The 10 Best Free Things to do in Parnu County, Parnu County

The dunes in Rannametsa have always been a popular place among hikers. Trails and information boards have been built here to protect the delicate nature and still introduce the nature of Luitemaa to visitors.The 2.2 km circular trail, parts of which are a boardwalk, passes through the pine forest on the dunes and Tolkuse Fen, leading to the largest swamp pool of the fen (approx. 96 x 210 m). An 18 metre viewing tower has been established on the top of Tornimagi, the highest dune in Estonia, which takes you more than 50 metres above sea level so you can see as far as 50 km away and even spot Kihnu Island.

You will find a sign by the Joesuu-Toramaa Road that invites you on a 5 km hike along the boardwalk in Riisa Fen.The trail starts on the fen and briefly runs through the forest. In places like this, you can see the forest turning into a fen and vice versa – dry ground is replaced by wet land, swamp plants with ancient spruce forests. You can also seem some beautiful swamp pools by the trail.The location of Riisa makes it one of the most popular trails in Soomaa as the road and car park are right by its gates.

ALOHA - UNIQUE EXPERIENCES AND POSITIVE EMOTIONS! Come and try how the SUP (stand-up paddling) works, take a kayak to discover the Pärnu bay, slide with skimboard or take time and learn how to kite- and windsurf. Our experienced and cheerful team is always happy to assist you. Our restaurant Cafe Aloha offers fresh food every day and you can join our exiting events from Wednesday to Saturday. Don't hesitate to call or write directly to ask what's happening on the days you will be staying in Pärnu. The summer season in Estonia lasts from late May till early September.

If you are visiting Parnu, visit Pärnu Surf Center at Parnu beach. You can take kitesurfing and windsurfing courses from local surf experts or rent the biggest selection of SUP boards, kayaks, skimboards and pedal boats and we have FREE sunbeds at the surf center. You can organize your private or corporate events in the surf center or we can come to your location with our rental gear. We organize SUP trips/fitness for groups on Parnu bay and Parnu river. Visit our surf shop or get a refreshing drink and meal from our Surf Cafe. Best equipment, best offers, best prices. You will find us easily by yellow Surf Center beachflags.

Auto24ring is the only road racing circuit exclusively used for car and motorcycle racing in Estonia. The complex was reconstructed in 2012 and now competitions can be held on four different race tracks, in terms of length and shape of the track, the longest of which is 3.2 kilometres. auto24ring is the only racing circuit in the Baltics that have FIA Grade 4 licence. auto24ring has a meandering layout through the curves and straights in total track length of 3.2 kilometres, providing an excellent and safe driving experience for both professionals and beginners. Many of the clients have said that this is the best race circuit in Nordic that’s why we dare to call us in our slogan as “Probably the best race track in Nordic.” auto24ring is just off the Parnu-Lihula road in Audru municipality, not far from Parnu itself. (Its geographical coordinates are 58°24’22” N, 24°27’8” E.) Rental track-cars, off-road track, seminar rooms, client events, track days, competitions.

Pärnu Visitor Centre in Uus Street, the central artery of the town, is there to help with tips and advice. We have a huge selection of maps and publications for getting around in the area, we can advise on finding a place to eat or stay, arranging your travel and suggest top ideas for great days out!

Coastal meadows and reed thickets line the sandy Parnu Beach almost to the extent of the entire city. The Parnu Coastal Meadow Protection area was created in 1958 to protect endangered and rare plant species and communities, coastal meadows, creeks and moving dunes as valuable habitats.The coastal meadows in Vana-Parnu and Raekula districts are the most interesting. The dryer Vana-Parnu Meadow has been maintained and cut for decades. A bird-watching tower and a small hiking trail were built here in 2008.Come and enjoy pure nature in the midst of the city!

The musician Raimond Valgre who played in Parnu in 1930s and brought the town a lot of fame, can today be found sitting in the park near Kuursaal, as a bronze statue. The author of the statue is Rait Parg.You too can sit down next to the beloved Estonian composer and enjoy his beautiful compositions. Also be sure to go to the traditional Homage to Valgre musical night that takes place every summer, when Estonian star singers perform Valgre's immortal songs at the outdoor stage.

Completed in 2006, the attractive Beach Promenade has the feeling of a real resort and makes the Summer Capital's beaches inviting even in bad weather! Romantically winding down the beach, the promenade surprises you with is well-thought functionality, and playfulness that comes from the use of different materials and fountains.Thought-out lighting keeps the beach active even when the sun goes down, and the playing colours of the fountains are a sight in themselves in the darkness of the night.Come and enjoy real beach feeling!.

Parnu has always been an important harbour. To stop sand build-up in the river mouth, jetties made from logs were built in 1769, as ordered by the empress Catherine II. In 1863-64, new jetties were built of rocks that were transported there from the beaches of Haademeeste and Kihnu. The length of both jetties was a bit over two kilometres.The jetty on the left bank of the river has become a symbol of Parnu.The jetty has gained a romantic aura as a place for lovers to take walks on; however, before taking a walk there, be sure to check the water level! At times, the jetty can be left completely under water, but when the water level is low, you can even see the ends of the wooden poles of the previous jetty.