Estonian wellness resort with white-sand beaches, sanatoriums and healthy surroundings, Pärnu is a good choice for all those who are in need of health-improving spa treatments and rest in the middle of beautiful nature. This small coastal town in western Estonia offers you also some lovely historical and cultural sights, from churches to art galleries and museums.
Apart from the spas and beaches, Pärnu offers also other kind of attractions, which will easily keep you busy for a day or two. You can admire the spectacular 18th century churches and medieval architecture of the town or explore the wonders of local art gallery and museums. In case of a rainy day, you could also visit the most popular indoor water park of the area, Vee Park, or try shopping in Pärnu, which thanks to the reasonable prices can be a quite a rewarding experience. Also of interest, the newly built concert hall of the town has concerts in Pärnu available to suit many tastes.
Pärnu, Estonian spa town with white-sand beaches and sanatoriums
Estonia is one of those places in Europe where health care and spas are a central part of holiday culture. Pärnu, on the other hand, is one of the absolute best health resorts of the country, offering you several comfortable spas in Pärnu, where you can enjoy modern spa facilities and mud baths, as well as white-sand beaches and beautiful natural surroundings, with pine forests and healthy sea-air. Thanks to all this, Pärnu is one of the most beloved Estonian travel destinations.Apart from the spas and beaches, Pärnu offers also other kind of attractions, which will easily keep you busy for a day or two. You can admire the spectacular 18th century churches and medieval architecture of the town or explore the wonders of local art gallery and museums. In case of a rainy day, you could also visit the most popular indoor water park of the area, Vee Park, or try shopping in Pärnu, which thanks to the reasonable prices can be a quite a rewarding experience. Also of interest, the newly built concert hall of the town has concerts in Pärnu available to suit many tastes.
Practical information for your trip to Pärnu
Located in Northern Europe, in western part of Estonia, Pärnu is best reached through the Estonian capital, Tallinn. For travelling to Pärnu from Tallinn, you can use train or road connections, which in Estonia are quite okay as long as you stay on major roads. Thanks to the small size of the town, you can easily get around inside Pärnu by foot, but if you want to do some touring in the surroundings of the town, rental cars near Pärnu are a good choice.
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If you want a bigger portion of fresh air, you could also try biking in Pärnu.
Weather in Pärnu is subject to big seasonal changes. Average monthly high temperatures during the Pärnu summer are around 20°C, whereas during the winter temperatures drop to below zero degrees and snowfall is usual. Overall, Pärnu is at its best during the summer season from May to September, and if you want to enjoy the white-sand beaches, come in July or August, which are the two warmest months in Pärnu.
Pärnu is one of the most popular travel destinations in Estonia. Although this does not make it a top worldwide destination, summer season in Pärnu can be quite busy. Tourism services in Estonia are generally quite good. Prices are reasonable, and local people usually have a friendly attitude to tourists. Hotels in Pärnu suit many tastes and budgets, and also a good variety of restaurants in Pärnu are available to serve the hungry visitor. Nightlife here is not even nearly as good as in Tallinn, but local spas, hotels and restaurants offer some possibilities. English is commonly spoken in Pärnu by the younger generations. Pärnu is a quite safe destination, although it might be wise to keep an eye on your belongings.
hint See also these nearby destinations: Tartu, Tallinn
