The items of heritage from the times of long past can be found in Saaremaa yet today. Ancient strongholds are among the most interesting representatives of those. Not many of the strongholds that sheltered and protected people in ancient times have survived in their original way. Still, the sites of a number of these […]
In the Estonian history of medieval buildings, the architectural monuments of Saaremaa, including churches, form one of the most valuable chapters. That is due to the very good building material, the easy to process dolomite. In here, you can see more fine details than anywhere else. There are seven unique medieval churches in Saaremaa, […]
It is nice to do something sea-going on the biggest island of Estonia. You can spend hours in the summer sunbathing in the sun and dipping in salt water on the beautiful sandy beaches of Saaremaa. Water, however, offers much more versatile entertainment. The coast of Saaremaa is a paradise for kite surfers, as […]
Throughout history, Saaremaa lighthouses have set the direction for those sailing the seas. You may follow their example when planning your next visit to Saaremaa. A number of lighthouses here allow planning an interesting lighthouse tour to visit different places. When arriving from the mainland, you can set Viirelaid as your destination instead of […]
Saaremaa is a paradise for spa pleasures. The variety of treatments in our spas is truly wide, so there is something for everyone. Here are our seven most popular spas with their specialities in alphabetical order to make choosing easier for you. Arensburg Boutique hotel & spa The Arensburg Hotel brings together modern architecture and […]
Have you ever pictured yourself riding horseback towards the sunset on the coast or feeling like a real princess driving in a beautiful carriage? Well, Saaremaa is just the place to make these dreams come true.
Don’t want to face trouble when finding accommodation on the island in summer? Choose your place to stay today! Although Saaremaa has the biggest number of accommodation places among the counties of Estonia (286 accommodation places with ca 6,000 beds), it may still be quite a challenge to find accommodation in a suitable place at […]
Any Estonian probably knows the sentence “We have the biggest junipers here and we have the biggest stones…”. This is how a man from Muhu island describes his home-island in a classic Estonian movie “Here We Are”. Well, true he is. Anyway, there are quite a number of places worth mentioning in Saaremaa, starting with […]
During your visits to Saaremaa, you have certainly been to the museum of meteoritics and limestone in Kaali, walked in the narrow streets fenced with field stones in Kogula village or admired nice stone buildings in Kuressaare. In addition to these, we have many more interesting stony places which, at the first sight, may stay […]
Throughout centuries, Saaremaa has been well known for smoked fish, home brewed beer and dark bread. All these delicacies can be enjoyed also todayin the restaurants on Saaremaa. Thousands of them - herring, garfish, flatfish - pass through smoking ovens on the island during summer. On a good day, you can even taste smoked eel. […]
