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Things to see in Kuressaare (Estonia): 16 places and when to go
Kuressaare is a town in Estonia, and this site lists 16 places in and around it, mainly Temples (7), Museums and art (4), History (2). The best known are Kuressaare Castle, Abruka Lighthouse and St. Lawrence's Church. The best time to come is May to September; also possible: December to April and October. In June there are 17 h 53 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 07. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Estonia · 58.253, 22.4884
- Places
- 16 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Temples (7) · Museums and art (4) · History (2) · Architecture (1) · Hiking (1) · Food and drink (1)
- Best time
- May to September.
- Also possible
- December to April and October.
- Nearest airport
- TLL Tallinn, 187 km as the crow flies
What to see in Kuressaare
The places in and around Kuressaare, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Kuressaare CastleCastle in Kuressaare, Estonia863 m
- Abruka LighthouseLighthouse in Estonia12 km
- St. Lawrence's ChurchChurch building in Kuressaare, Estonia138 m
- St. Nicholas Orthodox ChurchChurch building in Kuressaare, Estonia376 m
- Kaarma hill fortHillfort in Estonia11 km
- Kaarma ChurchChurch building in Estonia11 km
- Kuressaare Advent ChurchChurch building in Estonia197 m
- Kuressaare Zion ChurchChurch building in Estonia761 m
- Reomäe orthodox churchChurch building in Estonia12 km
- Abruka muuseumMuseum10 km
- Archive LibraryMuseum821 m
- Kuressaare Methodist ChurchChurch building in Estonia286 m
- Loode tammiku õpperadaHiking3.4 km
- Pöide BreweryBrewery491 m
- Saaremaa MuseumMuseum846 m
- The Aavik Family House MuseumMuseum574 m
When to go to Kuressaare
The best time to visit Kuressaare is May to September; also possible: December to April and October. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible6:48
- FebPossible9:01
- MarPossible11:24
- AprPossible14:04
- MayBest time16:27
- JunBest time17:53
- JulBest time17:16
- AugBest time15:07
- SepBest time12:29
- OctPossible9:53
- NovBetter not7:27
- DecPossible6:07
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 17 h 53 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 07. In May, 16 of the 16 places are at their best.
When to go to Estonia in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Kuressaare
The nearest main airport is Lennart Meri Tallinn Airport (TLL, Tallinn), 187 km as the crow flies. How to get around Estonia (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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And all of Estonia, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Kuressaare?
The best known: Kuressaare Castle, Abruka Lighthouse, St. Lawrence's Church, St. Nicholas Orthodox Church, Kaarma hill fort. In all, 16 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Kuressaare?
May to September; also possible: December to April and October. In June there are 17 h 53 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 07.
How do you get to Kuressaare?
The nearest main airport is Lennart Meri Tallinn Airport (TLL), 187 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Kuressaare as the destination and these 16 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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