Saaremaa

At a short distance from the mainland, across the sea, you will find the original Estonia: undisturbed nature, reed-thatched houses, ancient stone walls, windmills and medieval churches. Your mind will enjoy peace on the Estonian islands such as Saaremaa and Muhu.

The only town on the island of Saaremaa is Kuressaare, the picturesque little featuring Kuressaare piiskopilinnus, the bishopric castle, which is probably the best-preserved medieval castle in the entire Baltic region. The famous and popular Saaremaa Opera Festivals take place at this bishopric castle every summer in July. It is easy to do day-trips on e.g. bicycles from Kuressaare to enjoy the sights on the island.

Windmills are the true symbol of Saaremaa. In the 1800's, all larger farm houses had their own windmills. The most famous windmills on Saaremaa are in Angla.

The Panga Pank, or the Panga Cliff, is the highest of the cliffs on the coast of Saaremaa and Western Estonia: 21 metres from the sea level. In the old times, people gathered at the highest point of this chalkstone cliff, located 35 km from Kuressaare, to pacify their gods - with beer and vodka.

On Saaremaa and Muhu islands there are many well preserved churches from the middle ages and manor houses.

A crater formed by a meteor that landed on Saaremaa island for thousands of years ago. The crater is 22 metres deep and 110 metres wide. Enjoy the interesting nature of Saaremaa.

Saaremaa has a lot to offer for active visitors. Golfers are attracted by the championship golf course designed by Finnish Lassi-Pekka Tilander at Saare Golf and Country Club. There are several tennis courts for tennis players. You can also go bowling, play billiards or fish and camp on Saaremaa. Ask for Eckerö Line's golf trips for groups to Saaremaa.