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Leisure in Kuressaare

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9 Kuressaare Sports Centre (Vallimaa 16A) – This complex provides visitors with a variety of ways of spend-ing their free time in exercise and recreation. B3Ph +372 452 0375 www.kuressaarespordikeskus.ee

SQUASH & GROSSING21 Rüütli Spa Hotel (Pargi 12) – Squash is a racquet game similar to tennis, where the speed of the ball can reach up to 200 km/h. Success in the game depends on having the right racquet.Meanwhile, if you enjoy the sensation of flying and love to be active but consider sky-diving and airborne acro-batics a little too risky and complicated, the new sport of grossing is for you! C2Ph +372 454 8155 www.saaremaaspahotels.eu

16 Saaremaa Valss Spa Hotel** (Kastani 20) – In the health centre you can make use of the sauna, pool, gym and bowling alley. C2Ph +372 452 7100 www.saaremaaspahotels.eu

All roads lead to KuressaareKuressaare is almost a ritual in itself. If you come to Saaremaa, you won’t leave without having visited its seaside capital. You can always be sure of a friendly, laid back reception in the town. Having been here once, you’re sure to make a return visit. Your soul instinctively knows what’s good for it!A pleasantly sleepy town, Kuressaare breathes to its own rhythm, with a faint tang of sea salt in the air. It will make you fall in love with it. You can cycle along its miles and miles of dedicated bike paths and feel nothing but refreshed, with the warm sun and a gentle breeze caressing your face. You can go and play a round of golf on a course many consider to be one of the best in Northern Europe and you’ll find yourself wondering if there’s any better place you could be.If you’re a lover of fine culture, you will soon come to realise that Kuressaare has it in spades – whether you’re strolling through its Old Town, exploring its 14th century Episcopal castle or attending one of its many big events, like the Opera or Maritime Days.Even if the water’s a bit on the cold side or the sun’s holding itself in check, Kuressaare is a perfect place to unwind and recharge thanks to its many spas. And after a relaxing massage or a refreshing dip in the pool, why not take a walk along the seafront? You might spy a yacht gliding into the harbour.In Kuressaare you feel like being in a different era, dai-ly troubles stay far away and some of your thoughts or concerns that may have seemed scary in your busy life, hit a solution in a flash as if someone had worked a miracle. That`s just what Kuressaare does – it`s a sanctuary for your mind and body.

CHILDREN & YOUTH Kuressaare has been granted the title of Child Friendly City to which a number of playgrounds are a proof.

GOLF17 Golf course (Merikotka 35) – This 18-hole golf course

covers a total of 94 hectares. The course was designed by the renowned Finnish golf architect Lassi Pekka Tilander. C1 Ph +372 453 3502 www.saaregolf.ee

TEN PIN BOWLING19 Meri Spa Hotel*** (Pargi 16) – The hotel’s bowling

alley has 4 lanes. Ten-pin bowling is a fun sport which does not discriminate in terms of skill or age. C2Ph +372 452 2174 www.saaremaaspahotels.eu

NIGHTCLUBS53 Club Diva (Raekoja 8) – This club hosts the best Estonian performers and DJs. C3Ph +372 453 6913 www.clubdiva.ee

HARBOURS51 Kuressaare harbour (58°14.62’ N 22°28.25’ E) – The former town harbour was re-opened in 1999 on the site of the Tori goods and fishing port. An interna-tional small craft harbour, it holds the Eagle Flag de-noting it environmentally friendly. Services provided: power and water supply, bilge water removal, a sauna, the Internet, slip, fuel, a café and bicycle hire. D2Ph +372 453 3450 www.kuressaare.ee/sadam

40 Blacksmith (Talli 1) – Here you can hammer out your own nails or mint your own coins. B3Ph +372 5387 3406

1 Town centre playground – This outdoor play-ground offers attractions for both young children and teenagers. It has a sandbox, seesaw, slide, swings, round-about, climbing frame and other exciting features. C2

2 Castle boat hire (Allee 8A) – You can paddle around the historical Episcopal castle in a boat, canoe or aqua-bike. Also a café, children’s playground and car park are nearby. C2 Ph +372 452 9838

3 Castle archery – Try your hand at archery in the courtyard of the Episcopal castle. Everyone can have a go at this medieval pastime. C2http://fluidum.oesel.ee

4 Rüütli Spa Hotel water park (Pargi 12) – Fun for all the family: adults and children alike! For a real adrenalin rush, try the waterslides! C2Ph +372 454 8100 www.saaremaaspahotels.eu

5 Beach youth centre – This centre opens its doors in the beach house during the summer months. From Tues-day to Friday there are sports games, handicrafts and a variety of workshops. You can borrow rollerblades, bikes, sports equipment and more. There are also trampolines. D2 www.kuressaare.ee/knh

6 Play and sports grounds – The beach offers a vari-ety of ways for spending time. There is a children’s play-ground with a variety of attractions – including a climb-ing frame, swings and sandbox – and parents can keep a close eye on their little ones from the comfort of the sidelines. D2

7 Kuressaare’s Episcopal castle – This castle, the construction of which was completed in the second half of the 14th century, is the best preserved medieval castle anywhere in the entire Baltic region. Children and teen-agers will be fascinated by the nature exhibits, where among other birds and animals in the juniper scrub they will come across Saaremaa’s two biggest mammals – the elk and the wild boar. The island is home to so many wild boar that they are constantly hunted in order to keep their numbers under control. C2Ph +372 455 4463 www.saaremaamuuseum.ee

SPAS & WATER PARKS10 Arensburg Boutique & Spa Hotel (Lossi 15) – This hotel offers a variety of body treatments and massages and Finnish and steam saunas. You can refresh yourself in its pool or relax in its Jacuzzi. C2Ph +372 452 4700 www.arensburg.ee

11 Georg Ots Spa Hotel (Tori 2) – This hotel falls into the wellness spa category, bringing together and boost-ing beauty, health and spiritual energy. You can also relax and unwind in its saunas and pools. C2Ph +372 455 0000 www.gospa.ee

12 Grand Rose Spa Hotell (Tallinna 15) – This spa com-prises a complete pool and sauna complex. Its relaxing shower attractions and warm Jacuzzi will help you forget your everyday concerns and truly find yourself. C3Ph +372 666 7000 www.grandrose.ee

13 Johan Spa Hotel (Kauba 13) – This hotel boasts beauty and treatment salons, an outdoor pool and both outdoor and roof terraces. You can also make the most of its saunas and Jacuzzi. C2 Ph +372 454 0000 www.johan.ee

14 Meri Spa Hotel*** (Pargi 16) – Saaremaa’s Meri Spa Hotel offers refreshing therapeutic procedures. The ho-tel has its own gym, sauna and pool with underwater massage features. C2Ph +372 452 2100 www.saaremaaspahotels.eu

15 Rüütli Spa Hotel water park (Pargi 12) – This hotel has a rehabilitative therapy centre, a sauna complex and a water park with a full-sized swimming pool, children’s pool and water attractions. C2Ph +372 454 8100 www.saaremaaspahotels.eu

18 Meri Spa Hotel golf simulator (Pargi 16) – A total of 2 x 6 = 12 people can use the hotel’s golf simulator to practise their game at any one time. The simulator can be used by amateurs and professionals alike. Must be booked in advance. C2Ph +372 452 2174 www.saaremaaspahotels.eu

TENNIS27 Kuressaare Tennis Centre (Staadioni 1) – This tennis centre has five outdoor sand/clay courts and a covered arena with three courts, plus another sand/clay court at Lossipargi 1. D2Ph +372 452 0375 www.kuressaarespordikeskus.ee

28 Georg Ots Spa Hotel tennis courts (Tori 2) – At the rear of the hotel you will find two artificial grass courts. You can borrow racquets and buy tennis balls from re-ception. C2Ph +372 455 0000 www.gospa.ee

ADVENTURE & TEAM GAMES36 360 Kraadi adventure company – Adventure games for those seeking just fun or an extreme expe-rience. Team games for company events and games in the nature. Ph +372 5663 2979 www.360.ee

37 Island holidays – Team and orienteering games using GPS, photo hunts and paintball. Ph +372 5621 3743 www.saarepuhkus.ee

HANDICRAFT & STUDIOS38 Saaremaa Art Studio (Lossi 5) – This studio regu-larly organises art courses, exhibition-sales and art events. At its workshops you can try your hand at ce-ramics and glass painting. C2Ph +372 453 3748 www.kunstistuudio.ee

39 Saaremaa Sepad (Lossihoov 1) – This blacksmith in the courtyard of Kuressaare’s Episcopal castle allows you to try your own hand as a smithy. C2 Ph +372 510 9648 www.sepad.ee

42 Clay studio (Lossihoov 1) – The courtyard of Kuressaare’s Episcopal castle is home to a studio where clay artists make unique items. You can also purchase the art they produce. C2Ph +372 501 4822

BILLIARDS22 Kodulinna Lokaal (Tallinna 11) – Billiards isn’t just a sport, but an enjoyable game to play while talking to friends or relaxing of an evening. C3Ph +372 453 1178 www.saaremaa.ee/kodulinn

23 Vaekoda pub (Tallinna 3) – You can play billiards on the first floor of the pub. C2Ph +372 453 3020 www.vaekoda.ee

24 Meri Spa Hotel*** (Pargi 16) – Guests can enjoy them-selves playing billiards in the hotel’s bowling alley. C2Ph +372 452 2100 www.saaremaaspahotels.eu

25 Rüütli Spa Hotel (Pargi 12) – Come and play billiards in this cosy and contemporary lounge atmosphere. C2Ph +372 454 8100 www.saaremaaspahotels.eu

26 Vana Konn pub (Kauba 6) – Spend your time en-joying a game of billiards or watching sports on the big screen. C2Ph +372 455 3240 www.hot.ee/pubivanakonn

BOAT HIRE & FUN AT SEA29 Lossikonn (Allee 8a, Kuressaare town park) – Boat, canoe or aquabike your way around the historical Epis-copal castle. There are also a café, children’s playground and car park. D2Ph +372 452 9838

30 Pöörupoi – Relax and enjoy the endless tranquillity of the sea. Be taken to the water in an historic wooden boat or hire your own. Tours leave Kuressaare and Roomassaare harbours. Must be booked in advance. D2Ph +372 5656 8856 www.merereisid.ee

31 Jaanis Prii – Allow Jaanis to take you on a culture tour by sea. Explore the islands and islets by boat, sail on a yacht or traverse the sea in a larger vessel. Must be booked in advance. D2Ph +372 520 1967 www.giid.ee

32 Hikes and sea trips – Explore the small island on foot and by sea, or go fishing or diving. Booking in ad-vance is requested. D2Ph +372 518 3187 www.saaremaa.ee/vastriku

33 Island holidays – Canoeing and trips by sea explor-ing the beautiful nature of Saaremaa, as well as geo-ad-ventures, photo hunts and paintball. Must be booked in advance. Ph +372 5621 3743 www.saaregolf.ee

34 360 Kraadi adventure company – Exciting kay-aking trips on Kuressaare Bay. Must be booked in ad-vance. Ph +372 52 12 836 www.360.ee

35 Tõnis Siplane (Kaarma Municipal Government) – Tõnis has a boat that will accommodate up to 11 peo-ple. Must be booked in advance. D2Ph +372 51 36 961

GALLERIES44 Kuressaare Town Gallery (Tallinna 2) – The exhi-bitions held here are designed to showcase both Es-tonian art heritage and professional and amateur art from Saaremaa. Gallery can be rented for special oc-casions. C3Ph +372 453 3266 www.kultuurivara.ee

50 T-salong (Pikk 6) – Exhibition and sales of the flowers and original ceramics. C2 Ph +372 453 3799

49 Humala Studio & Gallery (Pikk 19-2) – Artist Kül-liki Järvila’s home gallery showcases her graphics, wa-tercolours and ex libris work. You can also arrange to see graphic printing in operation. B2Ph +372 50 96 242 www.hot.ee/jarvila

48 Haamer Exhibition House (Vallimaa 15A) – This display, of the work of artist Eerik Haamer, is in a build-ing situated on the site which was the birthplace of three famous islanders: engineer Eugen Haamer, pas-tor Harri Haamer and artist Eerik Haamer. B2Ph +372 452 1979

47 Ajamaja Gallery (Tallinna 16) – This gallery dis-plays art on three floors. There are exhibitions of both art and cultural history. C3Ph +372 51 66 433

45 Kuressaare Cultural Centre exhibition rooms (Tallinna 6) – The main hall and spacious foyers here are used for art, handicraft and cultural history exhibi-tions. The displays can also be seen between events. C3 Ph +372 452 0700 www.kultuurivara.ee

46 Saaremaa Art Studio (Lossi 5) – This studio regu-larly organises art courses, exhibition-sales and art events. C3Ph +372 453 3748 www.kunstistuudio.ee

SISTER CITIES OF KURESSAAREBornholm (Rønne) – Denmark (since 3 October 1991)

Mariehamn – Finland (since 24 October 1991)

Skövde – Sweden (since 23 June 1993)

Sastamala (Vammala) – Finland (since 30 June 1994)

Raseborg (Tammisaari) – Finland (since 21 November 1988)

Turku – Finland (since 30 May 1996)

Talsi – Latvia (since 27 May 1998)

Kuurne – Belgium (since 9 August 1998)

DID YOU KNOW…?• As of May 2010, there were 14,861 people

living in Kuressaare

• Kuressaare covers a total area of 1495 ha

• Forests and parks make up 197 ha of this area

• Other green areas account for a further 74 ha

• Gardens and courtyards make up 271 ha

• The total length of the streets and roads in Kuressaare is 75.8 km

• Kuressaare’s maritime border is 20.5 km long

IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERSEmergencies: 112

Police: 110

Kuressaare Hospital: +372 452 0040

Breakdowns: +372 697 9188

Island info line: +372 453 6363

Kuressaare Tourist Information Centre: +372 455 0550

Tuule Laevad (boat and ferry information): +372 14204

Kuressaare bus station: +372 453 1661

Kuressaare Airport: +372 453 0313

Kuressaare Taxis: +372 453 0000

Arensburg Taxis: +372 454 5333

Saare Taxis: +372 453 3333

52 Roomassaare Port (58°12.8’ N 22°30.6’ E) – This port was opened in 1894 for goods, passengers and yachts. It also holds the Eagle Flag denoting it envi-ronmentally friendly. Services provided: power and water supply, bilge water removal, goods loading and unloading, saunas, the Internet, slip, fuel, a café and a maritime supplies store. G3Ph +372 5335 8313 www.saarteliinid.ee

55 Kodulinna Lokaal (Tallinna 11) – Local DJs play music on Friday and Saturday nights. C3Ph +372 453 1178 www.saaremaa.ee/kodulinn

54 Club Privilege (Tallinna 10A) – Weekends here see performances by artists from different countries. C3Ph +372 508 2851 www.privilege.ee

20 Saaremaa Valss Spa Hotel** (Kastani 20) – The hotel’s bowling alley has 4 lanes. Must be booked in ad-vance. C2Ph +372 452 7100 www.saaremaaspahotels.eu

8 Smuuli skate park – This modern outdoor skate park is very popular among young fans of extreme sports. The park has nine ramps and two flatbars, as well as bike racks and benches. B3

43 Stone studio (Lossihoov 1) – Artists showcase the ancient stone-working skills of their forefathers in the courtyard of Kuressaare’s Episcopal castle. Anyone in-terested can try their own hand. C2Ph +372 513 2269

41 Glass studio (Lossihoov 1) – In the courtyard of Kuressaare’s Episcopal castle you can watch glass art-ists at work. You can also purchase the glass art they produce. C2Ph +372 5563 6504

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LEGENDTourist information centreHospitalBus terminalAirportHarbourFuel stationCar parkShopping centrePost officePublic playgroundRestricted use playgroundBird watching towerBeachGolf CourseCycle Track

Kuressaare Town Hall – This simple, almost dour, but also somehow grand building, representing the Northern European baroque, was constructed be-tween 1654 and 1670 under the aegis of Swedish Count Magnus Gabriel de la Gardie. The ceiling of the main hall features the largest mural painting on canvas that has ever been found in Estonia (5.5 m x 7.5 m). C3Ph +372 455 0550

Kuressaare Sports Centre (Vallimaa 16A) – This complex provides visitors with a variety of ways of spending their free time in exercise and recreation. B3Ph +372 452 0375 www.kuressaarespordikeskus.ee

Saare County Central Library – The second floor of this building has an Internet café with ten computers for public use. Two of these computers are designed to be used for short periods (max. 15 minutes) without needing to be reserved. There is an American informa-tion point in the reading room. C3Ph +372 452 0726 www.kuressaare.ee/skr

Windmill – Constructed in 1899, this octagonal, Dutch-style windmill worked until World War II. It now houses an inn. C3Ph +372 453 3776 www.veskitrahter.eu

Kuressaare Theatre – This theatre was once the home of a local aristocrat. Despite frequent renova-tions, the building has retained its Classicistic appear-ance. A former Estonian Society building, it gained a new lease on life in the early 1990s. It has been home to Kuressaare Theatre since December 1999. C3Ph +372 453 3555 www.kuressaarelinnateater.ee

The Aavik’s Museum – This museum was once home to one of Estonia’s best known linguist Johan-nes Aavik (1880-1973) and his musician nephew Joosep Aavik (1899-1989). B2Ph +372 455 7583 www.saaremaamuuseum.ee.

The Great Bridge – Estonia’s biggest, longest and oldest stone bridge, dating back to the 18th century, is protected as an architectural monument. Restoration work on the bridge began in 1990. B2

Kudjape cemetery – This final resting place is situ-ated 3 km from the centre of Kuressaare. Founded in 1780, the cemetery with its Classicistic chapels, unu-sual gravestones and ancient trees is protected as an architectural monument. A1

Health park – This park stretches out over 36 hectares of forest land. Its health tracks – one meas-uring two kilometres and the other a little over half a kilometre – are free for the use of the public. D3

Grove of Heads of States – This grove can be found in the newest part of the park, where the tradition of recognising foreign heads of states was instigated in 2002.The first oak trees were planted here by the former Latvian President V.V-F and then the President of Estonia, A.R. on 5 August 2002. Also the Lithuanian President V.A. and the Polish President A.K., the Queen of Holland Beatrix and the current President of Estonia T.H.I. have planted their trees here. C2

Memorial on the foundation of the town park (1861) – There is a memorial marking the site of the former cemetery in the place of which the park was planted. Under the memorial made of old head-stones and limestone, the bones that were un-earthed during the planting were buried. C2

Resort Club – This building was completed in 1889. Its architecture showcases columns, wooden structures and diagonal supports. Opposite the building is a bandstand. C2

Suur Tõll and Piret – Sculptor Tauno Kangro’s 2002 interpretation of Saaremaa’s epic heroes. C2

Monument to victims of fascism 1941-1945 – This monument is located on the south-western ravelin of the fortifications of the Episcopal castle. The monument features the text „Elavad, pidage meeles” which translates as ‘They live on: remem-ber them’. C2

Memorial to the 1941 victims of Soviet occupy-ing forces – This memorial is situated in the castle courtyard on the reconstructed slopes of its em-bankment. C2

Kuressaare beach and waterfront promenade – This beautiful sandy beach and promenade, op-posite the yacht harbour, are a perfect place to stroll and enjoy the sea views. They are also ideal for summer picnics. C2-D2

Saaremaa Archive Library – This is a public library which preserves publications and manu-scripts relating to the island. C2Ph +372 453 9671 www.saaremaamuuseum.ee

Kuressaare’s Episcopal castle – This castle, the construction of which was completed in the second half of the 14th century, is the best preserved me-dieval castle anywhere in the entire Baltic region. The castle hosts extensive exhibitions on the his-tory and natural environment of Saaremaa, and is also a venue for art exhibitions and summer music concerts. C2Ph +372 455 4463 www.saaremaamuuseum.ee

Town park – This park was developed on the site of the former cemetery on the initiative of Kures-saare mayor Hugo van Borg in the 1860s. Covering 17.6 hectares, it contains dozens of rare species of trees. C2

Field Watch Building – This building dates from the end of the 18th century. The town ended here: the guard after whom the building is named was charged with the task of ensuring that the town’s animals did not wander onto the manor’s fields. C2

St. Nicholas’ Apostolic Orthodox Church – This eye-catching early Classicistic building was com-pleted in the late 18th century and is the oldest building of its kind on Saaremaa. C2 Ph +372 453 3743

Monument to the islanders who fell in the War of Independence from 1918-1920 – Lossi Street is home to a copy of a bronze sculpture created by Amandus Adamson, one of Estonia’s best known sculptors, and unveiled in 1928. The original monument was de-stroyed by Stalinist military forces. C2

Scales House – Opposite the Town Hall, on the edge of the central square, is a baroque scales house, the construction of which was completed in 1663. It is the only building of its kind still standing in Estonia. The weigh house had precise, approved scales which were used in trading goods. The building now houses a pub. C3Ph +372 453 3020 www.vaekoda.ee

St. Lawrence Church – This single-nave church, constructed in late Classicistic style in 1836, retains its original interior. Its new gold-painted stained glass windows were created by Urmo Raus. C3Ph +372 45 36 560 www.eelk.ee/kuressaare

Former fire brigade depot – This building was con-structed around 1870 and was later given a wooden bell tower. The current look of the depot is a result of comprehensive reconstruction work in 1911. One of the earliest brigades of volunteer firefighters in Esto-nia was established in Kuressaare. The building now houses a restaurant. C3Ph +372 5664 5486 www.pritsumaja.ee