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Contents
Foreword 4
A quick word from the IYP team
Arriving in Pärnu 5
Find your way to the summer capital
The Basics 6
Helpful things everyone should know
History 7
11,000 years, all squeezed onto one page!
Culture & Events 8
The best of the summer’s main attractions
Where to stay 10
A bed for every budget
Dining & Nightlife
Where to eat 18
From caviar to beach snacks
Nightlife 22
Party till dawn
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Contents
Pärnu beach is a vacation magnet for kids and adults alike.
Active Pärnu 25
Sports, adventure, fun & games
What to see 26
Funky sights, museums and hungry snakes
Shopping & Directory 28
The ultimate in retail therapy
Getting around 31
Navigating Pärnu and travelling onward
Maps
Street index 32
City centre map 33
General city map 34
The picturesque Pärnu harbour (A-1).
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4 foreWorD
Pärnu has been a popular resort since as far back as the
1830s, a place where people go to de-stress and regain their
equilibrium. Pärnu’s ‘prime time’ came during the ‘Roaring
Twenties’ and 1930’s when people from all over Northern Europe
flocked here to catch some sun, visit the luxurious spas
and soak their toes in the warm water. In fact, much of the
architecture in the older parts of town and close to the sea
reflect these eras bygone. Leap forward to today, and for most
Estonians, the city is synonymous with one thing - the beach.
Of course, the spas are still a huge hit with locals and foreigners
alike, offering both ‘tried and true’ treatments as well
as the latest, cutting edge (often strange) ways to revitalise a
tired body. Every year the city welcomes back spa guest who
just can’t get enough of the pampering they receive here.
Naturally, Pärnu In Your Pocket has covered the most exciting
events of the year, including the Watergate Festival which is
guaranteed to be a wet and sweaty event for all attendees -
rumour has it that one of our staff also had some sweaty fun
there years ago.
But don’t just take our word for it, get out there and discover
for yourself why Pärnu is Estonia’s official ‘Summer Capital’.
Obviously you’ll need this handy little guide to make the most
of your relaxing stay in the city, so grab your sandals, a bottle
of water, a camera and hit the streets. Enjoy your time in
Pärnu, you won‘t be disappointed!
Always remember that this is just a guide, we try our best to
provide as accurate information as possible by print time.
Our experiences may differ from your experiences and if you
feel we were way off the mark, please do let us know.
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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. Telephone
numbers for taxis, stations etc can be found in the Getting
around section of this guidebook.
By bus
More than 20 express buses leave Tallinn for Pärnu daily between
06:20 and 21:00, and six buses stop here daily en route
from Riga. The ticket from Tallinn costs €6 - 8.50 and the trip takes
less than two hours. For a bit more money, travellers can also opt
for the Hansabuss (www.hansabuss.ee) which has comfier seats,
WiFi, and leaves from the centres of Tallinn and Riga. Pärnu’s bus
station is conveniently located right in the centre of town, at the
corner of Pikk and Ringi streets. The station house is behind the
terminal, at Ringi 3; ticket windows open daily 06:15 - 19:30.
Left luggage (pakihoid) is at the southern side of the bus terminal,
near platform 8, open 08:00 - 19:30, Sat 08:00 - 17:00,
Sun 09:00 - 17:00. Leaving a bag for up to 24hrs costs €0.70 - 2,
depending on the weight. 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
often stop cars for document checks between Ikla and
Pärnu - not so viva.
By plane
Unless you happen to be coming here from the islands of Kihnu
or Ruhnu, it’s doubtful that you’ll be arriving in by air. That
said, it’s theoretically possible to charter a plane from Tallinn.
Pärnu’s airport, originally built as a military airbase, is now
head-quartered in a compact and modern building, and has
only minimal services.
Getting to town Bus N°23 synchronises with all incoming flights
and can be found waiting at the front of the terminal. See Getting
Around section for taxi information.
Photo competition!
Pärnu In Your Pocket announces a
super-duper, super-sized photo competition
- truth be told we actually aren’t
rich enough to hold such a competition,
however, it’ll be a lot of fun and there
are prizes. The subject of the contest-
Pärnu city, locals, visitors, the beach, the sea. Anything quirky,
humourous or traditional - we’d love to see your best shots.
You’ll have to become a fan of our Facebook page to get all
the details. Doing so will also keep you abreast of contest
updates as well as finding out other titilating information
about Pärnu. Photos or links to your gallery can be sent to
parnu@inyourpocket.com. So grab your camera and
start snapping!
You can find our page at: www.facebook.com/ParnuIYP.
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Tourist information
Parking
arriVing
Pärnu Visitor Centre
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B-2, Uus 4,
tel. (+372) 447 30 00/(+372) 53 30
41 34, fax (+372) 447 30 01, parnu@
visitestonia.com, www.visitparnu.
com. Located right in the centre of
town, the Visitor Centre provides tips
and brochures and can even set up guided walking tours.
In summer, a tourist information booth also operates at
the beach. Q May 15th - September 15th open 09:00 -
18:00. September 16th - May 14th open 09:00 - 17:00.
Sat - Sun 10:00 - 14:00.
By train
With no actual station to speak of (it was unceremoniously
bulldozed) and the closest stopping place more than 3km
from the centre, the railroad offers among the least convenient
ways to get to Pärnu. Two trains make the journey daily
from Tallinn, taking about 2.5 hours.
Getting to town Any city bus that passes on this side of
the street will take you to the centre of town. A taxi ride to
the centre should be about €6.
Hitchhiking
Hitching a ride is fairly common practice in Estonia. Students
on a weekend visit home from college and even kids
hitchhike. But as always with hitchhiking, there are risks,
so think twice before setting off to do it on your own. To
get to Pärnu from Tallinn, take bus N°14 or 18 from the
Viru Centre Bus Terminal all the way to the end of the line
(Laagri), and join the queue.
To get back to Tallinn, head out of the centre of Pärnu on
Tallinna mnt., and to get to Riga, Riia mnt.
Getting to Pärnu is a breeze, but
P
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 near the Port Artur shopping
centre (across Pikk tn., north of the
bus terminal), and the lot near the
bridge, Kalda str and whole 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 hr (near the beach 30 minutes).
Others must pay €0.95/hr or €3.20/day. Tickets
are sold by vending machines on the street (coins
required), and at R-Kiosks like the ones near 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 to August 10:00 - 19:00, parking on streets near
the beach also requires payment. Here a 1hr ticket
is €3.20 and a day ticket is €9.60.
The city also has a paid lot at the end of the beach
near the Tervise Paradiis spa, where a day ticket
costs €4.
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6 BasiCs
Basic data
Pärnu
Population: 42,435 (as of January 01, 2012)
Density: 1,317 inhabitants/km2
Ethnic composition: Estonians 70%, Russians 15%,
Ukrainians 1%, Finns 1%, others 13%
Estonia
Population: 1,340,021 (as of 01.10.2011)
Density: 31 inhabitants/km2
Ethnic composition: Estonians 71.8%, Russians
21.6%, Ukrainians 2.1%, Byelorussians 1.2%, Finns
0.8%, Others 2.5%
Territory: 45,227km 2
Elevation: The highest point in Estonia (and the Baltics)
is Suur Munamägi (318m) in Võru County
Islands: 1,521. The three largest are Saaremaa
2,673km 2 , Hiiumaa 1,023km 2 , and Muhu 206km 2
Lakes: Lake Peipsi, on the Russian border, covers an
area of 3,555km 2 , of which 1,529km 2 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.
Other cities: Tallinn 396,375, Tartu 101,169, Narva
67,144, Kohtla-Järve 46,032.
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.
Borders
Estonia belongs to the Schengen visa area, which includes
22 EU countries, Norway and Iceland. It means that if you are
travelling to Estonia from within the Schengen border controlfree
area, you will not be required to show any documentation
when you arrive in Estonia, whether it be by ship, plane or by
car. In fact you will not have to go through customs at all, but
each individual country still maintains the right to perform
intermittent checks. Of course if you arrive in Estonia from
outside the Schengen zone you will still be required to show your
passport or EU identity card if applicable. For more information
on Schengen and how it might apply to your trip to Estonia,
logon to the Estonian Foreign Ministry’s website at www.vm.ee.
Ethnic groups
About 68% of Estonia’s population is made up of ethnic Estonians,
descendents of Finno-Ugric tribes that settled this area
about 5,000 years ago. The largest minority in today’s Estonia
is by far the Russians, at roughly 26% of the national population.
Along with Ukrainians and Byelorussians, thousands of Russians
moved or were sent here during Soviet times, and chose to
remain after independence. Though some integration is taking
place among the younger generation, language and cultural
barriers tend to keep Estonians and Russian-speakers apart.
Language
Confused? Join the crowd. Estonian is completely unrelated
to Russian, Latvian, Swedish, German or any other Indo-
European tongue. Along with Finnish and Hungarian, Estonian
belongs to the Finno-Ugric group of languages, thought to
have originated somewhere beyond the Urals thousands of
years ago. Luckily, the younger generation and those in the
tourist industry speak English. You can find some of the more
essential words and phrases on the opposite page.
Climate
Though the ‘Summer Capital’ is usually sunny throughout
the beach season, nights can still get chilly and
thunderstorms can appear out of nowhere. For current
conditions and a live picture of downtown Pärnu, see
www.weather.ee/parnu.
Money
In 2011 Estonia joined the common European currency, good
news for all of the tourists who visit Estonia from countries
that already use the Euro. If you happen to come from a
country that does not use the Euro, it should also be easier
to change your money before you arrive as most banks around
the world stock this currency. Standard Euro denominations
are legal tender, however you may find it difficult to pay with
any bills over 50. All ATMs operate on international systems.
Credit cards are easy to use - major hotels, most restaurants
and a pretty much all downtown shops accept Visa,
Mastercard and EC. American Express, Globus and Diner’s
Club are less common.
Free internet for all
By now most have heard that Estonia is
indeed a pretty tech-savy country. In fact
much of the country is blanketed in WiFi
or wireless internet hotspots. From longdistance
buses to cafeś, pubs and even
some shops and public areas - WIFI is everywhere. For
foreigners visiting Pärnu this means you’ll be able to check
e-mails, Skype with friends back home or share photos on
Facebook using your Android phone, iPhone or Blackberry
- free of charge. Just look for the orange and black WiFi sign
and you’re good to go. In Estonia, WiFi information including
WiFi locations is provided by www.WiFi.ee.
Making the call
Calling numbers in Estonia The rule in Estonia is
this: just dial. Within the country there are absolutely no
codes to add, even when you’re calling from a mobile
phone to a land line, or vice-versa. Read the number
and dial. Easy.
Roaming If you’ve brought your mobile in from abroad
and want to call a number in Estonia, you may have to
dial Estonia’s country code, +372, before continuing with
the rest of the number.
International calls To call Estonia from abroad,
dial your country’s international access code, then
Estonia’s country code, +372, then the number. To
phone abroad from Estonia, dial ‘00’ then the country
code and number.
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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.
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.
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
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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.
Key phrases
Hello Tere
Goodbye Head aega
Please Palun
Thank you Aitäh
Excuse me Vabandust
Yes Jah
No Ei
Zero Null
One Üks
Two Kaks
Three Kolm
Four Neli
Five Viis
Six Kuus
Seven Seitse
Eight Kaheksa
Nine Üheksa
Ten Kümme
Hundred Sada
Thousand Tuhat
Push (on a door) Lükka
Pull (on a door) Tõmba
How much does ... cost? Kui palju maksab...
Bon appetit! Head isu!
One beer, please! Palun, üks õlu!
Cheers! Terviseks!
Will you marry me? Kas sa abielluks minuga?
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8 Culture & eVents
For a town its size, Pärnu has a lot happening on the
cultural front - particularly in summer when festivals
cater to the thousands of visitors that flock here
Main events 2012/2013
19th International Nude Art Exhibition “Man &
Woman” June 03 - September 02, Museum of New Art
(p.9), www.chaplin.ee. Now in its 19th year, this annual
exhibition aims to promote the talents of the artists and
open the eyes of society to the power, frailty, beauty and
sometimes ugliness of the human condition.
Watergate – Pärnu Water Festival June 21 – 24,
Vallikäär meadow (A-2) and around town, www.
watergate.ee. The town’s mega-festival will be packed with
music, dance, theatre and the like, with a special emphasis
on anything water-related. Expect a parade of boats, as well
as beach bonfires for Midsummer’s eve on June 23.
26th Pärnu Film Festival July 02 – 22, Museum
of New Art (p.9), www.chaplin.ee/filmfestival. What
started out as a small, local event has grown through the
years into a major documentary and anthropology film
event that 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.
Watergate Regatta 2012
July 05 – 07, Pärnu Yacht Club
(see p.18 Jahtklubi Kõrts),
watergate.jahtklubi.ee. Boating
enthusiasts, or anyone who just
likes watching the sails, should
weigh anchor and head to Pärnu in
early July. The country’s oldest sailing race will see local and
international sailors competing at this event, centred around
the Pärnu Yacht Club.
Music festival A Tribute to Valgre July 07 – 08,
Ammende Villa garden (p.10) and various locations
around town, www.visitparnu.com. Pärnu-born musician
Raimond Valgre (1913 - 1949), holds a special place in
the hearts of Estonians and Finns alike. This year’s tribute
will include renditions of his timeless music performed by
Estonian actors and actresses.
Järvi Summer Festival July 26 - August 02, Pärnu
Concert Hall (p.9), Eliisabeti Church (p.26), Ammende
Villa (p.10), www.jarvifestival.ee. Estonia’s most
prominent musical family, the Järvis, are putting on this
highly-anticipated classical concert series that involves 150
top-notch guest performers.
Pärnu Blues Days 2012 July 30 – August 04, Pärnu
Yacht Club (see p.18 Jahtklubi Kõrts) and downtown Pärnu,
bluusipaevad.parnublues.ee. Tallinn has its successful jazz
events and that made Pärnu feel kind of blue, so a few folks got
Where to get tickets
Tickets for most concerts listed here are sold in the Pärnu
Concert box office at Pärnu Keskus shopping centre, Aida
7, tel. 445 96 77. Open 10:00 - 20:00, Sat 10:00 - 18:00,
Sun 10:00 - 16:00. Piletimaailm (www.piletimaailm.ee) and
Piletilevi (www.piletilevi.ee) agencies at the same location sell
tickets to festivals and other major events. Piletilevi tickets
are also sold in Statoil stations and Selver supermarkets.
Opera outdoors
Summer Aria 2012
July 10 - August
10, Pärnu Old City
Courtyard, www.ooper.
parnu.ee. A mix of wellknown
opera favourites
such as Mozart’s ‘The
Clemency of Titus’ and
innovative sounds from today’s composers feature in
this one-of-a-kind, open-air music festival. The mystical
atmosphere of the Old City Courtyard is another bonus.
See website for more information and the programme.
together to do something about it. Now in third year, the Blues
Days will feature a few international artists including this year’s
main guest, Steve Lury from England, and some talented Estonian
locals. There will be workshops to help amateurs channel their
inner B.B. King and nightly concerts at the yacht club.
15th Pärnu Guild Days August 03 – 04, city centre,
www.maarjamagdaleenagild.ee. Rüütli street and the rest
of the city centre will be transformed into a giant craft market,
thanks to the much-loved Mary-Magdalene Guild. You can also
expect a few related spectacles, like dance performances, to
keep things spiced up.
Estonian Line-Dance Festival 2012 August 04 – 05,
various locations around town,
www.linefest.com. Put on your
Stetson, riding boots and giddyup!
The festival actually set a Guinness
World Record back in 2006 for
‘World’s Longest Silent Line Dance’,
so if anyone talks they’re disqualified.
In 2007 that record was beaten by a bunch of Canadians and
the Estonian didn’t much like that, so in 2008 they organised a
good old fashioned ‘line dance lynching’, where 2,354 people
showed up and secured the record once again. Participants
wearing skirts and pants from all over the Baltic region have
been invited, let’s wish them luck and a big howdeeee.
Sleepless Night in August August 11, Supeluse street,
Rannapark (B-4), www.augustiunetus.ee. For this one,
you’d better put on the coffee pot and forget about getting your
beauty rest. Also called ‘Night of the Arts’, this street festival is
inspired by Pärnu’s history as a summer resort and will include
street music, night cinema, dance and theatre performances
and more.
Monomaffia 2012 August
16 - 18, various locations around
town, www.monomaffia.ee.
That’s ‘mono’ as in monologue, and
‘maffia’ as in, you’d better be there,
capish? In this international theatre
festival, all barriers between actor and audience are removed,
making the drama all the more intense. Check the schedule
to see which shows are in English, Norwegian, Russian, etc.
Night of Prehistoric Lights August 25, Pärnu coast,
www.visitparnu.com. 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.
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Get medieval
Pärnu Hanseatic Days
June 29 – July 01, Vallikäär
meadow (A-2), hansa.
parnu.ee. For the past few
summers Pärnu has been
holding these elaborate
handicraft fairs, either on a
local or international scale.
This year’s theme is ‘Back to
the Roots’. Hanseatic traders,
singers and other performers
will be on hand, and of course you can’t have a Hanseatic
event without a knights’ tournament.
Art galleries
City Gallery (Linnagalerii) B-1, Uus 4, tel. (+372) 443
64 33, info@linnagalerii.ee, linnagalerii.parnu.ee. 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. Through May 19: Eveli Varik; May 23 - June 23:
Pärnu Moodne Kunst; June 06 - July 19: Toomas Kuusing;
July 21 - August 08: In Graafika; August 08 - September
01: B3 - Pärnu, Šiauliai, Jelgava. See website for further
exhibitons. QOpen 11:00 - 17:00, Sat 11:00 - 14:00.
Closed Mon, Sun. J
Museum of New Art (Chaplin Centre) B-3, Esplanaadi
10, tel. (+372) 443 07 72, chaplin@chaplin.ee,
www.chaplin.ee. 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. Through May
31: International Glass Art; Through May 30: Liili Mõtus
Graphics; June 03 - September 02: 19th International
nude art show ‘Man & Woman’; July 02 - 22: 26th Pärnu
International Documentary and Anthropology Film Festival.
QOpen 09:00 - 19:00. Admission €1.60. J
Pärnu Artists’ House Gallery B-3, Nikolai 27, tel.
(+372) 443 64 33, info@linnagalerii.ee, linnagalerii.
parnu.ee. Several artists’ studios and a gallery make their
home in this 1930s house. Through May 26: Jarõna Ilo/
Pille Johanson; May 30 - June 23: Kåre Holgerson (SWE);
June 29 - July 19: Russian Poster Art; July 21 - Aug 08:
In Graafika; Aug 09 - 25: B3 - Pärnu, Šiauliai, Jelgava. See
website for further exhibitons. QOpen 11:00 - 17:00, Sat
11:00 - 14:00. Closed Mon, Sun. J
Theatre Gallery A-2, Keskväljak 1, tel. (+372) 442 06
67, teater@endla.ee, www.endla.ee. The same downtown
building that houses the town’s largest drama theatre is
also home to an art exhibition space. Works are displayed
in one large hall, which is only open to theatre visitors when
performances are on, as well as in some of the corridors.
Cinema
Mai Cinema H-4, Papiniidu 50, tel. (+372) 511 01
00/(+372) 443 94 51, mai.kino@neti.ee, www.
maikino.ee. Pärnu’s only active cinema has one screen
and shows a mix of cultural and Hollywood films. Tickets
are a mere €2.50 to 3. Q See website for program.
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Theatres/Concert halls
Agape Centre/Estonian Methodist Church E-2,
Männi 2, tel. (+372) 445 98 88/(+372) 53 40 20 01, www.
agapekeskus.ee. The church has an active congregation and
a lively cultural centre, often hosting summer performances.
Eliisabeti Church B-2, Nikolai 22, tel. (+372) 443 13 81,
parnu.eliisabeti@eelk.ee, www.eliisabet.ee. This historic,
18th-century church is also one of Pärnu’s favoured concert venues,
and the interior makes it an unforgettable place to hear music.
Endla Theatre A-2, Keskväljak 1, tel. (+372) 442 06 66/
(+372) 442 06 67, teater@endla.ee, www.endla.ee. 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. Q Ticket office open Mon - Fri
12:00 - 19:00, Sat - Sun 1 hour before show.
Nooruse Maja Cultural Centre E-2, Roheline 1b, tel.
(+372) 445 00 70/(+372) 514 37 26, info@noorusemaja.
ee, www.noorusemaja.ee. The centre is home to a number of
groups - everything from Estonian folk troupes to American-style
country line dancers.
Pärnu Concert Hall B-1, Aida 4, tel. (+372) 445 58 00,
pilet.pkm@concert.ee, www.concert.ee/parnu. By far the
town’s largest event venue, this ultra-modern structure on the
banks of the river was built in late 2002 and has hosted many
internationally-known acts. QOpen 10:00 - 18:00, Sat 10:00 -
16:00, Sun 1 hour before show. Box office also at: B-1, Pärnu
Keskus shopping centre, Aida 7, tel. 445 96 77. Open 10:00
- 20:00, Sat 10:00 - 18:00, Sun 10:00 - 16:00. J
Pärnu Old City Courtyard (Vanalinna õu) B-2, Nikolai 26
/ Pühavaimu 19, www.ooper.parnu.ee. This space between
two historic buildings sometimes serves as a venue for outdoor
events. Q J
Pärnu Tervis Culture Centre F-4, Seedri 6, tel. (+372) 445
03 50, klubi@spatervis.ee, www.spatervis.ee/meelelahutuskeskuset.
Not only does the spa take care of the well-being of its
guests, but also of their spare time. Every night in the entertainment
centre is filled with activities to keep one active, including dancing
and various fun games. In addition, they also organise theme days,
concerts and special exhibitions. QOpen 18.00 - 23.00.
Pärnu Town Hall (Raekoda) B-2, Nikolai 3/Uus 4, tel.
(+372) 442 67 80. An elegant setting for classical music, the
Town Hall will host concerts and other performances for all kinds
of festivals throughout the summer. Q J
Art/Craft Guild
Maarja-Magdaleena Gild B-2, Uus 5, tel. +372
447 19 01, www.maarjamagdaleenagild.ee. 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. QOpen 11:00 - 17:00, Sat
11:00 - 15:00. Closed Mon, Sun. In summer open Tue - Fri
11:00 - 18:00, Sat 11:00 - 15:00; Mon, Sun closed.
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10 Where to stay
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. Prices listed here are for the summer high
season, and include VAT and breakfast, unless otherwise
indicated. Off-season prices tend to be about 20% lower
than those listed here.
Upmarket
Alex Maja B-2, Kuninga 20, tel. (+372) 446 18 66/
(+372) 558 47 63, fax (+372) 446 18 67, info@alexmaja.ee,
www.alexmaja.ee. 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. Q9 rooms (singles €44
- 66, doubles €73 - 94, suites €80 - 149, apartments
€91 - 149, penthouse €85 - 130). Children under 6 stay
and eat breakfast free. Extra bed €19 - 23, pets €12.
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Ammende Villa A-3, Mere pst 7, tel. (+372) 447 38
88, fax (+372) 447 38 87, sale@ammende.ee, www.
ammende.ee. Winner of the prestigious Seven Stars
and Stripes award, and by far the most luxurious accommodation
in Pärnu, is this historic, Art-Nouveau mansion
surrounded by gardens and fountains. Each of the rooms
in the 1905-era 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 classical performances,
which are often held in the garden or the salon in summer.
Q18 rooms (singles €120, doubles €179, suites €243 -
396). Extra bed €28. PJHRILGKW
Emmi H-3, Laine 2, tel. (+372) 447 64 44, fax (+372)
447 64 45, emmi@emmi.ee, www.emmi.ee. 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. Q36 rooms (singles €32 -
60, doubles €50 - 74, suites €70 - 82). Extra bed €17 - 20.
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Contemporary hotel and restaurant for
business and leisure travellers with excellent
location in the very heart of Pärnu.
Rüütli 44, Pärnu, ph. +372 447 8911
info@hotelparnu.com, www. hotelparnu.com
Symbol key
N Payment in cash only H Conference facilities
U Facilities for disabled R LAN connection
L Guarded parking F Fitness centre
G Non-smoking rooms K Restaurant
O Casino D Sauna
C Swimming pool I Fireplace
P Air conditioning 6 Pets allowed
hhh Star rating (optional) W WiFi connection
Hotel Pärnu C-2, Rüütli 44, tel. (+372) 447 89 11,
fax (+372) 447 89 05, info@hotelparnu.com, www.
hotelparnu.com. Big and central, this full-service hotel offers
pleasant rooms (all with balconies!) and helpful services
like a beauty parlour, conference rooms and a respectable
restaurant. But where it really lives up to its three-star rating
is with the thoughtful extras like WiFi, satellite TV and
free use of the sauna and gym in the mornings. Rooms
on the town side have a picture postcard view of the old
centre. Q80 rooms (singles €54 - 93, doubles €59 - 98,
suites €124 - 159, family room €93 - 139). Extra bed €32.
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Inge Villa C-4, Kaarli 20, tel. (+372) 443 85 10/(+372)
518 37 81, fax (+372) 443 85 56, info@ingevilla.ee,
www.ingevilla.ee. Renovated and updated by new Swedish
owners during 2006 - 2010, this stylish, 1931-era villa near
the beach aims at providing a higher standard of accommodation
than its summer capital rivals. Management can provide
services like bus station pick-ups and city tours, but in-house
niceties like the cosy, living room café/bar and the sauna are
just as welcoming. Rooms have sleek, modern furnishings.
Q11 rooms (singles €42 - 75, doubles €53 - 92, suites €66
- 107). Extra bed €10 - 19. H6IGDW
Kapten M. Kurgo Villa B-4, Papli 13, tel. (+372) 442
57 36, fax (+372) 442 56 62, kapten@kurgovilla.ee,
www.kurgovilla.ee. Sea captains must be obsessed with
comfort whenever they’re back on terra firma - at least that’s
the impression one gets looking at this villa’s six modern,
fully-outfitted and roomy suites. The five split-level twin
rooms in the ‘garden house’ are simpler and less expensive,
but nonetheless inviting with their wooden interior. Be sure to
check out the sauna and the very decent café on site. Q11
rooms (singles €34 - 61, doubles €46 - 77, suites €57 - 106).
Extra bed €16 - 19, pets €10. PH6GKDW
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Koidulapark Hotel B-2, Kuninga 38, tel. (+372) 447
70 30/(+372) 447 70 32, fax (+372) 447 70 33, info@
koidulaparkhotell.ee, www.koidulaparkhotell.ee. 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 Arrak
and Wiiralt decorate much of the hotel, which is done up in a
pleasant, mint-green. Look for a courtyard café to be operating
in summer. Open April - December. Q39 rooms (singles €37
- 63, doubles €57 - 86, suites €109 - 121, family room €89 -
128). Extra bed €16, pets €9. ZJHR6ULGKW
Scandic Rannahotell B-4, Ranna pst 5, tel. (+372)
443 29 50, fax (+372) 443 29 18, rannahotell@scandichotels.com,www.scandichotels.com/Hotels/Countries/Estonia/Parnu/Hotels/Scandic-Rannahotell/.
Not just a high-quality seaside hotel, Rannahotell is also
an architectural treasure. Dating back to 1937, this striking
example of Estonian functionalism has been fully restored and
shines in all its original splendour. The hotel makes the most
of its beachfront location by offering sea-facing rooms with
balconies. Guests can have drinks and catch some sun on
the restaurant’s wide terrace or just pack up their lotion and
head for the sand. Q62 rooms (singles €45 - 88, doubles
€112 - 127, triples €137 - 148, suites €109 - 540). Extra bed
€25, pets €13. HUFLGKDwW
St. Peterburg B-2, Hospidali 6, tel. (+372) 443 05 55/
(+372) 56 65 80 00, fax (+372) 443 05 56, info@stpeterburg.ee,
www.stpeterburg.ee. Bringing a bit of the Tsarist
18th century in the heart of Pärnu, the St. Peterburg treats
its guests to a stylish, old-fashioned 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. Q54 rooms (singles €64
- 83, doubles €72 - 98, suites €160 - 224, family room €110
- 127). Extra bed €28. JH6UILGKDW hhh
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Victoria Hotell B-2, Kuninga 25, tel. (+372) 444 34
12, fax (+372) 444 34 15, info@victoriahotel.ee, www.
victoriahotel.ee. Dating back to 1926, the Victoria is a
grand old structure with curving walls and lacy windowpanes.
Renovation in the 1990s has restored its pre-war elegance,
and the classical furnishings in its lobby café keep it on the
stylish side. Not just content to provide classy accomodations,
the hotel offers all sorts of interesting entertainment
such as a role-playing mystery game, which can be arranged
in advance for groups. Q23 rooms (singles €55 - 70, doubles
€75 - 95, suites €90 - 110). Extra bed €20, pets €16 - 22.
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Villa Wesset B-3, Supeluse 26, tel. (+372) 697 25 00,
fax (+372) 697 25 01, info@wesset.ee, www.wesset.
ee. 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, old-fashioned restaurant where you’ll leisurely
enjoy your breakfast. Q36 rooms (singles €55 - 89, doubles
€76 - 115, triples €105 - 145, suites €105 - 145). Extra bed
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Apartment rental
Acacia Villa C-2, Karja 5, tel. (+372) 56 47 71
37, ylle@acaciavilla.eu, www.acaciavilla.eu.
Small groups looking for a luxury stay can book into
this beautiful and historic 1930s era, functional-style
villa. It offers two deluxe apartments, each with three
bedrooms. In the romantic garden there’s even a
heated, outdoor swimming pool - a rare find in the
Baltics. Q (apartments €185 - 281). Extra bed €32.
Breakfast not included. JILGCW
Frost House B-2, Kuninga 11, tel. (+372) 53 03
04 24, fax (+372) 443 33 44, info@frosthouse.
ee, www.frosthouse.ee. With ultra-chic interiors
and plenty of room, these six luxury suites in a
historic, Old Town building provide a great option
for discerning travellers looking for a step up from
the hotels. Some even come with architectural
details dating back centuries. All apartments have
kitchens, but if you don’t feel like cooking, you can
order breakfast brought up from the Viies Villem pub
downstairs. Q 6 apartments at €115 - 198/night.
Extra bed €32. JLW
RED Group Jõe 5, Tallinn (office), tel. (+372)
666 16 50, info@goodsonandred.com, www.
goodsonandred.com. The Tallinn-based Red Group
can set you up in a handful of modern, fully-furnished
apartments in the centre of Pärnu. All are licensed
by their owners. QOpen 09:00 - 17:30. Closed Sat,
Sun. 5 apartments €87 - 250. Breakfast not included.
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Seedri Apartments A-3, Seedri 4, tel. (+372)
447 89 11, fax (+372) 447 89 05, info@hotelparnu.com,
www.hotelparnu.com. Owned and
operated by the same great folks who bring you the
Hotel Pärnu, the ultra modern apartments are just a
short walk from the centre and perfect for families
who want to spend the week. The list of amenities
include large LCD TVs, a full kitchen and four of the
apartments have balconies to hang out on in the summer.
Q 10 apartments at €80 - 130/night. Breakfast
not included. PZRLGW
Villa Marina A-2, Kapteni 4, tel. (+372) 511 57
70, janis.put@mail.ee, villamarina.kauni.com.
Built in the back of a residential house next to the
yacht harbour, this two-room apartment is ideally
located for the sailing crowd. It fits up to four people.
Q 1 apartment €90/night. JLN
Mid-range
Aisa B&B C-3, Aisa 4a, tel. (+372) 504 25 02/(+372) 56
65 51 66, info@aisamajutus.ee, www.aisamajutus.ee. Not
to be confused with the Aisa Hotel, 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. Q10 rooms (singles
€32 - 45, doubles €39 - 52, family room €45 - 68). Extra bed
€13. PJLNGW
Aisa Hotell G-3, Aisa 39, tel. (+372) 443 80 44, fax (+372)
442 58 66, hotell@aisa.ee, www.aisa.ee. This little hotel
set back from one of Pärnu’s residential streets has made great
strides in modernising its interior of late, but thankfully management
has kept the billiards table that graces the lobby area.
Aisa’s rooms have been completely refurbished with modern
fixtures and hardwood floors. One suite even has a sauna and
jacuzzi. Q32 rooms (singles €25 - 45, doubles €32 - 61, quads
€57 - 109, suites €64 - 128). Extra bed €13 - 20, pets €13.
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Aleksandri Guesthouse E-2, Vana-Rääma 8, tel. (+372)
443 21 60, fax (+372) 443 21 61, mathiese@online.ee,
www.aleksandripub.ee. 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 annual tattoo festival.
There’s even a modern kitchen and washing machine for guests’
use. If all that’s a bit too fancy just lock your motorcycle in the
garage and check into one of the simple cabins. Q17 rooms
(doubles €40 - 60). Camping cabins: 15 for 2 people (€40), 3
for 4 people (€80), 4 for 3 people (€60). 6ILGDW
Astra C-4, Tammsaare 24b, tel. (+372) 445 55 00, fax
(+372) 445 55 01, info@astra.ee, www.astra.ee. Astra
is a small but thoroughly modern purpose-built hotel offering
nicely furnished, powder-blue rooms and a decent number of
ammenities. Aside from the saunas (one infra-red, one woodburing),
there’s a large, colourful café and a nearby beauty
salon. In-room plusses are heated floor tiles, satellite TV and
wireless internet. Q23 rooms (singles €42 - 80, doubles €51 -
90, suites €108 - 146). Extra bed €15 - 20. ILGKDCW
Bristol B-1, Rüütli 45, tel. (+372) 55 98 95 37, www.
bristol_parnu.ee. Young folks who want to be in the middle
of the Pärnu party action will love this newly fixed-up, oldfashioned
hotel built over the Cocoloco karaoke bar. The
Rüütli street location is hard to beat for convenience, though
families should request a room on the quieter side. Reception
is open only during the day, so call ahead if you’re arriving
late. Q18 rooms (singles €44, doubles €51). Extra bed €15,
breakfast €8. PJFW
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Carolina A-2, Ringi 54b, tel./fax (+372) 442 04 40,
parnu@carolina.ee, www.carolina.ee. Still sparkling from
its 2006 opening, Carolina makes its home in one of the supermodern
buildings near Pärnu College and the yacht harbour.
Rooms are spacious and fully outfitted, and the reception offers
currency exchange. Q25 rooms (singles €32 - 58, doubles
€52 - 77, suites €103 - 179, family room €64 - 115). Extra bed
€20 - 23, pets €10. ZJH6UGW
Delfine B-3, Supeluse 22, tel. (+372) 442 69 00, fax
(+372) 442 69 01, delfine@delfine.ee, www.delfine.ee.
Delfine offers cool, stylish rooms with that just-made look, some
of which are specially set up for disabled guests. A strong feeling
of 1930s extravagance is created by this hotel’s dark marble
and dolphin statue lamps. Pop downstairs for a massage in the
beauty salon, try out their restaurant, Black Pearl (Must Pärl),
or just head to the beach, a quick walk down the street. Q26
rooms (singles €43 - 60, doubles €65 - 87, triples €87 - 110,
suites €113 - 127, family room €100 - 117). Extra bed €23.
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Green Villa B&B B-3, Vee 21, tel./fax (+372) 443
60 40, tel. (+372) 56 46 72 73, nznou@hot.ee, www.
greenvilla.ee. 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. Q17 rooms (singles
€32 - 69, doubles €45 - 83, triples €60 - 97, apartments
€86 - 125, family room €82 - 120). Extra bed €20, pets €8.
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Hansalinn B-2, Malmö 15, tel. (+372) 444 74 00/
(+372) 444 74 02, info@hansalinn.ee, www.hansalinn.
ee. Hanseatic comfort is what it’s all about in this cheerful,
theatrically-decorated hotel. Each of its ten rooms is named
for a different city in the Medieval Hanseatic League, and
most overlook a quaint, old courtyard. Guests get a 10%
discount in the restaurant downstairs. (singles €35 - 64,
doubles €49 - 99, suites €79 - 119). Extra bed €24, pets
€10. J6ILGKDW
Hommiku Hostel & Guesthouse B-2, Hommiku 17,
tel. (+372) 445 11 22, fax (+372) 443 12 14, admin@
hommikuhostel.ee, www.hommikuhostel.ee. 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. Q14 rooms (singles €23 - 39,
doubles €32 - 58, triples €45 - 77, quads €64 - 90). Extra bed
€13. Breakfast €4. PJR6LGW
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Jahtklubi Guesthouse A-2, Lootsi 6, tel. (+372) 447 17
40, fax (+372) 447 17 52, kylalistemaja@jahtklubi.ee,
www.jahtklubi.ee. Ahoy! Remodelled in 2010, 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. Q18 rooms
(singles €45 - 55, doubles €65 - 95, suites €105 - 120). Extra bed
€22, pets €15. H6ILGKDW
Kanali Villa G-3, Kanali 8f, tel. (+372) 442 58 46/(+372)
56 46 58 69, info@kanali.ee, www.kanali.ee. This quiet,
family-run affair is virtually hidden on a residential side street, giving
it a peaceful, secluded feel. All rooms have their own shower and
WC complete with floor heating, though the age of the remodelling
varies from room to room, and only some have TVs. Suites come
with their own small kitchens. Phone ahead when you’re arriving
to pick up your keys. Q20 rooms (doubles €45, apartments
€85). Extra bed €13, pets €10. Breakfast €4.. ZH6LNG
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Karusselli B-3, Karusselli 18, tel. (+372) 444 21 24/
(+372) 507 82 41, karussell@hot.ee, www.karusselli.
ee. Karuselli combines the friendly, personal touch of a family
home with the convenient location of the bigger hotels, and it’s
a ten minute walk to both the beach and the town centre. The
most sought-after double room comes with a balcony, antique
furniture and beds you can just sink into. In summer, guests are
treated to breakfast in a specially-built nook in the back garden,
also available for picnics. Note that breakfast isn’t served in the
off-season. Q6 rooms (singles €22, doubles €38 - 51, triples
€48). Pets €6.40. Breakfast not included. J6ILNGD
Laine Guesthouse H-3, Laine 6a, tel. (+372) 443 91 11,
fax (+372) 442 99 32, laine@gh-laine.ee, www.gh-laine.ee.
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.
Q25 rooms (singles €31 - 35, doubles €37 - 43, suites €70 -
88, family room €56 - 64). Extra bed €9, pets €10. Breakfast
€4. 6GDW
Legend B-4, Lehe 3, tel. (+372) 442 56 06, fax (+372) 442
57 70, info@legend.ee, www.legend.ee. 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 sceme that will make
you feel right at home. Extras include an on-site beauty salon,
lobby internet workstation and a summer terrace. Q23 rooms
(singles €55 - 70, doubles €75 - 93, family room €99 - 119).
Extra bed €22, pets €13. R6ILGDW
Männiku Guesthouse Männiku 8, tel./fax (+372) 442
94 00, tel. (+372) 56 48 80 20, manniku88@hotmail.com,
www.hot.ee/manniku. 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. Q13 rooms
(singles €32, doubles €32, triples €35, quads €40, family room
€40). Extra bed €7, pets €3. 6LGDW
Promenaadi B-4, Tammsaare pst 16, tel. (+372) 56 61 76
23, promenaadi@promenaadi.net, www.promenaadi.net.
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.
Q4 rooms (doubles €55 - 65, family room €70 - 85). Extra bed
€10, pets €10. Breakfast not included. 6LNGW
Ranna Villa E-3, Ringi 52, tel. (+372) 445 11 20, fax
(+372) 442 57 31, villa@rannavilla.ee, www.rannavilla.
ee. 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.
Q20 rooms (singles €30 - 60, doubles €40 - 80, family room
€60 - 105). Extra bed €20. ZR6LGKW
Reldori Motel Lao 8, tel. (+372) 447 84 10, fax
(+372) 447 84 01, reldor@reldor.ee, www.reldor.ee.
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.
Q42 rooms (singles €30, doubles €48). Extra bed €10.
HR6LGKW
Sadama Villa A-2, Sadama 13, tel. (+372) 447 00
08, fax (+372) 447 00 09, sadamavilla@hot.ee, www.
sadamavilla.ee. 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. Q20 rooms
(doubles €60 - 80, triples €75 - 95, quads €90 - 115). Extra bed
€20. TJ6IGDCW
Sun & Fun G-3, Kooli 32, tel. (+372) 501 26 21, andras.
metsa@gmail.com, www.holidayresort.ee. Owners took
pains to keep historic elements like old doors and log walls when
they renovated this little, cottage-like building in 2004. The rooms
are all spiffy and come with a complimentary bottle of wine; the
suite even comes with a basket of wood for the fire! Guests can
relax or play in the big garden out back. If that sounds too sedentary,
management can also organise water skiing, boat rides,
bike rental and tennis. Q Prices upon request. 6ILNG
Tulbi B&B C-4, Tulbi 14, tel. (+372) 53 45 24 27, motel@
tulbi.ee, www.tulbi.ee. 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. Q6 rooms
(doubles €45 - 60, quads €70 - 85, suites €90 - 120). Extra bed
€10 - 15. INGW
Vesiroos A-2, Esplanaadi 42a, tel. (+372) 443 09 40/
(+372) 53 78 63 01, info@hotellvesiroos.com, www.
hotellvesiroos.com. 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
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downtown and the beach. On top of all that, this is the only
hotel in town with an outdoor swimming pool. Q13 rooms
(doubles €52 - 84, triples €65 - 97). Extra bed €18, pets €7.
JH6ILDW
Villa Artis B-3, A. Adamsoni 1, tel. (+372) 447 14 80, fax
(+372) 447 14 82, artis@reiser.ee, www.reiser.ee. Rooms
in this small, modern-style villa all come with their own showers,
TV and internet connections and are cheerfully decorated in light
oranges and pinks. The large back garden provides a place for
relaxation and recreation. Artis also houses a travel agency and
an osteopath, which could be convenient for guests who like
to play hard. Q12 rooms (singles €40 - 68, doubles €40 - 72,
suites €55 - 92, family room €60 - 108). Extra bed €17. Pets
€10. ZJ6LGW
Villa Ene B-3, Auli 10a, tel. (+372) 442 55 32/(+372) 56
21 57 64, villaene@hot.ee, www.villaene.ee. 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. Q6 rooms (doubles €35 - 45, triples
€45 - 55, family room €60 - 70). Extra bed €10. No breakfast.
ZJLNGW
Villa Freven C-2, Kooli 31, tel. (+372) 56 68 65 45, fred.
jyrisoo@mail.ee, www.freven.ee. 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. Q8 rooms (doubles
€32 - 51). Extra bed €13. No breakfast. JNGW
Villa Johanna A-3, Suvituse 6, tel./fax (+372) 443 83
70, villa-johanna@villa-johanna.ee, www.villa-johanna.
ee. It’s usually booked up far, far in advance, but guests
lucky enough to get a space in this little villa can expect
a highly frilly and cosy environment. All rooms have been
recently renovated, four come with balconies and one with
a terrace. Q11 rooms (singles €25 - 50, doubles €39 - 80,
suites €57 - 100, family room €77 - 140). Extra bed €20.
ZJUINGDCW
Villa Kristina A-3, Suvituse 1, tel./fax (+372) 442 98 03,
info@villakristina.ee, www.villakristina.ee. This friendly,
family-run establishment offers bright, spotless rooms with
wooden furnishings. Each comes with its own WC, shower, TV
and fridge. Your hostess is a doctor, and can arrange health
therapies if you ask. Q5 rooms (doubles €48, family room €83).
Extra bed €12. JNGW
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Hostels
Aare Hostel E-3, Tallinna mnt. 11, tel./fax (+372) 443 60
40, tel. (+372) 56 46 72 73, nznou@hot.ee, www.greenvilla.ee.
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.
Other than a breakfast buffet room and summer reception, there
aren’t any in-house services, but there’s a salon and internet
centre in the adjoined building. Q11 rooms (singles €30 - 45,
doubles €42 - 58, apartments €50 - 75, family room €75 - 110).
Pets €5. Breakfast not incuded. PH6LNGDCW
Anette Hostel E-2, Tallinna mnt. 59, tel. (+372) 55 63
01 69, fax (+372) 445 71 69, galina025@hot.ee, www.
hot.ee/hostelanette. 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. Q6 rooms (doubles €50, triples €75). Extra bed €13.
Discounts for children. Breakfast €3.20. NGW
Lõuna Hostel B-2, Lőuna 2, tel./fax (+372) 443 09
43, tel. (+372) 56 65 01 30, hostel@eliisabet.ee, www.
hostellouna.eu. 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 faciltiies. 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. Q17 rooms (singles €19 - 45, doubles €24 - 60, quads
€39 - 70, suites €50 - 95, place in dorm €10 - 20). Extra bed
€15, pets €10, breakfast €4. JHR6GW
Staadioni Hostel B-4, Ranna pst. 2, tel. (+372) 442 57
99, hostel@hostelstaadioni.ee, www.hostelstaadioni.ee.
Practically right on the beach, this humble hostel is perfect for
those who value location and price over quality living conditions.
Furniture is old and showers/WC are shared. Q14 rooms (doubles
€32, triples €48, family room €58). Extra bed €7. 6LW
Terve Hostel A-2, Ringi 50, tel. (+372) 529 81 68, info@
terve.ee, www.terve.ee. Management prefer to rent out the
whole house (hence the approximated price below), but otherwise
you can stretch out in this modern, condo-style house and
take advantage of its huge, guest kitchen. Double rooms share
shower and WC, but all have TVs and WiFi. Be sure to check
out the enormous sauna/Jacuzzi room downstairs. Q (doubles
€25 - 50, quads €50, suites €50 - 75, family room €45). Extra
bed €10. Breakfast not included. JNGDW
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16 Where to stay
Estonia Medical
Spa Hotel
3 hotel buildings,
2 water centres
Dead Sea Water Centre –
relaxes revitalizes,
rejuvenates
good for skin and hear.
Estonia Therms-spa centre
5 different saunas,
pools, childrens pool
Estonia Medical Spa Hotel
Tammsaare 4a, 80010, Pärnu
+372 447 6905, sales@spaestonia.ee
www.spaestonia.ee
NEW!
Spa Hotels
To take advantage of Pärnu’s famous therapeutic activities,
you can book into these Spa hotels, typically for a
half-week or full week stay. Packages usually include
meals and a set number of treatments, as well as medical
consultation. The spa hotels also offer accommodation
without treatment. In both cases, book early.
Spa Estonia B-3, Tammsaare pst. 4a, tel. (+372)
447 69 05, fax (+372) 447 69 01, estonia@spaestonia.ee,
www.spaestonia.ee. This colossal institution
is housed in three buildings - the older Park House, the
nicer White House and the Green house, the latter two
connected by an elevated glass walkway. Each facility
offers decent, hotel-style rooms and a whole slew of
treatment options. They’ve also recently opened up a
sprawling spa and sauna centre with three swimming
pools, three steam saunas, a salt sauna with a Japanese
pool, a Finnish sauna, two massage baths and a hot/cold
water walking track. Most guests arrive in large groups
and convalesce here for a week, so it’s best to book at
least a month in advance. Q429 rooms (singles €39 - 83,
doubles €56 - 106, suites €119 - 139, family room €84 -
131). Extra bed €23 - 25. PJHUFLGKDCW
Spa Hotel Sõprus A-3, Eha 2, tel. (+372) 445 07
50/(+372) 445 07 90, fax (+372) 445 07 70, soprus@soprus.ee,
www.soprus.ee. 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. Q88 rooms (singles €49 - 59,
doubles €69 - 89, triples €89 - 119, suites €109 - 129).
Extra bed €19 - 25. JHGKDW
Strand SPA & Conference Hotel G-3, Tammsaare
pst 35, tel. (+372) 447 53 70, fax (+372) 447 53
71, sales@strand.ee, www.strand.ee. 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, minibars,
hairdryers and even TV. What really sets Strand
apart though is all those four-star extras, including its
spa centre, 16m pool, kids’ playroom, a gym and even a
highly popular nightclub. Q187 rooms (singles €83 - 101,
doubles €88 - 116, suites €128 - 187, family room €108
- 138). Extra bed €25, pets €20. PZTH6UFL�
GKDCwW hhhh
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Caravan park
Konse Holiday Village G-2, Suur-Jőe 44a, tel. (+372)
53 43 50 92, fax (+372) 447 55 61, info@konse.ee,
www.konse.ee. 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. Q32 rooms (doubles €40 - 60, triples €49 - 70,
quads €70 - 80, family room €96 - 108). Extra bed €18, pets
€10, tent €9 + €2/person, caravan €13. H6LDW
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Tervise Paradiis Spa Hotel & Water Park G-4,
Side 14, tel. (+372) 445 16 00/(+372) 447 92 19,
fax (+372) 445 16 01, sales@spa.ee, www.terviseparadiis.ee.
The second it opened in 2004, this 8-storey
spa hotel complex just steps from the beach became a
hot destination. In addition to theraputic 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. Q122
rooms (singles €72 - 132, doubles €90 - 165, suites
€135 - 247, family room €135 - 247). Extra bed €25 - 38.
ZTHRUFGKDCwW hhhh
Tervis Medical Spa Hotel F-4, Seedri 6, tel. (+372)
445 01 11/(+372) 447 92 00, fax (+372) 445 03
07, sales@spatervis.ee, www.spatervis.ee. The
largest spa hotel in Estonia - and indeed the Baltics - is
Best vacation in Pärnu!
4**** accommodation
conference center
à la carte restaurant
spa and wellness center
indoor minigolf course
nightclub Strand
Sun! Sea! Sand!
What else is there to wish for!
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this super-modern complex just 1km from the beach. It’s
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 fun activities. Q274 rooms (singles
€44 - 78, doubles €55 - 106, suites €82 - 223). Extra
bed €22 - 35. ZHRUFLGKDCwW hhh
Viiking Spa Hotel A-2, Sadama 15, tel. (+372) 449
05 00, fax (+372) 449 05 01, info@viiking.ee, www.
viiking.ee. 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. Be sure to request a
room in one of the newer wings if you want more space, a
balcony and air con. Q131 rooms (singles €40 - 70, doubles
€52 - 108, suites €89 - 135, family room €89 - 125).
Extra bed €22 - 28. PZHRUGKDCw hhh
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18 restaurants
A noticeable (and very welcome) trend in recent years has
been the growing number of ethnic restaurants in Pärnu. Cuisines
available include Thai, Tex-mex, Indian, and even Slavic.
In these listings, the number in parenthesis at the end of the
review indicates the average price of a main course.
Restaurants
Ahoy Sushi & Bar B-2, Kuninga 34, tel. (+372) 443
85 43, info@a-hoy.ee, www.a-hoy.ee. Pärnu’s homage to
the international sushi phenomenon is this groovy, little twostorey
bar right in the middle of town. We loved the loungey
upstairs area with its ‘relax panda’ pillows, and the decent
sushi made it all work. A cool crowd hangs here at night.
QOpen 08:00 - 21:00, Fri 08:00 - 24:00, Sat 10:00 - 24:00,
Sun 12:00 - 17:00. JVS
Alex Maja B-2, Kuninga 20, tel. (+372) 446 18 66, info@
alexmaja.ee, www.alexmaja.ee. If it’s expertly prepared food
you’re after, this small and subtle downtown restaurant should
be one of your first destinations. Alex Maja is laid out like a cellar
bar, but a chic one at that. It opens early for breakfast buffet,
then the courtyard grill and barbecue service starts at 10:00 or
11:00. Otherwise expect a small choice of mains like salmon in
puff pastry and beef tenderloin fillets. QOpen 08:00 - 22:00.
(€10). JBW
Ammende Villa A-3, Mere pst 7, tel. (+372) 447 38 88,
sale@ammende.ee, www.ammende.ee. Recent winner of the
coveted ‘Seven Stars and Stripes’ award, Ammende Villa serves
a variety of top-notch, creative dishes in its elegantly restored,
Art Nouveau rooms. Expect an international menu with Nordic
influences. 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 in the picturesque garden, where concerts are held on
some evenings. QOpen 12:00 - 22:00, Mon, Sun 12:00 - 20:00.
Breakfast served 07:00 - 10:00; Sat, Sun 08:00 - 11:00. (€18).
TJUILVEBSW
Armeenia restoran B-2, Kuninga 17, tel. (+372) 684
48 88/(+372) 55 58 00 25, info@armeeniarestoran.ee,
www.armeeniarestoran.ee. 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’. QOpen 12:00 - 22:00, Fri, Sat
12:00 - 24:00, Sun 12:00 - 21:00. (€7). JB
Beach food
Rannakohvik A-4, Ranna pst. 1, tel. (+372) 446
48 91, rannakohvik@dzingel.ee. This futuristic, steel
and glass café adjacent the beach is a relatively new
addition to Pärnu’s summer scene. Climb up to the third
floor veranda to gaze out at the water while you sip a
cider (full meals available too), or head to the groundlevel
deck. Popular and crowded during the season.
QOpen 11:00 - 23:00, Fri, Sat 11:00 - 01:00. (€5.10).
T6IBSW
Steffani’s summer terrace B-4, Between Ranna
pst. and the beach, www.steffani.ee. 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. QOpen 11:00 - 24:00, Fri, Sat 11:00
- 02:30. BS
Symbol key
X Smoking area U Facilities for disabled
T Child fri endly L Parking
E Live music S Take away
I Fireplace J Old Town location
W WiFi connection B Outdoor seating
Asian Village B-2, Rüütli 51a, tel. (+372) 442 94 88,
asianvillage@hotmail.com, www.asianvillage.ee. In the
mood for a little Asia? The cultures of India, China, and Thailand
collide to form this Asian Village. You can enjoy Traditional Thai
Curry while sitting in the elaborately-decorated, Chinese-themed
restaurant while listening to Indian music. The meal choices are
endless and if you can spare the stomach room, we suggest
you stick around for the home made Indian Ice Cream. QOpen
11:00 - 24:00. (€8.30). JBS
Café Grand B-2, Kuninga 25, tel. (+372) 444 34 12,
info@victoriahotel.ee, www.victoriahotel.ee. 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 1920s-style 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. QOpen 12:00 - 21:00, Fri,
Sat 12:00 - 23:00. Closed Mon, Sun. (€15). TJ6UEW
Edelweiss B-2, Kuninga 15, tel. (+372) 442 06 00, edelweiss@edelweiss.ee,
www.edelweiss.ee. This German/
Austrian restaurant has put so much effort into its quaint, Alpine
village décor that visitors will find their own hills coming alive with
‘The Sound of Music’. Old fashioned, meaty dishes like giant pork
schnitzel and Chateaubriand dominate the menu, but lighter
salads and pastas are also available. Edelweiss is extremely
popular with tourist groups, so, reservations for weekend dining
is a must. QOpen 11:00 - 23:00, Fri, Sat 11:00 - 24:00.
(€11.60). TJUB
Embecke C-2, Rüütli 44, tel. (+372) 447 89 00, embecke@pergohotels.ee,
www.embecke.com. A classic,
international-style restaurant, you ask? With starched napkins,
impeccably trained waiters and a vast, crisp interior? Then the
Hotel Pärnu’s nondescript eatery will fit the bill to a tee, offering
a range of inventive, European combinations. QOpen 12:00 -
22:00, Fri, Sat 12:00 - 24:00. (€8.50). PJUBSW
Hansalinn B-2, Malmö 15, tel. (+372) 444 74 00, info@
hansalinn.ee, www.hansalinn.ee. When you get the craving
for a touch of Hanseatic ambience, as we all do from time
to time, give this historically decorated little restaurant a try.
Under its old-fashioned ceiling beams, waitresses serve up a
variety of interesting international dishes like steak and satay,
all prepared by a chef from Holland. QOpen 10:00 - 22:00. (€8).
TJ6IBSW
Jahtklubi Kõrts A-2, Lootsi 6, tel. (+372) 447 17 60,
restoran@jahtklubi.ee, www.jahtklubi.ee. The Jacht 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 favorites like herring,
pork chops and pastas. In summer, the focus is on the large
outside terrace where there will be a series of blues concerts.
QOpen 11:00 - 24:00. (€8). TJUILEBSW
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Kolhethi B-2, Kuninga 36, tel. (+372) 56 29 65 55, kolhethi@gmail.com,
www.kolhethi.ee. 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. QOpen
12:00 - 21:00, Fri, Sat 12:00 - 22:00. Closed Mon. JBSW
Kuursaal A-4, Mere pst. 22, tel. (+372) 442 03 67, info@
kuur.ee, www.kuur.ee. A popular stop for beach-goers, the
historic, 1890s-era Kuursaal near the shore advertises itself
as Estonia’s biggest tavern. Dozens of long, wooden tables accommodate
scores of diners who can chose from a selection
of ‘Manly sized meals’. In the later hours it turns into a night
spot, offering rockin’ bands and charging a cover fee. QOpen
12:00 - 23:00, Thu 12:00 - 02:00, Fri, Sat 12:00 - 04:00. (€9.60).
UEBXSW
La Boca B-2, Nikolai 13, tel. (+372) 442 00 61,
eceto2008@hot.ee. This attempt to bring a bit of Argentine
flare to Pärnu certainly offers one of the most decorative and
festive interiors in Old Town, though our readers have reported
geologically slow service in summer. Indeed we eventually had
to hunt down a waitress to order. The menu specialises in meat
dishes, which we hope are better than the pasta we had. QOpen
11:00 - 24:00, Thu, Fri 11:00 - 01:00, Sat 12:00 - 01:00, Sun
12:00 - 23:00. (€12). TJIW
Lemon Grass B-3, Supeluse 23a, tel. (+372) 447 62 00.
Join the queue as the summer crowds pour into this exotic Asian
café near the beach. Every couple of minutes a waitress will pop
out of the kitchen to ask who ordered the Naan bread or sweet
and sour pork. Inexpensive and filling. QOpen 11:00 - 23:00, Fri,
Sat 11:00 - 24:00. Operates June 01 - Aug 15. JB
Mõnus Margarita A-2, Akadeemia 5, tel. (+372) 443
09 29, info@monusmargarita.ee, www.monusmargarita.
ee. This fun, downtown restaurant continues to hold its place
as one of the busiest (read most popular) places in town. While
the food at Mőnus Margarita might not be as authentically
Tex-Mex as some would have it, the fun-loving, cantina-style
décor is elaborate enough to make you forget all of that and
just order another round of tequilas. QOpen 12:00 - 24:00.
(€6). PTJIBSW
Must Pärl B-3, Supeluse 22, tel. (+372) 442 69 02, pearl@
delfine.ee, www.delfine.ee/mustparl. The Delfine Hotel’s
elegant little restaurant takes the marine theme to the extreme
with its wavy, seafloor walls, mood lighting and a stage shaped
like a gigantic oyster shell. In summer though, the front terrace
is the place to be. Mains cover the standard range of beef,
chicken and seafood, and prices are reasonable. Dance troupes
sometimes liven things up on weekends. QOpen 11:00 - 02:00.
(€8). PJULEBSW
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Address: Nikolai 24, Pärnu
OPEN: Mon - Thu, Sun 11 - 24; Fri, Sat 11 - 02
Tel. +372 44 31 170
www.steffani.ee
Pizza
restaurants
Peetri Pizza B-2, Kuninga 34, tel. (+372) 443 93
33, www.peetripizza.ee. 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.
QOpen 10:00 - 22:00. (€4.50). JBS
Piadora Pizza G-3, Karja 27, tel. (+372) 447 00
67, info@parnupizza.ee, www.piadora.ee. Just push
your way through the saloon doors, partner. This friendly,
country-style pizzeria on a residential street just east of
downtown has a slightly quirky, local feel, like something
between a family-style café and a cowboy bar. Pizzas
are good-sized and tasty, and every fifth one is free.
QOpen 11:00 - 22:00, Fri, Sat 11:00 - 23:00. (€5).
TVBXSW
Roberto’s Pizzeria B-2, Munga 13 (in the park),
tel. (+372) 449 55 64. Created by the same Roberto
who brought us the much-prasied Si-Si restaurant, this
casual, old-fashioned café in a downtown park specialises
in excellent pizzas that all come in the same size:
big. We really like the quant, laid-back upper floor, but in
good weather, al-fresco dining is where it’s at. QOpen
11:00 - 21:00. JBSW
Steffani Pizzarestoran B-2, Nikolai 24, tel. (+372)
443 11 70, info@steffani.ee, www.steffani.ee. 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. QOpen 11:00 - 24:00, Fri, Sat 11:00
- 02:00. JVBS
Jussin liquor store is open since 1999. It is located next to the
Elizabeth church in the oldest wooden house in Pärnu (1750)
which was also a home to the church’s organist Steffan. The
house was renovated in 1976. The shop offers a wide range of
alcohol from all over the world. Here you can also find different
cigarettes, cigars, tobaccos and sweets. Welcome to meet the
best selection of beverages and tobacco in Pärnu.
Address: Nikolai 24, Pärnu
OPEN: 10 - 22
Tel. +372 44 20 310
www.jussinviinakauppa.ee
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20 restaurants
Fast food
Bravo Burger B-2, Pikk 12, tel. (+372) 51 99 68
23, burger@bravoclub.ee, www.bravoburger.ee. After
stumbling out of the nearby Bravo nightclub, you can stumble
over to this walk-up window to get your fill of burgers, filled
tortillas, hotdogs and fries. In case that’s too much work, on
weekends they even deliver until 01:30. The second location
is farther from traffic and closer to the beach. QOpen 24 hrs.
Also at: A-3, Suvituse 11. Open 24hrs. (€1.90). JNS
Hesburger H-2, Papiniidu 8/10 (Kaubamajakas shopping
mall), tel. (+372) 58 50 12 09, parnu@hesburger.
fi, www.hesburger.ee. Finland’s take on Americana comes
to Pärnu in the form of this Turku-based burger chain. Ignore
the geography, try the fries. QOpen 09:00 - 22:00. Also at:
B-2, Riia mnt. 131, tel. 551 90 53. Open 09:00 - 23:00.
Drive-in open 08:00 - 23:00, Fri - Sat 08:00 - 04:00. T
McDonald’s D-1, Tallinna mnt. 74, tel. (+372) 677
48 97, parnu@ee.mcd.com, www.mcdonalds.ee.
Pärnu’s branch of the international burger chain is too far
a hike from the centre to be of use to bipeds, but those
getting around with cars, bikes, horses, etc, can easily drop
in for their Big Macs. QOpen 09:00 - 23:00. McDrive open
24hrs. TBS
Poisi Eine B-3, Supeluse 6, tel. (+372) 53 36 57 35,
poisi.eine@gmail.com. Boy’s Meal is a little, hole-in-the
wall place with a deliberately junky charm. Dripping sandwiches,
wraps and hotdogs to satisfy your pre- or post-pub
cravings. QOpen 11:00 - 23:00, Fri, Sat 11:00 - 05:00.
(€2.50). P6VBSW
Postipoiss B-2, Vee 12, tel. (+372) 446 48 64, postipoiss@ag.ee,
www.trahterpostipoiss.ee. 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. Drop by any weekend evening
when Postipoiss turns into one of the town`s more happening
night spots. QOpen 12:00 - 24:00, Fri, Sat 12:00 - 02:00. (€9).
PJ6UEBSW
Scandic Rannahotell B-4, Ranna pst. 5, tel. (+372)
443 29 45, rannahotell@scandichotels.com, www.scandichotels.com/Hotels/Countries/Estonia/Parnu/Hotels/
Scandic-Rannahotell/. The 1930s-era Rannahotell provides
an appropriately starched, swank dining room as well as a wide,
seaside patio where you can dine in the sun while listening to
soft jazz. Its menu is Italianesque, with some Estonian classics
thrown in. QOpen 12:00 - 23:00. (€12). TULEBSW
Seegi Maja B-2, Hospidali 1, tel. (+372) 443 05 50,
seegimaja@seegimaja.ee, www.seegimaja.ee. Pärnu’s historic
almshouse is the perfect setting for this 17th-century-style
restaurant restored to what it would have looked like in the time
of the Swedish empire. A small dose of humour lightens up the
menu, and once you decipher the script, you’ll find specialities
like skewered poultry and baked bear with honey sauce (don’t tell
Pooh!). Be sure to check out the Bürgerkeller (wine cellar) downstairs.
QOpen 12:00 - 23:00. (€12.10). TJIEBXSW
Si-Si Restaurant and Lounge B-3, Supeluse 21, tel.
(+372) 447 56 12, info@si-si.ee, www.si-si.ee. Melt-in-yourmouth
Italian cuisine, a sprawling patio where you can feel the
warm sea breeze and top-notch service contribute to making
Si-Si, a Pärnu’s hot spot. The food assembly here is overseen by
a living, breathing Italian and when you sink your teeth into one
of the delightfully arranged dishes you’ll have no doubt. A variety
of seating, each with a different look and feel, both indoors and
out, also make this a destination to suite any occasion. QOpen
12:00 - 24:00. (€10). B
Strand G-3, Tammsaare pst 35, tel. (+372) 447 53 70,
sales@strand.ee, www.strand.ee. The Strand Hotel’s
cheerful, ground floor restaurant impressed us by providing fast,
smiling service even on a packed evening. Basic, international
choices like, barbecued pork, steamed pike perch, seafood
pasta and baked salmon make up the menu. Don’t laugh about
the ‘house tart’ on the dessert menu. Next time we’ll try the cake.
QOpen 12:00 - 23:00. Lobby bar open Sun- Thu 08:00 - 23:00;
Fri,Sat 08:00 - 24:00. (€10). TULBW
Tervise Paradiis C-4, Side 14, tel. (+372) 445 16 22,
sales@spa.ee, www.terviseparadiis.ee. This is actually
the spa-hotel and waterpark complex near the beach, but it
deserves mention among Pärnu’s dining options because it
has three restaurants offering a variety of food. Choose from the
more formal A La Carte Restaurant (open 12:00 - 22:00, Fri, Sat
12:00 - 24:00), the Buffet (12:00 - 15:00, 17:00 - 19:00) or the
casual Neptune Grill (13:00 - 22:00) where kebabs and pancakes
are available. QOpen 12:00 - 22:00, Fri, Sat 12:00 - 24:00.
Villa Wesset B-3, Supeluse 26, tel. (+372) 697 25 00,
info@wesset.ee, www.wesset.ee. Starched linen, striped
wallpaper and flowers painted on the ceiling make up the Art-Deco
ambience that awaits you in this frilly hotel restaurant, but the
elegant, indoor/outdoor terrace is the big attraction in summer.
Choices like Thai soup and steamed fillet of pike perch make up
the varied menu. The creamy salmon pasta was great. QOpen
11:00 - 24:00, Fri, Sat 11:00 - 02:00. (€10). PJBSW
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Cafés
Café Grand B-2, Kuninga 25, tel. (+372) 444 34 12,
info@victoriahotel.ee, www.victoriahotel.ee. 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.
QOpen 12:00 - 21:00, Fri, Sat 12:00 - 23:00. Closed Mon,
Sun. TJ6UEW
Café XS B-2, Munga 2, tel. (+372) 443 13 16, uuskohvik@gmail.com.
Clearly geared toward the coffee aficionado,
this Old Town corner spot promises ‘the most incredible
espresso experience’. We can’t vouch for that claim, but
the coffee was indeed good and we liked the stylish interior
design. QOpen 09:00 - 22:00, Fri, Sat 09:00 - 02:00. (€4).
PJ6BSW
Frens Café B-2, Pühavaimu 15, tel. (+372) 445 14 26,
cafe@frens.ee, www.cafe.frens.ee. This trendy lounge/café
might make you feel like you’ve just walked in off the streets of
Hollywood. The warm, red splashed walls, several breakfast
options, fresh sandwiches and a variety of pastas may make
you want to stay all day, and maybe you will. Sinful desserts and
espresso based beverages are just some of the other reasons
to linger. QOpen 09:00 - 22:00, Fri, Sat 09:00 - 24:00, Sun
09:00 - 18:00. (€8). PJ6BW
Georg B-2, Rüütli 43, tel. (+372) 443 11 10, aivi@georgi.
ee, www.georgi.ee. If you’re looking for something healthy
and nourishing without spending a pretty Euro, Georg just might
be the spot for you. This little café serves up tasty home style
soups, fresh rolls and sandwiches that will certainly send you on
your way with a belly full of satisfaction. QOpen 07:30 - 22:00,
Sat, Sun 09:00 - 22:00. JB
Jazz Café B-2, Ringi 11, tel. (+372) 442 75 46, info@
jazzcafe.ee, www.jazzcafe.ee. A cosy interior and a selection
of coffee and pastries make this corner café a pleasant
place to stop any time of year. It’s summer, however, when it
lives up to its ‘jazz’ name with groovy, live performances on
the terrace. QOpen 10:00 - 22:00, Fri, Sat 10:00 - 24:00.
TJ6UIEBSW
Kadri B-2, Nikolai 12, tel. (+372) 442 97 82, kadrioy@hot.
ee. The cheerful, green-coloured Kadri Kohvik is a long-time favourite
in downtown Pärnu and holds a special place in the hearts
of frequent visitors. Inside you’ll find motherly-looking ladies
serving up traditional Estonian faire for bargain prices. QOpen
07:30 - 21:00, Sat 09:00 - 20:00, Sun 09:00 - 18:00. JNB
Lehe B-4, Lehe 5, tel. (+372) 442 57 88, kohvik@lehe.
ee. 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. QOpen 10:00 - 22:00, Fri, Sat 10:00 -
23:00. 6BSW
Mahedik B-2, Pühavaimu 20, tel. (+372) 442 53 93,
info@mahedik.ee, www.mahedik.ee. Though it’s already
distinct for its award-winning, organic cuisine, this café is
also popular - particularly with families - for its comfy, homestyle
interior. Healthy choices like fish, soups, pastas and
salads are on offer, as are cakes done on the spot. Live piano
on Saturdays. QOpen 09:00 - 21:00, Fri 09:00 - 24:00, Sat
10:00 - 24:00, Sun 10:00 - 19:00. (€5.50). JBS
Pagaripoisid B-2, Pühavaimu 11, tel. (+372) 443
49 64, parnu@pagaripoisid.ee, www.pagaripoisid.
ee. Irresistably smelling of sugar, Baker Boys is a popular
destination for those in need of cakes, pastries and coffee.
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restaurants
Eat at the window counter or find a table in back. QOpen
08:00 - 19:00, Sat 09:00 - 19:00, Sun 10:00 - 17:00. JB
Papli Café B-4, Papli 13, tel. (+372) 56 22 14 00, info@
kohvikpapli.ee, www.kohvikpapli.ee. The pleasant, little
gourmet café attached to the Kapten Kurgo Villa is a worthy
spot for a drink or bite. The menu, mainly salads and fillets, is
brief, but our salad was big, fresh and tasty and came served
with a smile. QOpen 12:00 - 22:00. (€10). 6BSW
Passion Café A-2, Hospidali 14, tel. (+372) 442 62
02, info@passioncafe.ee, www.passioncafe.ee. The
cool interior at this Old Town establishment is indeed done
up in passion red, including the uphostered 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. QOpen 11:00 - 22:00, Fri,
Sat 11:00 - 23:00. (€6.50). PTJ6BSW
Piccadilly Wine & Chocolate B-2, Pühavaimu 15,
tel. (+372) 442 00 85, info@kohvila.com, www.kohvila.
com. The food selection in this downtown café/wine bar is
pretty much limited to quiches and cakes, but the soft ambience,
large tea selection, handmade chocolate truffles and
over 200 wines on the list make Piccadilly a definite mustvisit.
Come by for wine and jazz on the weekend. QOpen
10:00 - 20:00, Fri, Sat 10:00 - 24:00, Sun 11:00 - 18:00.
PJ6UEBSW
Sõõrikubaar B-2, Pühavaimu 15, tel. (+372) 444 53
34, kadrioy@hot.ee. 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. QOpen 07:30
- 20:00, Sat 09:00 - 20:00, Sun 09:00 - 19:00. JBS
Supelsaksad B-3, Nikolai 32, tel. (+372) 442 24 48,
kohvik@supelsaksad.ee, www.supelsaksad.ee. Hang
on, is this a café or is it grandma’s house? At Supelsaksad
it’s hard to tell, but a cosy jumble of old-style furniture,
sophisticated tunes and fantastic food have made this
neighbourhood café a runaway hit. Old ladies in berets drift
in at lunchtime for tea and cakes, while at night younger
patrons linger over wine or coffee. Soups, salads and pastas
are available in addition to the drinks and sweets. QOpen
08:00 - 21:00, Fri 08:00 - 24:00, Sat 09:00 - 24:00, Sun
09:00 - 21:00. J6BSW
Teatrikohvik A-2, Keskväljak 1, tel. (+372) 442 06
64/(+372) 442 06 65, kohvik@endla.ee, www.endla.
ee. Built into the Endla Theatre, this large, starkly-modern
café with its large windows and sofas can easily accommodate
any intermission rush. Head to the upstairs portion for
a cooler atmosphere and outside seating. QOpen 08:30
- 20:00, Fri 08:30 - 24:00, Sat 11:00 - 24:00. Closed Sun.
TJUBSW
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Bars & Pubs
2 Paari (2 Pairs) C-2, Suur-Sepa 13, tel. (+372) 447 47 11,
info@2paari.ee, www.2paari.ee. Cheap drinks and the thrill of
Poker are found just off the ‘beaten path’, in Pärnu. They’ve got
games for the ‘bored’, poker and a fine selection of locals. Games
are free of charge as long as you order a drink and a selection
of snacks are available if the taste of victory makes you hungry.
If you play your cards right, you might even win a prize. QOpen
18:00 - 24:00, Fri 18:00 - 04:00, Sat 16:30 - 04:00. Closed
Mon. (€9). JBW
Aleksandri Pub E-2, Vana-Rääma 8, tel. (+372) 443 21
60, mathiese@online.ee, www.aleksandripub.ee. The more
tattoos you have the better you’ll blend into the crowd here, but
everyone is welcome at this popular biker pub north of the river.
Be ready for rock music, strong beer and a pub crammed floor
to ceiling with bizarre nick-nacks. QOpen 12:00 - 24:00, Fri, Sat
12:00 - 02:00. (€4.50). IBXSW
Bumerang E-3, Ringi 37, tel. (+372) 442 03 02, info@
bumerangpub.ee, www.bumerangpub.ee. Décor-wise, this
pub in the harbour area is far trendier than most Pärnu hangouts,
but in true Aussie fashion, it doesn’t take itself too seriously. The
menu includes such tempting choices as pig’s ears, crocodile fillet,
kangaroo pocket and a ‘bloody boomerang’ for dessert. QOpen
11:00 - 23:30. 6BW
C. F. Hahn Pub H-2, Riia mnt. 129a, tel. (+372) 447 19 09,
hahnpub@hot.ee, www.hahnpub.eu. We hope you’re hungry.
Huge portions of authentic Estonian cuisine such as ‘fried pig’s
ears’ will fill you, if of course you can keep them down. Named
after one of the city’s most respected and decorated gardeners,
his former dwelling house turned restaurant is something of a
cross between a saloon and an old mansion. For a taste of the
past, some hearty food and great live music on weekends it’s
worth the hike from Pärnu’s city centre to visit Mr. Hahn. QOpen
11:00 - 24:00, Fri, Sat 11:00 - 02:00. (€7.30). E
Citi B-2, Hommiku 8, tel. (+372) 444 18 47. If it’s deliberately
trying to be tacky, we’ll give this old-fashioned, rustic bar/café top
marks. By day it’s a popular eating spot, especially loved for its
summer terrace. After the sun goes down though it turns into a
refuge for a few 40+ regulars who want to avoid all those youngsters
lurking in the more popular joints. QOpen 10:00 - 24:00,
Sun 10:00 - 21:00. JEB
Cocoloco Karaoke Bar B-2, Rüütli 45, tel. (+372) 445
68 07, cocolocokaraoke@gmail.com, www.cocoloco.com.
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 we forgot to
ask about the pink champagne on ice. QOpen 19:00 - 05:00,
Fri, Sat 19:00 - 06:00. J
Kentuki Lõvi E-3, Tallinna mnt. 12, tel. (+372) 443 62 02,
info@kentuki.eu, www.kentuki.eu. It’s Kentucky Lion, not
Kentucky Fried Lion (though that would have been a cool name
too). This sprawling, brick pub just north of the river stays lively
with a full list of events, with the action spreading to the gigantic
grill patio in back when the weather suits. QOpen 11:00 - 23:00,
Fri, Sat 11:00 - 02:00. EB
Kuursaal A-4, Mere pst. 22, tel. (+372) 442 03 67,
info@kuur.ee, www.kuur.ee. 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 the focus of the area’s entertainment scene. The huge
country-tavern-style restaurant turns into a music hall at night
where a mainly older crowd rocks out to some of Estonia’s
How to toast in Estonian
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!
best-loved bands. Try their trademark beer, Kuursaal Blond.
QOpen 12:00 - 23:00, Thu 12:00 - 02:00, Fri, Sat 12:00 -
04:00. UEBXSW
Laterna B-2, Pühavaimu 12, tel. (+372) 443 12 89, www.
laternabaar.com. Once upon a time this cellar bar was a favourite
local hangout. It still has the same friendly, brick interior it’s had
since the 90s, but these days we recommend you bring a can of
air freshener or stick to the outdoor tables. QOpen 11:00 - 23:00,
Fri, Sat 11:00 - 01:00. Closed Sun. JBS
Lime Lounge B-2, Hommiku 17, tel. (+372) 449 21 90,
limelounge@limelounge.ee, www.limelounge.ee. By day
this trendy, little lounge dishes up salads and full meals, but
come evening it serves as one of downtown’s only real cocktail
bars. Nearly everything here is lime coloured, and naturally lime
features heavily in the cocktails, especially in the house drink,
‘lime light’. QOpen 12:00 - 24:00, Fri, Sat 12:00 - 01:00, Sun
12:00 - 22:00. JB
Nikolai Lehtla B-2, Nikolai 7, tel. (+372) 447 73 66/
(+372) 513 95 50, alik123@hot.ee, www.teinekodupub.
ee/nikolailehtla/. An outdoorsy interior replete with wooden
railings and wallpapered scenes of autumn forests certainly
makes Nikolai Lehtla inviting. Locals drop by during the day for
decent, simple lunches, but for the most part this is just a convenient
place to grab a beer, and it happens to be open later than
most other pubs. QOpen 11:00 - 02:00, Fri, Sat 11:00 - 06:00.
(€5.90). JBW
Postipoiss B-2, Vee 12, tel. (+372) 446 48 64, postipoiss@
ag.ee, www.trahterpostipoiss.ee. As famous as it is as a
restaurant, Postipoiss has also become a popular weekend spot
for dancing and drinking, particularly among the older crowd. This
is where moms and dads come to boogie the night away. Expect
Estonian rock tunes, often played live. QOpen 12:00 - 24:00, Fri,
Sat 12:00 - 02:00. (€9). PJ6UEBW
Puhvet A.P.T.E.K. B-2, Rüütli 40, tel. (+372) 443 91 19/
(+372) 51 99 63 20, puhvet@aptek.ee, www.aptek.ee. A
must-see on the night scene: Pärnu’s elegant, heritage pharmacy,
dating to 1931, has been cleverly restored and tranformed into
this ultra-cool cocktail/shots bar. Entrance 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. QOpen
17:00 - 03:00, Fri, Sat 17:00 - 05:00. Closed Mon. Admission
€3 - 5. Age restriction 21+. J6EBW
Romantic Bar C-4, Side 14, 8th floor of Tervise Paradiis,
tel. (+372) 447 92 19, www.terviseparadiis.ee. Gazing
out at the sea, the sun going down over the water, couples
staring into each other’s starry eyes… As far as we could tell,
the majority of guests at the Romantic Bar when we stopped in
were either celebrating an anniversary or laying the groundwork
for anniversaries to come. This modern bar on the top floor of
the Tervise Paradise Hotel, also comes stocked with all kinds
of dreamy beverages. QOpen 12:00 - 24:00, Mon, Tue, Wed
16:00 - 24:00. EW
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Rüütlihoov B-2, Rüütli 29, tel. (+372) 443 14 39. One might
wonder where modern day knights would lay their helmets, and
we think we’ve found it just off of Rüütli. At the Knight’s Courtyard
you’ll discover plenty of seating, fun food, and good times. QOpen
11:00 - 22:00, Fri, Sat 11:00 - 24:00. JBW
Sweet Rosie B-2, Munga 2, tel. (+372) 447 14 71,
sweetrosie@hot.ee, www.sweetrosie.eu/pub/. 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. QOpen 11:00 - 24:00, Fri, Sat 11:00 - 02:00. J
Tallinna Väravad A-2, Vana-Tallinna 1, tel. (+372) 444
50 73. This summer-only pub in the historic Tallinn Gatehouse
is certainly an interesting place for a beer. Given the location,
its terrace is always a great place for basking in the summer
sunshine and enjoying the view. QOpen 11:00 - 23:00. J6B
Väike Klaus B-3, Supeluse 3, tel. (+372) 447 72 08,
avicula@hot.ee, www.klauspub.ee. Little Klaus is anything
but ‘little’, and it’s popular enough that there’s always something
going on here. Cosy booths, classic rock and billiards - not to
mention a respectable menu - make it a worthy place to visit.
Note the separate hours for the billiards section. QOpen 12:00
- 23:00, Fri, Sat 12:00 - 24:00. Billiards: Mon - Thu 15:00 - 23:00,
Fri - Sat 14:00 - 24:00, Sun 14:00 - 23:00. Lounge: Wed - Thu
22:00 - 03:00; Fri - Sat 22:00 - 04:00. Closed Mon - Tue, Sun.
Age restriction in lounge 18+. J6BXW
Veerev Őlu B-2, Uus 3a-2, tel. (+372) 442 98 48/(+372)
525 88 64, bossek@hot.ee, www.rollingbeer.com. The
Swedish owner is a fan of The Rolling Stones, so naturally he
named his pub The Rolling Beer. Be warned, the rustic interior
and friendly atmosphere may make you want to settle in and
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stay all evening. Find it in a courtyard near Nikolai street. QOpen
11:00 - 24:00, Sun 13:00 - 24:00. JENBXW
Viies Villem B-2, Kuninga 11, tel. (+372) 442 79 99,
viiesvillem@hot.ee, www.viiesvillem.ee. Most of the year
this spacious downtown pub pulls in the masses with that triedand-true
combination of friendly, classic pub décor, good, cheap
food and drink and live bands on Saturdays. During the summer
months though, the scene here becomes more subdued, mainly
due to the lack of outdoor seating. QOpen 11:00 - 24:00, Fri,
Sat 11:00 - 02:00. JEW
Wine Piccadilly B-2, Pühavaimu 15, tel. (+372) 442
00 85, info@kohvila.com, www.kohvila.com. A sophisticated
break from Pärnu’s usual beer drinking scene, this
downtown wine bar/café offers about 200 vintages, a cushy
ambience and the occasional live jazz performance. QOpen
10:00 - 20:00, Fri, Sat 10:00 - 24:00, Sun 11:00 - 18:00.
PJ6UEBSW
Casinos
Grand Prix B-2, Rüütli 14, tel. (+372) 447 01 12,
www.grandprix.ee. This flashy place right on the main
pedestrian street comes with 40 slot machines and a
roulette table. QOpen 10:00 - 06:00. J
Olympic Casino B-2, Hommiku 3, tel. (+372) 609
02 41/(+372) 1677, www.olympic-casino.com.
Fresh and glitzy, Olympic is built around a small bar that
serves bargain-priced beer. It’s mostly slot machines
(some even inside the smoking room), but there are card
tournaments a couple times a week. Q Open 24hr. J
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Clubs
Bravo B-2, Hommiku 3, tel. (+372) 53 44 38 87, info@
bravoclub.ee, www.bravoclub.ee. This staple of Pärnu’s club
scene always does a great job of pulling in the party crowd thanks
to its dark, minimalist design and active, event lineup. Most of the
interior is taken up by a dance floor, though there’s a bit of lounge
space in the back. DJs spin mostly chart hits when there’s no
band booked. QOpen , Wed, Thu 23:00 - 03:00, Fri, Sat 23:00
- 04:00. Closed Mon, Tue, Sun. Age restirction 18+. JXW
Kassa Öölokaal B-2, Rüütli 40, tel. (+372) 509 94 22,
info@lokaalkassa.ee, www.lokaalkassa.ee. 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. QOpen , Thu, Fri, Sat 22:00 - 04:00.
Closed Mon - Wed, Sun. J
Mirage B-2, Rüütli 40, tel. (+372) 447 24 04, info@mirage.
ee, www.mirage.ee. You might think that the newer downtown
clubs have left Mirage trailing in the dust, but this place still gets
packed full of bumping and grinding locals and foreigners on
weekends and has a far lower pretense factor than most of its
trendier rivals. The party all happens in one main hall where the
DJs spin your favourite dance hits. QOpen 23:00 - 03:00, Fri,
Sat 23:00 - 04:00. Age restriction 18+. JEX
Night Club Str& G-3, Tammsaare pst. 35, tel. (+372) 447
53 70, sales@strand.ee, www.strand.ee. Not your typical
hotel club, Str& holds its own against more centrally-located
venues in terms of genuine popularity. In any case, its gardenergone-mad
interior is a must-see. A good mix of locals and tourists
flock in while respected DJs and special events keep the dance
floor packed. Panoramic sea views are a plus in summer. QOpen
, Fri, Sat 22:00 - 04:00. Closed Mon - Thu, Sun. Age restriction
21+. Admission €6.50. UEBXW
Sugar B-2, Vee 10, tel. (+372) 442 11 00, info@sugarclub.
ee, www.sugarclub.ee. Spin, spin sugar... Among the most
trendy of Pärnu’s nightclubs, Sugar is sure to get you sweaty in
all the right places. Because it’s built into an old cinema house,
you can even check out the action on the dance floor from the
balcony above. A big terrace in the back serves drinks to the
summer crowd during the day. QOpen , Wed, Thu 23:00 - 04:00,
Fri, Sat 23:00 - 05:00. Closed Mon - Tue, Sun. Age restriction
18+. Admission €10. JBX
SunSet B-4, Ranna pst. 3, tel. (+372) 444 04 29, info@
sunset.ee, www.sunset.ee. Strictly a seasonal affair, Pärnu’s
big, beachside disco is a roomy two stories of action, which
extends to the restaurant/lounge, depending on the night.
The management are bringing in more international events of
the Ibiza variety this summer, including the much-anticipated
Warmdüscher foam party. QOpen , Fri, Sat 23:00 - 05:00.
Closed Mon - Thu, Sun. Operates June - Aug only. Age restriction
18+. EBW
NIGHTCLUB
You can find Mirage in the centre of Pärnu at 40 Rüütli Street.
Open 7 days a week. Age resriction 18+
Featuring the best dance music from today and 90’s.
OPEN
7 DAYS
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Sitting around on the sand is all well and good for some
folks, but there’s also plenty to do for those who want to
get up and move.
Biking
Pärnu Tennisekeskus Bicycle Rental C-4,
Tammsaare pst. 18a, tel. (+372) 529 81 68, info@
terve.ee, www.terve.ee. This tennis centre also rents
out a variety of bicycles and will deliver them to you both
in and around the city for a small fee. Contact them for
delivery prices and details. Q Bicycle rent starts from
€1/h and €6/day.
Tõruke Rattarent A-4, Supeluse, near the beach, tel.
(+372) 502 82 69. Now with over 60 bikes the nice folks
at Tõruke will hook you up real good. 12hrs will set you back
a measly €8.50, 24hrs is €10 and additional day is €7. You
can even rent a tandem bike for €17 per 24hrs. They no
longer require tourists to leave a photo ID, but you’ll need
to show proof of accommodation at a local hotel. QOpen
09:00 - 20:00. Drop-off also available at most major hotels
after- hours.
Boating
The Yacht Club E-3, Lootsi 6, tel. (+372) 447 17 50,
sadam@jahtklubi.ee, www.jahtklubi.ee. The Yacht Club,
Lootsi 6, 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.
Minigolf
Pärnu Beach Minigolf B-4, Ranna pst., tel. (+372)
510 11 58. 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. €3 for adults.
QOpen 10:00 - 20:00.
Strand Minigolf G-3, Tammsaare pst. 35, tel. (+372)
447 53 93, sales@strand.ee, www.strand.ee. 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. QOpen , Thu, Fri, Sat 16:00 - 22:00,
Sun 12:00 - 20:00. Closed Mon, Tue, Wed. Green fees:
€3.50/round, €8/whole day.
Water park
Tervise Paradiis C-4, Side 14, tel. (+372) 445
16 66, sales@spa.ee, www.terviseparadiis.ee.
One of Pärnu’s biggest attractions for kids is the
water park that’s part of the Tervise Paradiis complex
near the beach. In addition to four water slides and
countless pools, the 11,500m2, mostly-indoor park
features a pool with a built-in climbing wall, a jacuzzi,
a lap pool and one outdoor pool section that can
be reached by swimming from the inside. Electronic
bracelets are given out when you enter that allow you
to charge drinks at the Aqua Bar (fresh orange juice is
a big hit) and pay when you leave. A 3-hour visit costs
€8 - 13, depending on the season and time and day.
Family tickets are available. QOpen 10:00 - 22:00.
January to May and September to December open
11:00 - 22:00.
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aCtiVe PÄrnu
Fun at the beach
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.
Sporty fun
Batuudikeskus UP B-1, Lai 10, tel. (+372) 443 30 02,
parnu@batuudikeskus.ee, www.batuudikeskus.ee. 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. QOpen 12:00 - 21:00, Sat,
Sun 10:00 - 21:00. €2/1hr; €5/3hr; €7/day. W
Mai Squash H-4, Papiniidu 50, tel. (+372) 442 01 03,
maisquash@hot.ee, www.maisquash.ee. A full-service
squash centre. Courts cost €4.90/hr. Equipment rental also
available. QOpen 15:00 - 22:00.
Perona Bowling H-3, Metsa 13a, tel. (+372) 442 04
10, info@peronabowling.ee, www.peronabowling.ee. A
large complex on the edge of town with twelve lanes, a café,
kids’ area and even a 20-person conference room. QOpen
14:00 - 24.00, Fri 14:00 - 01:00, Sat 12:00 - 01:00, Sun
12:00 - 22:00. €10 - 14/hr.
Tervise Paradiis Bowling C-4, Side 14, tel. (+372)
445 16 16, sales@spa.ee, www.terviseparadiis.ee. In
the same complex as the water park and health spa perfect
for spending a rainy day or letting your sunburn heal. QOpen
14:00 - 24:00, Fri, Sat, Sun 12:00 - 24:00. €10 - 14/hr.
Watersports
Pärnu Surf School & Club B-4, tel. (+372) 53 44
09 19, info@surfa.ee, www.surfa.ee/en/. The far east
end of the beach is the place to go for all things windsurfing
and kitesurfing. The trained pros at the Pärnu Surf Club will
rent you equipment and offers lessons no matter what the
weather. The one-hour “Come and try” kite surf lesson is €50,
and longer, basic lessons are €120. QOpen 10:00 - 21:00.
Sun & Fun G-3, Kooli 32, tel. (+372) 501 26 21, andras.
metsa@gmail.com, www.holidayresort.ee. Waterskiing,
wake-boarding and the like. If you’d prefer to participate in
your favourite watersports from the privacy of your own room,
they can arrange for that too. Book in advance.
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26 What to see
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
Rüütli tänav B-2. Historic
downtown Pärnu is
defined by its main pedestrian
thoroughfare, Rüütli
tänav (Knight 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. This is also where you’ll find
Pärnu’s most exclusive shops.
The Beach A-4. 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.
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 newlyrenovated
areas all around the Vallikraav, or old moat in the
middle of town, are also a must-see.
Architecture 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 abovementioned 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
(pictured) 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
well-tended garden.
Museums
Lydia Koidula Memorial Museum F-3, Jannseni 37,
tel. (+372) 443 33 13, info@parnumuuseum.ee, www.
parnumuuseum.ee/koidula-muuseum. Dedicated to the
life of the matriarch of Estonian poetry, this museum is housed
the 1850s-era parish school where Koidula grew up. The displays
also pay tribute to her father, H. V. Jannsen, an equally
important figure in the rise of Estonian national awareness,
who founded the first Estonian newspaper, Perno Postimees.
QOpen 10:00 - 18:00. Closed Mon, Sun. September - May
open 10:00 - 17:00. Mon, Sun closed. Admission €1.30.
Mini Zoo A-2, Akadeemia 7 (entrance from Vana-Tallinna),
tel. (+372) 551 60 33, minizoo@hot.ee, www.hot.
ee/minizoo. 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’s even a Nile crocodile and a few
eight-legged guests. Anyone squeamish about spiders and
snakes should definitely stay away. QOpen 10:00 - 18:00,
Sat, Sun 11:00 - 16:00. September - April open 12:00 - 17:00;
Sat, Sun 11:00 - 16:00. Admission €4.
Pärnu Museum C-2, Aida 3, tel. (+372) 443 32 31,
info@parnumuuseum.ee, www.parnumuuseum.ee. A
must for history buffs, this modern museum presents 11,000
years of Pärnu history on two floors, with additional space
for temporary exhibitions. Star attractions on the ground
floor include a fragment of a 14th-century merchant ship
and a glass floor that lets you look down onto archeological
remnants of one of the town’s historic gates. QOpen 11:00
- 19:00. Closed Mon. Admission €3.
Tours and Excursions
Red Tower (see opposite page)
Pärnu Guide’s Association, parnuguide@hotmail.
com, www.visitparnu.com/en/useful-information/
tour-guides-contacts. Conducting tours in English,
Swedish, Finnish, Russian and German, the Pärnu Guide
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.
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Churches
Ekateriina Church B-2, Vee 8, www.orthodox.ee. 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. QOpen 09:00 - 17:00. Services in Russian Sat 08:30,
17:00, Sun 09:00. J
Eliisabeti Church B-3, Nikolai
22, tel. (+372) 443 13 81,
parnu.eliisabeti@eelk.ee, www.
eliisabet.ee. 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. Q Services run Sun at 10:00 and
18:00; on Tue, Wed and Fri at 09:00; on Thu at 18:00 . J
The Lord’s Transfiguration Orthodox Church C-2,
Aia 5, tel. (+372) 444 35 32, www.orthodoxa.org. 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. QOpen
17:00 - 19:00, Sun 09:00 - 13:00.
Historic sights
Red Tower (Punane Torn) B-2, Hommiku 11. The oldest
building in Pärnu, this squat, round bastion (dating to the
15th century) once stood guard on the edge of town. It is now
smack in the centre and, as you can see, white.
Stone Jetties F-4, Located where the beach meets
the river. In 1764, merchants persuaded Catherine II of the
necessity to build a stone jetty and to deepen the estuary.
Not all rocks are stable, but the summer sun and glistening
water make a walk down to the tip of the jetty nearly irresistible.
The second jetty is less accessible.
Tallinn Gate A-2, Kuninga 1. 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.
Vallikäär A-2, Located along the old moat. 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.
Venus Bastion Smithery A-2, Õhtu 1, tel. (+372) 510
66 57, info@sepakunst.com, www.sepakunst.com. This
old blacksmith shop dating to 1769 has been beautifully fixed
up and now offers demonstrations of how the traditional craft
is done. Here you can check out the little museum room and
exhibitions, buy souvenirs, or even take a whack at pounding
hot metal yourself. For a couple euros you can pound out your
own souvenir coin. Nail-making classes are also available for
true enthusiasts. QOpen 11:00 - 18:00.
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Monuments
1949 Deportations Watch for a large stone on the left
side of the road on the way to the train stop, on Riia mnt. This
monument, located so near to the sad point of departure for
so many, is a reminder of the Estonians packed on trains and
deported to Siberia in 1949.
Endla Theatre C-2, Keskväljak 1, www.endla.ee. 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.
Fallen Heroes 1941-43. The massive monument at
the gate to the cemetery on Riia mnt., just out of town, commemorates
the ‘heroes who fell in defence of Pärnu from
the Fascists, 1941-43’. In reality, during those years Estonia
was stuck in a great tug-o-war between Nazi Germany and
the Soviet Union. Local urban legend has it that the 200 or
so Soviet soldiers who died ‘forcing out the Fascists’ actually
died after eagerly drinking something left behind in a tank by
the retreating Germans that smelled like alcohol, but wasn’t.
Georg Wilhelm Richmann B-2, Corner of Kuninga
and Nikolai. 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.
Independence monument C-2, Keskväljak 1. 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.
Johann Voldemar Jannsen A/B/C-2, Rüütli street.
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.
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.
Raimond Valgre A-4, Mere
pst. 22. 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.
St. Nicholas Church B-2. All that’s left of what was once
the tallest tower in Pärnu is a plaque located at the corner of
Malmö and Nikolai Streets. Built in the 14th century, the church
was destroyed in 1944. The plaque was placed in 1989 by
Pärnu’s German community.
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Antiques
Antiik B-2, Kuninga 32, tel. (+372) 510 67 07/(+372)
442 21 63. QOpen 10:00 - 17:00, Sat, Sun 10:00 - 15:00.
Antiques & Lombard C-3, Aia 3, tel. (+372) 442 56
00. QOpen 10:00 - 17:00, Sat 10:00 - 14:00. Closed Sun.
Rüüti Antiik B-2, Rüütli 21a (in courtyard), tel. (+372)
443 00 44. QOpen 10:00 - 17:00, Sat 11:00 - 16:00.
Closed Sun.
Vanavara G-3, Karja 26, tel. (+372) 443 01 43. QOpen
12:00 - 16:00, Sat 10:00 - 14.00. Closed Mon, Sun.
Art
Kuninga Salong B-2, Kuninga 26, tel. (+372) 53 31 00
55. QOpen 10:00 - 17:30, Sat 10:00 - 15:00. Closed Sun.
Books
Rahva Raamat B-1, Lai 11 (Port Artur), tel. (+372) 626
65 92, www.rahvaraamat.ee. Get your beach reading at
this bookstore. QOpen 10:00 - 20:00, Sat 10:00 - 18:00,
Sun 10:00 - 16:00.
Cosmetics
Ideaal Kosmeetika B-1, Lai 11 (Port Artur 2), tel.
(+372) 447 88 04, www.ideaalkosmeetika.ee. QOpen
10:00 - 20:00, Sun 10:00 - 18:00.
I.L.U. B-1, Aida 7 (Pärnu Keskus), tel. (+372) 513 01
13, ilu@ilu.eu, www.ilu.eu. QOpen 10:00 - 20:00, Sat
10:00 - 18:00, Sun 10:00 - 16:00.
Rosalind B-2, Pühavaimu 18, tel. (+372) 443 01 23,
www.rosalind.ee. QOpen 09:30 - 19:00, Sat 10:00 - 16:00.
Closed Sun.
Food
Hyper Rimi H-4, Papiniidu 8/10 (Kaubamajakas),
tel. (+372) 447 53 30, info.parnu@rimibaltic.com,
www.rimi.ee. QOpen 09:00 - 22:00.
Maxima B-2, Riia mnt. 131, tel. (+372) 449 94
00, www.maxima.ee. QOpen 08:00 - 22:00.
Port Artur B-1, Lai 11, tel. (+372) 447 88 89,
info@portartur.ee, www.portartur.ee. QOpen
09:00 - 22:00.
Säästumarket H-2, Karja 4, tel. (+372) 442 18
14, www.smarket.ee. QOpen 08:00 - 22:00.
Selver H-2, Suur-Jõe 57, tel. (+372) 444 62 00,
infolett.suurejoe@selver.ee, www.selver.eu.
QOpen 09:00 - 23:00.
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Fashion
Baltman B-2, Rüütli 33, tel. (+372) 443 13 94, www.
baltman.ee. QOpen 10:00 - 18:00, Sat 10:00 - 16:00,
Sun 11:00 - 15:00.
Bastion B-1, Lai 11 (Port Artur 2), tel. (+372) 447 88
48, info@bastion.ee, www.bastion.eu. QOpen 10:00 -
20:00, Sat 10:00 - 18:00, Sun 10:00 - 16:00.
Brenda B-2, Rüütli 36, tel. (+372) 442 66 22. Children’s
clothing. QOpen 10:00 - 18:00, Sat 10:00 - 16:00.
Closed Sun.
Chic Boutique B-2, Hospidali 4, tel. (+372) 53 58 62
26. Designer wear. QOpen 10:00 - 18:00, Sat 10:00 - 14:00.
Closed Sun.
Erika Lingerie B-2, Rüütli 36, tel. (+372) 442 24 44,
erikapesupood.edicypages.com. QOpen 10:00 - 18:00,
Sat 11:00 - 16:00. Closed Sun.
Esprit B-2, Rüütli 45, tel. (+372) 443 04 07.
QOpen 10:00 - 20:00, Sat 10:00 - 18:00, Sun 10:00
- 16:00.
Fashion Factory
B-2, Rüütli 28, kmkr.
style@gmail.com.
Danish clothing brands
Cream and Kaffe. QOpen 10:00 - 18:00, Sat 10:00 -
16:00. Closed Sun.
Feng B-2, Rüütli 31. QOpen 09:00 - 18:00, Sun 10:00
- 17:00.
Glamour C-2, Rüütli 55, tel. (+372) 442 54 66. QOpen
10:00 - 18:00, Sat 10:00 - 16:00. Closed Sun.
Ivo Nikkolo B-2, Rüütli 18, tel. (+372) 443 82 99,
www.ivonikkolo.com. QOpen 10:00 - 18:00, Sat 10:00
- 16:00. Closed Sun.
Laste Maailm B-2, Rüütli 14, tel. (+372) 447 01 01.
Children’s clothing. QOpen 10:00 - 18:00, Sat 10:00 - 16:00,
Sun 10:00 - 15:00.
Marat B-2, Rüütli 26, tel. (+372) 443 04 20, www.
marat.ee. QOpen 10:00 - 18:00, Sat 10:00 - 16:00.
Closed Sun.
Sangar B-2, Aida 7 (Pärnu Keskus), tel. (+372) 730
73 06, parnu@sangar.ee, www.sangar.ee. QOpen
10:00 - 20:00, Sat 10:00 - 18:00, Sun 10:00 - 16:00.
Vabrik B-2, Rüütli 16, tel. (+372) 524 03 61.
Vintage clothes. Q Open 11:00 - 18:00. Closed
Mon, Sun.
Vero Moda & Jack and Jones B-2, Rüütli 38, tel.
(+372) 443 10 77. QOpen 10:00 - 20:00, Sat 10:00 -
18:00, Sun 10:00 - 16:00.
Vila B-2, Rüütli 39, tel. (+372) 444 04 33. QOpen
10:00 - 20:00, Sat 10:00 - 18:00, Sun 10:00 - 16:00.
Jewellery
Ehteäri B-2, Rüütli 41, tel. (+372) 446 50
42, ehteari@ehteari.ee, www.ehteari.ee.
QOpen 11:00 - 18:00, Sat 11:00 - 15:00. Closed
Mon, Sun.
Kuld Artur B-2, Rüütli 43, tel. (+372) 443 06
77, www.kuldartur.ee. QOpen 10:00 - 18:00, Sat
10:00 - 16:00. Closed Sun.
Kuldkett B-2, Rüütli 27, tel. (+372) 444 05
09. QOpen 10:00 - 18:00, Sat 10:00 - 15:00.
Closed Sun.
Liilia Kullasalong B-2, Aida 7 (Pärnu Keskus),
tel. (+372) 650 61 99. QOpen 10:00 - 20:00, Sat
10:00 - 18:00, Sun 10:00 - 16:00.
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Shoes
ABC King B-1, Lai 11 (Port Artur 2), tel. (+372) 447
88 15, portartur@abcking.ee, www.abcking.ee. QOpen
10:00 - 20:00, Sat 10:00 - 18.00, Sun 10:00 - 16:00.
Jetty B-1, Lai 11 (Port Artur 2). QOpen 10:00 - 20:00,
Sat 10:00 - 18:00, Sun 10:00 - 16:00.
Shopping centres
Kaubamajakas H-4,
Papiniidu 8/10, tel.
(+372) 445 59 00,
info@kaubamajakas.ee, www.kaubamajakas.ee. Largest
shopping mall in west Estonia. QOpen 10:00 - 21:00. In the
off-season open 10:00 - 20:00. TULW
Lepa Keskus C-2, Karja 4, tel. (+372) 445 92 10.
QOpen 09:00 - 18:00, Sat, Sun 09:00 - 16:00.
Pärnu Keskus B-1, Aida 7, tel. (+372) 445 96 77,
parnukeskus@parnukeskus.ee, www.parnukeskus.
ee. A variety of fashionable boutiques in an easy, downtown
locale. QOpen 10:00 - 20:00, Sun 10:00 - 18:00.
ULW
Port Artur B-2, Hommiku 2, tel. (+372) 447 88 88,
info@portartur.ee, www.portartur.ee. Downtown’s
largest shopping mall makes its home in two separate
buildings across from the bus station. The larger building
at Lai 11 offers a food shop, two cafés and book store.
QOpen 10:00 - 20:00, Sun 10:00 - 18:00. Also at: B-1,
Lai 11, tel. 447 88 89. Open 10:00 - 20:00, Sun 10:00
- 18:00. Food department open daily 09:00 - 22:00.
Souvenirs/Handicrafts
Etno.ee B-1, Aida 7, www.etno.
ee. Ethnic Estonian design. QOpen
10:00 - 20:00, Sun 10:00 - 18:00.
Kirju Lamba Pood B-2, Rüütli 27, tel. (+372) 442 21
21. QOpen 10:00 - 18:00, Sat 10:00 - 16:00. Closed Sun.
Kristall B-2, Rüütli 35, tel. (+372) 443 09 36. QOpen
10:00 - 18:00, Sat, Sun 10:00 - 16:00.
Maarja-Magdaleena Gild B-2, Uus 5, tel. (+372)
447 19 01, www.maarjamagdaleenagild.ee. QOpen
11:00 - 17:00, Sat 11:00 - 15:00. Closed Mon, Sun. In
summer open Tue - Fri 11:00 - 18:00, Sat 11:00 - 15:00,
Sun - Mon closed.
Maripott Keraamika A-2, Õhtu 7, tel. (+372) 56 47
99 40, maripotti@gmail.com. Inventive ceramics. QOpen
11:00 - 21:00, Sat 11:00 - 20:00, Sun 11:00 - 18:00. N
Pärnu Käsitöö B-2, Vee 6, tel. (+372) 442 51 21,
www.aale.ee. QOpen 10:00 - 19:00, Sat 10:00 - 16:00.
Closed Sun.
Punane Torn B-2, Hommiku 11, tel. (+372) 443 46
11/(+372) 56 26 35 93, soojyri@gmail.com, www.
punanetorn.ee. QOpen 10:00 - 17:00, Sat 10:00 - 15:00.
Closed Mon, Sun.
Suveniir B-2, Ringi 5, tel. (+372)
444 01 81, www.ringi5.ee. A
great selection of souvenirs and
Estonian handicrafts. QOpen 10:00 - 18:00, Sat 10:00 -
16:00, Sun 11:00 - 15:00.
Speciality stores
Akela Kotipood B-2, Pühavaimu 13, tel. (+372) 442
24 03, ene.lillepuu@mail.ee. QOpen 10:00 - 18:00, Sat
10:00 - 15:00. Closed Sun.
Kommipood B-2, Ringi 7, tel. (+372) 514 62 34. Chocolate
by the famous Kalev factory. QOpen 09:00 - 18:00, Sat
10:00 - 15:00. Closed Sun. N
Mahe Mark B-2, Kuninga 18, tel. (+372) 442 10 01,
www.mahemark.ee. Organic food. QOpen 10:00 - 18:00,
Sat 10:00 - 15:00. Closed Sun.
Riiamarii A-2, Pühavaimu 20, tel. (+372) 447 00 35,
riiamarii@hot.ee, riiamarii.weebly.com. Organic food
products, cosmetics, aromatherapy, teas, etc. QOpen
10:00 - 18:00, Sat 10:00 - 16:00. Closed Sun.
Teasponi Pesupood B-1, Lai 11 (Port Artur 2), tel.
(+372) 518 50 14, parnu@teaspon.ee, www.teaspon.
ee. Fabrics and linen for the home. QOpen 10:00 - 20:00,
Sat 10:00 - 18:00, Sun 10:00 - 16:00.
Viola Lillepood B-2, Ringi 9, tel. (+372) 447 38 12,
www.violalill.ee. Florist. QOpen 07:30 - 18:00, Sat 09:00
- 16:00, Sun 09:00 - 15:00.
Markets
Jussin Viinakauppa B-2,
Nikolai 24, tel. (+372)
442 03 10, www.jussinviinakauppa.ee.
Wide selection
of beverages and tobacco.
QOpen 10:00 - 22:00.
Lepa Turg C-2, Karja 4, tel. (+372) 445 92 10.
QOpen 09:00 - 15:00. Closed Mon.
Old Market (Vana Turg) C-2, Suur-Sepa 18, tel.
(+372) 443 58 95, turg@parnuturg.ee, www.parnuturg.ee.
QOpen 07:00 - 16:30, Sun 07:00 - 15:00.
Closed Mon.
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Banks
Krediidipank B-2, Rüütli 47, tel. (+372) 447 36 03,
fax (+372) 447 36 01, parnu@krediidipank.ee, www.
krediidipank.ee. QOpen 09:00 - 17:00. Closed Sat, Sun.
Nordea B-1, Lai 11 (Port Artur 2), tel. (+372) 628 33 00,
fax (+372) 710 16 11, eesti@nordea.com, www.nordea.
ee. QOpen 09:00 - 18:00, Sat 10:00 - 14:00. Closed Sun.
Sampo Pank B-2, Hommiku 1, tel. (+372) 680 08 00, fax
(+372) 675 31 41, info@sampopank.ee, www.sampopank.
ee. QOpen 09:00 - 18:00, Sat 10:00 - 15:00. Closed Sun.
SEB B-2, Rüütli 40a, tel. (+372) 665 51 00, fax (+372)
665 51 03, info@seb.ee, www.seb.ee. QOpen 09:00 -
18:00, Sat 09:00 - 14:00. Closed Sun.
Swedbank B-2, Keskväljak 1, tel. (+372) 631 03 10,
info@swedbank.ee, www.swedbank.ee. QOpen 09:00
- 17:00. Closed Sat, Sun. Also at: B-1, Aida 5. Open 09:00
- 18:00, Sat 09:00 - 15:00, Sun closed.
Beauty care
Beauty Angel B-2, Ringi 1, tel. (+372) 447 16 05,
admin@beautyangel.ee, www.beautyangel.ee. QOpen
10:00 - 18:00, Sat 10:00 - 15:00. Closed Sun.
Di Elly B-2, Hommiku 10, tel. (+372) 444 01 29/(+372)
508 77 94, laili.randmaa@gmail.com, www.dielly.webs.
com. QOpen 09:00 - 20:00. Closed Sun.
Dione B-2, Hommiku 3, tel. (+372) 442 02 55, dione@
dione.ee, www.dione.ee. QOpen 10:00 - 20:00, Sat
10:00 - 16:00. Closed Mon, Sun.
Helle & Helen B-2, Rüütli 41, tel. (+372) 444 21 69,
hellesa@hot.ee, www.hellehelen.eu. QOpen 09:00 -
19:00, Sat 09:00 - 16:00, Sun 10:00 - 16:00. Also at: B-2,
Hommiku 17, tel. 442 96 55. Open 09:00 - 20:00.
Ilumaja B-2, Kuninga 20, tel. (+372) 443 15 11, ilumaja@hot.ee,
www.ilumaja.ee. QOpen 08:00 - 18:00,
Sat 08:00 - 16:00. Closed Sun.
Venus B-2, Ringi 4, tel. (+372) 447 79 99, venus.kaida@
gmail.com, www.iluvenus.ee. QOpen 09:00 - 19:00, Sat
09:00 - 15:00. Closed Sun.
Laundries & dry cleaning
SOL Eesti B-1, Lai 11 (Port Artur 2), tel. (+372) 447
88 30, sol@sol.ee, www.sol.ee. QOpen 08:00 - 19:00,
Sat 09:00 - 17:00, Sun 10:00 - 15:00.
Library
Keskraamatukogu (Central Library) A-2, Akadeemia
3, tel. (+372) 445 57 07, pkr@pkr.ee, www.pkr.ee.
Pärnu’s central library has a collection of books in English, and
if you bring your documents, you can actually get a pass and
check them out. QOpen 10:00 - 19:00, Sat 10:00 - 15:00.
Closed Sun. From June through August open 10:00 - 18:00,
Sat 10:00 - 15:00. Closed Sun. Closed every last Friday of
the month. W
Medical & Dental services
Kesklinna Dental Clinic B-1, Lai 10, tel. (+372) 443
46 18, info@kesklinnahambakliinik.ee, www.kesklinnahambakliinik.ee.
QOpen 08:00 - 19:00. Closed Sat, Sun.
Pärnu Dental Polyclinic (Pärnu Hambapolikliinik)
C-2, Väike-Kuke 4b, tel. (+372) 445 92 99/(+372) 56 63
36 41, info@hambapolikliinik.ee, www.hambapolikliinik.
ee. QOpen 08:00 - 20:00, Sat 09:00 - 15:00. Closed Sun.
Pärnu Hospital H-1, Ristiku 1, tel. (+372) 447 33 01/
(+372) 447 33 93 (emergency), ph@ph.ee, www.ph.ee.
The city’s main hospital. Q Emergency services open 24h.
Office supplies
Büroomaailm B-1, Lai 10, tel. (+372) 446 44 06,
parnu@byroomaailm.ee, www.byroomaailm.ee. QOpen
08:30 - 18:00, Sat 10:00 - 16:00. Closed Sun.
Opticians
Eesti Optik B-2, Hospidali 14, tel. (+372) 444 03 45,
www.optika.ee. QOpen 09:00 - 18:00, Sat 10:00 - 15:00.
Closed Sun. Also at: B-1, Aida 7 (Pärnu Keskus), tel.
443 68 86. Open 10:00 - 20:00, Sat 10:00 - 18:00, Sun
10:00 - 16:00.
Instrumentarium B-2, Rüütli 24, tel. (+372) 445 31 11,
parnu@instru.ee, www.instru.ee. QOpen 10:00 - 18:00,
Sat 10:00 - 16:00. Closed Sun.
Norman Optika B-2, Rüütli 14, tel. (+372) 447 01
20, parnu@normanoptika.ee, www.normanoptika.
ee. QOpen 10:00 - 18:00, Sat 10:00 - 16:00. Closed
Sun. Also at: B-1, Aida 7 (Pärnu Keskus), tel. 442
78 35. Open 10:00 - 20:00, Sat 10:00 - 18:00, Sun
10:00 - 16:00.
Tallinna Optika B-2, Hommiku 13, tel. (+372) 443 13
69, parnu@opti.ee, www.opti.ee. QOpen 09:00 - 18:00,
Sat 10:00 - 15:00. Closed Sun.
Pharmacies
Apotheka B-2, Hommiku 1, tel. (+372) 447 98 35, www.
apotheka.ee. QOpen 09:00 - 18:00, Sat 10:00 - 15:00.
Closed Sun. Also at: B-2, Lai 11, tel. 447 86 15. Open
09:00 - 20:00; Sat 09:00 - 18:00, Sun 10:00 - 18:00.
Lõwi Apteek B-2, Rüütli 14/Nikolai 7, tel. (+372)
447 01 16, www.apotheka.ee. QOpen 09:00 - 17:00.
Closed Sat, Sun.
Pärnu Linnaapteek B-2, Pikk 11, tel. (+372) 444 12
62, linna@pharmac.ee, www.apteek1.ee. QOpen 09:00
- 20.00, Sat 10:00 - 18:00, Sun 10:00 - 16:00.
Ülejõe Apteek B-2, Rüütli 37, tel. (+372) 447 26 86,
www.ylejoeapteek.ee. QOpen 10:00 - 18:00, Sat 10:00
- 15:00. Closed Sun.
Ülikooli Apteek B-2, Rüütli 30, tel. (+372) 447 27
40, parnu@ya.ee, www.ya.ee. QOpen 08:30 - 19:00,
Sat 09:30 - 17:00. Closed Sun.
Photo services
Anu Foto B-1, Lai 11 (Port Artur 2), tel. (+372) 447
86 33, anufotoparnu@hot.ee, www.anufoto.ee. QOpen
10:00 - 20:00, Sat, Sun 10:00 - 18:00. Also at: Kaubamajakas
shopping centre (Papiniidu 8/10), tel. 445
59 22. Open 10:00 - 21:00.
Fotoluks B-2, Rüütli 16 (entrance from Nikolai), tel.
(+372) 447 80 10, pildikoda@fotoluks.ee, www.
fotoluks.ee. QOpen 09:00 - 18:00, Sat 10:00 - 15:00.
Closed Sun.
Pilter B-2, Vee 4, tel. (+372) 447 40 36, koopia@pilter.
ee, www.pilditeenused.pilter.ee. QOpen 10:00 - 18:00,
Sat 10:00 - 15:00. Closed Sun.
Solariums
Päikesekiir B-1, Hommiku 2 (Port Artur), tel.
(+372) 447 88 28, www.paikesekiir.ee. QOpen
10:00 - 20:00, Sun 10:00 - 18:00.
Sun Club B-2, Rüütli 27, tel. (+372) 443 36 66,
sunclub@hot.ee, www.sunclub.ee. QOpen 09:00 -
19:00, Sat 09:00 - 17:00. Closed Sun.
Pärnu In Your Pocket parnu.inyourpocket.com

Airplanes
Pärnu Airport Eametsa Village, Sauga district, tel.
(+372) 447 50 00/(+372) 447 50 01, fax (+372) 447
50 02, parnu.info@tll.aero, www.parnu-airport.ee. Flying
options from Pärnu are limited. The, once regular, scheduled
flights from Stockholm have currently been suspended. Unless
you are chartering a flight or going to Kihnu or Ruhnu you
probably won’t have any business spending any time here.
Flights to Kihnu Island, operated by Avio (www.lendame.
ee), take place during the colder months. If you want to get to
Kihnu in summer, you should take the ferry. Flights to Ruhnu
Island are scheduled every Mon, Tue, Thurs and Friday see
website for exact times.
To get to the airport take bus No 23 from the centre, or call
a taxi from the list we have provided.
Buses
Bus Station A-2, Ringi 3, tel. (+372) 12012, parnu@
gobus.ee, www.bussipark.ee. Buy your tickets in the
wooden station house on Ringi, or directly from the driver.
Bus platforms are located a hundred metres away. All Tallinnbound
buses leave from platform 1, and tickets generally cost
€6 - 8.50. Cargobus, near platform 8, tel. 44 27 845, open
08:00 - 19:30, Sat 08:00 - 17:00, Sun 09:00 - 17:00, sell
tickets on the long-distance Lux Express buses bound for
Riga, Vilnius and Kaliningrad, but these tickets can be bought
from the driver as well. QOpen 06:15 - 19:30.
Ferries
Kihnu Veeteed A-1, Kalda 2, tel. (+372) 443 10 69/
(+372) 53 44 12 94 (ferry), veeteed@veeteed.com,
www.veeteed.com. During the warmer months regular
ferries run to Kihnu Island and leave from the quay located
at Kalda 2 (A-1). Departures are Wed - Sun, and cost €4.50
each way.
Ferry to Kihnu
From Pärnu From Kihnu
Day Departure Day Departure
_ _ _ 4 5 6 _ 09:30 _ _ 3 4 5 6 _ 06:30
_ _ 3_ _ _ _ _ 11:00 _ _ _ 4 _ _ _ 13:30
_ _ 3 4 5 6 7 18:30 _ _ 3_ 5 6 7 15:30
Duration of trip is 2,5 hours. Adult single ticket price is €4.50.
Schedule valid May 01 to August 30, 2012.
Please note that Pärnu In Your Pocket does not take
responsibility for changes in the schedule. Please always check
for the most current schedule with the service provider.
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Car rental
1autorent tel. (+372) 53 00 01 11, info@1autorentparnu.ee,
www.1autorent-parnu.ee.
Avis B-2, Kuninga 25 (Hotel Victoria), tel. (+372) 447 30
20/(+372) 53 30 42 27, fax (+372) 443 10 63, parnu@
avis.ee, www.avis.ee. QOpen 08:00 - 18:00.
Forrent A-1, Tallinna mnt. 1a, tel. (+372) 507 40 04, www.
forrent.ee. QOpen 09:00 - 21:00, Sat, Sun 10:00 - 21:00.
Rendiautorent E-3, Lubja 27a, tel. (+372) 514 15 10,
henri@rendiautorent.ee, www.rendiautorent.ee.
Trains
Train Station Riia mnt 116. Though trains still depart from
here, Pärnu’s train station has actually been bulldozed, so it’s
more proper to call it a ‘train stop’, or a ‘patch of dirt’. There
are only two trains to Tallinn daily and they take longer than the
buses. Buy tickets from an agent on the train. For more information
contact Edelaraudtee, www.edel.ee, info@edel.ee, tel 1447.
Tallinn train connections
To Pärnu From Pärnu
Departure Arrival Departure Arrival Price
06:56 09:42 07:14 09:55 €5.43
17:29 20:13 17:11 19:57 €5.43
All trains run daily. Schedule valid as of May 10, 2012.
Please note that Pärnu In Your Pocket does not take
responsibility for changes in the schedule. Please always check
for the most current schedule with the service provider.
Travel agencies
Atlas B-2, Rüütli 47, tel. (+372) 443 14 48, fax (+372)
444 20 32, parnu@atlas.ee, www.atlas.ee. QOpen
09:00 - 17:30. Closed Sat, Sun.
Estravel B-2, Kuninga 34, tel. (+372) 447 37 77, fax
(+372) 443 10 63, parnu@estravel.ee, www.estravel.
ee. QOpen 09:00 - 18:00. Closed Sat, Sun.
GoTravel B-2, Hommiku 4, tel. (+372) 631 02 16/
(+372) 631 02 17, parnu.office@gotravel.ee, www.
gotravel.ee. QOpen 09:00 - 17:00. Closed Sat, Sun.
Reiser Travel
Agency B-3,
Adamsoni 1, tel.
(+372) 447 14 80,
fax (+372) 447 14 82, reiser@reiser.ee, www.reiser.
ee. QOpen 09:00 - 16:00. Closed Sat, Sun.
Taxis
Taxis typically charge a starting fee (usually €2.24) and
begin racking up the kilometre charges immediately.
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.
Bristol Takso tel. (+372) 443 06 00/1700. €2.24
+ €0.77/km.
E-Takso tel. (+372) 443 11 11/1300, www.etakso.
ee. €2.24 + €0.77/km.
Pärnu Takso tel. (+372) 443 92 22/1555, info@
parnutakso.ee, www.parnutakso.ee. €2.24 + €0.77/km.
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Aarde G-1
Aasa E-2
A.Adamsoni B/F-3
Aia C-2, C/F-3
Aida B-1,F-3
Aisa C/G-3
Akadeemia A-2,F-3
Allika E/F-2
Angerja E-3
Ankru D-3
Aru B-1,E-2/3
Arukase G-1
Astri E-2
Auli B/F-3
Edela E-3
Eha A-3,F-4
Ehitajate tee E/F/H-1
Emajõe E-4
Esplanaadi A/B/F-3,F-4
Estonia B-3
Gildi B-2
Haapsalu mnt D/E-4
Hariduse F-1
Havi E-3
Heina H-3
Henno G-2
Hõbe C/G-3
Hobuse D-3
Hommiku B-1/2,F-3
Hospidali B-2,F-3
Humala E-2
Ilvese E-2
Jaani E-3
Jakobi D-4
Jalaka C-2,F-3
J.V.Jannseni A-1,E-3
I Jõe F-2
II Jõe F-2
III Jõe F-2
IV Jõe G-2
Jüri D-4
Kaarli C/G-4
Kadaka E-2
Kadri E-2/3
Kaevu E-1/2
Kaevu põik E-2
Kajaka B/F-3
Kalamehe G-2
Kalda A-1,E-3
Kaluri D-4
Kana E-2/3
Kanali G-3
Kanepi F-1
Kapteni A-2
Karikakra E-1
Karja G-3
Karjamaa H-3
Karusselli B/C/G-3
Kasarmu G-3
Kase F-1
Kastani G-2
Kastani põik G-2
P. Kerese A/F-3
Kesk D-4
Keskväljak A-2,F-3
Kevade E-4
Kibuvitsa E-1
Kiige E-1
Kilgi D-2
Kirsi E-1/2,F-2
Kitse D/E-3
Kitse põik D-3
Kivi C/G-3
Kodara G-1
Koidu -G2
Koidula park B-2,F-3
Kolde E-2
Kooli C-2,G/H-3
Kreegi E-1
Kuldse kodu E-1
Kulla D-1
Kuninga B-2,F-3
Kuremarja E-1
Kuu -F1
Kuuse B/G-4
Kõrkja D-4
Köie G-2
Laatsareti G-2
Laeva D-3
Lahe E-4
Laine H-3
Lao H-3
Lehe B/F-4
Lepa E-2
Liblika G-1
Liilia G-2
Liiva G-2/3
Lille E-2,F-1
Lina F-1/2
Linda E-3
Loode E-3
Lootsi A-2,E-3
Lootsi põik E-3
Lubja D-2,E-3
Luha D-4
Luite D-4
Lõo D-1
Lõuna B-2,F-3
Maarja D-4
Mai H-3
Majaka D-4
Malmö B-2,F-3
Mardi D-4
Mere pst A-3,F-4,H-2,
Merekalda E-4
Mihkli E-3
Mini Zoo A-2,F-3
Mooni E2
Munga B-2,F-3
Muraka E/F-2
Mureli E-1
Muru A-2,F-3
Muuli E-4
Mõrra D-4
Mäe F-2
Männi F-2
Mündi E-1
Neeme D-4
Nelgi E-1
Niidu G-1
Niidu mets H-1
Niidu park G-1
Niine D-2
Nikolai B-2/3,F-3
Nooda D-4
Noorte väljak E-3
Nurme E-3
Nurme tee D-4
Oja E-2,F/G/H-1
Pae H-3
Paju G-3
Papli B/G-4
Pappsaare tee D-4
Pardi G-3
Pargi C-2,F-3
Parmu D-1
Peetri D-4
Pihlaka F-1
Piiri E-2
Pikanõmme tee G-1
Pikk B-2,F-3
Pilli G-2
Pirni F-1
Ploomi G-1
Pohla F-2
Proksi D-1
Purje D-4
Põhja B-2,F-3
Põllu D-4
Papiniidu H-3
Pähkli E-1
Pärja E-2
Pärna B/F-3
Pärnu C/F-2
Pühavaimu B-2,F-3
Püssi E-3
Raba F-1
Rahu D-3
Ranna D/E-4
Ranna pst B/G-4
Rannapark B/F-4
Raua D-1
Ravi H-3
Remmelga A-2,F-3
Riia mnt B-1,F-3,G-2
Ringi A/B-2,E/F-3
Ristiku H-1
Roheline E-2
Rohu E-2,F/G-1
Roo D-4
Roosi A/B/F-3
Ruudu G-3
Rõngu D-3
Rääma E/G-2
Rähni G-2/3
Rüütli A/B-2,F-3
Sadama A-2,E-3
Sarve D/E-3
Sauga D-3
Sauga-Jõekalda E-3
Savi D/E/F-1
Saviaugu D-1
Seedri A-2,F-4
Side C-3/4,G-3
Siili E-2
Sillutise G-2
Sireli E-1
Soo D/E-4
Supeluse B/F-3
Suur-Jõe F/H-2
Suur-Jõekalda A-1,E-3
Suur-Kuke G-3
Suur-Posti C/G-3
Suur-Sepa C-2,F-3
Suur-Toome E-4
Suur-Veski G-2
Suvituse A-3,F-4
Sõstra E-1
Sääse B-3,F-4
Tallinna mnt E-2
Tamme F-1
Tammsaare pst C-4,H-3
Telliskivi E-2
Terase D-1
Tikri E-1
Toominga A-2,F-4
Tui G-2
Tulbi C/G-3
Tulika E-2
Turba D-1
Turu D-3
Tuule D-1
Tähe G-1
Uus B-2,F-3
Uus-Sauga E-3
Vahe D/E-3
Vallikraav A-2,F-3
Vana Kalmistu G-2
Vanapargi C-2
Vana-Pargi F-3
Vanapark C-2,F-3
Vana-Rääma E-2
Vana-Sauga D-3
Vana-Tallinna A-2
Vase C/G-3
Vastla D-2
Vee B-1/2,F-3
Vilja E-2
Vingi C-1/2,F-2/3
Voorimehe E-2
Voorimehe põik E-2
Võimlemise B-2,F-3
Väike-Aru A-1,E-3
Väike-Jõe F-2
Väike-Kuke C-2,G-3
Väike-Posti C/F/G-3
Väike-Sepa F-2
Väike-Toome E-4
Väike-Veski G-2
Õhtu A-2,F-3
Õhtu põik A-2,F-3
Õie G-3
Õli D-3
Õuna F-1/2
Ülase E-2
Uus B-2
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Tervise Paradiis
SPA-hotel & water park
• 4-star hotel with magnificent
view on Pärnu bay
• over 30 different healing spa treatment
procedures and relaxing spa treatments
• restaurants & bars
• Estonia's biggest water park
• waterfalls and saunas
• outdoor heated pool
• 25 m swimming pool
• summer terrace
• bowling
• fitness room
• aerobics
www.tervisparadiis.ee
Side 14, 80010 Pärnu, Estonia Bookings tel +372 447 9219 Hotel 24 h tel +372 445 1600 sales@spa.ee
SPA Tervis
•
3-star medical spa
• professional spa treatments have been
provided for 40 years
• mud treatment • different massages
• salt treatment • doctors consultation
• spa and sauna centre
• 5 different saunas • natural solarium
• Japanese pool • fitness room
• 25 m swimming pool
• entertainment centre with various programs
• café & bar with outdoor terraces and with
magnificent view of the river mouth and
the setting sun
www.spatervis.ee
Seedri 6, 80010 Pärnu, Estonia Bookings tel +372 447 9200 Hotel 24 h tel +372 445 0111 sales@spatervis.ee