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Estonia's summer capital
Estonians have an unwritten rule – it’s actually coded in their DNA – that says if it’s above freezing and there’s any hint of sunshine, it’s time to run outside, fire up the grill and get the party started.
Given this powerful primal instinct, it’s no wonder that Pärnu is the place to be in Estonia during the warmer months. With its long stretch of white sand beach, old-fashioned resort feel and easygoing atmosphere, this little city rightfully earns its designation as Estonia’s official ‘Summer Capital’.
If you’re lucky enough to be visiting this summer, you’re in for an added bonus: As we were going to press, several major renovation projects to improve both the Koidula Park and the beach area were in full gear. We don’t know exactly what the result will be, but we can safely recommend you bring your inline skates.
Other things you’ll want to tote around are your sunscreen, your camera and of course your copy of Pärnu In Your Pocket. While you’re using it to explore the city, keep in mind that opening hours here often change in the busy season. Although we’ve tried our best to list summer hours wherever possible, you might just find that you’ll be able to wine and dine later than we mention in the guide.
Enjoy your stay in Pärnu and may all your own genetic urges be fulfilled, whatever they may be.
Pärnu In Your Pocket

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OUR Pärnu HIGHLIGHTS
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The Tallinn-based Red Group can set you up in a handful of modern, fully-furnished apartments in the centre of Pärnu.
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Recent winner of the coveted 'Seven Stars and Stripes' award, Ammende Villa serves a variety of creative French and Mediterranean-style dishes in its elegantly restored, Art Nouveau rooms.
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Much more a real, full-fledged restaurant than a typical pizza joint, Steffani serves salad and pasta dishes as well as countless kinds of thin-crust and pan pizza.
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This little hotel set back from one of Pärnu's residential streets has made great strides in modernising its interior of late, but thankfully management has kept the billiards table that graces the lobby area.
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Winner of the prestigious Seven Stars and Stripes award, and by far the most luxurious accommodation in Pärnu, is this historic, Art-Nouveau mansion surrounded by gardens and fountains.
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Though it`s home to teams of cats, dogs, ducks and other animals, Sassi Horse farm chiefly exists as a heaven for horse-lovers.
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Excellent service and great care! Got badly beaten on my vacation and had to stay infused in the emergency unit for several hours in June 2010.[...]
Drugs are sold and used here. I don't recommend it after visiting it a few times.[...]
This is my family's favourite place in Pärnu! We've been visiting Pärnu for six summers, and every time we visit Lehe Kohvik - several times. Food is nice, and served quick which is a plus when you're out with three hungry small kids, love[...]
i love this restaurant..[...]
Hi,We visited the Akela shop in summer 2009 and it was just one of those cute little shops with lovely athomosphere and excellent customer service. The lady who served us had great knowledge of all the products and she recommended us some fantastic [...]
We were on a 16 day Harley trip up through Norway, Finland and south through eastern Europe when we stumbled upon this place. What a great time! Bo was an amazing host and took good care of us as we needed a place to stay. Very friendly locals, g[...]
We had a great night when we (a bunch of British journalists)called at 10pm one Saturday night in June. We knew we were on to a good place when they locked us in and told us "you must now smoke indoors". A little later we were doing Michael Flatley[...]
We visited this lovely restaurant with a group of almost 30 persons for a dinner. Everything was better than expected: food was authentic Italian and very tasty indeed, restaurant was very nicely renovated, waitresses really polite (and beautiful).I[...]
great place if you do not mind a rustic feel - no airs and graces just good honest people and a great welcome from the host Bo. Often live music and always a lively crowd - would not recommend for those looking for a quiet drink. My fave place in [...]
Good location if you would like to explore wilderness of Soomaa National Park. Value for money, as well![...]
I sat their with tears in my eyes - Shostakovich at his best![...]
The bar has been refurbished, fewer nick nacks and a little more space. Other assets - food, music waitress service and atmosphere remain unchanged. A new conservatory provides what must be one of the biggest smoking rooms in Estonia![...]
During an early spring visit to Parnu, we found the restaurant is now called Primavera, prices higher but food is better presented, service excellent and huge helpings! Menu specialises in fish, eg swordfish, but beef, duck and vegetarian available[...]
Simply the best place ever visited. Best prices for drinks (only 25 EEK for every drink) and food, the most friendly staff, good music and even the amusing local drunks. In Veerev you are never alone.[...]