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Pro
Nice city, the only survived bishop's castle in the Baltics, sea
Con
Weather, Undeveloped
In a nutshell
unique and interesting town.
Toshioohsako Says: This is one of the biggest "Kaali Meteorite" craterrs - 110 meter in diameter. Is is estimated fallen around 660 plus/ minus 85BC. It is believed that the impact of the object was as strong as that of Hiroshima atomic bomb.
antistar Says: In a protective cove, under the wing of the castle, Kuressaare's beach looks hopefully out into the Baltic. This is where the locals gather on midsummer's night to dance, drink and burn great pyres. It's also a place for kids to play on slides that mysteriously disappear...
antistar Says: Kuressaare hosts a rather plain looking, but impressively intact castle on its coast. In fact it claims to be the only wholly intact medieval castle in all the Baltics. While not something that you'd come especially to Kuressare to see, it does make a pleasant sight sitting...
antistar Says: On the opposite side of the castle to the beach is the town's harbour. Don't be confused by the ferry harbour down by the airport - that one is ugly and a long way away.This harbour is where yachts from Finland, Latvia, Sweden, Britain and other North Sea countries park up...
remigia Says: The main object of attraction in Kuressaare is the old Teutonic castle. It was built in XIV and still is the best preserved castle in Baltic States. Impressive huge fortress stands in the middle of diamond shaped island surrounded by water and heavy stone walls. The corners...
1 Review and 36 Opinions Georg Ots Hotel is situated overlooking the Tori Yacht harbour and the medieval Bishop’s Fort. It’s...
1 Review and 17 Opinions ****I've decided to leave this page up, but Arensburg decided to jump into the spa buisness,...
Restoran Veski(Rahvuslik restoran): Traditional Estonian fare
mcblacktiger Says: This restaurant is built in and around a very large, old windmill and the tables are marble recreations of the original grinding stones which give it a great atmosphere. The food is VERY traditional Estonian(so my Estonian friends tell me) and very good( if you like...
Trahter Veski: Estonian: Veski
antistar Says: I didn't eat here, but it's a popular tourist spot and gets good reviews for the local fare. The key selling point, however, is that the restaurant is built into an original old island windmill. It's worth a trip just to see that.Expect lots of meat on the menu, and your...
Ruunipizza: Pancakes: Ruunipizza
antistar Says: It's called Ruunipizza Pannkoogikohvik, which means its a pizza/pancake cafe (literally Runestone Pizza Pancake Cafe). The pancakes are good, but the service indifferent the day I went. The location is great though, with a view over the main square. It's shame then that I...
Chameleon Kohvik Lounge: Cafe/Bar: Chameleon Kohvik Lounge
antistar Says: This place is so new it wasn't mentioned in any guide book, but it was so popular we decided it was worth checking out. We weren't disappointed. Tasty food, relaxing decor and music, and good service. It's a strange mix of a cocktail/coffee bar and a cafe/restaurant. It's...
Ristorante la Perla: Italian: Ristorante la Perla
antistar Says: I wouldn't have expected quality Italian food in a small town miles from civilization, but that's exactly what I got at la Perla. The pizza is ok, with a great sauce but iffy base. The pasta is the thing to order. It was so good I went back for seconds.The price is also very...
Cafe Wildenbegi: Great for coffee
Openseas Says: the village of Kurressaare is only tiny so you can just stroll up the main street and see many cafes and restaurants to dine at. Most of the restaurants are placed around the main square of the town and can easily be reached by foot.
George Ots Hotel: George Ots Spa Hotel
Openseas Says: The hotel has two restaurants one indoor and also the terrace restaurant. The weather was perfect for us so we opted to dine outside on the terrace overlooking the swimming pool.The indoor restaurant is very comfortable with table/ chairs and also small booths if you want to...
Toshioohsako Says: This ferry takes you from Virtsu ( a Western city of Estonia) to Kuivastu (a port of Estonia's largest Isalnd-Saaremaa) in 30 minutes. Its cheap - it was 28 euros for return for 3 people with a car. You can book the ferry (see below). Please book in holiday seasons. The...
antistar Says: Local and cross-country buses all leave from the main station (Bussijaam) in Kuressare, on Pihtla Tee 2. Tickets can be bought here, or from the driver, but for the cross-country buses, especially to Tallinn, you'll want to book in advance. The cross-country buses require a...
cool94 Says: So if youd like to rent a car, minibus or need a real bus in Kuressaare, Saaremaa or even from Tallinn airport to Kuressaare transfers.You can get help from this agency, theire a local company I recall them saying a family company and they have about 50 vehicles, but some of...
pikala Says: Kuressaare is lovely place but it get's it share of tourists who drink too much beer and decide to relieve themself somewhere outside. If you are caught doing that you will spend a night in jail and pay significant fines for your stupidity.(disclaimer: this hasn't happened...
Nap in the middle of the street
NilsTheFreelancer Says: This is quite peaceful town, although I happened to see one real "strange" person. Kuressaare does not have traffic lights, instead there are plenty of pedestrian crossings. One sunny day on the busy street - right in the middle - one man in his 30s or 40s perhaps thought...
antistar Says: This is quite a rarity - a meteor crater that struck during human history, around 600 BC. It's lived on in the legends of Estonia and Finland, and is even suggested to have been the source of the legends of Thule, when Greeks came wandering up to the land of the midnight...
antistar Says: In the centre of Saaremaare, about 30km north east of Kuressaare, is the last remaining group of windmills that once covered the entire windswept island. The five windmills, four of tradition local design and one Dutch style, stand out prominently by the side of the road,...
Openseas Says: If you are into hiking then there are heaps of wonderful walking tracks available on the island of Vilsandi. Pick-up a local walking track map from the tourist information centre in Kuressaare.1. Harilaiu nature trail - 8kms through the peninsulia of Vilsandi National Park....
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The only medieaval stone castle in the Baltic states that has survived throughout the centuries as an entirety. In 15th~18th centuries protective walls and...
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Q: Does anyone know if there is a weekday bus and the times it goes? My lack of Estonian is hindering me from finding out myself -...
A: Hi Carol, I found two options on the web (I hope the websites are still valid!). Both buses run every day of the week. They both go from Kuressaare to Tartu but stop in...
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They are a bit different here. They do things differently. They speak differently. They even celebrate their festivals on different days. It probably has something to do with Saaremaa, Estonia's...
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Capital City of Saaremaa Island
Kuressaare developed on the shore of the Livonia Bay where ancient islanders had their stronghold and trading place. After the German-Danish conquests in the 1230’s the control of Riga’s bishop over...
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Nice and beautiful town. It is one of the best small towns in Estonia. A lot of informtaion about Kuressaare you find here: www.saaremaa.ee.
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I've got some interesting experiences in Kuressaare. I'd love to share with you the 5 tips I've written, the 16 photos uploaded, and 2 travelogues I've created.
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Kuressaare is the capital of Saaremaa Island one of Estonia’s largest islands which is saturated in history, beauty and isolated quaint villages and endless miles of forests, beaches and striking...
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