With long and beautiful sandy beaches it's no wonder the quaint town of Parnu is a much-visited summer resort and known throughout the region as the summer capital of Estonia! However, there is much more than the beach that makes Parnu such a hit with holiday-makers. The town has a thriving cultural life, lovely parks, excellent cafes, restaurants and a happening nightlife! Our local company offer a range of accommodation in the surrounding region of Soomaa National Park as well as a good selection of Parnu Hotels.
For the explorers who would like to get away from the crowds to a secluded stretch of white sand, head out of the city where there are several wild beaches!
As for the culture of Parnu, there is the local theatre, lots of concerts, museums and exhibitions. There is so much to see and do in Parnu that you will have a hard time to fit it all in. Its pristine beaches have been honoured with the symbol of quality of a 'European Blue Flag', which means that it lives up to tough standards where the quality of the water, environmental management, safety, and services are concerned. Even more, you can get some enjoyable exercise with beach volleyball, get the tan you always wanted, or sip a refreshing cold drink on the immense terrace of the Beach House in Parnu, built in the functionalist style.
The Soomaa National Park draws lovers of nature to Viljandimaa. When the rivers overflow and inundate the fields, forests, and pastures, and the waters rise to a height of six metres, it is not a time of natural disaster, but a time for a deluge of tourists that fill most of the hotels in Pärnu. During this time, the locals make their way around the town by boat, and also by the traditional 'haabjas', a boat made from a single aspen tree. Try one of our many Soomaa National Park tours!
Soomaa is home to bears, lynxes and wolves, and flocks of migrating birds attracted to the water. Here you can see rare orchids of great beauty, and your boat will take you past meadows scattered with trees and lush forests rich with an abundance of diverse plant species. You can uncover the secrets of the forests through thirteen hiking and nature study trails in Soomaa, ten camping sites, and several observation towers. And when you need to rest and prepare for more discoveries, there are always the hiking huts. If you'd like to get your hands on more detailed information, try the visitors' centre in Kõrtsi-Tõramaa, or contact our local team in Parnu for Parnu Hotels.
Apart from boat trips, our local company offers adventurous travellers with a wide range of exciting and surprising activities such as beaver safaris, a night in an 'owl's nest' on top of a large linden tree, and the 'floating sauna' known as 'Pühamüristus', meaning 'Good Heavens'. You could even get the opportunity to see exactly how 'haabjas' are made, and participate in the creation yourself! Our range of Parnu Hotels will ensure your stay in the region is comfortable and above all, relaxing!
If you live in a larger country, you will be surprised at the short distances between the towns and cities of Estonia as can be seen on the Parnu map. It takes just four or five hours of leisurely travelling to get from one end of the country to another. Yet the people of Estonia have a 'secret': they believe that their country is larger on the inside. It will be interesting to find out exactly what they mean by that! When visiting Parnu and staying in one of the Parnu Hotels, be sure to ask the hotel staff!
Our local company is based in Parnu, and most of the year we are out and about in the Soomaa National park, showing guests all the wonderful aspects of this nature reserve. If you want any more information about Parnu hotels please do not hesitate to contact us. We also offer many Parnu Tours bookable online.
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Meet your local connection in Parnu and Soomaa National Park, Aivar Ruukel of Karuskose Ltd.! We are very excited about working with whl.travel in order to preserve our beautiful destination and are eager to assist travellers as they are planning their vacation! We have been here since the very beginning, when Soomaa became a national park- literally in our backyard! Don't hesitate to ask us for any advice!
