Top Things to do in Saaremaa
The 6 Best Things to do Good for Couples in Saaremaa, Saare County
Discover the best top things to do in Saaremaa, Estonia including Jarve, Kuressaare Castle, Good Kaarma, Kuressaare Town Park, Sorve Lighthouse, Suur Toll and Piret.
Restaurants in Saaremaa
1. Jarve
2. Kuressaare Castle
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 260 reviews
Kuressaare Castle-Fortress is built in the 14th century. Today, the castle houses the Saaremaa Museum. Saaremaa Museum is one of the oldest (founded in 1865) and biggest museums in Estonia and is visited by 70 000-80 000 people every year. As a county museum its main function is to preserve and strengthen the identity of Saaremaa as a region with extraordinary nature, history and culture. The museum tries to exhibit the essence of the castle and tells its story to the whole world.
Reviewed By Imre-GustavV - Tallinn, Estonia
My 1st visit there (or may-be not in a case I was there ca 40 years ago and just do not remember). Renovators have made a good work and the whole area is really nice. Also they have several permanent very interesting exhibitions about several historical periods there. Also a roof-terrace is open for a walk. Every summer famous "Saaremaa Opera Days" are organized by Estonian National Opera there (unfortunately I have not visited yet) and I can say that it is a perfect place for that opera festival! P.S. Beach is ca 50m from there so take your swimming suit and towel with.
3. Good Kaarma
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 18 reviews
GoodKaarma is a unique ecofarm which makes organic soaps. In summer our doors are open to everyone. Our outdoor cafe offers drinks and snacks, while our gift shop has a wide range of interesting souvenirs, jewellery, soaps and more. Those interested can even take part in soap-making workshops!
Reviewed By nycladybug - New York City, United States
I visited Good Kaarma as part of a G Adventures tour I was traveling with. The owners have done a great job creating an inviting, warm environment that radiates with loving energy. The morning that we went to Good Kaarma to learn more about soap making, my stomach wasn't feeling well. Our tour guide told the owner and she immediately made me a hot drink with apple cider vinegar and within 30 minutes I felt like a new person. The soaps smell so good and are made with all natural ingredients. I would highly encourage making this a stop if you visit Saaremaa Island.
4. Kuressaare Town Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 76 reviews
The establishment of housing and landscape gardening got into full speed in the second half of the 19th century when Kuressaare became thanks to discovery of medical mud one of the spa cities of Estonia. For park establishment and administration in 1861 was formed a park committee. Versatile help was offered by residents who donated money, seedlings and gave for work horses and vehicles. In 1930 new rare types of trees that were ordered from Tartu University were planted in town park. The plant life of park is rich, here you can find around 80 species of trees and bushes.Interesting to know:Town park is a former cemetery.
5. Sorve Lighthouse
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 43 reviews
In 1646 Livonian governor general Gabriel Oxenstierna had a primitive lighthouse – a beacon – built on a little island located at the tip of Sorve Peninsula. Autumn storms showed that the small island selected for the beacon was unsuitable and the beacon was relocated to the tip of Sorve Peninsula. A stone tower was established there in 1770, but it was destroyed in the Second World War. The present cone-shaped lighthouse of monolithic concrete was built in 1960.Interesting facts: • The height of Sorve Lighthouse from its foot is 52 metres and it is 53 metres above sea level.
Reviewed By PBTravelstheWorld - Woodinville, United States
The light house is impressive and is situated on a short peninsula that is a lovely walk. The area around the base of the light house has a few signs about the area and if you continue walking past the light house on the spit of land you come to what is left of the WWII prisoner camp and what is left of some of the concrete defenses. These are in the ocean and quickly being destroyed by the sea. Lots of birds and swans to watch in this area too!
6. Suur Toll and Piret
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 170 reviews
The sculpture, situated in front of the SPA Hotel Meri was created in 2002 by a renowned Estonian sculptor Tauno Kangro. The sculpture depicts Suur Toll (the Great Toll), a mythical hero of the island Saaremaa, and his wife Piret.Good to know:According to the Legend, Sorve peninsula was important to Toll, as from there he reached the shortest way to the island Ruhnu, where he had his cabbage field. When his wife Piret started to make a fire under the cauldron, then Toll went through the sea to his cabbage field and came back in half an hour, so that he could hand Piret the cabbages when the water had just started to boil.
Reviewed By royandjeanette
It was our second visit to Kuressaare and we wanted to see this unique and fun sculpture again before going to the castle. The sculpture is in front of the Spa Hotel Meri next to the harbour and near to the castle. The bronze sculpture depicts Suur Tõll a mythical hero in the island of Saaremaa and his wife Piret. They are said to have guarded the islanders and helped the fishermen. There is a plaque that gives more information. A definite must see.
