Pärnu
Pärnu is a resort seaside city (and estonia's summer capital) with a small harbour in the South-Western part of Estonia. Understand[edit]The city is famous for its spas, shallow white sandy beach and beautiful parks. It is also a popular place for conferences, theatre performances and concerts. In 1838 the first spa was opened and nowadays Pärnu is a health resort of international stature. During the Great Northern War, the University of Tartu was relocated to Pärnu from 1699-1710. Tartu University still has a branch campus there today. Since 1996 Pärnu has been known as Estonia's Summer Capital. Beach life, dozens of festivals, night clubs, big party crowds, concerts and funfairs - Pärnu has it all. Pärnu is an ancient Hanseatic town where a medieval festival and an arts and crafts fair are held every summer. Get in[edit]By train[edit]Pärnu has train connection to Tallinn. Trains depart from Tallinn and from Pärnu twice a day. Journey takes about 2,5 hours. Train schedules: Elron By car[edit]Pärnu has road connections to Tallinn, Haapsalu, Tartu, Vändra, Paide and Riga in Latvia.
By bus[edit]Buses arrive to Pärnu from Tallinn, Tartu, Haapsalu, Riga and several other places. Bus schedules and journey planner can be found at Tpilet. By boat[edit]There is a ferry connection in from Kihnu (a small island in the Baltic Sea) to Pärnu and between Pärnu and Ruhnu. In winter there are also ice-roads between the islands of Pärnu bay. Get around[edit]
By foot[edit]Pärnu's old city is pretty small and navigateable by foot, but it's full of small boutiques. Lots of them are on Rüütli street. By bus[edit]Bus connection covers the whole city. There are 26 routes and their schedules can be found at [6]. By taxi[edit]
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Do[edit][add listing]Pärnu has a long beach that opens to the south and has lovely, almost white sand. It is a major Baltic seaside resort and as previously stated, the summer capital of Estonia. Completed in 2006, the attractive Beach Promenade has the feeling of a real resort and makes the Summer Capital's beaches inviting even in bad weather! Well thought-out lighting keeps the beach active even when the sun goes down, and the playing colours of the fountains are a sight in themselves in the darkness of the night. It may rain in summer, when it does many Estonian holiday makers go indoors to the Vee Park, which is an indoor water park at the largest beachside hotel. As water parks go, this one is fantastic, and insures that your few days at the beach won't be wasted because of inclement weather. There are lot of interesting historical buildings in the city center. You may ask special brochure and discover all of them by your own Just south of downtown is a modern art museum and art school. Exhibits change frequently, and are often edgy and provocative. Outdoor activities:
Sassi Talu, Kabriste küla, Audru vald (18 km west of Pärnu), ☎ +372 56 467 301 ([email protected]), [1]. European-standards excellent service and reception; good both for novice and for experienced riders. edit In winter time, consider one of the many spa hotels:
Learn[edit]Pärnu College of Tartu University[7] is located in Pärnu. Work[edit]Buy[edit][add listing]Eat[edit][add listing]Budget[edit]Mid-range[edit]Steffani Pizza-a typical Italian pizzeria with plenty of pizza, salads, and desserts to choose from. A local favorite and held dearly by all Estonians. Splurge[edit]Drink[edit][add listing]Pärnu has several clubs and lounges, most of them located in the center near Ruutli street. There are also many cozy terraces and pubs around the numerous parks in the summer time. Sleep[edit][add listing]Budget[edit]
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Contact[edit]Stay safe[edit]Cope[edit]Get out[edit]If you dare leave urban pleasures behind, there is great countryside to explore. Many cultural and sports events offer entertainment all year round. The enthralling nature of Pärnu County, which offering ample, quality opportunities for active holidays, supplements the greenery of city parks and boulevards. Walks in the forest, kayak trips on rivers and the sea, riding, fishing, hunting trips, adventurous bog or canoe trips to Soomaa National Park and elsewhere in the county offer great escapes. In winter, you can partake in skiing, snowshoe and kick sledge trips, or a sledge safari and enjoy a sauna steam. Kihnu Island is cosy and warm yet exotic – folk costumes are worn here every day and the handicraft of older generations remains highly valued. Several other romantic small islands and the Western Coast offer an opportunity to participate in local rites and customs.
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