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PÄRNU
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Europe’s best city
guides for more than
20 years
Estonia’s official
summer capital
From tip to toe -
we’ve uncovered it
N°16 - €1.60
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Contents
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ESSENTIAL CITY GUIDES
Contents
Foreword
4
A quick word from the IYP team
Arriving in Pärnu
5
Find your way to the summer capital
The Basics
6
Pärnu beach is a vacation magnet for kids and adults alike.
Helpful things everyone should know
History
Active Pärnu
25
7
Sports, adventure, fun & games
What to see
11,000 years, all squeezed onto one page!
Culture & Events
26
8
Funky sights, museums and hungry snakes
Shopping & Directory
The best of the summer’s main attractions
Where to stay
28
10
The ultimate in retail therapy
Getting around
A bed for every budget
Dining & Nightlife
Where to eat
31
Navigating Pärnu and travelling onward
Maps
Street index
18
From caviar to beach snacks
32
Nightlife
22
City centre map
33
Party till dawn
General city map
34
The picturesque Pärnu harbour (A-1).
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Pärnu has been a popular resort since as far back as the
1830s, a place where people go to de-stress and regain their
equilibrium. Pärnu’s ‘prime time’ came during the ‘Roaring
Twenties’ and 1930’s when people from all over Northern Eu-
rope flocked here to catch some sun, visit the luxurious spas
and soak their toes in the warm water. In fact, much of the
architecture in the older parts of town and close to the sea
reflect these eras bygone. Leap forward to today, and for most
Estonians, the city is synonymous with one thing - the beach.
Of course, the spas are still a huge hit with locals and fore-
igners alike, offering both ‘tried and true’ treatments as well
as the latest, cutting edge (often strange) ways to revitalise a
tired body. Every year the city welcomes back spa guest who
just can’t get enough of the pampering they receive here.
The World of In Your Pocket
Northern
Ireland
Ireland
Estonia
Russia
Latvia
Lithuania
Belarus
Netherlands
Poland
Germany
Belgium
Ukraine
Czech
Republic
Naturally,
Pärnu In Your Pocket
has covered the most exciting
events of the year, including the Watergate Festival which is
guaranteed to be a wet and sweaty event for all attendees -
rumour has it that one of our staff also had some sweaty fun
there years ago.
But don’t just take our word for it, get out there and discover
for yourself why Pärnu is Estonia’s official ‘Summer Capital’.
Obviously you’ll need this handy little guide to make the most
of your relaxing stay in the city, so grab your sandals, a bottle
of water, a camera and hit the streets. Enjoy your time in
Pärnu, you won‘t be disappointed!
Always remember that this is just a guide, we try our best to
provide as accurate information as possible by print time.
Our experiences may differ from your experiences and if you
feel we were way off the mark, please do let us know.
Austria
Switzerland
Romania
Slovenia
Croatia
Italy
Bosnia
Serbia
Bulgaria
Montenegro
Kosovo
FYR Macedonia
Albania
Greece
It was 20 years ago this summer that the first
In
Your Pocket
hit the streets of
Vilnius
, Lithuania.
Since then, we have grown to become the largest
publisher of locally produced city guides in Europe.
We now cover more than
75
cities across the
continent (with more on the way) and the number
of
In Your Pocket
guides published each year is
approaching an amazing
five million
.
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Cover story
Featured on the cover of this edition
of
Pärnu In Your Pocket
is a cute
beach-goer putting on the finishing
touches after enjoying a day at the
beach. The retro feel of the image
takes one back in time. The shot was
taken by our very own Nat A. Singer on
his last safari to Pärnu.
Editorial
Editor-in-Chief
Nat A. Singer
Editor
Steve Roman
Researcher
Irja Luks
Copyright notice
Text and photos copyright OÜ
Linnajuht 1997-2012. Maps copyright
cartographer. All rights reserved. No part
of this publication may be reproduced
in any form, except brief extracts for
the purpose of review, without written
permission from the publisher and
copyright owner. The brand name In Your
Pocket is used under license from UAB In
Your Pocket (Bernardinu g. 9-4, LT-01124,
Vilnius, Lithuania, tel. (+370-5) 212 29 76).
Editor’s note
The editorial content of In Your Pocket
guides is independent from paid-for
advertising. Sponsored listings are
clearly marked as such. We welcome all
readers‘ comments and suggestions.
We have made every effort to ensure
the accuracy of the information at the
time of going to press and assume no
responsibility for changes and errors.
ESSENTIAL CITY GUIDES
Pärnu In Your Pocket
Vana-Viru 4, Tallinn 10111
Estonia
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advertising tel. +372 631 33 50
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ISSN 1406-4332
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General /Ad Manager
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Sales
Marek Pärn, Irja Luks
Circulation
Marek Pärn
Accountant
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Publisher
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Cover:
Nat A. Singer © 2012
Printed by Reusner, Tallinn
2,500 copies annually
Pärnu
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Even if Pärnu is your favoured Estonian destination, Tallinn
is more than likely to be your primary point of arrival. It is
therefore highly recommended to pick up a copy of
Tallinn
In Your Pocket
for all the intricacies of reaching Tallinn
from abroad, and once you’ve done that, getting to Pärnu
is more or less like falling off the proverbial log. Telephone
numbers for taxis, stations etc can be found in the Getting
around section of this guidebook.
Tourist information

Pärnu Visitor Centre
B-2, Uus 4,
tel. (+372) 447 30 00/(+372) 53 30
41 34, fax (+372) 447 30 01, parnu@
visitestonia.com, www.visitparnu.
com.
Located right in the centre of
town, the Visitor Centre provides tips
and brochures and can even set up guided walking tours.
In summer, a tourist information booth also operates at
the beach.
Q
May 15th - September 15th open 09:00 -
18:00. September 16th - May 14th open 09:00 - 17:00.
Sat - Sun 10:00 - 14:00.
By bus
More than 20
express buses
leave Tallinn for Pärnu daily be-
tween 06:20 and 21:00, and six buses stop here daily en route
from Riga. The ticket from Tallinn costs €6 - 8.50 and the trip takes
less than two hours. For a bit more money, travellers can also opt
for the Hansabuss (www.hansabuss.ee) which has comfier seats,
WiFi, and leaves from the centres of Tallinn and Riga. Pärnu’s
bus
station
is conveniently located right in the centre of town, at the
corner of Pikk and Ringi streets. The station house is behind the
terminal, at Ringi 3; ticket windows open daily 06:15 - 19:30.
Left luggage
(
pakihoid
) is at the southern side of the bus ter-
minal, near platform 8, open 08:00 - 19:30, Sat 08:00 - 17:00,
Sun 09:00 - 17:00. Leaving a bag for up to 24hrs costs €0.70 - 2,
depending on the weight. Taxis can be found waiting a few steps
away, across from the Hotel Pärnu.
By car
The route from Tallinn is fairly simple. Just head out on
Pärnu mnt. and follow the signs. The highway leads right
to the centre of town. Coming in from Riga is just as simple
- follow the signs out of town towards Tallinn. Thanks to
Schengen, you won’t even have to stop when going through
the Latvian-Estonian border - viva international friendship!
But take your travel documents with you because police
often stop cars for document checks between Ikla and
Pärnu - not so viva.
By plane
Unless you happen to be coming here from the islands of Ki-
hnu or Ruhnu, it’s doubtful that you’ll be arriving in by air. That
said, it’s theoretically possible to charter a plane from Tallinn.
Pärnu’s airport, originally built as a military airbase, is now
head-quartered in a compact and modern building, and has
only minimal services.
Getting to town Bus N°23 synchronises with all incoming flights
and can be found waiting at the front of the terminal. See Getting
Around section for taxi information.
By train
With no actual station to speak of (it was unceremoniously
bulldozed) and the closest stopping place more than 3km
from the centre, the railroad offers among the least conve-
nient ways to get to Pärnu. Two trains make the journey daily
from Tallinn, taking about 2.5 hours.
Getting to town
Any
city bus
that passes on this side of
the street will take you to the centre of town. A taxi ride to
the centre should be about €6.
Hitchhiking
Hitching a ride is fairly common practice in Estonia. Stu-
dents on a weekend visit home from college and even kids
hitchhike. But as always with hitchhiking, there are risks,
so think twice before setting off to do it on your own. To
get to Pärnu from Tallinn, take bus N°14 or 18 from the
Viru Centre Bus Terminal all the way to the end of the line
(Laagri), and join the queue.
To get back to Tallinn, head out of the centre of Pärnu on
Tallinna mnt., and to get to Riga, Riia mnt.
Parking
P
Getting to Pärnu is a breeze, but
finding a convenient place to park
your car can be a challenge in
summer. In the downtown area,
free parking is available in the
lot near the Port Artur shopping
centre (across Pikk tn., north of the
bus terminal), and the lot near the
bridge, Kalda str and whole Tammsaare pst. Most
other streets in the downtown area are marked with
blue ‘P’ signs informing you that they are paid parking
zones Mon - Fri 08:00 - 18:00. Here parking is free
for those staying 1 hr (near the beach 30 minutes).
Others must pay €0.95/hr or €3.20/day. Tickets
are sold by vending machines on the street (coins
required), and at R-Kiosks like the ones near the
bus terminal and at Rüütli 32. Whether or not you’re
paying, you must leave a time marker or a note on
your dashboard indicating the time you parked. From
June to August 10:00 - 19:00, parking on streets near
the beach also requires payment. Here a 1hr ticket
is €3.20 and a day ticket is €9.60.
The city also has a paid lot at the end of the beach
near the Tervise Paradiis spa, where a day ticket
costs €4.
Photo competition!
Pärnu In Your Pocket
announces a
super-duper, super-sized photo com-
petition - truth be told we actually aren’t
rich enough to hold such a competition,
however, it’ll be a lot of fun and there
are prizes. The subject of the contest-
Pärnu city, locals, visitors, the beach, the sea. Anything quirky,
humourous or traditional - we’d love to see your best shots.
You’ll have to become a fan of our Facebook page to get all
the details. Doing so will also keep you abreast of contest
updates as well as finding out other titilating information
about Pärnu. Photos or links to your gallery can be sent to
parnu@inyourpocket.com. So grab your camera and
start snapping!
You can find our page at: www.facebook.com/ParnuIYP.
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