like should head to beach’s extreme eastern end, which is designated for these sports.QB/C‑5.

Architecture Much of Pärnu is made up of colourful wooden houses, with picturesque gardens and ornate details. It seems that around just about every corner in Pärnu there’s another building that can inspire sincere ‘oohs’ and ‘aahs.’ In addition to the above mentioned Rannahoone, the Rannahotell (beach hotel) at Ranna pst. 5 stands out as another wonderful example of functionalism. Completed in 1937, it was designed by the same architect, Olav Siinmaa, who also had a hand in creating one of the most recognised symbols of the town - the neo-classicist Pärnu Mud Bath building which dates from 1926-27. Not far from here, at Mere pst. 7, is the early Jugendstil Ammende Villa, which was built in 1905 for a wealthy merchant. It’s now a hotel and restaurant, so you can easily sneak a peak at its fantastically restored interior or stroll around its welltended garden.

Rüütli street Historic downtown Pärnu is defined by its main pedestrian thoroughfare, Rüütli tänav (Knight Street). A new square called Rüütli plats is at the Pärnu Hotell end of the street. The 400-metre stretch of the street between Ringi and Vee, and a few streets that branch off from here, are home to a hodge-podge of intriguing buildings dating from the 17th to the 20th centuries. Peek into the courtyard of Rüütli 21, where you will find one of Pärnu’s oldest buildings, the Mohr Granary.

At the other end of the street, you will see the Tallinn Gate.

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Parks A large part of what makes Pärnu such a relaxing place to visit are its vast, green areas designed for strolling. Among them are Koidula park, adjacent the Old Town area, with its colourful flower beds and fountain, and the Rannapark, established back in 1882, next to the beach. Rannapark is dotted with various sculptures, flower gardens and play-areas, but the most interesting part is the section west of Mere pst., which is home to some odd works of modern outdoor art. The newly-renovated areas all around the Vallikraav, or old moat in the middle of town, are also a must-see.

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Museums Museum of New Art Originally named for the famous silent film star Charlie Chaplin, this cultural centre in a former Communist Party headquarters is a large venue teeming with activity. Apart from being home to the Museum of New Art itself, the centre includes a tiny lobby café and art shop.

June 6 - September 2: 27th International Nude Art Show ‘Man & Woman’.QB‑4, Esplanaadi 10, tel. +372 443 07 72, www.mona.ee. Open 09:00-21:00. From September through May open 09:00-19:00. Admis‑ sion €4, reduced €2, family €8.

Pärnu Citizen’s House This little museum, appropriately set in an old-fashioned, 1740-era house, focuses on the history, culture and administration of Pärnu as a municipality. Those who manage to get here on the couple of days it’s open will find rooms dedicated to various themes: a citizen’s room, local government room, Hanseatic room, sister cities room, etc.QB‑3, Nikolai 8, tel. +372 444 81 49, www.parnu.ee. Open only on Wed and Thu 12:0017:00. Admission free.

Pärnu Museum A must for history buffs, this modern museum presents 11,000 years of Pärnu history on two floors, with additional space for temporary exhibitions. The main exhibit shows local developments from Neolithic times facebook.com/ParnuInYourPocket

tours & excursions Pärnu Guides Association Conducting tours in English, Swedish, Finnish, Russian and German, the Pärnu Guides Association will create tailor-made tours based on your interests. If you’re not sure what your interests are and just want a general tour, they can make that happen too. Arrangements should be made in advance to discuss the group size, price and where to meet up. The same guides can also be booked through Pärnu Visitor Centre, Uus 4.Qwww.visitparnu.com/en/guides.

right up to the late 1980s, and includes a mini-cinema showing archival films. The institution’s pride and joy is the so-called ‘Stone Age Madonna’. At around 8,000 years old, it is the oldest known human-shaped sculpture in the Baltic Sea area. Other star attractions include a fragment of a 14th-century merchant ship and a glass floor that lets you look down onto archaeological remnants of one of the town’s historic gates.

June 20 - September 27 temporary exhibition ‘The Art of Growing Up’ is on display. QB‑2, Aida 3, tel. +372 443 32 31, www.parnumuuseum.ee. Open 10:00-18:00; closed Mon. Admission €8, reduced €4 - 6, family €20.

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Sightseeing Churches

Historic sights

Ekateriina Church This brightly-painted Russian Orthodox church, built by Catherine II, 1764 - 1768, is even more impressive from the inside. The curious are welcome to wander in and gaze at the ornate icons.QB‑3, Vee 8, tel. +372 444 31 98, www.orthodox.ee.

Services in Russian Sat 08:30, 17:00, Sun 09:00.

Red Tower (Punane Torn) The oldest building in Pärnu (dating to the 15th century), this squat, round structure once stood guard on the edge of town. It is now smack in the centre and, as you can see, white. It stands adjacent the only remaining bit of the Old Town wall. You may have to peek through backyard fences to see it if the courtyard is closed.QC‑3, Hommiku 11. Admission €7, reduced €5.

Eliisabeti Church

In 1764, merchants persuaded Catherine II of the necessity to build a stone jetty and to deepen the estuary. Not all rocks are stable, Photo by Andres Putting but the summer sun and glistening water make a walk down to the tip of the jetty nearly irresistible. Today, a new, illuminated boardwalk has been built, which starts at Rannapark, follows the Pärnu River for half a kilometre and ends near the jetty.QA‑4, Located where the beach meets the river.

After its predecessor, St John’s Church (1609), was taken by a Russian garrison in 1714, Empress Elizabeth ordered this new church constructed with roubles from her state treasury. The church, 1744 - 1747, took the Empress’s name. The copper rooster has been roosting atop the steeple since 1747. Church is also one of Pärnu’s favoured concert venues, and the interior makes it an unforgettable place to hear music.QB‑3, Nikolai 22, tel. +372 443 13 81, www.eliisabet.ee. Services run Sun at 10:00 and 18:00; on Tue, Wed and Fri at 09:00; on Thu at 18:00.

The Lord’s Transfiguration Orthodox Church Look for the distinctive and somewhat stark-looking brick church with numerous small spires. The church was built in 1904 in the classic Russian style, with a cross-shaped layout.QC‑3, Aia 5, tel. +372 444 35 32, www.eoc.ee.

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Tallinn Gate When the gatehouse was built in the 17th century, it really was the passage to Tallinn, leading south and west across the moat. A true highway connection between Tallinn and Pärnu was not ensured until 1938, when the bridge you see today was built across Pärnu River. The Vallikäär area starts behind the gate.

QB‑3, Kuninga 1.

Vallikäär The remains of the rampart which once surrounded the town around Õhtu Street are now a nicely fixed-up park.

Walking along the rampart wall toward the river will give you great views of the moat and marina. You’ll also find an old, wooden lighthouse and a cannon which was once one of two guarding the approach to the city. Concerts are often held in the amphitheatre. Vallikäär is a great place for a picnic and also has several play areas for kids.QB‑3, Located along the old moat.

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Sightseeing Gustav Peter Fabergé The founder of the world-renowned House of Fabergé was born in Pärnu, as it turns out, in 1814. He founded the jewellery firm in St. Petersburg in 1842 but it was his son, Carl, who truly brought fame to the name by designing intricate Easter eggs for the Russian imperial court. This studious-looking statue of Gustav was installed in 2015 to mark the bicentennial of his birth.QB‑2, Aida 4, near the concert house.

Vallikäär. Photo by Elen Juurmaa

Venus Bastion Smithery This old blacksmith shop dating to 1769 has been beautifully fixed up and is worth a visit for those interested in how the traditional craft is done. There will be an actual blacksmith working here occasionally during summer and you can also check out the little museum room.QB‑2, Õhtu 1.

Monuments Endla Society Building Monument A bronze replica on the corner of Aia and Rüütli depicts what was the Endla Theatre, a grand old Jugend style structure that stood on this spot until it was destroyed in WWII. It was here that Estonia first declared independence in February, 1918, 12 hours earlier than in Tallinn, and not surprisingly, the edifice left off the list of those rebuilt by the Soviets after the war.QC‑3, Rüütli 44.

Georg Wilhelm Richmann One of the more famous sons of Pärnu, the Baltic-German Richmann (1711 - 1753) was an early pioneer in the study of electricity. While working in St. Petersburg, he managed to have a rare, close encounter with lightning and unfortunately didn’t live to tell the tale. This likeness of his head (pre-zap) honours his life and contribution to science. Note that, at night, his eyes light up in a highly creepy fashion.

QB‑3, Corner of Kuninga and Nikolai.

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Johann Voldemar Jannsen To mark the 150-year anniversary of continuous Estonian journalism, the city erected a likeness of the journalist and founding father of the Perno Postimees, the first periodical Estonian language newspaper.

Jannsen (1819 – 1890), the father of Lydia Koidula was more than just a journalist, as it turns out he was also responsible for organising the first song festival, for penning the words to the national anthem and he was an integral part of the Estonian National awakening.QB‑3, Rüütli 19.

Lydia Koidula The pensive woman in the park off Pühavaimu is Lydia Koidula, the poet perhaps dearest to Estonian hearts.

For more, see the Lydia Koidula Museum.QC‑3, Kuninga street.

Memorial of Estonian War of Independence Opened in 1922, the memorial to the Estonian War of Independence in Alevi Cemetery was designed

by Amandus Adamson. There are two bronze eagles fighting with snakes on either side, and four cannons act as pillars. The mourners portrayed at the back of the monument are the artist’s own wife and children. The monument was destroyed in 1945 and restored in 1993. QF‑4.

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Sightseeing Monument to declaring the independence of the Republic of Estonia It was on this spot in the former Endla Theatre that Estonia first declared independence in February, 1918, 12 hours earlier than in Tallinn. Here you can find a modern stone and glass rendition of the balcony where the declaration was signed, as well as a giant replica of the declaration itself.QC‑3, Rüütli 40a.

Monument to the Republic’s Creators On February 19, 1918, the Estonian Provincial Assembly’s council of elders formed the three-member Estonian Salvation Committee. Konstantin Päts, Jüri Vilms and Konstantin Konik were elected members of the Committee, and their main task was to issue the proclamation of an independent Republic of Estonia and the formation of a temporary government. The manifesto of independence was read on the night of February 23rd by Hugo Kuusner, a representative of the Provincial Assembly, from the balcony of Pärnu’s Endla Theatre. On the 100th anniversary of the Republic of Estonia, the city of Pärnu erected a monument in honour of the four men in front of Pärnu Kuninga Tänava School. The location in front of the school was chosen for the monument because Konstantin Päts, Jüri Vilms and Hugo Kuusner were former students of Pärnu Poeglaste High School that once occupied this building.

QC‑3, Kuninga 29.

Raimond Valgre The beloved musician and composer of the famous Saaremaa Valss, Raimond Valgre (1913 - 1949), holds a special place in the hearts of Estonians. The statue of the man and his accordion next to the Pärnu Kuursaal was created by sculptor Rait Pärg and installed in 2003.QB‑5, Mere pst.

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St. Nicholas Church St. Nicholas Church, a 13th century medieval church, was dedicated to Saint Nicholas, patron saint of the most important professions of that day: those of seafarers, merchants and fishermen. The black cross kept in the church chapel and attracting many pilgrims is depicted on Pärnu’s coat of arms. The church was once the dominant landmark of the town’s skyline, but was reduced to ruins in 1944, and in 1954 it was blown up in order to make way for the grand Lenin Avenue, today’s Pikk Street. Baltic Germans who resettled in Germany in 1939 erected a memorial stone to mark the location of the church that once belonged to the German congregation.QB‑3, Pikk 5.

Olev Siinmaa Olev Siinmaa was the city architect of Pärnu for almost 20 years before the Second World War. He is famous for his functionalist architecture, like the Pärnu Mud Baths, Rannahotell Hotel, and the beach café. The memorial, in which Siinmaa is about 40 years old, resting on a park bench, is located on the slope of Pärnu Vallikäär, in front of his former home. QB‑3, Rüütli 1A.

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Around Pärnu

Tolkuse bog. Photo by Priidu Saart, visitparnu.com

Kihnu women. Photo Dream Beach Media, visitparnu.com

Miles and miles of untouched nature in Matsalu and Soomaa National Park, the living museum of Kihnu Island, as well activities like golf, theme parks, and spas offer something for the whole family in Pärnu County.

Kihnu, Estonia’s seventh largest island, was included on UNESCO’s list of Masterpieces of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity in 2003. Hop on a ferry from Pärnu (2.5 hours) or Munalaiu (1 hour) to explore this tiny island’s rich cultural heritage. Kihnu offers a glimpse of a side of Estonian life that you could never see on the mainland.

Most islanders boast a fairly mixed heritage, with Swedish and Livonian as well as Estonian roots. The island’s women are known for continuing to wear the traditional striped woollen skirts that their mothers, grandmothers and great grandmothers wore. On the island you’ll find the Kihnu Museum, located in a 19th-century schoolhouse, a 16th-century church, and the cemetery where the island’s legendary hero, Kihnu Jőnn is buried. At the southern tip of the island stands a lighthouse built in 1864. Contact the travel agency Kihnurand, tel.

525 51 72, www.kihnurand.ee for information about camping, farmstays and tours on Kihnu.

Kihnu lighthouse.

The RMK Rannametsa-Tolkuse Nature and Study Trail has always been popular among hikers. The circular trail, which runs partly on a boardwalk takes you through pine forests on the dunes and the Tolkuse bog.

Heading south from Pärnu, the quiet seaside villages of Kabli, Treimani and Häädemeeste are fun to explore.

Stunning sandy beaches run all the way down the coast from Pärnu to Latvia. And on a sunny day, Tolkuse Watch‑ tower offers stunning views over the Gulf of Riga.

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Matsalu National Park. Photo by Nele Sõber, visitparnu.com

Birdwatchers will be thrilled with the over 250 species recorded at Matsalu National Park, one of Europe’s best birdwatching destinations. Soomaa National Park straddles Pärnu and Viljandi Counties and is best known for its great flood or “fifth season”, when the water from melted snow and heavy rains floods the forest, swamps, rivers, and surrounding fields.

Soomaa National Park (Photo by Seikle Vabaks)

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A mysterious cave on the steep riverbank known as Tori Hell Cave can no longer be explored, but this beautiful natural formation of the 32-metre deep “passage to hell” can be admired from the outside. The tiny village of Tori is also home to an interesting museum / horse breeding farm and the Tori Church, which serves as a memorial to all victims of World War II. Dive into the fascinating life and work of Carl Robert Jakobson at the Farm Museum of C.R. Jakobson at Kurgja. Car fanatics will love the Car Museum in Loomse Village, located 25 kilometres north from Pärnu towards Tallinn. Over 50 different vehicles are on display from around the world, including Soviet era, classic European and American cars. It also houses the first showroom of classic old cars in Estonia.

We bet you didn’t know that alpacas live in Estonia? Visit these friendly animals at the Alpaca Farm in Are. Native to Peru, they’re known for their exceptionally soft coats and are mainly grown for wool. In addition to alpacas, you can also see pygmy goats, miniature sheep, angora rabbits, and chickens.

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Around Pärnu Sightseeing Car Museum Anyone with a serious passion for automobiles will want to spring for a ticket to this museum. The collection includes some intriguing American and European makes dating from the 30s to the 80s, but mostly centres on the USSR’s output - everything from rally cars to rare limousinesFind the 25km from town on the highway to Tallinn.

QHalinga, Põhja-Pärnumaa parish, tel. +372 514 14 44, www.automuuseum.ee. Open 10:00-18:00. From Octo‑ ber through April open only on Saturdays and Sundays 10:00-18:00. Admission €8, reduced €5, family €20.

Estonian Museum Railway As the third-largest museum of its kind in Europe, Estonia’s narrow gauge railway museum displays a whole host of locomotives from Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania as well as equipment and other train-related artefacts. Best of all, on Saturdays and Sundays visitors can ride the museum’s own train, which runs from Lavassaare (see website for schedule).

The museum is only open between June and September, but anyone dropping by the rest of the year will still get a look at the dozen or so engines in the yard.QLavassaare, 24km from Pärnu on the road to Haapsalu, tel. +372 527 25 84, www.museumrailway.ee. Open 11:00-18:00; Sun 11:00-17:00. In September open only Sat 11:00-18:00 and Sun 11:00-17:00. In May and October open only for groups by the reservations. Admission €7. Museum en‑ trance with the train ride €15, reduced €8-10, family €30.

Farm Museum of C. R. Jakobson Carl Robert Jakobson was one of Estonia’s most celebrated leaders in the Age of the Awakening. He was a farmer, politician, and journalist, and became a farm owner in 1874. The museum was established in 1948 by his oldest daughter Linda. All of the buildings have been fully

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restored according to C. R. Jakobson’s plans, making this a truly fascinating place to visit. Learn about the life of C. R. Jakobson in the main house. What makes this museum/farm truly special is that it still functions as an active farm with cattle breeding and land cultivation. You’ll see cows, sheep, and horses, many of which are Estonian breeds, as well as rabbits, roosters, hens, and turkeys. The museum also organises guided tours and special events for holidays like Shrove Tuesday, Easter, St. Martin’s and St. Catherine’s Day, etc.QKurgja village, Põhja-Pärnumaa parish, tel. +372 58 60 00 25, www.maaelumuuseumid.ee/en/c-r-jakobsonitalumuuseum. From May through September open Wed, Sat 12:00-20:00, Thu, Fri, Sun 10:00-17:00, closed Mon, Tue.. From October through April open 10:0017:00, closed Mon. Admission €4, reduced €3, family €8.

Tori Stud Farm Tori Stud Farm has been in operation since 1856 and is the oldest of its kind in Estonia. The farm breeds Estonian and Tori horses. Today, the historical farm complex is home to 25 Tori and 3 Estonian breeds of horses, with more on the way.

Farm offers various tours by foot, horse or carriage. You can also go horseback riding on the property and surrounds, with the option of a picnic, if you choose. Are you a beginner? Tori Stud Farm also offers private and group lessons.

QPärnu mnt. 10, Tori village, Tori parish, tel. +372 53 22 97 86, www.maaelumuuseumid.ee/en/tori-stud-farm.

Open 08:00-17:00. Admission €4, reduced €3, family €8.

Tõstamaa Manor This historic manor is the ideal place to leave the daily ‘grind’ behind - in order for you to relax and unwind. There are plenty of entertaining activities to fill up your day trip, and more than enough amusements to keep you occupied for a longer stay as well. These include guided tours, exciting activities, as well as interesting games for both families and groups.QKalli mnt. 13, Tõstamaa, tel. +372 449 62 16, www.mois.tostamaa.ee.

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Active Pärnu beach fun

Sitting around on the sand is all well and good for some folks, but there are plenty of other activities available in Pärnu, active or otherwise.

Activities Aloha Surf The far east end of the beach is the place to go for all things windsurfing and kitesurfing. Aloha offers lessons in both, as well as in skimboarding, and rents out equipment like kayaks. Book in advance.QC‑6, Ranna pst. 9, tel. +372 56 94 11 33, www.aloha.ee. Open 10:00-20:00.

Auto24ring Auto24ring is the ultimate driving experience for any car lover. It’s the only permanent racing circuit in Estonia for cars and motorcycles, and the only track that has a FIA Grade 4 license in the Baltics. The complex includes a rallycross track, off-road track, and more. You can rent all sorts of cars to drive, try a Formula 1 driving experience or bring your own car to the track. If you’re more of a spectator, be sure to check their website for upcoming international events. QPapsaare village, Pärnu, tel. +372 58 66 66 36, www.auto24ring.ee. Open 10:00-20:00; Sun 10:00-18:00; closed Mon, Tue. Open from May through September.

Just so there’s no confusion, this is not a hidden paradise somewhere in the South Pacific. In addition to being the centre of the universe for the summer crowd, Pärnu Beach is a major concert and festival venue, and can get absolutely packed with bodies. But if you don’t mind the thongs... erm, throngs, you can take advantage of one of Eastern Europe’s best-maintained beaches, recently given high marks for water quality, cleanliness, and availability of services. The clean water means that you can swim and frolic without worry.

Aside from the obvious non-strenuous beach activities like sunbathing, eating ice-cream and frolicking on the sand, there are more sporty things to do at the beach.

There are volleyball nets, tricky swings, a climbing wall and occasionally a trampoline.

CityKart You’re never too old to enjoy the thrill of carting! CityKart is located in the heart of Pärnu and is open all year round.

The indoor 250 metre-long track offers eight-minute rides on Sodi RT8 carts. Bookings are recommended.QC‑2, Lai 7 (Port Artur parking house), tel. +372 523 39 89, www. citykart.ee. Open 14:00-20:00; Sat, Sun 12:00-20:00; closed Mon, Tue.

Lustipark All sorts of wet and wild fun can be had at the ‘Lust Park’.

Although nudity is encouraged while indulging in the floating sauna and the fact that something called a ‘banana ride’ is on offer, the owners insist that it’s not a swinger’s club. Regardless of the kind of ‘watersports’ you’re into, Lust will certainly leave you satisfied. See website for complete range of activities and prices.QPaide mnt. 4a, tel. +372 55 57 57 91, www.lustipark.ee. Open 10:00-22:00.

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Active Pärnu spas Spa Centre SPA & SAUN What’s better than one sauna? Nine different saunas, of course! This modern and beautifully designed sauna and spa centre offers a HOT spot (100 °C), SALT sauna (40-45 °C), WARM spot (80 °C), JOY sauna (36-40 °C), AROMA sauna (55-65 °C), STEAM sauna (45 °C), WHISK sauna for real whiskers (100 °C) with Estonian sauna rituals and herbal baths. From the outdoor terrace, you can access the traditional Estonian SMOKE sauna (70-80 °C) and jacuzzis. Float in the Dead Sea pool (for an extra charge) and enjoy its healing effects. The salinity of the pool is 33% and let’s you float effortlessly on the surface. A 3-hour visit costs €12-24. QC‑4, A.H. Tammsaare 6, tel. +372 440 10 14, www.spaestonia. ee/resort/en/spa-and-sauna-centre/spa-saunacentre/. Open 10:00-22:00.

Spa Centre TERMID If you’re looking for even more ways to relax in Pärnu, come and try the many saunas, pools and jacuzzis at the sauna and water centre Estonia Spa TERMID. Hot and even hotter saunas, steam saunas (incl. a Turkish Hamam), Japanese bath, Finnish sauna, jacuzzi, salt sauna and children’s pool. TERMID also offers Dead Sea Mud Wraps and Thai massages. A 3-hour visit costs €6-12.QB‑4, Sääse 7, tel. +372 447 68 70, www.spaestonia.ee/medical/en/sauna-and-watercentre-termid/. Open 06:30-22:00.

Tervis Sauna and Water Centre There’s a heavy emphasis on the different saunas at the Tervis Medical Spa’s facility, but there’s also a 25m lap pool, hot tubs and a unique offering in the form of a Japanese bath. A 3-hour visit costs €10-15, depending on day and time.QA‑3, Seedri 6, tel. +372 447 94 40, www.spatervis.ee. Open 06:30-21:00.

Viiking Saaga Calmer and cosier than the Tervise Paradiis, this high-quality offering from the Viiking Spa Hotel is more about grown-up relaxation than frenetic play.

That said, kids will certainly feel welcome, especially given the theatrical design that makes the whole place seem like Vikings carved it out of a Norwegian fjord.

You can sit under waterfalls and make your way down the ‘river’ in the main pool, or lounge in a hot tub with a drink from the bar. But the most fun we had was finding (and trying) the many exotic saunas and massage showers hidden around the pool area. Don’t miss the ‘igloo’ sauna on the roof. A 3-hour visit costs €8-17.

QA‑3, Sadama 15 (entrance from Ringi), tel. +372 449 05 14, www.viiking.ee/en/parnu-spa-viikingsaaga. Open 12:00-22:00; Sun, Sat 10:00-22:00.

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Pärnu Bay Golf Links A powerful newcomer to Estonia’s golf scene (it was nominated for Best New Golf Course 2016 by the World Golf Awards), this seaside club has everything you’re looking for including a world-class clubhouse and course, hotel, spa and a Scottish-Nordic restaurant. Summer green fees for 18-holes are €60 - €100, for 9 holes, €30 - €40.QKlubi tee 1, Reiu village, Häädemeeste parish, tel. +372 443 30 30, www. parnubay.com.

Pärnu Cruises Starting from Lai 2, next to the bridge in the town centre, enjoy a 1 hour cruise to Reiu Bridge and back. In the evenings, watch the sunset during the 2 hour sunset cruise. There’s a small café onboard offering snacks and drinks. Cruises depart daily at 14:00 and 18:00, from July at 12:00, 14:00, 16:00 and 18:00. The sunset cruise departs daily at 20:30.QB‑2, Lai 2, tel. +372 56 37 31 53/+372 53 58 33 01, www.parnucruises.ee. Regular cruise €10, sunset cruise €17.

Pärnu Surf Centre The trained pros at the Pärnu Surf will rent you equipment and offers lessons no matter what the weather.

The one-hour ‘Keeping an eye’ wind surf lesson is €20, and private lessons are €55.QC‑6, Ranna pst. 11, tel. +372 53 44 09 19, www.surfcenter.ee. Open 10:0020:00.

Pärnu Yacht Club The Yacht Club is Pärnu’s centre for messing about in boats, and should be the first stop for anyone interested in renting a yacht, sailboat or water scooter. Note that power-boat activity is often restricted to the river to keep the beach area safe, but wind-surfers ride the waves with impunity.

QA‑2/3, Lootsi 6, tel. +372 447 17 50, www.jahtklubi.ee.

Pärnu Yacht Club. Photo by Andres Putting

Tervise Paradiis Bowling In the same complex as the water park and health spa.

Perfect for spending a rainy day or letting your sunburn heal.QD‑5, Side 14, tel. +372 445 16 16, www. terviseparadiis.ee. Open 16:00-23:30; Sun, Fri, Sat 12:30-24:00. From September through May open 14:00 - 23:30, Fri - Sun 12:30 - 24:00. €17.40 - 24/hr. parnu.inyourpocket.com

Active Pärnu www.valgerannaseikluspark.ee

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Climbing & zip-lines for kids & adults!

6 levels from easy to difficult 1.5-3 hours of fun!

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9 km from Pärnu +372 56 222 855 Valgeranna Adventure Park Long zip-lines and exciting climbing elements for kids, teenagers and adults await you in the forest by the beach, just 9km from Pärnu centre. For an extra adrenaline kick you can try the free fall jump. There’s also a 1.7km discgolf course with 18 holes. QVal‑ geranna village, Pärnu city, Pärnu county, tel. +372 56 22 28 55, www. valgerannaseikluspark. ee. Open 10:00-19:00.

Open from May through September.

In May and September open only on Sat - Sun 10:00 - 18:00. Adult sin‑ gle ticket €17-23, chil‑ dren depending from age €6 - 19.

White Beach Golf As one of Estonia’s top 3 golf courses, WBG offers excellent value for a round of golf. The 18-hole course in vicinity of the Villa Andropoff resort rivals the Baltics’ best. Playing the full course costs €49 - 69. The 9-hole course costs €25 45. See website for additional prices and details.QValger‑ anna village, Pärnu city, Pärnu county, tel. +372 442 99 30/(+372) 510 49 17, www.wbg.ee. facebook.com/ParnuInYourPocket

Biking Pärnu is full of parks and paths that not only make biking a breeze, but a near necessity. Here’s where you can rent bikes: Tõrukese bike rental Now with over 60 bikes, the nice folks at Tõrukese will hook you up real good. 12hrs will set you back a measly €9, 24hrs is €10 and additional day is €8. You can even rent a tandem bike for €18 per 24hrs. Dropoff also available at most major hotels for a €1/bike fee.QC‑5, Lehe street, tel. +372 502 82 69, www. bicyclerentalparnu.eu. Open 09:00-19:00.

Baltreisen Bicycle Rent This centrally-located company will rent you a bike for €10/24hrs, or a tandem bike for €18/24hrs, rent for an additional day is €9 and €14, respectively. The price includes helmet, lock and map for a self-guided tour.

Baltreisen also offers an Explore Pärnu by Bike tour for groups of 5 or more, available in English, German, Finnish and Russian. Ask about other tours as well, which are available all year round with pre-booking.

QC‑3, Pühavaimu 17, tel. +372 56 96 97 60, www. baltreisen.ee. Open 09:30-18:30; Sun 10:00-15:00.

Open from June 7 until August 30. On off-season rental available upon previous booking, also for groups.

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Active Pärnu Family fun Batuudikeskus UP Jump, jump, jump around! Strictly for kids, this noisy, air-trampoline hall is a place to bounce away all that sugar-drink energy. There’s also a ball pool for the wee tykes.

QC‑2, Lai 10, tel. +372 443 30 02, www.batuudikeskus. ee. Open 12:00-21:00; Sun, Sat 10:00-21:00. Tickets: €4/1hr; €9/3hr; €12/day.

Laserpark With over 300 square metres of space for laser tag, Laserpark has labyrinths and all other kinds places for hiding. Laserpark offers a fun and adrenaline-filled day for the whole family.QG‑5, Lao 11, tel. +372 55 65 42 63, www. laserpark.ee. Open 15:30-19:00; Sat, Sun 11:00-19:00. €4 a game.

Lotte Village In case you haven’t heard of Lotte, she’s the ultimate Estonian cartoon heroine and star of many beloved films of recent years. She’s also a dog. This theme park recreates her colourful home town of Gadgetville with several of its characters played by carefully-chosen actors. As the largest theme park in the Baltics, Lotte Village has more than a hundred attractions, including themed houses, places to eat and souvenir shops. It even has its own beach! Lotte Village is located 6km from Pärnu. QReiu village, Häädemeeste parish, tel. +372 58 85 56 99, www.lottemaa.ee. Open 10:0018:00. Open from June 13 till August 30. Admission €20.

Mini Zoo Don’t think ‘petting zoo’. The newly-revamped Mini Zoo is in fact a reptile house full of fat pythons, venomous vipers, and other things that you wouldn’t want crawling into your sleeping bag. There are even two small crocodiles and a few eight-legged guests. Anyone squeamish about spiders and snakes should definitely stay away.QB‑3, Aka‑ deemia 7 (entrance from Vana-Tallinna), tel. +372 551 60 33.

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Outdoor playgrounds Pärnu is ideal for spending the day outside. You’ll find many outdoor spaces throughout the city, including the beach playground (Ranna puiestee 1C), which is modern and covered. Vallikäär playground (Sadama 4) is just ten minutes from the city centre and has plenty of swings and a sandpit. Munamäe Park playground (Lõuna 1) has swings, slides, carousels, and climbing frames, as well as a skate park for those that have outgrown the swing set.

Pärnu Adventure Park With over 50 adventure games, zip-lines between the towers, a Tarzan leap, and boating, you’ll find plenty to keep the adrenaline pumping at Pärnu Adventure Park.

Little ones can also join in on the fun at the special track, designed just for toddlers smaller that 120cm. QD‑5, Pa‑ pli 36, tel. +372 53 00 33 18, www.parnuseikluskeskus. ee. Open 12:00-20:00; closed Mon, Tue. Open from June through August. Adult single ticket €17, children €7.

Pärnu Beach Minigolf If you think minigolf is easy, this little course next to the beach just might change your mind. A play park for kids is nearby. Open June through August. €4 - 5 for adults. Might close early in foul weather.QC‑5, Ranna pst., tel. +372 510 11 58. Open 11:00-22:00.

Pernova Nature House This unique, rounded structure houses the Pernova Nature House, which offers something for both young and old.

In addition to the permanent exhibition, visitors can see a winter garden, pet room, film room, cave of sounds, observatory, planetarium, Fulldome Projection System, and various temporary exhibitions. QF‑5, A.H. Tammsaare pst. 57, tel. +372 440 10 55, www.pernova.ee. Open 10:00-18:00; Sat, Sun 10:00-16:00. Admission €10, re‑ duced €4-8, family €28.

Strand Minigolf Located in the depths of the Strand Hotel, Pärnu’s only indoor minigolf course comes with 18 challenging holes and even has its own café/bar.QE‑5, Tammsaare pst. 35, tel. +372 447 53 70, www.strand.ee. Open 14:00-21:00; Fri, Sat, Sun 10:00-21:00. Green fee €3.50/round.

Tervise Paradiis Water Park & Sauna Centre One of Pärnu’s biggest attractions for families, the 11,500m2, mostly-indoor water park at the Tervise Paradiis complex features four thrilling tube slides and multiple pools. These include cool features like a climbing wall, a circular channel with a swift current and one outdoor section that can be reached by swimming from the inside.

There’s also a big hot tub, a little kids’ pool and a lap pool.

Your electronic bracelet lets you get drinks at the bar (fresh orange juice is a big hit) and pay when you leave. A 3-hour visit costs €14-28, depending on season, day and time.

Family tickets are available.QD‑5, Side 14, tel. +372 445 16 66, www.terviseparadiis.ee. Open 12:00-21:00. parnu.inyourpocket.com

Restaurants With a wide selection of ethnic restaurants available and a trend toward sophistication, Pärnu’s dining scene is surprisingly advanced for a town its size. If you’re out for a simple, quick meal, you should also check out the list of pubs in our nightlife section.

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Armeenia restoran The plastic menus and music videos at this Armenian restaurant don’t quite go with the nice, old-fashioned chairs, but at least the service is friendly. The menu is mostly various types of shashlik (kebabs) marinated with ‘secret Armenian spices’.QB‑3, Kuninga 17, tel. +372 684 48 88/+372 55 58 00 25, www.armeeniarestoran.ee.

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Bison House Following in the hoofsteps of other eateries named after XXL-sized animals, Bison House is a smart-casual affair that specialises in steaks, ribs and other high-protein consumables. All the American favourites are on the menu from onion rings and chicken wings to steaks and burgers. QB‑3, Rüütli 14, tel. +372 53 82 00 80, www. bisonhouse.ee. Open 11:00-21:00; Wed, Thu 11:0023:00; Fri, Sat 11:00-01:00. €€. P­T­B­S­J­6­W

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Café Grand Perfect for gourmands and history buffs alike, the respected Hotel Victoria serves stately dishes such as baked duck breast with wasabi mashed potatoes, in its 1920sstyle restaurant - a nod to the restaurant of the same name that operated here during the first independence.

Diners are graced with performances on the grand piano on weekends, and visitors can also sip coffee and sample the excellent crème brûlée in the more café-like section of the Grand, closer to the lobby.QC‑3, Kuninga 25, tel. +372 444 34 12, www.cafegrand.ee. Open 17:00-22:00; closed Mon, Tue, Wed, Sun. €€€. U­B­E­J­6­W Edelweiss We have to give this Alpine-themed place due praise for its wooden beam and cowbell décor, but the 70s remix they were playing spoiled any ‘Sound of Music’ illusion.

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Old fashioned, meaty dishes like pork schnitzel and filet mignon dominate the menu, but lighter salads and pastas are also available. It’s popular with tourist groups, so it may be packed.QB‑3, Kuninga 15, tel. +372 442 06 00, www. edelweiss.ee. Open 11:00-23:00; Fri, Sat 11:00-24:00. €€€. P­T­B­S­J­6 Ephesus Café & Brasserie Located right in the heart of Pärnu, this roomy, modern café and brasserie offers the entire pantheon of casual cuisine: burgers, paninis, pasta, pizza... the list goes on and on and on. Given the culinary genre though, the service concept and atmosphere are on the upscale side, so expect a trendier feel than elsewhere. When the weather cooperates, the dining expands out onto Rüütli street to create a true Pärnu feel.QC‑3, Rüütli 38, tel. +372 442 75 57, www.ephesus.ee. Open 12:00-20:00; Fri, Sat 12:0022:00. €€. P­B­S­V­J­W­i Ferro This modern bistro is stylish both inside and out. The menu offers a blend of Mediterranean and Asian inspired dishes, which are colourfully plated. Enjoy daily lunch specials during the week, or simply stop by for a cocktail on their sunny terrace.QC‑3, Pühavaimu 15, tel. +372 442 00 85. Open 11:00-22:00; Sun 11:00-20:00. €€. B­J­i Gastronoom This stylish restaurant and bar prides itself as the “club of good flavours” in Pärnu, where food, drink and music come together. The international menu offers something for everyone and the long wine list offers features a few different champagnes as well. In summer, enjoy your meal on their street-side terrace.QC‑3, Hommiku 17, tel. +372 449 21 90, www.gastronoom.eu. Open 12:00-24:00; Fri, Sat 12:00-02:00; Sun 12:00-22:00. €€. B­J 2020

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Hea Maa Definitely one to put on your list, the Good Earth is a small, relaxed, high-quality Estonian restaurant tucked away in the Town Hall’s courtyard. The bright, 1920s look and the friendly service are just as much of a draw as the interesting menu selection. Desserts are particularly inventive - ditch your diet and try the tiramisu flower pot.QB‑3, Nikolai 3, tel. +372 53 43 58 58, www.heamaa.ee. Open 12:0023:00; closed Sun. €€€. T­U­B­I­S­V­J­6­W Hotel Pärnu Restaurant Embecke With its excellent chef and range of inventive, Europeanstyle combinations, the Pärnu Hotel’s eatery wins high marks for food quality. Beyond that, expect the classic, international-style restaurant experience - read starched napkins, impeccably trained waiters and a vast, crisp interior.QC‑3, Rüütli 44, tel. +372 447 89 00, www. hotelparnu.com/parnu-restoran. Open 12:00-22:00. €€.

P­B­S­L­J­6­W­i Kaks Pulka Kaks Pulka (Two Sticks) is a cutesy sushi café in a little house not far from the beach. Here you’ll find the requisite variety of nigiri and maki, some of which actually comes fried (this was a new one for us, but apparently it’s a thing).

For those with less Japanesey tastes, there are also plenty of Esto-centric items available, including breakfast porridge. Note that the café operates only in the warm season - May 25 through August.QC‑5, Tammsaare 18, tel. +372 58 18 30 26, www.kakspulka.ee. Open 12:00-22:00. €€.

B­S­L­6­W Kolhethi An excellent advert for all things Georgian, this friendly, little restaurant truly impressed us with its top-notch cuisine and great service. Be sure to try the khatchapuri (cheese bread) and one of the Teliani Valley wines. We’ll definitely be back here to fill our bellies again.QC‑3, Kuninga 36, tel. +372 56 29 65 55, www.kolhethi.ee. Open 12:00-22:00; Fri, Sat 12:00-23:00. €€. B­S­J­W

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Mon Ami If you want to impress someone with a high-quality dining experience, this inviting cellar venue underneath the Frost Boutique Hotel is a fine choice. The menu, as the name implies, is decidedly French, with classics from quiche to rabbit on offer. Our white fish and ratatouille were both superb, as was the service. We loved the smart, welcoming interior but recommend you book a table well away from the till/coffee-making area to avoid having to shout your dinner conversation.QB‑3, Kuninga 11, tel. +372 58 66 99 90, www.frosthotel.ee/restoran-parnus. Open Tue, Wed, Thu 18:00-22:00; Fri 18:00-24:00; Sat 14:00-24:00; closed Mon, Sun. €€€. P­B­I­S­L­J­W Mt. Everest A touch of Everest, minus the Sherpas and oxygen masks, comes to Pärnu’s Old Town in the form of this friendly, pan-Asian restaurant. Flip to the back of the menu to find the Nepalese choices, otherwise it’s mainly the familiar Chinese, Indian and Thai, with the occasional surprise thrown in (frog legs, anyone?). We enjoyed the food, the atmosphere, the prices and the smiling service, so needless to say, we’ll be back.QC‑3, Rüütli 39, tel. +372 446 43 59/(+372) 56 85 64 73, www.mteverest.ee. Open 11:00-22:00; Fri, Sat 11:00-23:00; Sun 12:00-22:00. €€.

P­B­S­V­J­W NOOT One look at the chef’s award-packed trophy case will tell you all you need to know about the quality level at NOOT. Everything we tried was certainly more than up to scratch.

The dining area itself is a bright, modern affair with the open feel you’d expect from a major spa’s restaurant, but

beach food Mack Bar-B-Que BeachClub Open from June through August, Mack Bar-B-Que BeachClub offers all your American favourites at their seasonal summer location in Pärnu.QB‑4, Supeluse 23a, tel. +372 514 34 72, www.mackbbq.ee. Open 12:00-23:00; Fri, Sat 12:00-24:00. B­S Steffani’s summer terrace The popular downtown Steffani’s restaurant wisely operates this beachside café in summer, serving quality pizza and other dishes to the hungry masses.

It closes in rainy weather, in which case you can take shelter in the main Steffani’s.QB‑5, Between Ranna pst. and the beach, www.steffani.ee. Open 11:0024:00; Fri, Sat 11:00-02:00. B­S Sunset Café The beach’s big nightclub works as a casual restaurant by day and turns into a club lounge by night.QC‑5, Ranna pst. 3, tel. +372 444 04 29, www.sunset.ee.

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Restaurants what it lacks in cosiness it more than makes up for in relaxed jazz music, crisp, Nordic design and friendly service.

QC‑4, A.H. Tammsaare 4a, tel. +372 440 10 12, www. spaestonia.ee/resort/en/restaurant. Open 12:00-22:00; Thu, Fri, Sat 12:00-23:00. B Oregano What Oregano lacks in decor is made up for by the fabulous Greek cuisine prepared by chef Eduart Bajraktari. We had a lovely lunch here back in the spring and enjoyed every last bite. Be sure to try the grilled octopus and the cheese saganaki. QB‑4, Sääse 7, tel. +372 53 07 87 81.

Open 12:00-22:00; closed Mon. €€. U­B­S­L­6­W Piparmünt The little restaurant attached to the Kapten Kurgo Villa Hotel shows some surprisingly high aspirations and has even made it into Flavours of Estonia’s top-50 list. It offers a revolving menu of foodie esoterica that changes every 3 to 4 months. Weather permitting, you can skip the formalish interior and sit on the terrace to watch what’s going on at the hotel’s pool.QC‑5, Papli 13, tel. +372 55 66 74 80.

Open 12:00-22:00. €€€. P­T­B­S­L­6­W Postipoiss Portraits of Czarist royals preside over the wooden-decked halls in this lively, Slavic-themed restaurant. The 19th-century building at one time served as part of the Russian empire’s postal infrastructure, so perhaps it’s appropriate that authentically Russian dishes like bliny and pelmeni make up the menu. Diners can wash them down with a pint of the house beer and enjoy it all on their large summer terraces that can fit up to 200 people. Drop by any weekend evening when Postipoiss turns into a party spot.QB‑3, Vee 12, tel. +372 446 48 64, www.trahterpostipoiss.ee.

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Raimond The more formal of Hedon Spa’s two restaurants focuses on Nordic cuisine, delivering all the ‘fine dining’ class one would expect of this boutique establishment. All that said, Raimond’s biggest attraction might be its summer terrace, nearly on the beach.QB‑5, Ranna pst. 1, tel. +372 55 56 26 86, www.restoranraimond.ee. Open 18:00-23:00; Fri, Sat 18:00-24:00. €€€. P­T­B­I­S­L­W facebook.com/ParnuInYourPocket

pizza Itaalia pitsa Located outside of the city centre near Kaubamajakas shopping centre, this pizza place is certainly worth a detour. In addition to daily lunch specials, choose between thick or thin crust pizza with just about any topping you can imagine.QG‑6, Papin‑ iidu 17a, tel. +372 505 63 62, www.itaaliapitsa.ee.

Open 11:00-21:00. S Peetri Pizza Bright green and central, this branch of Estonia’s popular pizza chain offers a long list of choices.

Each comes in two sizes and can be ordered in regular or pan-style. For non-pizza eaters, there’s also baked pasta, a couple of grill items, ice-cream and cake.QC‑3, Kuninga 34, tel. +372 443 93 33, www. peetripizza.ee. Open 12:00-21:00. €. B­S ­J Steffani Pizzarestoran Much more a real, full-fledged restaurant than a typical pizza joint, Steffani serves salad and pasta dishes as well as countless kinds of thin-crust and pan pizza. On any given summer’s evening the front courtyard will beckon you to stop and linger, but the nicely-decorated interior is just as pleasant.QB‑3, Nikolai 24, tel. +372 443 11 70, www. steffani.ee. Open 11:00-24:00; Fri, Sat 11:0002:00. €. T­B ­I ­S ­V ­J

Rannahotelli Restoran It’s no shocker that one of the town’s swankest hotels would have an equally swank restaurant, but Rannahotell goes several steps further by enlisting a top-rated chef and serving high-calibre fare. In fact, it’s the first Pärnu restaurant to be listed in the prestigious Nordic White Guide. The beachside location and wide terrace are very much part of the appeal as well.QC‑5, Ranna pst. 5, tel. +372 444 44 44, www.rannahotell.ee/restoran. Open 13:00-22:00; Fri, Sat 13:00-23:00; closed Sun. €€€. T­B­L­W Resto Akord Akord, the Hedone Spa’s grill restaurant, is just a bit more casual - and affordable - than the fine dining restaurant to which it’s attached. Once you figure out the flow-chart of a menu, you’ll be enjoying your duck breast, burgers or tofu, all grilled to perfection. Be sure to check the chalkboard wall for any specials that might be on. If you’re in need of a healthy drink, you can spring for one of the fresh juices, which come in bottles with swing stoppers. Grill menu is also available at the Lobby bar. QB‑5, Ranna pst.

1, tel. +372 55 56 26 86, www.hedonspa.com/restoakord. Open 12:00-23:00; Fri, Sat 12:00-24:00. €€€.

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Restaurants Restoran Paradiis From the outside it looks like just another Pärnu building, but inside this friendly restaurant you’ll find elaborate, early 20th-century décor. The nostalgic ambience is pleasant and somewhat formal. The food itself, by contrast, is on the casual side, with fish and pork fillets, chicken and the like, and surprisingly affordable. An extensive breakfast menu is available.QE‑3, Riia mnt. 57 / Rähni 9, tel. +372 446 46 33, www.restoranparadiis.ee. Open 12:0020:00; Fri 12:00-22:00; Sat 12:00-24:00; Sun 12:00-18:00. €€. P­T­B­I­E­S­L­6­W­i

Villa Ammende Restaurant Villa Ammende Restaurant serves a little bit everything in its elegantly restored, Art Nouveau rooms. The menu is inspired by the simplicity of Scandinavian cuisine. Guests can enjoy a la carte dinners, private rooms for meetings and festive events, romantic dinners in the castle tower, picnics in the garden, English Afternoon Tea, Sunday brunches and cocktail offers in the lounge. If you don’t want to go for a whole meal, drop by during the day for the salon-café experience. In summer, guests can also opt to dine on the terrrace looking at the picturesque garden, where concerts are held on some evenings.QB‑4, Mere pst. 7, tel. +372 447 38 88, www.ammende.ee. Open 12:00-17:00;18:00-23:00. From September through May restaurant open 12:00-15:00; 18:00-21:00; Fri, Sat 12:0015:00; 18:00-23:00. €€€€. T­U­B­I­E­L­6­W­i

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Statka Resto Imagine a restaurant that served only comfort food, mac and cheese, burgers, hot dogs, English breakfast, etc.

Statka Resto is the place to enjoy all your favourites. While the service was a bit slow, the hot dog with Statka’s own homemade sausages (yes, there were two in one bun) and freshly baked bun was tasty. We weren’t too fond of the excess of toppings, but maybe that’s just us. Enjoy a long outdoor terrace in summer.QC‑5, Ranna pst. 2, tel. +372 53 67 03 77. Open 12:00-21:00; Fri, Sat 12:00-22:00.

B­S Tex-Mex Cantina Margarita Pärnu sure ain’t no San Antonio, but when your craving for a burrito or a fajita kicks in, you should saddle up and ride down to Cantina Margarita. Apart from classic Tex -Mex cuisine, you can expect plenty of Texas-style burgers and steaks. By night it turns into a cocktail bar where the margaritas are tasty and the tequila flows like the Rio Grande.QB‑3, Akadeemia 5, tel. +372 666 76 69.

Open 12:00-21:00; Fri 12:00-23:00; Sat 11:30-012:0023:001:00; Sun 11:3013:00-20:00-21:00. €€. P­T ­B­ S­L ­J ­6 ­W Vorstid & Vahvlid Vorstid & Vahvlid, otherwise known as VoVa offers, of course, sausages and waffles, as well as plenty other creative dishes meant for sharing. Don’t let the prices fool you, portions are substantial. Start by ordering a couple of things, then order more if you’re hungry, otherwise you’ll be left with plenty of leftovers, which isn’t always a bad thing either.QC‑3, Rüütli 43, tel. +372 55 57 92 30.

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Villa Wesset A cosy hotel restaurant with an elegant, indoor/outdoor terrace, which is the big attraction in summer. The menu is composed mainly of Wesset’s creative take on popular European classics, none of which will disappoint.QB‑4, Supeluse 26, tel. +372 697 25 00, www.wesset.ee.

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Restaurants White Beach Golf Restaurant The European-inspired menu at WBG Restaurant offers something for everyone. With stunning views over the golf course, it’s a great choice for a meal outside of the city, whether you’re a golfer or not.QValgeranna village, Pärnu city, Pärnu county, tel. +372 442 99 30. Open Fri, Sat, Sun 12:00-19:00.

Yacht Club Restaurant The Yacht Club’s restaurant is a bright, open and casual affair filled with sailing trophies and other nautical do-dads.

Kids enjoy the play corner while their parents chow down on Estonian favourites like herring, pork chops and pastas. In summer, the focus is on the large outside terrace where concerts and other events are held.QA‑2, Lootsi 6, tel. +372 447 17 60, www.jahtklubi.ee/restaurant. Open 12:00-20:00; Fri, Sat 12:00-22:00. In July and August open 11:00-24:00. €€. P­T­U­B­E­S­L­6­W

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Street food

MONA venüü This seasonal pop-up is a café, restaurant, bar and nightclub all rolled into one. Enjoy a tasty selection of street food with an Estonian twist.

QC‑3, Hommiku 9, tel. +372 58 00 49 40. Open Wed, Thu 15:00-22:00; Fri, Sat 15:00-03:00; Sun 15:00-22:00; closed Mon, Tue. €€. B­E­J­6­W Poisi Eine Boy’s Meal is a bright, little nook you stumble upon as you walk down Supeluse street. Meal-sized barbecue burgers and wraps dominate the menu and, as boys will be boys, there are also hot dogs, onion rings and plenty of other dripping choices to satisfy your juvenile cravings.QC‑4, Supeluse 6, tel. +372 446 44 88, www.poisieine.ee.

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Bravo Burger Those leaving the beach area with a yearning for munchies can stumble over to this favourite, local walkup window to get their fill of burgers, filled tortillas, hot dogs and fries.QB‑4, Suvituse 11. Open 08:00-20:00; Fri, Sat 24hrs. N­S­J

Subway In case you haven’t heard of this international, fast-food chain, it offers big submarine sandwiches made mostly to order.QC‑2, Hommiku 2 (Port Artur), tel. +372 442 25 52, www.subway.com. Open 10:00-21:00; Fri, Sat 10:0022:00; Sun 10:00-20:00. B­S

Duckface Ramen&Kebab Located on the second the floor of the Kaubamajakas shopping centre, Duckface is a hidden gem. While we didn’t get to try the kebabs, we were very happy with our kimchi fries and rice bowl with crispy perch. Wash it all down with a pint of local beer, of which they have a few on tap. We’ll certainly be back for another visit.

QH‑6, Papiniidu 8 (Kaubamajakas), tel. +372 55 57 37 83. Open 10:00-20:00. S

Sushi King Hidden away in the same complex that houses the Vaarikas nightclub, this slick, little sushi operation offers a long menu and even delivers.QC‑3, Hommiku 3, tel. +372 557 55 55, www.parnu.sushiking.ee. Open 12:00-22:00; Fri, Sat 12:00-23:00. S­J

Hesburger Finland’s take on Americana comes to Pärnu in the form of this Turku-based burger chain. Ignore the geography, try the fries.QC‑2, Hommiku 2 (Port Artur), tel. +372 55 58 35 03, www.hesburger.ee. Open 10:00-20:00; Sun 10:00-18:00. U­S facebook.com/ParnuInYourPocket

Tänav Aptly named “Street” after its flare for street food, this takeaway has a burger for every taste, though they do also offer wraps and salads as well.QC‑2, Lai 5, tel. +372 446 77 16. Open 11:00-20:00. S

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Cafés No resort town would be complete without plenty of cafés to provide caffeinated relaxation. Note that many of these also serve light or full meals.

Café Grand The Victoria Hotel’s 1920s-style café is an elegant stopping place for a pastry or a spot of afternoon tea. The experienced baker can also whip up a decadent cake - perfect for beach season.QC‑3, Kuninga 25, tel. +372 444 34 12, www.cafegrand.ee. Open 12:00-22:00. U­B­S­J­ 6­W­ Café Petite While Café Petite offers breakfast and lunch (as well as daily lunch specials), they are best known for their desserts.

QB‑2, Vee 10, tel. +372 53 43 42 74. Open 08:30-21:00; Fri, Sat 08:30-22:00; closed Sun. J­ Lehe A sparklingly modern café with hints of a nautical theme in the décor. Locals recommend the food here, and the proximity to the beach is a plus.QC‑5, Lehe 5, tel. +372 442 57 88, www.lehe.ee. Open 10:00-20:00. €. P­B­ S­V­L­6­W­

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Mahedik Though it’s already distinct for its award-winning, organic cuisine, this café is also popular - particularly with families - for its comfy, home-style decor. Healthy choices like fish, soups, pastas and salads are on offer, as are cakes done on the spot. Live piano on Saturdays.QC‑3, Pühavaimu 20, tel. +372 442 53 93, www.mahedik.ee. Open 09:0017:00; Fri 09:00-23:00; Sat 10:00-23:00; Sun 10:00-20:00. €€€. B­S­J Passion Café The cool interior at this Old Town establishment is indeed done up in passion red, including the upholstered sofas and throw pillows that surround its stretched-out tables.

The café’s real passion though seems to be its vast choice of snacks, which are featured - complete with photos - on its plastic menus. Full meals are available too. We found the portions sizeable and the food quite tasty.QC‑3, Hos‑ pidali 14, tel. +372 442 62 02, www.passioncafe.ee.

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Pastoraat Cafe Located underneath a stylish boutique hotel, Pastoraat Café is open all day. We came for breakfast and what a treat it was!

In addition to fabulous coffee and freshly baked pastries, Pastoraat offers a short, but healthy-ish selection of breakfast dishes.QC‑3, Kuninga 30, tel. +372 57 87 78 57, www. rosenplanter.ee/pastoraat-cafe. Open 07:00-23:00; Sat 09:00-23:00; Sun 09:00-19:00. €€. P­T­B­S­J­6­W­ Simple Day While not quite open for the season when we visited, Simple Day’s menu offers light dishes, as well as breakfast, which we certainly want to come back and try. Eat indoors or on their spacious terrace.QC‑4, Karuselli 2, tel. +372 53 30 03 73.

Open 10:00-21:00; Fri 10:00-23:00; Sat 09:00-23:00; Sun 09:00-19:00. B­S Sõõriku baar A popular place for pastries and especially for Estonian-style donut rings (sőőrikud). In fact it’s so busy at times you may have to stand.QC‑3, Pühavaimu 15, tel. +372 444 53 34.

Open 08:00-18:00; Sat, Sun 09:00-18:00. B­S­J­6 Supelsaksad Supelsaksad has been rated Best Café in Estonia - and deservingly so. A cosy jumble of old-style furniture, sophisticated tunes and fantastic food have made this neighbourhood café a runaway hit.QC‑4, Nikolai 32, tel. +372 442 24 48, www. supelsaksad.ee. Open 11:30-22:00; Fri 11:30-23:00; Sat 09:00-23:00; Sun 09:00-22:00. €€. T­B­S­L­6­W Vehverments bar & tostadas Owned by the same guys behind VoVa, Vehverments bar & tostadas serves up creative dishes in a funky, colourful old wooden house. Each room is decorated differently. Outside there’s a sandbox for children and plenty of seating under the apple trees. QB‑3, Munga 9, tel. +372 58 87 68 87. Open Fri, Sat 12:00-23:00; Sun 12:00-20:00; closed Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu. €€. T­B­E­S­L­J­6­W

bakeries Ellen Big windows and a Rüütli Street location make Ellen a pleasant place for a pastry or three. Grab the one and only sofa if you plan to sink in for a while.QC‑3, Rüütli 45, tel. +372 444 24 24, www.ellenipagar.ee. Open 08:30-18:00; Sun, Sat 10:00-16:00. B­S­J Pagaripoisid Irresistibly smelling of sugar, Baker Boys is a popular destination for those in need of cakes, pastries and coffee. Eat at the window counter or find a table in back.

QC‑3, Pühavaimu 11, tel. +372 56 29 08 10, www. pagaripoisid.ee. Open 09:00-19:00; Sat 09:00-18:00; Sun 10:00-16:00. Also at: C-3, Pikk 13, tel. +372 56 29 08 11. Open 07:00-18:00, Sun 09:00-17:00. B­J parnu.inyourpocket.com

Nightlife Pärnu has a respectable amount of nightlife for a town its size. There are plenty of pubs to visit, but in summer, when the weather is good, an outdoor terrace is the place to be.

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Bars & Pubs Beer bar Alibi This is the place to come for craft beer in Pärnu. With friendly staff to help you navigate the beer selection, this cosy bar guarantees a fun night. Check their Facebook page for upcoming concerts.QC‑3, Ringi 1, tel. +372 53 49 83 13. Open 17:00-02:00; Fri, Sat 17:00-04:00.

B­S­J Bum-Bum Pronounce it ‘boom-boom’ and get here early if you want a table. Indeed it’s all about the tables at this comfy, little establishment, which falls somewhere between a buzzing eatery for the whole family and a pulsing pub focused on live music and DJs. Acts might be anything from 90s spin masters to old accordion jockeys, so check the schedule to see if the generation fits your taste.QB‑3, Kuninga 1, tel. +372 608 05 88. Open 11:00-23:00; Fri 11:00-02:00; Sat 12:00-02:00; Sun 12:00-22:00. B­E­J Cocoloco Karaoke Bar Get happily sloshed and belt out your favourite tunes in this downtown bar. Red vinyl booths and photos of old rockers will inspire you. There’s even mirrors on the ceiling, but you’ll have to ask about the pink champagne on ice.

QC‑3, Rüütli 45, tel. +372 445 68 07, www.cocoloco.ee.

Open 19:00-05:00; Fri, Sat 19:00-07:00. Admission €1 3.50. J Mum café With its sharp décor and active DJ lineup, this happening, little lounge does a great job of filling the pre-club (and maybe even instead-of-club) gap. It also works fine as a sophisticated daytime eating spot. The menu is brief, but our taste buds definitely came away happy.QC‑3, Pühavaimu 15, tel. +372 446 55 55. Open 10:30-22:00; Fri, Sat 10:3001:00; Sun 10:30-20:00. B­S­J Nikolai Lehtla Central, friendly and popular, Nikolai focuses mainly on providing pub-style meals - you can come by during the day and bring the kids. To the evening party crowd, it’s known as a good place to pack in those precious calories and drink until the wee hours.QB‑3, Nikolai 7, tel. +372 447 73 66, www.nikolailehtla.ee. Open 11:00-01:00; Thu, Fri, Sat 11:00-02:00. In June open Mon - Thu 11:0024:00; Fri 11:00-02:00; Sat 12:00-02:00; Sun 12:00-24:00.

B­E­J­6­W Puhvet APTEK A must-see on the night scene: Pärnu’s elegant, heritage pharmacy, dating to 1931, has been cleverly restored and transformed into this ultra-cool cocktail/shots bar. Enfacebook.com/ParnuInYourPocket

how to toast If you want to get in good with the locals, it never hurts to learn how to toast in the national language. Luckily it’s fairly simple here: Estonians toast by clinking their glasses and saying ‘Terviseks’ (health). It’s crucial, however, that you look your drinking companion in the eye just as your glasses are clinking. If you miss this step, the toast doesn’t count and you’ll have to start all over! trance fees are charged later on weekend nights, when DJs show up to spin vinyl. Be sure to check out the cinema room, where old flicks flicker away.QC‑3, Rüütli 40, tel. +372 56 92 66 42, www.aptek.ee. Open Wed, Thu 17:00-02:00; Fri, Sat 17:00-04:00; closed Mon, Tue, Sun. Admission Fri - Sat €5. Age restriction 21+. B­E­J­ 6­W Sweet Rosie This town’s answer to the Irish pub is inviting, popular and buzzing. Expect a rocking atmosphere on weekends, complete with live music on Saturday nights, and Guinness that’s poured in the lightning-quick Estonian style.QB‑3, Munga 2, tel. +372 56 82 82 40, www.villemipubid.ee/ sweet-rosie. Open 11:00-24:00; Fri, Sat 11:00-02:00.

B­E­J­6­W Väike Kuuba Pärnu This seasonal pop-up bar was so popular in Tartu, the owners decided to bring it to Pärnu for the summer. Located in a vintage Airstream next to the beach volleyball courts, enjoy one of their famous mojitos in Estonia’s summer capital. Be sure to check their Facebook page for upcoming parties and events.QB‑5, Ranna pst. 1, tel. +372 53 45 30 02. Open 14.00-01.00; Fri 14.00-02.00; Sat, Sun 12.00-02.00. B­S 2020

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Nightlife billiard Looking for a place to shoot some stick? A few hotels (Strand, Ammende Villa, Rannahotell) have pool tables.

Otherwise try this one: Piljardiklubi Pool Kaheksa Downtown Pärnu’s only real pool hall makes its home in the basement under the Chaplin Centre. It looks sketchy from the outside, but the interior is decent enough and our drinks were cheap. Five billiards tables and a couple snooker tables are available.QB‑4, Es‑ planaadi 10, tel. +372 442 76 00, www.klubipool8. ee. Open Thu, Fri, Sat 19:30-02:00; closed Mon, Tue, Wed, Sun. L­W

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Clubs Lokaal Kassa Still sporting much of the theatrical grandiosity left over from its past life as a casino, this busy, little downtown club supplies an older generation with an older music lineup. Overall, its a very worthy place to knock back a shot or three and take your date for a rockin’ romp around the dance floor.QC‑3, Rüütli 40, tel. +372 51 96 66 82, www. lokaalkassa.ee. Open Fri, Sat 23:00-04:00; closed Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun. Admission €5-7. Age restriction 25+. X­J­W Pärnu Kuursaal Pärnu’s historic Kuursaal has gone through various incarnations since its days as a resort dance hall in the early 20th century, but the beachside hall is still a player in the area’s entertainment scene. The huge country-tavernstyle music hall opens Friday and Saturday nights where it hosts ticketed events involving DJs or live bands. Check the schedule.QB‑5, Mere pst. 22, tel. +372 58 10 01 65, www.parnukuursaal.ee. Open Fri, Sat 21:00-24:00; closed Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun. Admission €10-15.

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SunSet Strictly a seasonal affair, Pärnu’s big, beachside disco is a roomy two stories of action, which extends to the lounge, depending on the night. The management tend to bring in international events of the Ibiza variety, as well as foam parties and other fun on the sand.QB‑5, Ranna pst. 3, tel. +372 444 04 29, www.sunset.ee. Terrace open 21:00 - 05:00. Operates June - Aug only. Admission €8. Age restriction 18+. B­W

Sugar Among the favourites of the town’s ‘in’ club crowd, Sugar is certainly a place to see and be seen - and then get sweaty on the dance floor. Because it’s built into an old cinema house, you can even check out the action from the balcony above. In summer, the party extends to the big terrace in the back when the club is going full swing.

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Hotels Like most towns in Estonia, Pärnu has its fair share of traditional hotels, but a large part of the accommodation market is also filled by spa-hotels, which offer rooms with or without treatment, and by smaller villas and guesthouses. No matter what kind of accommodation you’re looking for, keep in mind that Pärnu is a very seasonal destination and rooms for the summer months get booked up well in advance.

Spa Hotels To take advantage of Pärnu’s famous therapeutic activities, you can book into these spa hotels, which usually offer per-night accommodation as well as weekend or weeklong packages. The latter usually include meals and a set number of treatments, as well as medical consultation. In any case, book early.

ESTONIA Medical Spa & Hotel Though it has a slightly ‘medical’ orientation with doctors on staff and loads of tests on offer, this up-to-date spa is equally good for recreation, especially given its spa centre TERMID. It offers a whole slew of health, beauty and relaxation packages as well as decent, hotel-style rooms.

The blocky-looking complex (don’t be put off by the exterior) sits in a green park area not far from the beach.QB‑4, Pärna 12/Sääse 7, tel. +372 447 69 05, www.spaestonia. ee/medical. 180 rooms. G­L­W­K­C­D­F­ ESTONIA Resort Hotel & Spa**** Spas just don’t get any more luxurious and full-service than this. ESTONIA offers it all: relaxing treatments accompanied by the sound of twittering birds, an ACTIVESPA with group yoga and fitness training, extensive conference facilities and an excellent restaurant. The slick, Nordic-style guest rooms come loaded with extras and there’s even breakfast in bed available. Room prices include unlimited use of the spa and sauna centre, so slide on your complimentary bathrobe and head on over.QC‑4, A.H. Tammsaare 4a/6, tel. +372 440 10 17, www.spaestonia.ee/resort. 106 rooms.

Z­PGUL­6WKH­C­DF­hhhh Hedon SPA & Hotel Making its home in Pärnu’s most famous historic spa building, this amazingly restored boutique spa combines a distinct air of Ancient Greek decadence with 21st-century luxury. Book well ahead if you want a massage or other treatment. For guests, the beachside location is a huge plus and most rooms have balconies overlooking the sea. They’re done up in the same kind of stylish modernism as the rest of the new extension and naturally come with fluffy bathrobes and slippers.QB‑5, Ranna pst.

1, tel. +372 449 90 00, www.hedonspa.com. 75 rooms.

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Strand SPA & Conference Hotel This sprawling hotel and conference complex southeast of the centre offers fresh and comfortable rooms that rate among the town’s finest. They all come with hardwood floors, mini-bars, hairdryers and more. What really sets Strand apart though is all those four-star extras, including its spa centre, 16m pool, kids’ playroom, a gym and even an indoor mini golf course.QE‑5, Tammsaare pst.

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187 rooms. Z­P­G­U­L­6­W­K­H­C­D­i Tervise Paradiis Spa Hotel & Water Park The second it opened in 2004, this 8-storey spa hotel complex just steps from the beach became a hot destination.

In addition to therapeutic spa services, the hotel has three restaurants, four bars and a bowling alley. But for kids and families the biggest attraction is the complex’s elaborate indoor water park. All of the hotel’s smart rooms are decorated in curvy pastels, and each has a sea view and internet access.QD‑5, Side 14, tel. +372 445 16 00/+372 447 92 19, www.terviseparadiis.ee. 122 rooms. Z­P­G­U­ L­W­K­H­C­D­F­w­i hhhh 2020

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Hotels Tervis Medical Spa Hotel The largest spa hotel in Estonia - and indeed the Baltics - is this super-modern complex just 1km from the beach. Its seven buildings are connected by glass galleries, giving them a decidedly space-age look. A full range of therapies is available and rooms here rival those in Pärnu’s best hotels. Tervis also has a ‘Leisure Centre’ that offers various pools, Jacuzzis and five different saunas. It even provides live entertainment every night - including groups from Finland and Russia - in its very own cultural centre.QA‑3, Seedri 6, tel. +372 445 01 11/+372 447 92 00, www.spatervis.ee.

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Wasa Resort Wasa Resort offers different types of accommodation at Pärnu Beach. Guests can choose between traditional hotel rooms or private apartments. Enjoy a modern spa and sauna complex, and indulge in a spa treatment or two. After, have a bite to eat in their stylish restaurant, or for something more casual, try a dish from their street food and grill menu. Families with children can enjoy an enclosed playground as well. QB‑4, Suvituse 14, tel. +372 445 07 50, www.wasahotels.ee. G­W­ K­C ­D­w

Viiking Spa Hotel This attractive, modern spa makes its home in the new harbour park area just outside Old Town. Healthy services run the whole gamut, from the steam or salt saunas to the delicious honey massage. There’s also an amazing sauna and water centre attached. Be sure to request a room in one of the newer wings if you want more space, a balcony and air con.QA‑3, Sadama 15, tel. +372 449 05 00/+372 449 05 05, www.viiking. ee/en. 154 Rooms. Z­G ­L ­W ­K ­H ­C ­D ­F­w­i

Alex Maja Every one of the beautiful rooms and apartments at the Alex Maja are done up in a cheerful, old-fashioned style with just the right furnishings and artistic touches to give them a modern edge. Here you’ll always find enough room to stretch out - even the doubles are biggish. Look for things like fireplaces, saunas and spiral staircases in some suites and apartments. The location, in a little courtyard in the middle of downtown, is also a major plus.QB‑3, Kuninga 20, tel. +372 446 18 66, www.alexmaja.ee. 10 Rooms. P­G ­I ­L ­J ­6 ­W­ D­i

Wasa Hotel & Health Centre A handful of guests stay in the spa’s classic, yellow wooden villa, but most are housed in the more modern adjacent building attached to the treatment centre. Rooms are all fully outfitted and most have balconies.QB‑4, Eha 2, tel. +372 445 07 50, www.wasa.ee.

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caravan park Konse Holiday Village Whether you’re looking for an actual room or just a place to pitch a tent, this newly-built guesthouse/caravan park on the banks of the river can accommodate.

Rooms are sparsely furnished, but absolutely spotless and most have skylights. Showers/WCs are shared.

50 - 80 caravan slots are available, along with all the facilities they need. Management can also arrange boat, jet-ski and bike rental.QE‑3, Suur-Jőe 44a, tel. +372 53 43 50 92, www.konse.ee. 30 Total rooms.

U­L­6­W Reldori Motel Evidently designed as a haven for road-weary motorists, this motel out near the Riga highway avoids such frivolities as saunas and beauty parlours. However, the rooms are sunny, and there’s a restaurant to quiet your grumbling stomach.QG‑5, Lao 8, tel. +372 447 84 00, www.reldor.ee/majutus. 42 Total rooms. G­L­6­ W­K­H­i

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Frost Boutique Hotel With ultra-chic interiors that combine modern sensibilities with 300-year-old design elements, this little hotel wins our personal prize for style and comfort. Even the lobby lounge puts its hotel rivals to shame. The teddy bears on the beds are a nice touch too. In addition to the seven double rooms tucked away in back, it offers seven equally stylish apartments of various sizes in the more prominent building on the street side. In summer, guests can relax in a nice, private, Old Town courtyard.QB‑3, Kuninga 11, tel. +372 53 03 04 24, www.frosthotel.ee.

14 Rooms. P­G ­J ­6 ­W ­K ­H­w­i Koidulapark Hotel Named for the downtown park that it overlooks, this friendly, 1905-era hotel provides very decent accommodation as well as a great, central location. Prints by classic Estonian artists like Okas and Wiiralt decorate much of the hotel, which is done up in a pleasant, mintgreen. Open April through September.QC‑3, Kuninga 38, tel. +372 447 70 30, www.koidulaparkhotell.ee.

39 Rooms. G­U ­L ­J ­6 ­W ­H­i Kurgo Villa Completely overhauled in 2014, this 27-room affair offers some of the most up-to-date accommodation you’ll find in Pärnu. Rooms are set around a large, roomy yard with a pool and adjacent playground for the kiddies. There’s even a small restaurant, Piparmünt, on site. The easy walk from the beach is another bonus.QC‑5, Papli 13, tel. +372 442 57 36, www.kurgovilla.ee. 27 Rooms.

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Hotels Pärnu Hotell Rising over the historic centre’s main square like a mini monolith, this old favourite brings a touch of full-service, international-style accommodation to the heart of Pärnu.

Helpful facilities like a respectable restaurant, conference rooms and beauty parlour, not to mention free use of the sauna and gym in the mornings, add a touch of class. A makeover completed in 2016 brought all the rooms up to ‘premium’ level. Each one is allergen free and comes with air conditioning and a balcony, but book a room on the upper three floors of the town-facing side if you want that picture postcard view.QC‑2, Rüütli 44, tel. +372 447 89 11, www.hotelparnu.com. 80 Rooms. Z­P­G­L­J­ W­K­H­D­F­w­i Rannahotell A top-quality hotel that’s right, smack on the beach - you really can’t beat that formula. But Rannahotell doesn’t stop there. For one, the building is an architectural treasure - a striking example of Estonian functionalism dating back to 1937. And thanks to top-to-bottom overhaul completed in 2016, the rooms are as plush and comfy as can be. Various room/price options are available, but for the full resort effect, we recommend springing for one of the sea-facing rooms with a balcony. The hotel also offers spa procedures in partnership with the German Anika Spa group, in case you want to take your relaxation to the next level.QC‑5, Ranna pst. 5, tel. +372 444 44 44, www.rannahotell.ee.

55 Rooms. Z­P­G­L­W­K­H­D­w­i Rosenplänter Boutique Hotel Located in Pärnu’s Old Town, Rosenplänter Boutique Hotel offers luxurious accommodation in a historic house.

Both old and new design elements come together at Rosenplänter, which continues into the restaurant downstairs. The building was built in 1696 and is named after J. H. Rosenplänter, a well-known cultural figure and pastor in Pärnu, who once lived there.QC‑3, Kuninga 30, tel. +372 57 87 72 57, www.rosenplanter.ee. 13 Rooms. P­J­ W­K­i St. Peterburg Bringing a bit of the Tsarist 18th century in the heart of Pärnu, the St. Peterburg treats its guests to a stylish, oldfashioned ambience. Hallways and rooms here are decorated in a theatrically historic style, with a heavy emphasis on heavy wood, and the helpful staff even wear period costume. Guests should be sure to check out the hotel’s restaurant, wine cellar and sauna.QC‑3, Hospidali 6, tel. +372 443 05 55/+372 56 65 80 00, www.stpeterburg.ee.

54 Rooms. G­U­I­L­J­6­W­K­H­D­i Victoria Dating back to 1926, the Victoria is a welcoming, grand old structure with curving walls, lacy windowpanes and, we discovered, possibly the friendliest service in Estonia.

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modation, the hotel offers all sorts of interesting thematic packages such a role-playing mystery game, which can be arranged in advance for groups.QC‑3, Kuninga 25, tel. +372 444 34 12, www.victoriahotel.ee. 23 Rooms.

G­J­6­W­K­H­i Villa Ammende Member of the Luxury Group Hotels, and by far the most luxurious accommodation in Pärnu, Villa Ammende makes its home in a historic, Art-Nouveau mansion surrounded by gardens and fountains. Each of the rooms in the 1905era house has a personality of its own and comes furnished with antiques of that period. Those in the ‘gardener’s house’ out back are a bit bigger and have bathtubs.

Look for the schedule of concerts and events, which are often held in the garden or the salon in summer.QB‑4, Mere pst. 7, tel. +372 447 38 88, www.ammende.ee.

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Villa Wesset Swank and jazzy, like something out of a 1930s film, this historic villa oozes class from top to bottom. Opened as a hotel in 2007, it offers comfortably decorated rooms of widely varying layouts, including some with balconies.

The modern amenities extend all the way to flat-panel TVs, and there’s a polished, cosy restaurant where you’ll leisurely enjoy your breakfast.QB‑4, Supeluse 26, tel. +372 697 25 00, www.wesset.ee. 36 Rooms. P­G­R­ W­K­H­i

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Hotels Mid-range Aisa B&B This family-run establishment on a quiet street near the centre is a sparklingly modern affair. Rooms are decorated in a soothing, light wood style, each with its own TV, shower and WC. A few historic touches have been left in the older part of the house.QC‑4, Aisa 4a/1, tel. +372 504 25 02/+372 56 65 51 66, www.aisamajutus.ee.

10 Rooms. P­G­I­L­W­i Aleksandri Guesthouse This off-beat biker pub north of the river actually runs one of the nicest guesthouses in town. Rooms are sunny and beautifully-furnished, while stairways are decorated with framed ads from Pärnu’s tattoo festivals of old. If the interior is a bit too fancy, just lock your motorcycle in the garage and check into one of the simple cabins out back.QB‑1, Vana-Rääma 8, tel. +372 443 21 60, www. aleksandripub.ee. 20 Rooms. G­L­6­W­K­D Carolina The spiffy-looking Carolina makes its home in one of the super-modern buildings near Pärnu College and the yacht harbour. Rooms are spacious and fully outfitted, and there’s even a beauty salon in the building. Bike and car rental are available too.QA‑3, Ringi 54b, tel. +372 442 04 40, www. carolina.ee. 25 Rooms. Z­G­I­L­6­W­D­i Emmi More than just a place to stay, this super-modern facility offers health treatment packages, conference facilities, and a sunny restaurant with a huge terrace. Of course, as a place to stay it works too - rooms are immaculate and even come with satellite TV. Staff will arrange a bus to make the 3km journey to the centre of town.QF‑5, Laine 2, tel. +372 447 64 44, www.emmi.ee. 36 Rooms. G­L­W­ K­H­D­w­i Green Villa This is Green with a capital ‘G’, as one look at the vibrant exterior paintjob will tell you. The historic interior is equally stunning with fireplaces, original hardwood floors and a general early-20th-century feel. Note that ‘suites’ here are rooms with their own shower and fridge, whereas the smaller rooms share. Families will like the fact that there’s a guest kitchen, laundry and ironing facilities.QB‑3, Vee 21, tel. +372 443 60 40/+372 56 46 72 73, www.greenvilla. ee. 21 Rooms. P­G­I­L­J­W­i Hansalinn Hanseatic comfort is what it’s all about in this cheerful, theatrically-decorated hotel. In fact, our room was so comfy, and the service so friendly, we didn’t want to leave.

Each of its eleven rooms is named for a different city in the Medieval Hanseatic League, and most overlook a quaint, old courtyard.QB‑3, Malmö 15, tel. +372 444 74 00/+372 444 74 02, www.hansalinn.ee. 11 Rooms. G­I­J­W­ D­i 30 Pärnu In Your Pocket

Hommiku Guesthouse & Hostel Don’t let the ‘hostel’ part of the name fool you. Hommiku resembles a tiny hotel, where each and every cushy room comes with its own shower/WC, TV and all of them (except the singles) even has its own little kitchen. The location, right smack dab in the centre of Old Town, is hard to beat.QC‑3, Hommiku 17, tel. +372 445 11 22, www.hommikuhostel.ee. 23 Rooms. P­G ­L ­J ­6­ W­K­i Hotell Tammsaare Tammsaare is a small but thoroughly modern purpose-built hotel offering nicely furnished, bright rooms and a decent number of ammenities, there’s a large, lobby bar and a beauty salon. In-room plusses are heated floor tiles, satellite TV and wireless internet.QC‑5, Tammsaare pst. 24b, tel. +372 55 62 28 18, www. hotelltammsaare.ee. 23 Rooms. Z­G ­L ­6 ­W­w­i Laine Guesthouse Set in a smart-looking residential blockhouse, the little rooms at the Laine are completely remodelled and nicely furnished. Each one has its own shower and WC, but only certain rooms have TVs. The look-conscious can take advantage of the beauty salon and solarium in the same building. Well out of the centre.QF‑5, Laine 6a, tel. +372 443 91 11, www.gh-laine.ee. 26 Rooms. Z­P ­G ­L­ 6­W ­D­w­i Legend A very smart hotel near the beach, Legend is a legend in its own right with its warm, old-fashioned décor and a cheerful colour scheme that will make you feel right at home. Extras include an on-site beauty salon, lobby internet workstation and a summer terrace.QC‑5, Lehe 3, tel. +372 442 56 06, www.legend.ee. 23 Rooms.

G­I ­R ­6 ­W ­D­i Männiku Guesthouse It’s over 4km from the centre near the road to Riga, however Männiku aims to provide the same facilities one would expect from a downtown hotel. Each room comes with its own shower, WC and TV, and guests have use of the kitchen. The popular Kännu café is just around the corner.QMänniku 8, tel. +372 56 48 80 20, www. manniku.com. 13 Rooms. G­L ­W ­D­i Promenaadi Villa This irresistably beautiful green villa on a leafy avenue might be the most Pärnu-esque of all local accommodation. Rooms here are decorated in a modern style and each comes with cable TV, fridge and its own shower/ WC. Free guarded parking out back.QC‑5, Tammsaare pst. 16, tel. +372 56 61 76 23, www.promenaadi.net.

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Hotels Ranna Villa The word here is orange. Tucked into a bright, modern building roughly halfway between the harbour and the beach, this fairly new establishment offers spiffy rooms and loads of, yes, orange décor. Family rooms have sofas, and all rooms have cable TV. The facility also has a café, bar and a beauty salon.QA‑3, Ringi 52, tel. +372 445 11 20, www.rannavilla.ee. 20 Rooms. Z­G­L­R­6­W­K­i Sadama Villa As a hotel it may be fairly new, but this villa in Pärnu’s harbour area dates back to 1939, and the management have taken pains to keep hints of that era in the décor. Antique wooden floors and old photos of the town give each room an appropriately historic look. Guests can take advantage of the hairdresser and massage in the same building, or order treatments at the Viiking health resort next door.

QA‑3, Sadama 13, tel. +372 447 00 08/+372 56 69 42 10, www.sadamavilla.ee. 20 Rooms. Z­G­I­W­C­D­i Tulbi B&B Tucked away on a quiet side-street but still within easy reach of the beach, Tulbi is a relaxing option for those looking for a personal touch. The wooden house encompasses a handful of enormous doubles, all newly renovated and all with their own facilities. Two rooms even have fireplaces. Note that in summer the price includes breakfast.

QC‑4, Tulbi 14, tel. +372 53 45 34 37, www.tulbi.ee.

7 Rooms. N­P­G­I­L­W­i Vesiroos The Water Lily offers smart, fully-equipped rooms laid out along a sunny, glass-covered corridor and done up in tasteful greens, pinks, oranges and beiges. The magnificent, functionalist-style building enjoys a great location, between downtown and the beach. On top of all that, this is the only hotel in town with an outdoor swimming pool.

QB‑3, Esplanaadi 42a, tel. +372 443 09 40/+372 53 89 22 28, www.hotellvesiroos.com. 13 Rooms. I­L­6­ W­H­D­i Villa Eeden Just a 10-minute walk from Old Town, this quiet, little hotel offers beautifully-furnished rooms, each done up in an elegant, old-fashioned style but still providing all the modern conveniences. Guests can opt for the ‘eco rooms’ which are slightly smaller.QE‑3, Riia mnt. 57 / Rähni 9, tel. +372 443 62 22, www.villaeeden.ee. 16 Rooms. Z­G­ L­W­K­i Villa Ene Each of the colourfully-painted rooms in this recently-built, residential style establishment has its own outside entrance, WC/shower and satellite TV. Breakfast isn’t served, but owners have thoughtfully provided fridges and coffee makers, and the grill patio is open all summer. Your helpful hosts can also arrange bike rental, health packages and massage.QC‑4, Auli 10a, tel. +372 442 55 32/+372 56 21 57 64, www.villaene.ee. 5 Rooms. Z­N­G­L­W facebook.com/ParnuInYourPocket

apartment rental Dönhoff Residence Dönhoff Residence exudes comfort and simple luxury.

This stylish boutique hotel has 10 guest suites, each with different features. The rooms vary in size and some have a bathtub, sauna, or luxury shower. Centrally located, Dönhoff sits on the edge of Koidula Park, and the beach is a short walk. The hotel is very private, as there is no in-house staff. QC‑3, Kuninga 23, tel. +372 58 87 34 04, www.donhoff.ee. 10 Total rooms.

P­L­J­W­D­i Elupuu Apartments The Life Tree hostel north of the river consists of various apartments, which resemble parts of a family home, decked out in an eclectic jumble of furniture.

Each has its own fireplace and little kitchen. Guests can use a grill in the yard, and there’s a little bar area in the front room. If you have any special travel or recreational requests the management will also make all the arrangements for you.QB‑1, Tallinna mnt. 14a, tel. +372 445 73 47/+372 552 19 10, www.elupuu. ee. G­W­D­i Embrace Guestrooms and Apartments Brought to you by the same people as the Dönhoff Resident, the guesthouse is located in a quiet residential area not far from the white sandy beaches of Pärnu.

Embrace offers accommodation in a guest house, guest suites and private apartments.QD‑5, Pardi 30, tel. +372 58 87 34 04, www.embrace.ee. 12 Total rooms. P­I­W­D­i Villa Marina Built in the back of a residential house next to the yacht harbour, these two apartments are ideally located for the sailing crowd. They’re also well located for families that want to take advantage of a nearby play park or stroll along the city’s picturesque harbour/ moat. The 2-bedroom Captain Room fits up to four people while the larger Rose Room fits up to six.QA‑3, Kapteni 4, tel. +372 513 10 60, www.kaunikudumid. ee/villamarina. N­G­L­W 2020

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Hotels Villa Freven It may look like just another well-kept historic residence on a quiet Pärnu street, but Freven actually has a little reception desk in back. Each of the four, comfy rooms has its own TV and shower, and every two share a kitchenette, making this a good choice for families. Take advantage of the fully-equipped backyard grill and wireless internet. You can also rent bicycles here for a small fee.QE‑4, Kooli 31, tel. +372 56 68 65 45, www. freven.ee. 8 Rooms. N­G ­W Villa Kristina This friendly, family-run establishment offers bright, spotless rooms with wooden furnishings. Each comes with its own WC, shower, TV and fridge. Your hostess can arrange health therapies if you ask.QB‑4, Suvituse 1, tel. +372 442 98 03, www.villakristina.ee. 5 Rooms.

Z­N ­G ­L ­W Villa Marleen This villa across from the Tervis health complex is split between two houses, but no matter which one you end up in, you’ll get a pleasant and spacious room with hardwood floors. The place even has its own little bar and offers beauty services.QA‑3, Seedri 15, tel. +372 442 92 87/+372 501 87 05, www.marleen.ee.

6 Rooms. L­6 ­W ­H ­D­w Yacht Club Guesthouse Ahoy! The Jacht Club Guesthouse has a definite nautical feel, but you don`t have to be an old sea hand to stay here. The rooms come with a common terrace that overlooks the river, and this summer the large front courtyard will host a series of jazz and blues concerts.

QA‑3, Lootsi 6, tel. +372 447 17 40/+372 507 12 86, www.jahtklubi.ee. 18 Rooms. Z­G ­L ­6 ­W ­K ­H­ D­i

Hostels Aare Guesthouse Just across the bridge from downtown, this branch of the esteemed Green Villa has rooms done up in a similar frilly, cosy, old-fashioned style, using only natural (non-synthetic) materials. There aren’t many in-house services other than the breakfast buffet and summer reception, but there are conveniences like sauna and WiFi.QB‑1, Tal‑ linna mnt. 11, tel. +372 443 60 40, www.greenvilla.ee.

16 Rooms. N­P­G­W­H­C­D Anette Hostel It’s possible to walk from the centre to this hostel north of the river, but it’d be quite a hike. Each of the rooms here comes with its own shower/WC and TV, and most are big enough so that beds can be swapped around to make double rooms into triples or quads. The Anette now has a fully functional kitchen and the balcony picnic table looks inviting when weather permits. An internet-connected computer is available in summer.QTallinna mnt. 59, tel. +372 55 63 01 69. 4 Rooms. N­G­L­W Lőuna Hostel With its downtown location, this hostel offers a fairly good convenience and price combination. The newer, more expensive doubles have their own shower/WC, TV and internet connections, while the cheaper doubles and other upstairs rooms are minimalist and share facilities. There’s a kitchen and common room for guests’ use. Note that the sign and entrance are only visible from Akadeemia tn., around the corner.QB‑3, Lőuna 2, tel. +372 443 09 43/+372 56 65 01 30, www.hostellouna.eu. 17 Rooms.

G­J­6­W­i Rannastaadioni Hostel For an excellent, budget option close to the beach, it’s hard to top this hostel built into a freshly-revamped sports stadium just across from the seaside, literally a stone’s throw from the sand (please don’t test this). Rooms - all doubles and triples - are spartan but modern, each with its own shower/WC and TV. There’s WiFi, of course, as well as a huge common kitchen for guests’ use. Sauna and gym are included.QC‑5, Ranna pst. 2, tel. +372 525 30 05, www.rannastaadion.ee. 25 Rooms. Z­G­U­6­W­ K­H­D­F Strangers While the name might not be the most comforting, Hostel Strangers in the Night offers cosy accommodation in an 18th-century building in the heart of Pärnu. Guests can choose between dormitory style accommodation or private rooms, all of which are clean and modern. There is also a common lounge and kitchen. The hostel offers 24-hour reception, a private parking lot, and bike rental.

QB‑3, Uus 3, tel. +372 58 87 44 47, www.16eur.ee/et/ strangers. G­J­W

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Shopping & Directory Much of the city’s commercial life revolves around the big malls but plenty of shops and services can be found elsewhere around the old centre.

Antiques Vanavara Find art, furniture, porcelain, silver items and more at Vanavara antiik.QD‑4, Karja 26, tel. +372 443 01 43, www. vanavaraantiik.ee. Open 12:00-16:00; Sat 10:00-14:00; closed Mon, Sun.

Handicrafts/souvenirs Ehe ja Ehtne käsitöö Intricate jewellery and décor, including kitchen items and exquisite wood creations.QB‑3, Rüütli 29, tel. +372 58 85 99 61, www.ehejaehtne.ee. Open 10:00-18:00; closed Mon. Kolme Karu Kaubamaja This ‘Three Bears Mall’ shop offers Estonian design you won’t find anywhere else. Much of the selection is gifts and home décor in textile, glass, ceramic and even concrete.QG‑5, Suur-Jõe 63, tel. +372 56 46 00 45. Open 11:00-18:00; Sat 11:00-14:00; closed Sun. Maarja-Magdaleena Gild If you’re looking for a cultural experience with some shopping opportunities thrown in, head to the Maarja-Magdaleena Gild in Old Town. Following the time-honoured traditions of craft guilds, this inviting collection of open studios is where over 20 artists create and sell their wares.

You can watch them at work and enter into deep, philosophical conversations about where they get their inspiration. The guild also gives you the chance to try your own hand at craftmaking, and houses a chamber of health food where you can participate in themed workshops and listen to lectures or just grab a healthy bite.QC‑3, Uus 5, tel. +372 58 87 27 90, www.maarjamagdaleenagild.ee.

Open 10:00-18:00; Sat 10:00-15:00; closed Sun. Pärnu Käsitöö This small shop is packed with traditional knits and other goodies.QB‑3, Vee 6, tel. +372 442 51 21, www.aale.ee.

Open 10:00-19:00; Sat 10:00-16:00; closed Sun.

food Coop Konsum Large grocery store on the ground floor of Port Artur.

QC‑2, Lai 11 (Port Artur), tel. +372 447 88 20, www. coop.ee. Open 09:00-22:00.

Delice Wide selection of international food, including large variety of vegan products.QC‑2, Lai 5 (Pärnu Keskus), tel. +372 443 04 16, www.delice.ee. Open 09:0022:00.

markets Pärnu Market Pärnu’s main food market is a thoroughly modern affair that comes with a Rimi supermarket, a ‘food street’ where you can pick up local and speciality goodies, and even a few restaurants. Head to the back area to find the more traditional veggie sellers and the like.

QC‑3, Suur-Sepa 18, tel. +372 442 64 82, www. parnuturg.ee. Open 08:00-22:00.

Taluturg This farmers’ market is the place to get fresh produce right from the source.QC‑2, Aida 7 (Pärnu Keskus), tel. +372 58 17 15 04, www.taluturg.ee. Open 10:0020:00.

Suveniir A great selection of souvenirs and Estonian handicrafts, conveniently next to the bus station.QC‑3, Ringi 5, tel. +372 444 01 81, www.ringi5.ee. Open 10:00-18:00; Sat 10:00-16:00; closed Sun.

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Kaubamajakas This was already the largest shopping mall in west Estonia before renovations in 2014 made it even bigger, so if you’re set for a shopping binge, head here. It even has a separate floor for restaurants.QH‑6, Papiniidu 8, tel. +372 445 59 00, www.kaubamajakas.ee. Open 10:00-20:00. Food department open 08:00 - 22:00.

Baltman One of Estonia’s home-grown, international fashion brands, Baltman specialises in men’s suits, jackets and trousers.QC‑3, Rüütli 33, tel. +372 443 13 94, www. baltman.andmorefashion.com. Open 10:00-18:00; Sat 10:00-16:00; closed Sun.

Pärnu Keskus This modern shopping mall offers a cinema as well as a variety of fashionable boutiques in an easy, downtown locale.QC‑2, Aida 7, tel. +372 445 96 77, www.astri.ee/ parnu-keskus. Open 10:00-20:00. Food department open 09:00 - 22:00.

Port Artur This downtown shopping mall makes its home in two separate buildings across from the bus station. The larger building at Lai 11 offers a food shop, multiple eateries and book store.QC‑2, Hommiku 2, tel. +372 447 88 89, www. portartur.ee. Also at: B-1, Lai 11. Open 10:00-20:00, Sun 10:00-18:00. Food department open daily 09:00-22:00.

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Erika Lingerie It’s more than just lingerie (though there’s plenty of that).

Pick up your spare tights or etno-fashion souvenirs here too.QC‑3, Rüütli 36, tel. +372 442 24 44. Open 10:0018:00; Sat 10:00-16:00; closed Sun. Glamour Boutique A local shop catering to locals who want to look glamorous, locally.QC‑3, Rüütli 55, tel. +372 442 54 66. Open 10:00-18:00; Sat 10:00-16:00; closed Sun. Ivo Nikkolo Premium Estonian design business-wear for women.

QB‑3, Rüütli 18, tel. +372 443 82 99, www.ivonikkolo. andmorefashion.com. Open 10:00-18:00; Sat 10:0016:00; closed Sun. Lastemaailm Children’s clothing.QB‑3, Rüütli 14, tel. +372 447 01 01.

Open 10:00-18:00; Sat 10:00-17:00; Sun 10:00-16:00. parnu.inyourpocket.com

Shopping & Directory Rosalind Cosmetics store.QC‑3, Rüütli 38, tel. +372 443 01 23, www.rosalind.ee. Open 09:30-18:00; Sat 10:00-16:00; closed Mon, Sun. Väike Ingel Esoteric shop that seems to focus on all things angelic incense, crystals etc. can all be found here.QC‑3, Rüütli 37, tel. +372 53 05 50 11. Open 10:00-18:00; Sat 10:0016:00; closed Sun.

Monton Monton offers trendy and cosmopolitan clothes for the modern working man and woman, interpreting global fashion trends in their own unique way.QC‑2, Aida 7 (Pärnu Keskus), www.monton.andmorefashion.com.

Open 10:00-20:00.

Sangar High-end Estonian brand, producing dress-shirts since 1956. Their trademark is producing made-to-measure shirts, where you can even choose the button colour.

QC‑2, Aida 7 (Pärnu Keskus), tel. +372 730 73 06, www. sangar.ee. Open 10:00-20:00.

VB Kinga- ja kotiäri As the name suggests, VB Kinga- ja kotiäri specialises in leather shoes and bags.QC‑3, Rüütli 32, tel. +372 446 64 40. Open 10:00-18:00; Sat 10:00-17:00; closed Sun. Viola Lillepood Florist.QC‑3, Ringi 9, tel. +372 447 38 12, www.violalill. ee. Open 07:30-18:30; Sun 09:00-15:00; Sat 09:00-16:00.

pharmacies Euroapteek Centrally-located on Rüütli Street, Euroapteek caters to all your health and beauty needs.QC‑3, Rüütli 30, tel. +372 447 27 43, www.euroapteek.ee. Open 08:3018:00; Sat 09:30-16:00; closed Sun.

Siluett Fashion and accessories from several of Estonia’s hottest designers.QC‑3, Rüütli 28, tel. +372 508 12 71. Open 10:00-18:00; Sat 10:00-16:00; Sun 11:00-15:00.

Pärnu Linnaapteek Benu A centrally-located pharmacy to suit all your health needs.QC‑3, Pikk 11, tel. +372 444 13 67, www.benu. ee. Open 08:00-18:00; Sat 09:00-15:00; closed Sun.

Speciality stores

Südameapteek QC‑2, Aida 7 (Pärnu Keskus), tel. +372 445 00 60, www.sudameapteek.ee. Open 10:00-20:00.

Ehteäri QC‑3, Rüütli 41, tel. +372 446 50 42, www.ehteari.ee.

Open 11:00-18:00; Sat 11:00-15:00; closed Sun, Mon. Gambrinus Interesting and exotic beers.QC‑3, Kuninga 36, tel. +372 55 51 74 99. Open 14:00-22:00; closed Mon, Tue. Kalev Šokolaadipood Chocolates and other sweets.QC‑2, Lai 11 (Port Artur), tel. +372 56 82 85 90, www.kalev.eu. Open 10:00-18:00; Sun 10:00-16:00. N PVXmusic Music and recording instruments.QC‑3, Pühavaimu 8, tel. +372 443 97 34, www.pvxmusic.ee. Open 10:00-18:00; Sat 10:00-15:00; closed Sun. Riiamarii Organic food products, cosmetics, aromatherapy, teas, etc.QC‑3, Pühavaimu 20, tel. +372 447 00 35, www. riiamarii.weebly.com. Open 10:00-18:00; Sat 10:0016:00; closed Sun. facebook.com/ParnuInYourPocket

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