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Pärnu Bay, Estonia

Pärnu is a city in southwest Estonia. Pärnu is located 128 kilometres (80 mi) south of the Estonian capital, Tallinn, and 176 kilometres (109 mi) west of Estonia's second-largest city, Tartu.

Type City

Why go

  • City in Estonia.
  • Served by Pärnu Airport (EPU).

History

Pärnu is a city in southwest Estonia. Pärnu is located 128 kilometres (80 mi) south of the Estonian capital, Tallinn, and 176 kilometres (109 mi) west of Estonia's second-largest city, Tartu. The city sits off the coast of Pärnu Bay, an inlet of the Gulf of Riga, which is a part of the Baltic Sea. In the city, the Pärnu River drains into the Gulf of Riga.

Restaurants & places to go

Hea Maa
Restaurant · Vegan-Vegetarian Restaurant Opening hours: Fr 17:00-23:00, Sa-Su 10:00-23:00 Features: vegan options · 4 Uus, Pärnu, 80010 · heamaa.ee
Indoor
Vaib rannarestoran
Restaurant · Avatud Juuni-September. Opening hours: Su-Th 11:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-24:00 · 11a/1 Ranna pst, Pärnu, 80012 · vaibresto.ee
Indoor
Hesburger
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 10:00-20:00; Su 10:00-18:00 Features: takeaway · 8-10 Papiniidu, Pärnu, 80042 · hesburger.ee
Indoor
McDonald's
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 07:00-23:00 Features: takeaway, step-free access · 74 Tallinna mnt, Pärnu, 80043 · mcdonalds.ee
Indoor
Ephesus
Coffee Shop, Burger, Pizza, Cafe · Opening hours: Tu-Th, Su 12:00-21:00; Fr, Sa 12:00-22:00 · 38 Rüütli, Pärnu, 80011 · ephesus.ee
Indoor
Gastronoom
International, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 12:00-22:00; Fr, Sa 12:00-00:00 · 17 Hommiku · gastronoom.eu
Indoor
Hõbe Taldrik
Asian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-23:00 · hobetaldrik.ee
Indoor
Jannseni Pizza
Pizza, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su-Th 12:00-23:00. Fr-Sa 12:00-24:00 · 23 Rüütli, Pärnu, 80011 · jannsenipizza.ee
Indoor

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Airports

Pärnu Airport (EPU) 5.6 km to the centre
Pärnu, 67, EE — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Indoor | Outdoor
Kihnu Airfield 41 km to the centre
Saareküla, 67, EE
Outdoor
Teenuse-Saare Aerodrome 52 km to the centre
Märjamaa, 70, EE
Outdoor
Aloja Airstrip 71 km to the centre
Aloja, 054, LV
Outdoor

Getting there by ferry

Talvesadam
Ferry terminal · 2.6 km from the centre · Pärnu Haldusteenused
Outdoor
Pärnu – Ruhnu
Ferry route
Outdoor

Where things are

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Photographs

Pärnu Bay, Estonia
Pärnu Bay, Estonia
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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Pärnu Airport (EPU); 3 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By water: 1 ferry terminal within 20 km (nearest: Talvesadam, 2.6 km); routes include Pärnu – Ruhnu.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Pärnu Bay, Estonia. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.