Pärnu, the most beautiful historical resort on the beach, is famous for its spa centers, a beautiful sandy beach and beautiful parks. The first spa center was opened here in 1838.
How to get here
The easiest way to get to Pärnu is to take a plane and fly to the capital of Estonia - Tallinn or the capital of Latvia - Riga. From both airports that connects Via Baltica (E67), Pärnu is only a couple of hours away.
The bus station is located in the center of the city of Pärnu at Ringi 3. From here all buses depart and there is also a nearby public transport stop nearby. At the bus station there are ticket offices, information, luggage and cafes. The ticket offices of the bus station are open from Monday to Friday from 06.15 to 19.30, on Saturdays and Sundays - a short day.
Between Pärnu and Tallinn there is an everyday railway service. "Everyday" means - one train early in the morning (07.17), and the other in the evening (17.08) and travel time (2.40). Nevertheless, traveling by train, for many in its own way, is attractive and convenient, since it is possible to take a bicycle, for example, to a train, and in a financial sense it is a cheaper type of transportation.
Those who decide to arrive at the resort on their own car will be interested in information about border checkpoints: Pärnu is at an equal distance from the Narva and Kunichnaya Gorya (near Pskov) checkpoints, but the turn is traditionally much less at Kunichnaya Gora.
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Climate Pärnu
Overcast, light rain +3 ° С a day -1 ° C at night ° С water |
Overcast, rain +2 ° C in the afternoon +3 ° C at night ° С water |
Overcast, light rain +3 ° С a day +2 ° C at night ° С water |
| Parnu weather forecast for 10 days | ||
| Average monthly temperature, ° C | ||||||||||||
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | sen | Oct | but I | Dec | |
| in the afternoon | -3 | -3 | +0 | +7 | +15 | +20 | +21 | +20 | +15 | +9 | +3 | -1 |
| at night | -9 | -9 | +6 | +6 | +6 | +11 | +13 | +13 | +9 | +4 | -1 | -5 |
| water | -1 | -2 | +0 | +6 | +10 | +14 | +18 | +23 | +20 | +10 | +7 | +0 |
Transport
In the resort it is better to walk. Despite the fact that this is one of the largest cities in Estonia, the old town and the coast zone are quite accessible to the hiker. Those who want to go to the water park - it is better to take a taxi, and not bother with buses. Taxi: Bristol (+372 443 0600), E-Takso (+372 443 1111), Pärnu Takso (+372 442 7555), Pärnu Invatakso (+372 442 5741).
Arrived at the resort on your own car you can only envy. Problems with parking at the hotel, as a rule, not, but the space for an interesting outbound excursions for the day - more than enough. From Pärnu it is convenient to travel to Tallinn, Tartu, and even Riga - only 175 km away from each other (borders, of course, no no). In the center of the city parking is paid, about 1 EUR per hour, 3, 2 EUR per day (must be paid only on weekdays from 8 am to 6 pm). On the beach - in the summer months (June, July, August) every day from 10.00-19.00 for 1 hour 3, 20 € and a daily ticket 9, 59 €.
Treatment in Pärnu
The Estonian Wellness Center (AH Tammsaare puiestee 4A, Pärnu, tel .: +372 44 76 905, offers professional procedures for the prevention and treatment of diseases related to bones and joints, heart and blood pressure, peripheral nervous system, diseases of the lungs and skin.
The Pärnu mud bath (Ranna puiestee 1, Pärnu) is one of the symbols of the resort Pärnu. The building was built on the site of a swimming establishment burnt during the First World War. To date, the clinic is temporarily not functioning, but its opening is not far off.
Beach
A wide, sandy, dunes and pine forest framed by the beach of Pärnu is an ideal place for sunbathing and relaxing. Despite the fact that the water temperature in the Baltic Sea never rises above 23-25 degrees, swimming here is a pleasure. The water is very clean, the entrance to the water is gentle, and the perfectly warmed sand will become a favorite playground for children.
On the beach there is a children's corner, for a snack you have to go to the embankment, that's where the nearest restaurants / cafes are located.
Hotels
Most of the hotels in Pärnu are located 300-500 meters from the sea, there are both large hotel complexes offering spa treatments and swimming pools, and small cozy guest houses, where you can stay for 30-40 EUR per day (cost for two).
Book popular Parnu hotels at the best prices
| Ammende Villa Hotel & Restaurant from 5 100 rubles Pärnu Mere pst 7 | ||
| Strand Spa & Conference Hotel from 3 584 rubles Pärnu Tammsaare pst 35 | Spa Tervise Paradiis from 5 583 rubles Pärnu Side 14 | |
| St. Peterburg from 2,826 rubles Pärnu Hospidali 6 | Hotel Emmi from 2,206 rubles Pärnu Laine 2 | Koidulapark Hotell from 3 033 rubles Pärnu Kuninga 38 |
| Kanali Villa from 2 344 rubles Pärnu Kanali 8f |
Kitchen and restaurants
Pärnu is one of the largest resorts in the Baltic States, so there will definitely not be any problems with choosing a café or restaurant .The resort offers its guests both budget eateries, children's cafes, restaurants with national cuisine, and pizzerias, coffee shops, there is even one cafe of organic food, where they cook stunning pumpkin pies for 2 euros - Mahedik (Pühavaimu 20) .Russian tourists never leave disappointed from the restaurant Postipoiss (Postipoiss, Vee 12), which is open on the basis of an old postal station .Large portions, hospitable staff who speaks Russian and portraits of members of the royal family of the Romanovs have the love of our compatriots .
Among the pizzerias you can advise Steffani (Nikolai 24) - cozy atmosphere and huge portions (5-8 EUR per pasta, 5-7 EUR per pizza) .Children like Poisi Eine - a special "boy's" cafe where they are offered hot dogs and fun snacks .One of the best places for breakfast is the Supelsaksad cafe, which lurks at the intersection of Nikolai 32 with the main resort highway .A small sign does not attract attention, so there are only people who know .The atmosphere of an old Estonian apartment with a real oven and incredibly delicious cakes for 2, 5-3 EUR mean that the new guest immediately becomes a permanent .
Entertainment, excursions and sightseeing Pärnu
It is worth seeing the building of the Pärnu Town Hall (Nikolai tn 3, Pärnu), the Tallinn Gate (Kuninga tn 1, Pärnu, Pärnu maakond 80011), which marked the beginning of the post road leading from Pärnu to Tallinn, the hospice (Hospidali tn 1, Pärnu) - the oldest a building in the city, served as a shelter for the sick and crippled.
The building of the Pärnu Kurzal and bell-ring houses is interesting (Mere puiestee 22, Pärnu, tel .: +372 442 0367. The Kurzal, the restaurant and the music saloon built in 1880 have occupied a significant place in the spa life of Pärnu for many years.
And also: Apostolic Orthodox Church of Transfiguration in Pärnu (Aia tn 5, Pärnu, Pärnu maakond 80014), Catherine's Church (Vee tn 8, Pärnu) and Elizabeth Church (Nikolai tn 22, Pärnu).
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Developments
In Pärnu, a large number of events are held: the International Festival of Documentary and Anthropological Films, the David Oistrakh Festival, the Festival of Organ Music, the Bacardi Feeling Beach Festival, Hanseatic Days. Photos of Pärnu (17)