The 9 Best Things to do Good for a Rainy Day in Saaremaa, Saare County

The Kuressaare episcopal castle, also known as the Kuressaare Castle, was built in the 14th century. Today, the castle houses the Saaremaa Museum which is devoted to the island’s nature and history. A large part of the fun is exploring the warren of chambers, halls, passages and stairways, apt to fuel anyone’s fantasies. One room near the bishop’s chamber looks down to a dungeon where, according to legend, condemned prisoners were dispatched to be devoured by hungry lions (recorded growls reinforce the mental image). Legend also tells of a knight’s body found when a sealed room was opened in the 18th century, which has given rise to varying accounts of how he met his tragic fate. Upon discovery the knight’s body dissolved into dust but don’t worry, it’s since been re-created. There’s also interesting coverage of daily life under the USSR, including the interior of a typical apartment. On the top floor, the museum has wonderful views over the bay and surrounding countryside.

Kuressaare Castle-Fortress is built in the 14th century. Today, the castle houses the Saaremaa Museum. Saaremaa Museum is one of the oldest (founded in 1865) and biggest museums in Estonia and is visited by 70 000-80 000 people every year. As a county museum its main function is to preserve and strengthen the identity of Saaremaa as a region with extraordinary nature, history and culture. The museum tries to exhibit the essence of the castle and tells its story to the whole world.

GoodKaarma is a unique ecofarm which makes organic soaps. In summer our doors are open to everyone. Our outdoor cafe offers drinks and snacks, while our gift shop has a wide range of interesting souvenirs, jewellery, soaps and more. Those interested can even take part in soap-making workshops!

The exotic spa & sauna centre has many saunas. We recommend that you start the sauna ritual in a saunarium, then you should continue with the steam sauna, filled with moist heat. Passions are stirred by a hot Finnish sauna – after spending time there, you can invigorate yourself by jumping into a cold- water barrel.You can bathe in salty seawater in our beautifully shaped swimming pool and the hot whirlpool bath will relieve your stress. The heat of the super hot Japanese bath will keep you warm for a long time. You can relax on our soft lounge chairs and enjoy a refreshing cool drink from the bar. The Turtle Children’s Pool awaits the youngest swimmers.

In the pools and saunas area, there is a steam bath (45°C ), Finnish sauna (80°C) and a sanarium (55°C). Saunas are shared by men and women. For the true sauna fans we have nude Finnish sauna "Sven" (80°C). This sauna is meant for those who prefer going to the sauna in the nude, the way old Scandinavians did it. You can also use a comfortable dressing room and a heated reclining chair for some extra relaxation. Sauna is shared by men and women, age 18+. Pools are intended for splashing and not very deep.The bathing pool (27°C) features exciting colour schemes and soft lighting to create a mood.The heated (25°C) outdoor pool of the splash pool allows the summer to be extended into spring and autumn. In the mini pool (33°C), you can enjoy an underwater massage. Jacuzzi (36°C) helps to relieve stress and fatigue. Contrasting pools with warm (36°C) and cold (15°C) water, their bases covered in sea pebbles, care for tired feet.

Of three formerly functional windmills used within the city borders this windmill is the only one preserved. Initially this construction was known as the Trei windmill, after the name of its builder and owner. The windmill was built in 1899 and it was used until the beginning of World War II. The restoration of the windmill began in 1972 and it was reopened as a coffeehouse in 1974. The aim of the restoration was to preserve the initial constructions of the Dutch type stone windmill. Good to know: the windmill was declared an architectural monument of national importance. The windmill is 17 m high and if we include its wings then its highest point reaches 24 meters of height.

The church together with the gates from dolomite and surrounding wall is under protection as architectural memory. The church built in 1790 is three-naved in low-key late classicistic style. Interesting is built at the same time three-part gate. On each side of its main entrance wall surface hang two half-columns with Doric serifs.Interesting to know:Church was built by order of Catherine the II. Since the congregation was established there were 30 priests.

One-naved classicistic Kuressaare St. Laurence Church was established at the current location in 17th century. Individuality to the church is given by decorative details from dolomite. The pulpit and altar wall of the church are hewed from dolomite, all along the building is surrounded by columnar balcony. In the church You can see the first Sauer instrument of Estonia, the only organ of Kuressaare city. Interesting to know: Unique baptismal stone comes from crushed in 1944 Ansekula medieval church;Altar painting „Kolgata” author is Carl Siegismund Walther;The Empire style pin broach is inspired by St. Petersburg buildings.

Visitors to the water park can use the four-lane standard size swimming pool. Water aerobics classes as well as various swimming courses are also organised in the water park. Children can have fun with the 52-metre water slide and in the children's pool. The Jacuzzi can accommodate ten people.