Top 10 Budget-friendly Things to do in Saaremaa, Saare County

July 14, 2021 Weston Hennigan

Discover the best top things to do in Saaremaa, Estonia including Saaremaa Museum, Jarve, Kuressaare Castle, Kuressaare Town Park, Sorve Lighthouse, Kaali Meteorite Crater, Angla Windmill Park and the Heritage Culture Centre, Trahter Veski, Suur Toll and Piret, St. Nicholas Church.
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1. Saaremaa Museum

Lossihoov 1, Kuressaare, Saaremaa 93815 Estonia +372 455 4463 [email protected] http://kuressaarecastle.ee/
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4.5 based on 217 reviews

Saaremaa Museum

The Kuressaare episcopal castle, also known as the Kuressaare Castle, was built in the 14th century. Today, the castle houses the Saaremaa Museum which is devoted to the island’s nature and history. A large part of the fun is exploring the warren of chambers, halls, passages and stairways, apt to fuel anyone’s fantasies. One room near the bishop’s chamber looks down to a dungeon where, according to legend, condemned prisoners were dispatched to be devoured by hungry lions (recorded growls reinforce the mental image). Legend also tells of a knight’s body found when a sealed room was opened in the 18th century, which has given rise to varying accounts of how he met his tragic fate. Upon discovery the knight’s body dissolved into dust but don’t worry, it’s since been re-created. There’s also interesting coverage of daily life under the USSR, including the interior of a typical apartment. On the top floor, the museum has wonderful views over the bay and surrounding countryside.

Reviewed By lindaaa2020 - Tallinn, Estonia

it's honestly one of the most interesting castle museums I've ever been to here in Baltics - you can spend easily hours there as there's many different exhibitions. On the top floor there's also cafe opened - good coffee!

2. Jarve

Saaremaa Estonia
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4.5 based on 47 reviews

Jarve

3. Kuressaare Castle

Lossihoov 1, Kuressaare, Saaremaa 93810 Estonia +372 455 4463 [email protected] http://www.saaremaamuuseum.ee/
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4.5 based on 260 reviews

Kuressaare Castle

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.

4. Kuressaare Town Park

Lossipark 1, Kuressaare, Saaremaa 93815 Estonia [email protected]
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4.5 based on 76 reviews

Kuressaare Town Park

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

Saaremaa 93249 Estonia +372 453 6766 [email protected] http://www.puhkaeestis.ee/et/sorve-tuletorn
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4.5 based on 43 reviews

Sorve Lighthouse

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. Kaali Meteorite Crater

Kali, Saaremaa Estonia
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4.0 based on 208 reviews

Kaali Meteorite Crater

Reviewed By AllarA2018 - Helsinki, Finland

A must-see if you are in Saaremaa, worth the short detour from the main road. The site will not take your breath away, but is one of the more fascinating natural wonders if such things pique your interest.

7. Angla Windmill Park and the Heritage Culture Centre

25 km from Kaali meteorite craters, Saaremaa Estonia +372 5199 0265 [email protected] http://www.anglatuulik.eu/?keel=eng
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4.0 based on 183 reviews

Angla Windmill Park and the Heritage  Culture Centre

Quaint village with windmills.

Reviewed By kristjanme - Saaremaa, Estonia

Bautiful scenery with historic windmills at Angla. Lot’s of fun for the kids with the windmills, old tractors and animals.

8. Trahter Veski

Paerna 19, Kuressaare, Saaremaa 93814 Estonia +372 453 3776 [email protected] http://www.saaremaaveski.ee
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4.0 based on 165 reviews

Trahter Veski

Of three formerly functional windmills used within the city borders this windmill is the only one preserved. Initially this construction was known as the Trei windmill, after the name of its builder and owner. The windmill was built in 1899 and it was used until the beginning of World War II. The restoration of the windmill began in 1972 and it was reopened as a coffeehouse in 1974. The aim of the restoration was to preserve the initial constructions of the Dutch type stone windmill. Good to know: the windmill was declared an architectural monument of national importance. The windmill is 17 m high and if we include its wings then its highest point reaches 24 meters of height.

Reviewed By NastyaK162

Amazing place, delicious soup in bread bowl, a rich selection of local food, and aromatic herbal tea.

9. Suur Toll and Piret

Abaja tn SPA Hotel Meri, Kuressaare, Saaremaa Estonia
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4.0 based on 170 reviews

Suur Toll and Piret

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.

10. St. Nicholas Church

Lossi 8, Kuressaare, Saaremaa 93816 Estonia +372 453 3663 http://www.eoc.ee/uudised-teated/eaok-kuressaare-puha-nikolai-koguduse-tegemistest/
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4.0 based on 32 reviews

St. Nicholas Church

The church together with the gates from dolomite and surrounding wall is under protection as architectural memory. The church built in 1790 is three-naved in low-key late classicistic style. Interesting is built at the same time three-part gate. On each side of its main entrance wall surface hang two half-columns with Doric serifs.Interesting to know:Church was built by order of Catherine the II. Since the congregation was established there were 30 priests.

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