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COME TO THE ISLANDS!THE SAARE COUNTY TRAVEL GUIDE

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TOURISM 2008/2009

www.visitestonia.comwww.saaremaa.ee www.kuressaare.ee www.muhu.info www.viroweb.com

Kuressaare Tourist Information Centre +372 453 3120

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ESTONIAQuickfacts about EstoniaLocation: north-eastern Europe, eastern Baltic SeaArea 45,227 km2

Population: 1,342,000Capital: Tallinn Language: EstonianLand border length 645 kmSea border length 3794 kmMore than 1,500 islandsLargest island, SaaremaaNeighbours: Finland, Sweden, Latvia, RussiaCurrency: Estonian kroon (EEK)Exchange rate of Estonian kroon to euro:1 EUR = 15.6466 EEK

SAARE COUNTYArea: 2,922 km2

Main islands: Saaremaa, Muhu, Ruhnu,Abruka, VilsandiCentre of the county: KuressaareParishes: 15Population: 36,500;Kuressaare population: 15,300

NATIONAL HOLIDAYSJanuary 1: New YearFebruary 24: Independence Day, anniversary of the Republic of Estonia May 1: Spring HolidayJune 23: Victory Day June 24: Midsummer Day, Victory DayAugust 20: Day of Restoration of IndependenceDecember 24: Christmas EveDecember 25: Christmas DayDecember 26: Boxing Day

CLIMATEAverage temperature in July: +18°C Average temperature in January: -2°C...-4°C

POWER SUPPLY NETWORK220 V, 50 Hz

SERVICE LANGUAGESEstonian, English, Russian, Finnish, German

TELEPHONE NUMBERSCountry code: +372Emergency: 112Police: 110Saare information service: +372 453 6363Car help: 1888 (toll number)

Kuressaare Tourist Information Centre Kuressaare Town Hall, 2 Tallinna Str, Kuressaare 93819+372 453 3120, turism@kuressaare.ee

www.saaremaa.ee www.kuressaare.ee www.muhu.info www.visitestonia.com

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WELCOME!

You are holding “Come to the islands!”, your essential guide to the beautiful islands of Muhu, Saaremaa, Ruhnu, Abruka and Vilsandi. Our guide provides lots of practical information that will help you discover the very best of the region.

Here you can fi nd out about the many historic sites and places of outstanding natural beauty, you can plan where to stay, which activities to do and the attractions you would like to see. You can choose the spa hotels at which to relax and which country farms you’d like to visit.

There are so many choices and great things to see and do. The local calender is always full of interesting cultural events, and the thriving local art, music and craft communities help to keep the island culture active, lively and colourful.

Most of all, you will certainly enjoy the friendliness, hospitality and good humour of the island people themselves. The islanders’ warm welcome for travellers helps to make every visit an unforgettable experience.

We wish you a great time exploring the western islands of Estonia.

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SAAREMAA HARBOURFor cruise vessels and pleasure crafts, 2 cruise quays, max. depth: 10 m. 30 berthing places for pleasure crafts, depth up to 5.0 m. Guarded 24 h. Wide range of services and tours.

KURESSAARE AIRPORT 1 Roomassaare Rd, Kuressaare+372 453 0313kassa@eeke.eewww.eeke.ee

Regular fl ights to/from: Kuressaare-Tallinn, Kuressaare-Stockholm, Kuressaare-Riga, Kuressaare-Helsinki, Kuressaare-Ruhnu

AIR BALTIC, AVIES, ESTONIAN-AIR, FINNAIR, SKYWAYS

SAAREMAA VALSS FESTIVAL (SAAREMAA WALTZ FESTIVAL)27.-28.6.2008 in Kuressaare Castle courtyard, +358 400 412 170, info@saaremaavalss.ee, www.saaremaavalss.ee

PORTS OF SAARE COUNTYAbruka +372 5332 8096Ringsu (Ruhnu) +372 509 6239Triigi +372 457 3202Kuivastu +372 5344 3946Roomassaare +372 5345 1755

Estonian Sea Charts No 515 and No 624. VHF channel 14 “Tamme sadam”www.portoftallinn.com

Saarte Liinid+372 453 3871www.saarteliinid.ee

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CARAVAN RENTAL +372 5594 7957autosuvila@pikse.eewww.pikse.ee/autosuvila

FERRY LINESKuivastu-VirtsuHeltermaa-RohukülaRoomassaare-RuhnuRuhnu-PärnuSõru-Triigi

Saaremaa-Ventspils+372 452 4376booking@sscf.eewww.sscf.ee

Ferry booking:+372 452 4444Online booking:www.laevakompanii.ee,www.tuulelaevad.ee

WRIS TOURS HELPS TO ORGANIZE YOUR HOLIDAY ON THE ISLANDS

• Active vacations• Vacations in the countryside• Trainings and tours for companies• Spa holidays

+372 612 91427D Narva Rd, Tallinn 10117incoming@wris.ee www.wris.ee

SARBUSSBooking and information +372 452 1150, +372 526 5685

Regular bus-lineKuressaare-Tallinn-KuressaareKuressaare-Tartu-Kuressaare

Information:+372 453 1661www.sarbuss.com

POLARRENTCars, minibuses and motorbikes rental

9 Tallinna Str, Kuressaare 93819+372 453 3660+372 513 3660ando@polarrent.eewww.polarrent.ee

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© Publishing and copying the materials of the Travel Guide without the permission of the editor is forbidden.The publisher is not responsible for the accuracy of the information provided by advertisers.© Text: Tiiu Talvist© Photos: Lembit Michelson and private collections© Maps: E.O.Map, 2007Editing: Akriibia© Layout: Tarvo Kaspar Toome

Quickfacts

How to reach the islands?

Muhu island Eastern Saaremaa Orissaare, Pöide, Laimjala, Valjala

Central Saaremaa Leisi, Kaarma, Kärla, Mustjala, Pihtla

Leisi Parish

Kaarma Parish

Hotel Saaremaa Thalasso Spa

Mustjala Parish

Pihtla Parish

Saaremaa map

Western Saaremaa Viidumäe Nature Preserve

Vilsandi National Park

Kihelkonna Parish

Lümanda, Salme and Torgu Parish

Kuressaare

Spa-hotels

Tourist Medical Centre Hanvar

Saaremaa Golf Centre

Kuressaare Health Park

Souvenirs

Abruka island Vilsandi islandRuhnu islandThe dishes of the island

Summary

Kuressaare Sports Centre

Heritage Tours

Petrol Station Saare Kütus

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MUHU ISLANDTHE ISLAND WHERE TIME RESTS

Muhu island lies about half an hour by boat from the mainland, and there is much to see here. Walking the narrow and winding village roads with their stone walls along them, you will understand the care and love that the people of Muhu put into keeping their homes and courtyards in order. In Liiva and Koguva you can fi nd and buy beautiful handicraft items with Muhu patterns and souvenirs made from aromatic juniper wood. The largest cultural event here is the midsummer music festival „Juu Jääb” (The Muhu Future Music Festival) that brings a lot of great musicians from far and wide. Muhu is a great holiday destination for those who value peace and quiet, nature and culture.

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Muhu Katariina ChurchÜügu Cliff

EEMU WINDMILLOpen 15.4-15.10, Mo-Su 10-18Linnuse Village+372 452 8130www.saaremaamuuseum.eeGPS 23°09’89”E, 58°34’89”N

MUHU MUSEUMOpen 15.5-15.9, Mo-Su 10-19Koguva Village+372 454 8872www.muhumuuseum.eeGPS 23°04’96”E, 58°35’77”N

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The area of Muhu 200 km2, 1,933 people, 52 villages. The largest village is Liiva.

Kuivastu-Virtsu ferry-lineBooking: +372 452 4444www.laevakompanii.ee

Muhu Tourist Information Liiva KaubahoovOpen from June to August+372 5905 8990ipunkt@muhu.ee

Muhu Youth Centre noortekeskus@muhu.eeDisco parties in the Piiri Culture House Clay HousePublic Internet access

Piiri Culture House+372 503 7407

Hellamaa Village Centre+372 459 8753+372 516 3773

Trips to the Kõinastu islet +372 509 7679www.vanatoa.ee

Trips with the small sailing boat „Spunk“+372 528 5320

Muhu Future Music Festival “Juu Jääb” 3.-6.7.2008 Nautse Mihkli, Muhu Katariina Churchwww.nordicsounds.ee

Handicraft rooms in Liiva and Koguva

Art galleries:Koguva Art Barn www.koguva-art.ee

Tõnise Majatalo Gallery in Paenase Villagewww.soiles.com

Hellamaa Village Centre Gallery

IN LIIVAUNO X self service petrol station

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JÜRI-JAANI FARM STUDIOStudio-ceramics, interiors and design of timber objects, art courses, guide services

Muhu island, Lõetsa 94749+372 454 8936, +372 510 2183margetta@gmail.comsulev.vahtra@gmail.comwww.zone.ee/muhuinseaGPS 23°20’07”E, 58°38’ 10”N

VANATOA HOLIDAY FARMOpen May-SeptemberMuhu island, Koguva 94724+372 454 8884, +372 5558 7494info@vanatoa.eewww.vanatoa.eeGPS 23°05’75”E, 58°35’77”N

TÕNISE GUESTHOUSEOpen May-SeptemberMuhu island, Paenase 94753+372 5346 2340tonise@soiles.comwww.soiles.comGPS 23°09’95”E, 58°37’63”N

LÕO TOURIST FARM Open all year roundMuhu island, Vahtraste 94765+372 459 8222, +372 515 9373www.looturismitalud.pri.eewww.muhu.infoGPS 23°18’ 23”E, 58°38’94”N

MUHU TIMBER WORKSHOPOpen all year roundMuhu island, Liiva 94701+372 454 5777, +372 508 6449muhu@puidukoda.eewww.puidukoda.eeGPS 23°14’02”E, 58°36’34”N

RESTAURANT MUHU120 seatsOpen May-September, Mon-Sun 11-21Muhu island, Liiva 94701+372 459 8160, +372 5333 4005restoran@muhurestoran.eewww.muhurestoran.eeGPS 23°14’02”E, 58°36’34”N

MUHU FUTURE MUSIC FESTIVAL “JUU JÄÄB”03.-06.7.2008 Nautse Mihkli, Muhu Katariina Church, www.nordicsounds.ee

MUHU LAMBSKIN WORKSHOP Open all year roundMuhu island, Liiva 94701+372 459 8175, +372 534 98643janne.kommel@hot.eeGPS 23°14’02”E, 58°36’34”N

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EASTERN SAAREMAA

This region of Saaremaa island has a long history of blacksmithing, as you can discover today in Saikla village. The winding shoreline is ideal for horse riding, boat trips and picnics. There are several venerable churches here, and also the ancient and imposing Maasi Fort. And if you are arriving by sailboat, there is a port in Orissaare.

www.saaremaa.ee

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Maasi Order CastleCauseway over the Väike Väin strait

Koigi Bog Valjala Church

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ORISSAAREThe area of the parish 163 km2. Population 2116, 37 village.The central town of the parish is Orissaare. The Orissaare Port is located 700 m from the town centre on Illiku island (for sailboats and other vessels with 2.5 m of draft).www.orissaare.ee

Orissaare Tourist Information 10 Sadama StrOpen from June to August, Mon-Fri 9-17+372 454 5051

Guided Trips on the Väike Väin Strait, with the study ship „Aurelia“Groups of max. 18 people, duration 1 hour, +372 513 5825

Orissaare Shopping Centre Kuivastu mnt 28

Banks:Hansabank ATMKuivastu mnt. 33SEB EÜP Bank (Sadama 3) and ATM (Orissaare Shopping Centre)

Petrol Stations:UNO X Automat Petrol Station Kuivastu mnt 3A

Saare Kütus Petrol StationOrissaare

LAIMJALAThe area of the parish is 116 km2, 932 people, 24 villages.www.laimjala.ee

PÖIDEThe area of the parish is 123 km2,1135 people, 30 villages.www.poidevald.ee

VALJALAThe area of the parish is 180 km2, 1570 people, 33 villages.www.valjala.ee

SEB EÜP Bank

Valjala Tourist InformationOpen from June to September, Mon-Fri 9-19+372 454 9543

AmbulanceOrissaare, Rannapuiestee 10112, +372 454 5104

Orissaare Rescure Service1 Kaluri , +372 454 5401

SAAREMAA BLACKSMITHSOrissaare parish, Saikla village,Saaremaa 94634+372 459 4630sepad@sepad.eewww.sepad.ee

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FISHING VILLAGE (KALAKÜLA)Open 1.6-14.6, Mo-Su 12-2115.6-31.8, Mo-Su 12-22Valjala parish, Jõelepa, Saaremaa 94331+372 5385 8966info@kalakula.eewww.kalakula.eeGPS 22°45’32”E, 58°24’60”N

ORISSAARE SPORTS HALLOpen Mon-Fri 8-21, Sat 12-21, Sun 12-18Orissaare, 29A Kuivastu RdSaaremaa 94601+372 454 5029, +372 454 5069,+372 5333 7166kristariik@hot.eespordihoone.onepagefree.comGPS 23°04’91”E, 58°33’56”N

TOHVRI TOURIST FARMOpen May-September Pöide parish, Kahutsi, Saaremaa 94513+372 454 5214, +372 527 4021tohvri.turismitalu@mail.eewww.saaremaa.ee/tohvriGPS 23°01’99”E, 58°31’25”N

TIKA TOURIST FARMOpen all year roundHost Kalvar IgePöide parish, Kõrkvere, Saaremaa 94535+372 504 4169, +372 516 2700info@tikatalu.eewww.tikatalu.eeGPS 23°15’46” E, 58°28’60” N

AAVIKUNURGA HOLIDAY FARMOpen May-September Laimjala parish, Randvere, Saaremaa 94422+372 5646 2235aavikunurga@aavikunurga.eewww.aavikunurga.eeGPS 23°00’39”E, 58°23’53”N

HAIKARANPESÄ B&B AND TOURSOpen all year roundOrissaare parish, Põripõllu, Saaremaa 94613+372 5626 7638, +358 4077 191 38hannele.vuorinen1@luukku.comGPS 23°6’9”E, 58°33’2”N

OG HOSTELOpen all year roundOrissaare, 5 Sadama Str, Saaremaa 94601+372 453 0276, +372 518 8451hostel@oris.edu.eewww.oris.edu.eeGPS 23°05’05”E, 58°33’57”N

OTI MANOROpen all year roundPöide parish, Oti , Saaremaa 94518+372 511 7773info@otimanor.eewww.otimanor.eeGPS 23°03’55”E, 58°30’19”N

ANSUMARDI TOURIST FARMOpen May-September Orissaare parish, Kavandi, Saaremaa 94655+372 5344 0609, +372 501 6892info@ansumardi.eewww.ansumardi.eeGPS 22°49’54”E, 58°34’45”N

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CENTRAL SAAREMAAThe parishes of central Saaremaa have many special places of interest to the visitor. Beer lovers can fi nd local home-brew beer in Pihtla, and there is an annual beer festival (Õlletoober) every summer near Leisi. The Panga cliff s in Mustjala are a much visited natural attraction, and cruise ships arrive to the new Saaremaa deep water port at Ninase. The pearl of the Kärla region is beautiful Karujärv lake, and in Kaarma parish the dolomite quarries and popular organic soap cottage industry are great places to visit.

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Ninase Cliff Kaarma Church and Earth Fort

Karja Church

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WORTH SEEING GOOD TO KNOW

LEISIThe area 348 km2, 2,199 people, 53 villages and 1 main town Leisi.www.leisivald.ee

At Angla Tuulingumäe hill you can meet some local farm animals.

KAARMAThe area of the parish is 400 km2,there are 4,229 people, 69 villages and 1 town, Aste.www.kaarma.ee

Since 1958 Saare Dolomiit is one of the oldest miners and processors of natural stone in Estonia.In summer 2008, the Dolomite Workshop opens in Aste where everybody can make a souvenir out of dolomite for themselves.

GoodKaarma is a cottage industry making organic handmade soaps. The enterprise is based on organic princip-les and promotes green thinking in Es-tonia. There is a charming garden cafe off ering organic snacks and drinks, and a gift shop with high quality arts and crafts. Workshops in soap-making are available by advance booking.

KÄRLAThe area of the parish is 217 km2, 1803 people, 1 town (Kärla) and 22 villages.www.karlavald.ee

Lake Karujärv – the oldest lake in Saaremaa, with the maximum depth of 6 m. There are 5 islands in the lake.

Petrol Station:Kärla Petrol Station

Banks: Hansabank ATM (in Kärla store)

SEB EÜP Bank, Pargi 1, Kärla

MUSTJALAThe area of the parish 236 km2, 790 people, 21 villages.www.mustjala.ee

Saaremaa Port is located on Ninase peninsula.

PIHTLAThe area of the parish is 228 km2,1486 people, 41 villages.www.pihtlavv.ee

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Leisi parish has a beautiful shoreline, pine and juniper forests and friendly people.

Leisi Tourist Information Open from June to AugustIn Sassi Dining HouseKuressaare mnt 11, Leisi+372 457 3073

Õlletoober (Beer Festival) 18.-19.7.2008www.olletoober.ee

Karja Parish Day on the fi rst Sunday of August

Laugu Glass House of glass artist Peeter Rudaš, where you can see how glass items are made.Open from May to August+372 5395 2100

150 years old Laugu Forest HouseExhibition ”The forest caretaker’s profession through three centuries .“+372 503 2762mustjala.looduskeskus@rmk.ee

Warm pastry - Karja Bakery Store

Swimming:TuhkanaTriigiJõiste

Banks: SEB EÜP Bank and Hansabank ATM Kuressaare mnt 4 (in Leisi shop)

ADU-JAANI B&BOpen May-September Hostess Kati HaamerLeisi parish, Mätja, Saaremaa 94214+372 457 3653, +372 5342 7039adujaan@hot.eewww.hot.ee/adujaanGPS 22°45’17”E, 58°31’43”N

KUUS TUBA (SIX ROOMS)Open May-September Leisi, 7A Orissaare str, Saaremaa 94202+372 457 3169, +372 502 8775kuustuba@hot.eewww.oesel.ee/kuustubaGPS 22°41’11”E, 58°34’39”N

OITME HIKERS HOUSE Open May-September Leisi parish, Oitme, Saaremaa 94239+372 50 33 930info@oitme.eewww.oitme.eeGPS 22°43’81”E, 58°34’39”N

KONGI TOURIST FARMOpen June-September Hostess Hellen LempuLeisi parish, Oitme, Saaremaa 94239+372 457 3005, +372 5199 8161GPS 22°44’28”E, 58°34’47”N

LAASI-JAANI HOLIDAY HOUSEOpen all year roundLeisi parish, Koiduvälja, Saaremaa 94261+372 5622 8596, +372 5346 2092laasijaani@hot.eewww.laasijaani.ee

UUSTALU TOURIST FARM Open May-September Leisi parish, Metsküla, Saaremaa 94271+372 516 8006, +372 516 0451tiivi.toomvali@mail.eewww.hot.ee/uustaluturismitaluGPS 22°32’75”E, 58°34’58”N

TRIIGI HARBOURGPS 22°43’03”E, 58°35’49”NDepth at the side of the berth 3.5-4.5 m,mooring for 10 vessels

Ferry to HiiumaaTriigi – SõruFerry booking +372 452 4444www.laevakompanii.ee

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TÕNISE FARM HOLIDAY HOME Open all year roundKaarma parish, Lilbi, Saaremaa 93853+372 510 3477info@tonisetalu.eewww.tonisetalu.eeGPS 22°34’24”E, 58°17’14”N

ASTE DOLOMITE WORKSHOPWorkshop opens June 2008Open year roundJune-August, Tue-Sat 11-16September-May only pre-bookingsKaarma parish, Aste , Võhma 4, Saaremaa 93701+372 452 0450www.kaarma.ee

KALAMAJA GUESTHOUSEOpen all year roundKaarma parish, Laheküla village, Saaremaa 93873+372 5198 7169, +372 522 0913sjskalamaja@hot.eewww.sjs.ee

SUUR TÖLL HOLIDAY VILLAGEOpen all year roundKaarma parish, Lilbi, Saaremaa 93853+372 454 5404suurtoll@suurtoll.eewww.suurtoll.eeGPS 22°32’97”E, 58°17’04”N

JURNA RECREATION FARM Open all year roundKaarma parish, Upa, Saaremaa 93857+372 452 1919, +372 527 0700info@jurna.eewww.saaremaa.ee/jurnaGPS 22°32’43”E, 58°17’32”N

KADAKA VILLAOpen all year roundKaarma parish, Upa village, Saaremaa 93857+372 455 4524, +372 523 5737,+372 507 7294ylle.torn@mail.eeGPS 22°32’40”E, 58°17’19”N

RUUSI TALU B&BOpen May - NovemberKaarma parish, Asuküla, Saaremaa 93717+372 459 5137, +372 501 8985,+372 522 0329ruusi@ruusi.comwww.ruusi.comGPS 22°33’13” E, 58°21’21” N

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ARINA HOLIDAY HOUSEOpen all year roundKaarma parish, Nasva, Ülejõe 1, Saaremaa 93872+372 454 4162, +372 5669 1942arinabb@hot.eewww.arinabb.eeGPS 22°22’82”E, 58°13’76”N

KAJU HOLIDAY HOUSEOpen June-SeptemberKaarma parish, Nasva , Saaremaa 93872+372 454 4128, +372 509 3533info@kaju.eewww.kaju.eeGPS 22°23’11”E, 58°13’61”N

VÄSTRIKU HOLIDAY HOMEOpen all year roundKaarma parish, Nasva, Saaremaa 93872+372 454 4180, +372 507 6982vastriku@hot.eewww.saaremaa.ee/vastrikuGPS 22°22’40”E, 58°13’41”N

KARUJÄRVE CAMPINGOpen May - SeptemberKärla parish, Paiküla, Saaremaa 93562+372 454 2181, +372 454 2034www.karujarve.eeGPS 22°13’90”E, 58°22’69”N

ROMANCE package for twoRoom for 2 nights, with breakfast

Welcome drink on arrivalSelection of fruit and a bottle of sparkling wine in the room

2 lunchesTh alasso sauna for 2 hours

Chocolate massage (dual) for 60 min.Red wine bath or milk bath (dual) for 20 min.

Hotel Saaremaa in Mändjala is a pearl, surrounded by pine forests and the sound of breaking waves from the pure sandy beach nearby. Th is 3 star hotel has 41 rooms with views to the sea or the pine forest. Th ere are special rooms for people with allergies and special needs. Sea rooms have balconies. Th ere is a wide range of relaxing body care procedures on off er (massage, baths, etc), and there is also a salt chamber. Th ere are 4 diff erent saunas in the Th alasso sauna complex. Th e parking lot has video surveillance.

Mändjala 93871, Kaarma parish, SaaremaaTel. +372 454 4100, Fax +372 454 4106, GSM +372 505 8272

saarehotell@saaremaa.ee, www.saarehotell.ee, www.hotellsaaremaa.eu

Lake Karujärv

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In this parish you can fi nd Panga cliff s (which are the highest in Saaremaa), the well-preserved fi shermans’ village in Tagaranna and an ancient iron works east of Tuiu Village. The annual Mustjala Music Festival attracts many visitors, and the unusual wooden Piret and Tõll windmill fi gures (in national costume), can be found in Ninase Village. On the Ninase peninsula you can fi nd the Saare-maa Port.

Mustjala Nature Centre-Tourist InformationOpen 15.5-15.9, Mo-Su 10-18+372 457 9737, +372 503 2762mustjala.looduskeskus@rmk.eewww.rmk.eeIn summer 2008, a new nature and bird-watching tower opens on the Ninase cliff .

NINASE HOLIDAY HOMEOpen May-SeptemberMustjala parish,Tagaranna, Saaremaa 93616+372 5354 4379info@ninase.eewww.ninase.ee

SAARE SANDWICHSaaremaa PortOpen June-AugustMustjala parish, Ninase, Saaremaa 93613+372 5354 4379info@ninase.eeGPS 22°14’04”E, 58°32’19”N

KOOLI KOPLI B&BOpen June-AugustMustajala parish, Vanakubja,Saaremaa 93617+372 5660 3228bbkooli@saunalahti.fi www.saunalahti.fi /bbkooliGPS 22°14’05”E, 58°27’82”N

MUSTA JALA GALLERY ARTS AND HANDICRAFTS Open May-August, Mo-Su 11-19Mustjala parish, Mustjala, Alevi 2,Saaremaa 93601+372 457 9639, +372 5342 1215GPS 22°14’07”E, 58°27’79”N

VÄRAVA TOURIST FARMOpen May-NovemberMustjala parish, Selgase,Saaremaa 93642+372 518 4814, +372 5648 3664varava@varava.fi e.eewww.varava.fi e.eeGPS 22°10’50”E, 58°25’42”N

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Aadu Tourist Farm +372 452 9550

Jaani Tourist Farm +372 452 3006

Ristikivi Holiday Home+372 5665 0575

Lembri Tourist Farm +372 5380 8715

Aaviku Holiday Houses+372 455 4632

Kõljala Holiday Village+372 5661 5095

Nuki Holiday Home+372 5344 3689

Ula Hansu Tourist Farm +372 504 6366

Kännu Tourist Farm+372 507 8210

PÜHA CHURCHThe architecture of Püha church provides an interesting insight into the past. Various construction styles have been utilised at diff erent periods of renovation to the building.

KAALI METEORITE CRATERSThe crater was formed thousands of years ago by a meteor impact. The whole area is peppered with craters of various sizes; and the main crater has fi lled with rainwater and is now a lake. Mature trees ring now ring the steep sides of thecrater, and there is a path circling the crater’s rim. Kaali meteorite crater is also a superb natural amphitheatre and summer concerts and events are sometimes held there. The main crater is an impressive sight, and is unique in Europe.

KAALI VISITOR CENTERPihtla parish, Kaali, Saaremaa 94143+372 459 1182, +372 510 5393kaali@kylastuskeskus.eekaali.kylastuskeskus.eeGPS 22°40’32”E, 58°22’30”N

Museum of meteorites & dolomiteShop, souvenirsConference Hall Accommodation, sauna

KAALI TAVERNTwo cosy halls and open air cafeOpen May - September+372 459 1182, +372 515 4205info@kaalitrahter.ee,kaalitrahter.ee, dolomiit.kaalitrahter.ee

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MÄNDJALA HOLIDAY HOME• Housing, meetings and eventspuhkus@rmk.ee

MUSTJALA NATURE & INFORMATION CENTEROpen 15.5-15.9, Mo-Su 10-18• Nature study programs• Nature guides• Exhibitions• Theme days

THE MIHKEL RANNA ARBORETUMOpen round the yearInformation center open 15.5-15.9• Theme days

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WESTERN SAAREMAAVilsandi National Park was originally created as a bird sanctuary in 1910. Now it is one of the foremost protected areas of Saaremaa. There are over 100 islands in the park, and many visitors come to see the thousands of migratory birds, or to hike the wild unspoilt landscape. Nearby is the beautiful Viidumäe protected forest. Viidumäe has a varied fl ora with many rare plants, especially rare wild orchids. The recently renovated Kihelkonna church and bell tower are unique in Eastern Europe. And in the south west of Saaremaa is the Sõrve peninsula and many wonderful local beaches. Each autumn during the Saaremaa Rally, the stage at Kaugatuma is one of many popular viewing places.

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KIHELKONNAThe area of the parish is 246 km2, 1106 people, 1 town – Kihelkonna, 41 villages.www.kihelkonna.ee

Kihelkonna Tourist Information in Loona manorOpen from May to August Mon-Fri 9-17+372 454 6880

SEB EÜP BankLümanda mnt 2, Kihelkonna

Kihelkonna Shop

Boat trips from Papissaare Harbour to Vilsandi island+372 520 2656, +372 5649 0503+372 515 5100, +372 5667 1555

UUSTLU VÄRK!Kihelkonna parish, Abula village, Uustlu farmNatural wool dyeing using plants; discover sheep’s milk; nature tours.+372 5343 0206 (Tiiu Kauber)+372 5342 1908 (Raivo Kauber)

LÜMANDAThe area of the parish is 200 km2, 950 people, 25 villages.www.lymanda.ee

Repairs to stone walls have traditio-nally been made by local women.

SEB EÜP Bank

Lümanda Dining HouseOpen from May to August, Mo-Su 10-22+372 457 6493

SALMEThe area of the parish is 115 km2,1265 people ,1 town (Salme) and 24 villages.www.salmevald.ee

An invitation for youMale ensemble “ Punased sõstrad” (Red Currant)Mixed ensemble CatVilMarSalme parish theatrewww.salmevallateater.ee

145th anniversary of the Sõrvemaa Song Festival08.6.2008 in Salme Beach Park

Hansabank ATM (in Salme store)SEB EÜP Bank

Handicraft room Felting, national handicraft, wool works

TORGUThe area of the parish is 126 km2,385 people, 22 villages.www.torgu.ee

Suuriku Cliff

Tehumardi

Sõrve Lighthouse

Ohessaare Cliff

Kihelkonna Church bell-tower

MIHKLI OPEN AIR MUSEUM Viki Village+372 454 6613Open 15.4-30.4, Wed-Su 10-181.5-31.8, Mo-Su 10-181.09-15.10, Wed-Su 10-18www.saaremaamuuseum.eeGPS 22°04’88”E, 58°20’98”N

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VIIDUMÄE NATURE RESERVEThe nature reserve was established in 1957 and has a total area of 2,598 ha. The keyword in Viidumäe is diversity. There are a great many diff erent species of plants here, including many protected rare species. You can fi nd 675 species of butterfl ies, 660 species of fungus, more than 200 species of spiders, nearly 100 species of brooding birds, more than 230 species of moss and more than 230 species of lichen. The viewing tower at Rauna hill stands 23 metres high and provides a memorable view over the forests of western Saaremaa.

www.viidumae.ee

VILSANDI NATIONAL PARKThe total area of the Vilsandi National Park is 23,760 ha. It ranges over one hundred islands and extensive areas of Saaremaa’s western coastline. 7,529 ha of the park are dry land. The existing Vilsandi National Park was established in 1993, but a history of protecting the region dates much further back, starting with the Vaika rocky islands that were taken under protection by the initiative of Vilsandi lighthou-se warden Artur Toom in 1910 (Vilsandi Bird Area). Later, the Harilaid protection area was established by Tartu University in 1924, and the Vaika nature reserve in 1957. The goal of the Vilsandi National Park is to protect the environmental and cultural heritage of the shore landscapes of the islands of western Estonia. Primarily, the Vilsandi National Park is known as a bird protection area with a total of nearly 250 diff erent bird species in the region. There are a lot of grey seals in the waters of the protection area, and they also give birth on the small islands here if the winter conditions are correct. Nearly 600 plant species have been found within the national park, including many rarities. The Vilsandi National Park is a region with an old and well-known sea culture. The people living on these shores have been seafaring, building ships, fi shing and shaped an original heritage landscape over centuries. The Vilsandi lighthouse was built in 1809.The Visitor Centre of the national park is located in Loona manor, where there is an information desk and exhibition about the life of the islands. There is comprehensive information available about the national park. Several hiking trails in the national park have direction signs and information tablets.+372 454 6880loona@tt.ee, www.vilsandi.ee

KUUSIKU TOURIST FARMOpen May-OctoberLümanda parish,Viidu, Saaremaa 93343+372 457 6345, +372 518 5906lea.vammus@mail.eewww.hot.ee/kuusikuGPS 22°07’59”E, 58°17’19”N

THE VISITOR CENTRE is open:June to August, every day 10-18+372 457 6442 saare@lk.ee

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KUSTI FARM ON VILSANDIOpen May-SeptemberBird watching, nature tours & camps all year round , guide services, boat trips on the open sea, seal watching.Kihelkonna parish, Vilsandi island 93421+372 56230606, +372 5155100marko@islander.ee, www.hot.ee/kustitalu

PIDULA FISHING FARMOpen April-OctoberKihelkonna parish, Pidula, Saaremaa 93469+372 454 6513, +372 521 1017pidulakalakasvatus@hot.eewww.pidulakalakasvatus.eeGPS 22°07’70”E, 58°24’80”N

KIHELKONNA SUMMER HOUSEOpen all year roundKihelkonna, 3 Lümanda Rd.Saaremaa 93401+372 5594 7957ukusillaste@hot.eewww.saaremaa.ee/suvekoduGPS 22°02’83”E, 58°27’66”N

ANNI TOURIST FARMOpen April- OctoberKihelkonna parish, Tammese, Anni farm,Saaremaa 93822Host Rando Raik +372 508 2702info@anniturism.eewww.anniturism.eeGPS 22°0’58”E, 58°25’16”N

LOODE TOURIST FARMOpen all year roundKihelkonna parish, Kuralase,Saaremaa 93438 +372 505 6227valdo@loodetalu.eewww.loodetalu.eeGPS 21°57’73”E, 58°28’26”N

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Ferries to Latvia, June to AugustMõntu, Saaremaa-Ventspils, Latvia +372 452 4376booking@sscf.eewww.sscf.ee

SÄÄRE HISTORY ROOM AND STUDY TRAILOpen all year round.The history room exhibition introduces local life and nature. The length of the stu-dy trail is about 2 km and takes 45 minutes to complete.

Information +372 5635 9533GPS 22°03’44”E, 57°55’10”N

SÕRVE TOURIST FARMOpen year round Ene ja Jüri MittTorgu Parish, Saaremaa 93115+372 452 3061, +372 505 1581sorve@saaremaa.eewww.saaremaa.ee/sorve

SÕRVE GUESTHOUSEOpen all year roundSalme parish, Sõrve mnt 15, Saaremaa 93201+372 457 1658+372 525 3540guesthouse@sorve.eewww.sorve.ee

TOOMALÕUKA TOURIST FARMOpen all year roundSalme parish, Toomalõuka, Kopli farm,Saaremaa 93261+372 5646 6567info@toomaloukaturism.eewww.toomaloukaturism.eeGPS 22°6’35”E, 58°10’52”N

JÄRVE TOURIST FARMGuesthouse, holiday village, camping site to the sea 600 m.Open all year roundSalme parish, Järve, Saaremaa 93271+372 457 1479, +372 520 9181info@jarvetalu.eewww.jarvetalu.eeGPS 22°15’45”E, 58°11’28”N

MURUKA HOLIDAY HOMES Open May - SeptemberHouse for 5 persons, open all year roundLümanda parish, Karala, Saaremaa 93325Hostess Kaja Muruvee +372 515 7914muruka@hot.eewww.hot.ee/murukaGPS 21°54’96”E, 58°15’98”

+372 454 5445info@pilguse.eewww. pilguse.ee

The historic home and manor of the famous admiral and discoverer of the Antarctic mainland Fabian Cottlieb von Bellingshausen.

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Kuressaare, the capital of Saaremaa, becomes ever morepopular both among visitors from abroad and Estonians too. The growing number of spas has returned the town’s former reputation as a resort town. It is pleasant to walk andbike in Kuressaare as the town has become especially beautiful in the recent years, especially the beach promenade which is great for romantic walks.In the summer there are open-air cultural events nearlyevery day, plays in the Kuressaare town theatre and concerts in the local culture centre - all ideal after relaxing in the spas. Those interested in sports can enjoy the modern sports hall that was recently fi nished and in summer 2008 a new golf course opens. Kuressaare International Airport serves Saaremaa with fl ights to and from Tallinn, Gotland, Stockholm, Riga and Helsinki.

www.kuressaare.ee

Kuressaare Tourist Information Centre Kuressaare Town Hall, 2 Tallinna St, Kuressaare 93819+372 453 3120, turism@kuressaare.ee

KURESSAARE 445GOOD TO KNOW

Kuressaare Yacht Harbour - this is an international port for small ships. The harbour has received the Blue Flag for environmental friendliness since 2004.

Golf Course – New 18 hole golf course over 94 ha. This is the fi rst town-located golf course in Estonia.

Park Grove – located in the new part of the town park,where the tradition of foreign country leaders’ park grovetradition was founded in 2002.

Suur Tõll and Piret – this is a sculpture by famous Estonian sculptor Tauno Kangro (2002) of the ancient heroes of Saaremaa, recalling the legend of the mythical Saaremaa giant Suur Tõll protecting his home island.

Health Park – located in 36 ha forest grove. There are two trails open year round for all who want to enjoy health sports and nature.

Bike and rollerblade paths – there are bicycle roads around the town of Kuressaare.

Nightlife – there are many diff erent restaurants, pubs and nightclubs in Kuressaare, where you can enjoy live music and dance until morning.

Spas – There are 7 spa hotels and lots of beauticians in Kuressaare, off ering many services.

Shops – There are several new shopping centres where you can fi nd major retailers, an outdoor marketplace with locally made handicrafts, and a charming “old town” area with small independent shops, property agents and cafes.

Sports facilities – Kuressaare is defi nitely the right placefor physical activities as the town has been a member ofthe Estonian Healthy Towns Association for years. There are many new sports facilities which help to promotea healthy lifestyle and which cover sports from footballto tennis and kite-surfi ng.

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445th anniversary of the town of Kuressaare 8.5. 2008

51st Saaremaa Bicycle Tourwww.saaremaavelotuur.ee

Saaremaa Waltz Festival27-28.6. 2008 in Kuressaare Castle Yardwww.saaremaavalss.ee

Kuressaare Castle Daywww.saaremaamuuseum.ee

Samba Festivalwww.sambafest.ee

Saaremaa Opera Days 21-27.7. 2008 in Kuressaare Castle Yardwww.concert.ee

Kuressaare XII Maritime Days 1-3.8. 2008+372 452 0703www.merepaevad.ee

Kuressaare Chamber Music Days www.kammerfest.ee

41. Saaremaa Rally 10-11.10. 2008+372 522 1432info@saaremaarally.eewww.saaremaarally.ee

21st Annual Conference of theEuropean Hotel and Tourism SchoolsAssociation, Kuressaare14-19.10. 2008info@aehtkuressaare.eewww.aehtkuressaare.ee

www.kultuur.infowww.kultuurivara.ee

Kuressaare HospitalAia 25, +372 452 0040

Kuressaare Bus Station+372 453 1660

Kuressaare Airport+372 453 0313

Kuressaare Yacht HarbourTori 4jahisadam@kuressaare.ee+372 453 3450+372 503 1953

ParkingYou must pay for parking Mon-Sat from 9-18 (except national holidays).When you use a “parking clock” or mark the start time on a parking slip, and you can have the fi rst 15 minutes of parking free in Kuressaare. You can purchase “parking clocks” from nearest shops.

Resort Club (Kuursaal)Weighing House

SAAREMAA MUSEUMKuressaare Bishop’s Castle1.5 - 31.8, Mon-Sun, 10-181.9 - 30.4, Wed-Sun, 11-18www.saaremaamuuseum.ee

Kuressaare Town Hall

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Ristorante La PerlaLossi 3, 93816 Kuressaare

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Restoran BostonTori 4, 93815 Kuressaare

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Information and tickets +372 452 0703www.jazzdelmar.netwww.kultuurivara.ee

SAARE MAGUS CAFE BAKERY Open Mon-Sat 7.30-17.3014 Kauba Str Kuressaare 93812+372 453 3505info@saaremagus.eewww.saaremagus.ee

VESKI TAVERNEstonian national dishes

150 seats inside/ 150 seats on terraceOpen Sun-Thu 12-24, Fri-Sat 12-0219 Pärna St, Kuressaare 93814+372 453 3776veski@veskitrahter.euwww.veskitrahter.eu

KAPTENI PUBLive music and karaoke in weekends100 seats, located next to Johan SPA hotel13 Kauba Str, Kuressaare 93813tel +372 454 0000info@johan.eewww.johan.ee

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KURESSAARE ART GALLERYOpen Tue-Sat, 10 -172 Tallinna Str, Kuressaare 93813Town Hall, ground fl oor+372 453 3266raegalerii@kuressaare.eewww.kultuurivara.ee

HOTEL MARDI5a Vallimaa Str, Kuressaare 93812+372 452 4633info@hotelmardi.euwww.hotelmardi.euGPS 22°29’06”E, 58°15’44”N

KURESSAARE AIRPORT GUESTHOUSE1 Roomassaare Rd, Kuressaare 93815+372 453 0313kassa@eeke.eewww.eeke.ee

KURESSAARE CULTURE CENTER6 Tallinna Str, Kuressaare 93813+372 452 0703www.kultuurivara.ee

SYG HOSTEL6 Kingu Str, Kuressaare 93812+372 455 4388, +372 518 4814hostel@syg.edu.eewww.syg.edu.eeGPS 22°29’34”E, 58°15’67”N

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ARENSBURG BOUTIQUE HOTEL & SPA15 Lossi Str, Kuressaare+372 452 4704, +372 452 4706sales@ arensburg.euwww.arensburg.eu

JOHAN SPA HOTELL 13 Kauba Str, Kuressaare, +372 454 0000, info@johan.eewww.johan.ee

ALWAYS YOURS, GOSPA2 Tori Str, Kuressaare, phone +372 455 0101, fax +372 455 0001 info@gospa.ee, www.gospa.ee

Live with passion!

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KURESSAARE TOURIST HEALTH CENTER HANVAR19 Kauba Str, 93812 KuressaareOpen Mo-Fri 8-18, Sat 9-14

Receptionist +372 453 3380hanvar@tt.eewww.hanvar.ee

GPS 22°28’40”E, 58°15’07”N

Areas of medical practice and care:• General Surgery• Orthopaedics• Aesthetic Plasty- and Veins Surgery• Womens problems• Pregnancy Consult• General practitioner (G.P.), ECG, Vaccination, Primary Care• Post-traumatic First-Aid• Health Audit, Laboratory and Endoscopy Tests• Ultrasonography, Laser Surgery• Dentistry, Laser Whitening Practising specialists:• General Surgeon• Orthopaedic Surgeon• Esthetic Plastic Surgeon• Occupational Health (OH)• Gynaecologist• General practitioner (G.P.)• Pediatrician• Neurologist• Dentist• Chiropractition

Chemist´s

FerrumOpen Mo-Fri 9-20, Sat 9-188 Tallinna St, +372 453 1470

SelverOpen Mo-Su 9-2267 Tallinna St, +372 453 1480

ToomaOpen Mo-Su 9-211 Smuuli St, +372 453 86

SAAREMAA GOLF CENTRE2008 is the opening year of Saaremaa fi rst golf course.It is an 18 hole par 72 course located near the town border in a beautiful natural location. The new golf course has been built according to best practices and USGA standards (United States Golf Association). Architect Lassi-Pekka Tilander.

KURESSAARE HEALTH PARK Jogging trails of 700 m, 1 km, 2 kmLighted skiing trails and ice skating fi eldGPS 22°31’39”E, 58°15’56”N

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SAAREMAA HANDICRAFTHostess Inge Kuhi12 Kauba Str, Kuressaare 93819+ 372 5803 6593www.saaremaahandicraft.fi e.ee

SAAREMAA HANDICRAFTTÜ TIIU TANU3 Kauba Str, Kuressaare 93819+ 372 5559 0282

MÕISAKERAAMIKA3 Kauba Str, Kuressaare 93819+ 372 504 0563www.keraamika.ee

BLACKSMITH & SHOP IN THE YARD OF KURESSAARE BISHOP’S CASTLEHere you can try to make an iron nail!+372 510 9648, siim@sepad.eewww.sepad.ee

HEIKI LUKK „DOLOMITE SOUVENIRS“Stall in the shop „ Käsitöötuba“5 Kauba Str, Kuressaare 93819+ 372 5565 6445heikilukk@saarlane.eewww.dolomiitmeene.ee

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ABRUKA ISLANDThe tiny island of Abruka is located 40 minutes boat ride away from Kuressaare. It is a calm and peaceful place where time seems to stop. Its broadleaf groves, wooded meadows and rare plant ecologies are especially attractive to nature lovers. Twin writers Ülo and Jüri Tuulik have made much of their dear island of Abruka. The “Abruka stories” from Jüri Tuulik have been used as a basis for a stage play that is performed in various courtyards and other locations of the island each summer. Access to Vahase island is over a shallow body of water where the water level is only up to the knees in summer. There are two large glacial boulders on the shore of the island, and these are under protection since 1937.

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The area of the island is 10 km2, 14 native residents.

Seaway connection+372 513 6961 boat for 12 people+372 518 3187 fast boat for 12-25 peopleIn winter, Abruka can be reached on foot or by ice-road with a lightweight vehicle.

Tourist Information and library+372 509 8126hellekesk@hot.ee

Abruka Museum Society „Abruka maja“+372 520 3758abrukamuuseum@hot.eewww.hot.ee/abrukamuuseum

Vahtra Tourist Farm+372 507 3638

Innu Farm+372 527 5132

Hikers House+372 5559 0901

Boat schedule to Abruka in summer

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VILSANDI ISLANDGOOD TO KNOW

Take only photos and leave only footprints behind.Please be mindful, take all your trash with you when you leave the reserve.

Vilsandi Boat-Line+372 520 2656harri61@hot.ee

Sülla Eco-farm – boat-trips to Vilsandi +372 5649 0503aivar.kallas@gmail.com

Sea trips and diving around the islands of Vilsandi +372 515 5100, +372 5667 1555marko@islander.eewww.vilsandi.islander.ee

Heritage Tours+372 526 9974info@parimusmatkad.eewww.parimusmatkad.ee

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This island of Saare County is closer to Latvia than Estonia. Ruhnu is called Runö by the Swedish people, and it is also called the pearl of the Gulf of Riga. The fi rst written mention of Ruhnu island was in the freedom letter of the Bishop of Courland in 1341. As Ruhnu is the farthest island from the Estonian mainland, people seem to live by their own rules here. On Ruhnu concerts, stage plays, exhibitions and dance parties are all conducted with the participation of the entire population of the island. Visitors are also welcome to join these events. In winter the island is accessible by plane, in summer by sea.

www.ruhnu.ee

ACCOMMODATION

Tiigi Tourist Farmwww.ruhnu.ee/tiigitalu+372 453 3810,+372 5349 3212housing for 16, catering on arrangement for 50, camping sites, sauna, volley-ball fi eld

Liise Tourist Farmhousing for 22, catering pre-order for 30, sauna, transportation services, guided tours, shopwww.liisetalu.eeluise@ruhnu.ee+372 453 3849,+372 520 8756

Rooslaiu Tourist Farm+372 453 3834+372 515 7361

Kase Tourist Farmaivemagi@hot.ee+372 5661 4918

Lääne-Bullersi Riding Farmariin@ruhnu.ee+372 5383 0848

Buldersi Tourist Farmhousing, camping sites, sauna, nature trip, guided tours, fi shing, smoked-fi shwww.lauk.ee/buldersitalukaarel@lauk.ee+372 520 9160

GOOD TO KNOW

The area of the island is 11.9 km2, length 5.5 km and width 3.5 km. Distance to Kuressaare is 70 km, to Pärnu city 96 km and to the island of Kihnu 54 km. There are 64 people and 31 residences on the island.

Ruhnu Tourist Information (in the rooms of the Grammar School)+372 455 5090turism@ruhnu.ee

Ruhnu Airport +372 453 3824

Kuressaare Airport +372 453 0313

Pärnu Airport +372 447 5001Flight schedule Pärnu-Ruhnu-Kuressaare-Ruhnu-PärnuNo fl ights in summer!

Saaremaa Shipping Company +372 452 4444

Ruhnu Port +372 509 6239

Ruhnu Museum - www.saaremaamuuseum.ee

Ruhnu Health Promotion Centre www.ruhnu.ee/tek/reet@ruhnu.ee+372 513 3172

CombatZone paintballwww.combat.ee

Ruhnu Culture and Education Unionwww.ruhnlane.eeariin@ruhnu.ee

www.kultuurielu.ruhnu.ee

RUHNU ISLAND

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A wide variety of locally caught fi sh provide many interesting dishes in the islands. Herring is especially popular, but you can also fi nd fl ounder, garfi sh and whitefi sh according to the season. There is always plenty of choice with fi sh being salted, baked, smoked, fried or grilled. Accompanying fi sh dishes, “tuhlis” and even better “runnakas” (types of potato), are eaten with “nott” (a thick fl our sauce). You can also fi nd scones (small barley fl our buns baked in oven) or barley fl our dumplings cooked in a meat broth with “keefi r” (buttermilk). In western Saaremaa, grated potatoes, fried onions and smoked lard is baked together into a pan bread that has a great taste. Buttermilk can also be made into something sweeter: “kama” or “podi”. Kama fl our is made by grinding rye, wheat, barley and peas cooked in salty water and then dried and roasted. Kama fl our is mixed with buttermilk or kefi r and then sugar or salt is added according preference. In order to make “podi”, pieces of dark rye bread are poured into buttermilk, sugar is added, and then the bread pieces allowed to become soft. In early spring, the rivers are rich with roach fi sh – these are dried by hanging under the eaves of the house. A home-owner may off er you a cup of homebrew beer from the basement (homebrew beer is still made in nearly every village) and give you a couple of freshly dried fi sh with the beer, and then you get to know why the people on the islands are such a great folk.

ISLAND FOOD

Dishes prepared by Veski Tavern

ECO-RESTAURANT BAR CAFÉ ECO-STORE

Laheküla village, Kuressaare, Saaremaa+372 455 5052info@mahekook.ee

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SPORT CENTRE CITY STADIUM TENNIS CENTRE HEALTH PARK

Vallimaa 16A, Kuressaare 93812+372 452 0375, +372 506 5161

spordibaasid@kuressaare.eewww.kuressaarespordikeskus.ee

CONFERENCES, SEMINARS

Aavikunurga Holiday FarmLaimjala parish, Randvere village+372 5646 2235www.aavikunurga.ee

Anni Tourist FarmKihelkonna parish, Tammese village+372 508 2702www.anniturism.ee

Arensburg Boutique Hotel & Spa15 Lossi Str, Kuressaare+372 452 4704www.arensburg.eu

Georg Ots Spa Hotel2 Tori Str, Kuressaare+372 455 0000www.gospa.ee

Hotel Mardi5a Vallimaa Str, Kuressaare+372 452 4644www.hotelmardi.eu

Hotel SaaremaaKaarma parish, Mändjala+372 454 4100www.saarehotell.ee

Johan Spa Hotel13 Kauba Str, Kuressaare+372 454 0000www.johan.ee

Jurna Recreation FarmKaarma parish, Upa village+372 452 1919, +372 527 0700www.saaremaa.ee/jurna

Kaali Visitor CenterPihtla parish, Kaali+372 459 1182, +372 51 05 393http://kaali.kylastuskeskus.ee

Kuressaare Culture Center6 Tallinna Str , Kuressaare+372 452 0703www.kultuurivara.ee

Kuressaare Sport Center16A Vallimaa Str, Kuressaare+372 452 0375, +372 506 5161www.kuressaarespordikeskus.ee

Pilguse ManorLümanda parish, Pilguse+372 454 5445www.pilguse.ee

Pädaste ManorMuhu, Pädaste village+372 454 8800www.padaste.ee

Saaremaa Spa hotels16 Pargi Str, Kuressaare+372 452 2175,+372 454 8100www.saaremaaspahotels.eu

Suur Töll Holiday VillageKaarma parish, Lilbi village+372 454 5404www.suurtoll.ee

FREE TIME

Kuressaare Sport Center+372 452 0375, +372 506 5161www.kuressaarespordikeskus.ee

Orissaare Sport Hall+372 454 5029, +372 454 5069spordihoone.onepagefree.com.

Saaremaa Golf Center+372 514 1131www.saaregolf.ee

Spa Hotel Rüütli Water park+372 454 8100

BowlingSpa Hotel Meri+372 452 2175

Suur Töll Holiday Village+372 454 5404

RIDING

Kadaka Villa ( hostess Ülle Torn)Kaarma parish, Upa village+372 455 4524, +372 523 5737

Tika Farm (host Kalvar Ige)Pöide parish, Kõrkvere village+372 504 4169, +372 516 2700www.tikatalu.ee

Sülla Eco-farm (host Aivar Kallas)Kihelkonna parish, Oju village+372 5649 0505

FISHING

Kaju Holiday HouseKaarma parish, Nasva+372 454 4128, +372 509 3533www.kaju.ee

Fishing Village (Kalaküla)Valjala parish, Jõelepa village+372 5385 8966www.kalakula.ee

Kalamaja GuesthouseKaarma parish, Laheküla+372 5198 7169, +372 522 0913www.sjs.ee

Pidula Fishing FarmKihelkonna parish, Pidula+372 454 6513, +372 521 1017www.pidulakalakasvatus.ee

Västriku Holiday HomeKaarma parish, Nasva+372 454 4180, +372 518 3187www.saaremaa.ee/vastriku

HUNTING

Jurna Recreation FarmKaarma parish, Upa village+372 452 1919, +372 527 0700www.saaremaa.ee/jurna

Kalamaja GuesthouseKaarma parish, Laheküla village+372 5198 7169, +372 522 0913www.sjs.ee

SUMMARY

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Maarika Toomel+372 526 9974info@parimusmatkad.eewww.parimusmatkad.ee

Welcome to the islands!“Heritage Tours” (Pärimusmatkad ) is a skilled independent tour operator based in Saaremaa. The services range from personal guided tours to sophisticated group itinerary management. This professional travel agency can help you

your trip and arrange your activities.

SEASONAL HIKES • Seal watching• Cross-country skiing • Skating on the sea ice• Horse riding and bicycle trips • Night-time skiing and hikes

THEME TRIPS• Orchid hike• Dolomite hike• Moor hike• Boat and car trips to Vilsandi,Ruhnu, Abruka, Kessulaid islands• Nature fi lms at the Vilsandi National Park Centre

TRADITIONAL COUNTRY CRAFTS• Making pine tar and burning limestone to make lime• Traditions of the Estonian sauna• Wool spinning

• Accommodation in Saaremaa and Vilsandi• Guide services• Outdoor catering• Arranging picnics• Rental of sports walking poles• Bicycle rent

Mati Karmin sculpture at Merise beach

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Roonimäe (on Kuressaare roundabout) +372 453 1301in Roomassaare Port +372 455 5930in Kuressaare Yacht Harbour +372 453 3450

PETROL STATIONS

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THERE’S A WARM ISLAND WELCOME FOR YOU,

WHATEVER THE WEATHER!