Viljandi, Estonia — Ultimate City Guide

Why go

Town in Estonia.
Served by Karksi Airfield.

History

Viljandi is a city and municipality in southern Estonia with a population of 17,000 in 2026. It is the capital of Viljandi County and is geographically located between two major Estonian cities, Pärnu and Tartu.

Restaurants & places to go

Sushi City

Seafood, Restaurant · Wifi Opening hours: 12:00-21:00 Features: takeaway, delivery · 5 Arkaadia aed · sushicity.ee

Indoor

Soso juures

Steak House, Armenia, Fish And Chips, Fast Food · Armeenia köök Opening hours: Mo-Sa 11:00-21:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway · 6a Posti, Viljandi · armeeniakook.ee

Indoor

Hesburger

Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-22:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway · 41 Tallinna, Viljandi, 71020 · hesburger.ee

Indoor

Vaga Mama

Asian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00; Su 12:00-21:00 Features: takeaway · 14 Tartu, Viljandi, 71004 · vagamama.ee

Indoor

Villa Maria

Greek, Restaurant · Opening hours: Th 16:00-22:00; Fr 16:00-00:00; Su 12:00-19:00; Sa 12:00-00:00 Features: vegan options · 4 Pikk, Viljandi, 71003 · villamaria.ee

Indoor

Aida Kohvik

Regional, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Th 11:00-18:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-19:00 · 6 Tasuja pst, Viljandi, 71011 · aidakohvik.ee

Indoor

Amrita Cafe

Pizza, Regional, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 12:00-22:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, delivery · amritacafe.ee

Indoor

koduKOHVIK

Regional, Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo 09:00-16:00; Tu-Fr: 09:00-22:00; Sa 10:00-22:00; Su 10:00-14:00 · 1 Tartu, Viljandi, 71004 · kodujakohvik.ee

Indoor

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Airports

Viljandi Airfield 5.7 km to the centre

Viljandi, 84, EE

Outdoor

Karksi Airfield 28 km to the centre

Karksi, 84, EE

Outdoor

Riidaja Airfield 36 km to the centre

Riidaja, 82, EE

Outdoor

Where things are

Photographs

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 Karksi Airfield; 2 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.

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