Estonia's summer capital 2011
Getting tanned, getting wet, frolicking on the beach and generally enjoying the great outdoors. For well over a century now, those are the attractions that have been pulling the masses to Pärnu, Estonia’s ‘Summer Capital.’
Once here, it’s easy to see why Estonians have designated this town as their summer party spot. Apart from a fantastic, well-developed beach, Pärnu is full of manicured parks and stunning villas. And then there’s the Old Town, a timeless treasure trove of cafés, boutiques and historical curiosities. It even has a couple Medieval sights thrown in for good measure.
There are plenty of worthy places to visit outside of town as well, including the wild, boggy trails of Soomaa and the fascinating island of Kihnu.
However you end up spending your time in the Summer Capital, be sure to keep your copy of Pärnu In Your Pocket handy to help you navigate through all the sights, restaurants and nightlife, and show you where the sporty action can be found. While you’re using it to explore the city, keep in mind that opening hours often change here during the busy season. Although we’ve done our best to try 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!
Always remember that this is just a guide, we try our best to provide as accurate information as possible by print time. Our experiences may differ from your experiences and if you feel we were way off the mark, please do let us know.
Latest Pärnu Comments:
Villa Wesset
It doesn't really need any comment because it's a great place usually full of visitors. I was there 4 January 12 and it was half-full....La Boca
Neither do I usually bother to write reviews but i just want to warn other tourists you'll spend much more time in this restaurant than you'd expect....Steffani Pizzarestoran
Wow I have never seen such a huge burrito - at least double or even triple sized than everywhere else....Frens Café
An excellent place for the family. Good food lots of it; good service the busy waitress was friendly helpful and accurate; and very reasonable prices about £5 a head with drinks....Papli Café
I was so disappointed! I have had a house in Parnu for 6 years now and like to try anywhere that serves food - at all times of year....La Boca
We had a bit different experience that everybody else here. It was fairly busy evening but our service was fast and friendly....Lemon Grass
I definitely suggest this place. The chicken that I ate and the noodles were really good. I don't know what the hell katrin was talking about....Asian Village
Unfortunately this place was a major disappointment. The menu staff and service were great but the indian food was bad - absolutely drowned in oil and completely inaccurate flavors as one might expect from a small restaurant serving three very different ethnic cuisines....La Boca
Visit to this establishment (I wouldn't call it a restaurant even if my life depended on it) almost ruined a very nice day for our family....Steffani Pizzarestoran
They serve the best pizza ever! The atmosphere is lovely and food is great, they offer free salad before ...La Boca
I don't usually write to these pages, but La Boca in Parnu was a real rip-off! The service and the quality of food was REALLY bad....La Boca
Bad, worse, La Boca. I have never eat food like this in a restaurant. Meat was really bad. Coca cola was ok....La Boca
We felt the food to be reasonable but got better value in Parnu. They were ovewhelmed with crowds and theough the terrace was pleasant, the service ws harried....Edelweiss
Good hearty food at very very rreasonable prices. The starters were as large as the main courses. we preferred the meat dishes to the fish on the two nights we went....Ammende Villa
Restaurant outside was excellent. The meal was enhanced by good weather as we were there in July in a heat wave....