Saaremaa Opera Festival, which takes place in the middle of the summer in the historical courtyard of Kuressaare Castle, is the most popular opera festival in the Baltic states. An opera house is erected for this occasion, seating up to 2,000 people.Over the years, Saaremaa Opera Festival has…
The village of Koguva on the west coast of Muhu Island is one of the most outstanding examples of Estonian peasant architecture. The village with its unique landscape has somewhat exceptional history. Free peasants who were never subjected to serfdom used to live here. Attractions: farm…
An archery track is open in Hiievälja, Saaremaa, where you can train under an experienced instructor. First, you will learn about the bow and about safety guidelines. Anyone can learn to hit a target with an arrow, and once the theoretical part has been acquired, target practice in the practice…
Panga cliff is the highest bedrock outcrop in western Estonia and its islands. Siluri bluff is a long escarpment, which starts on the island of Gotland in Sweden, passes through the Baltic Sea, and rises to the surface on the western coast of Saare County. Its maximum height is 21.3 metres and it…
Kuressaare Health Park is located in a 36-hectare forest. You can exercise on 0.6 km, 1 km and 2 km running and skiing tracks in the health park. You can use running and hiking trails in summer and the skating rink and lit skiing tracks in winter.
You have reached the highest area of Saaremaa. The Allikasoo study trail starts from the Viidumäe Nature Reserve Centre and goes down an 18-metre escarpment. While hiking in the Allikasoo fen, you can find out about its ecosystem and how it differs from ordinary swamps. Additionally, you can learn…
The Kuressaare episcopal castle, also known as the Kuressaare Castle, was built in the 14th century. Today, the castle houses the Saaremaa Museum. The permanent exhibition about the history of Saaremaa is in the cloister of the upper floor and in two big halls. The permanent exhibition on…
One of the pronunciation features of the Saaremaa dialect is the lack of the 'õ' vowel. This makes the islanders immediately recognisable. However, pronouncing the letter 'õ' is not a problem for the people of Muhu and a part of the population of Pöide. The border between the vowels 'õ' and 'ö…
It is believed that a local pharmacist came up with the idea of building a Kuursaal (resort hall). Construction took eight months, and it was officially opened on 11 June 1889. In the centre part, the so-called White Hall, housed a restaurant, while the right wing was home to a summer theatre and…
Odalätsi name derives from the legend in which the Old Devil is fighting with Tõll and has his spear broken. The springs that are there are the Old Devil's steps. Interesting to know If you wash your face and hands with this spring water or drink some of it, you will stay young forever.
Kuressaare Town Hall was built in 1654–1670. The initiator of the town hall building was count M. G. De la Gardie. The town hall is simple and adheres to strict rules, but appears grand. It is a representative of the so-called Northern Baroque and is decorated with a hewn portal that dates back to…
The approximate time of the Kaali meteorite fall is 7500-7600 years ago. The meteorite fall caused big damages on already inhabited Saaremaa and has been compared to the explosion of the atomic bomb. At the height of 5-10 km from the ground, the meteorite fell apart and came down in pieces. The…