You probably know by now, as it is usually the first thing people find out about Pärnu, that it is a summer city. Even though there are plenty of gorgeous spots to visit near the beach area (like the recently renovated park or promenade), there's plenty of more to discover. We would recommend visiting the yacht port and the surrounding areas or if you're not afraid of reptiles and strange creatures, pay a visit to the unique Mini Zoo. So don't listen, when people say that Pärnu is only worth visiting during the summer, with our guidelines, we hope your trip will be a great experience even during the low season (during the summer you will pretty much only see tourists anyway).
Beach Promenade
Romantic walks
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The beach promenade gives the final touch to the resort town. The modern walkaway along the ...
Mai Cinema
Soviet looking building
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Mai Cinema is the only cinema in town and there are rumors out, that even this might get ...
Museum of New Art
Get your culture on
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The only contemporary art museum in town displays many works of artists from all around ...
Pärnu Beach
Best beach in Estonia
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The beach is known amongst all the Estonians as the best beach in the country. It's famous for ...
Pärnu Museum
11000 years of history
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Even though visiting museums in one's hometown is usually not a popular thing to do, this ...
Rannapark
Time for a picnic
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Since 2010, the park has been charming people with its new look with various walkways ...
Ammende's Villa
Art Nouveau masterpiece
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Ammende´s Villa is a great example of early Art Nouveau in Estonia. Being a casino and club in ...
Boulevard of Sculptures
Stones with a story
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Located just enough away from the sometimes over-populated beach area, locals love this ...
Mini Zoo
For creepy creatures lovers
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Even though the name might make you think of bunnies and other cuddly animals but the Zoo is ...
Pärnu Mud-Baths
Getting muddy
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This is where Pärnu´s spa business started.
The present neoclassical building was built in ...
Seawall
Locals` favourite
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According to a legend, the seawall was built by a man who wanted to get a closer look at the ...
Statue of J.V. Jannsen
Estonian journalism founder
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If you are wondering why this gentleman is holding a newspaper, it's because Jannsen was ...
St. Catherine's Church
“Onion towers“
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Russian Orthodox churches are always an exotic sight with their funky onion-shaped ...
Strand SPA & Conference Hotel
Hotel with everything
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If you're not on a very tight budget and want to spoil yourself, Strand is probably the hotel ...
Tallinn Gate
Restore your relationship
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Part of the former town wall from the 17th century, it is the only gate that has been fully ...
Tervise Paradiis Waterpark
Kids will love it
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Tervise Paradiis is the largest water park in Estonia, situated only 10 minutes from the ...
The Red Tower
Great choice for souvenirs
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This tower is the only restored fortification tower from the Middle Ages in Pärnu. In 1624 ...
Vallikäär (Moat)
The highest fountain in Estonia
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In 2010, the old Vallikäär recieved a new look: now there are illuminated walking paths on ...
Yacht Port
Romantic view
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Pärnu Yacht Port is an internationally recognized marina and a cool place to go, even if you ...