Nice beach. Probably great during the summer. Tons of people wind surfing.

Cool beach to spend your summer holidays! It has a perfect infrastructure, nice sand, warm water. For us, it's the nicest beach in Europe.

Long straight beach with white sand. Easy on the feet. The water is shallow so very suitable for kids. Coffee shops and others along the shore. I traveled there in Autumn.

I love it 🇪🇪💙 so pure and crystal clear water, soft sand and large beach. There is also nice bar and very best big sweet drinks /smoothies and great music and children were dancing also friday night .

It's not quite summer, but -18°c in deep winter! There is a lot to see on Pärnu beach, the bay is frozen, people are walking and enjoying the sunset!

Long, clean beach. Was completely empty in September. The water is very shallow: after 20m, my ankle was not completely under water. Probably a good thing if you want a photo of you walking on the water.

Nice beach, the sand is clean. there are plenty of parking spots available around, There is also a restaurant along the beach, kids activities to play with, beach volleyball or soccer infrastructures are available.

Loved the place. Very beautiful church

I was lucky enough to have a personal tour with a church member who spoke very good English and I was amazed by the stories behind the history of the church.

Beautiful on the outside, we didn't get to go in this time as it wasn't open.

Beautiful stone church more than 700 years old.

Beautiful old church.

Great

The best piece of architecture in Kirkkonummi.

We parked via West side car park. Free both here and on East side (although that has a restaurant and better toilets). Very easy to go and look over the waterfall and quite spectacular. You can go frown to stand underneath and swim too via good stairs from the west side. You may be able wade across top but also possible to walk upstream to a nearby (250m) bridge and walk across. Could do with more picnic tables

This was a wonderfully stop on our little roadtrip. There is a nice, free parking area before an easy walk to the falls. There are also additional trails to continue walking on, and by the river, which we did not have time to explore.

Worth the drive. It’s a wide impressive waterfall. Car park is around 200m from the fall. You can walk right to the edge. I travelled there in autumn and saw a fantastic sunset (4:30pm) with golden maple leaves.

Jägala Waterfall is a stunning natural spot that’s well worth a visit. A set of steps leads you down to the base, where you can wade into the cool, refreshing water and feel the mist on your skin. On warmer days, you might even spot adventurous swimmers enjoying a dip — though caution is advised, as the rocks can be slippery. Water shoes make exploring more comfortable. If you have the time, pack a picnic and relax by the river, soaking in the peaceful beauty of the surrounding nature.

Jägala Waterfall, just 25 km from Tallinn, is Estonia’s widest natural waterfall. Dropping 8 meters and stretching up to 70 meters, it’s especially powerful in spring and magical in winter when it freezes into stunning ice formations. Easy to access and surrounded by limestone cliffs and fossils, it’s a beautiful spot for a quick nature escape, though it can be slippery in winter.

Amazing Waterfall Near Tallinn! 💦🌿 Jägala Waterfall is a stunning natural spot — wide, powerful, and beautiful in every season. There’s convenient parking nearby, and the area is easy to explore on foot. A must-visit if you’re in northern Estonia! 🚗📸

Tranquil and beautiful waterfall not too far from Tallinn. Even on a cold, rainy day there was something magical about it. On one side there is a cafeterie where you can chill and listen to the sound of water moving.

Be aware!!! For €19 per person you get a lift to 21st floor - where you can buy other “experiences” like silly pictures or VR whilst sitting on the chair. There apparently is some history exhibitions but it was unfortunately closed on the day of our visit and nobody bothered to tell us beforehand. Still full price ticket. They are showing “art” of a lunatic and you can buy an espresso for €3.50 at 22 floor. So for €19 you are taking a lift to see dirty carpet, dirty toilets and not working floor windows (except 1) - absolutely pathetic. Now I know why they do not accept ICOM cards - they would have to be ashamed for what they are actually selling. Absolute SCAM - as those places are everywhere in the world free - when you are having a restaurant or cafe in the top where you can spend your money ((

Very big disappointment! So many things are wrong about this place. When you buy a single full admission ticket online it’s 18 euros, same ticket on the spot will be 19 - cashier didn’t give heads up about it while selling the tickets. There’s almost no exhibition, really just several photos and fun facts, all looked old and used, and seemed that designed for children, not adults. There’s a small exhibition on the 2nd floor, also auditorium, then on the floor 21 there’s 360 degrees observation spot (not impressive, same old and used) and on the floor 22 - restaurant and small part of the open terrace where you can walk behind the wire fence. Overall, really overpriced place, and I cannot understand why do many positive reviews… We do not recommend it!

The TV Tower offered good views and a simple layout for exploring the upper levels. The outlook across the city was impressive and worth the trip, but the experience itself felt limited. Beyond the observation deck, there was not much in terms of interaction or engaging features, and it could easily be developed further to make it more memorable. Staff were polite and efficient, and the tower was well maintained, though the overall visit felt short. It was worth seeing once for the view, yet the tower itself could make more of its space and history to improve the experience.

The Tallinn TV Tower is a very interesting and modern place to visit. The highlight is the edge walk — you can even take photos sitting on the edge, which is such a unique experience! Our guide Annika made the tour really fun with her great explanations about Tallinn. Definitely worth it!

The Skywalk at Tallinn TV Tower is an unforgettable experience! Walking along the edge, 160 metres up, was both thrilling and a bit nerve-wracking—especially with the wind, but the views are absolutely spectacular. Sitting on the edge and dangling your feet over the ground is something I’ll never forget. If heights aren’t your thing, you can still enjoy the views from inside, check out interactive displays, or try the VR flying experience. The staff were friendly, the gift shop was reasonably priced, there’s plenty of parking, and the panoramic views over the botanic gardens and the view to Tallinn and beyond are amazing.

Got a combined family ticket for botanical gardens and tv tower - 39 euro. Not expensive and nice way to spend a relaxed afternoon

The price was decent for the attraction. Staff were friendly. There are different attractions at the tower but still found the tower uneventful. However, the views from the tower are spectacular. So much green everywhere. Really highlights the beauty of Tallinn.

It’s a nice park, pretty big in total, even if it’s cut up by a road. A few playgrounds for kids, but they looked a bit worn down. The real downside is that they’ve really kept down the number of trees. They’re very sparsely planted, so you almost always see the surrounding city. Never any sense of being in a small forest. Also not a lot of variety overall. It mostly looks the same across the whole park. Except for a small area where there’s a Japanese inspired garden. I’ve for sure seen nicer parks, but this one is fine for a stroll. Not too crowded, even on a nice Sunday afternoon.

A beautiful park in the city center, accessible by tram No. 1. A place to enjoy the scenic views, relax, enjoy the beauty of nature, and gain peace of mind.

Beautiful park and easily reachable with public transportation. It has really nice walkable paths and hosts several museums. It's a must for a several days itinerary in Tallinn. With gloomy weather this park gives Irish/Scottish vibes.

Nice park with well maintained gardens behind the palace art museum. Lots of museums scattered through the park as well! There was a cafe and a few (pay-to-use) bathrooms as well.

Very nice and spacious park area with both Kadriorg castle and the presidential residence. Ran into the president himself by chance. Great place for a run

**"Kadriorg Palace and its gardens are an absolute gem in Tallinn. The palace itself is stunning – a beautiful example of baroque architecture, with elegant halls and ornate details that make you feel like you’ve stepped back in time. Inside, the art collection is well-curated and offers a great glimpse into Estonia’s cultural heritage. The gardens are just as impressive. Perfectly landscaped, with colorful flower beds, fountains, and tree-lined paths, they are a peaceful escape from the city bustle. I visited in summer, and everything was in full bloom – it felt like walking through a living painting. Even if you’re not into art, a stroll through the gardens alone is worth the visit. It’s the kind of place where you can take your time, enjoy a coffee in the nearby café, and simply soak in the beauty. Definitely a must-see when in Tallinn

A must when visiting Tallinn which in turn is a lovely city in a forward looking small country of Estonia. Its people has suffered from Russians for centuries yet they do not give up. The park is beautiful, and the city wall of the old city, are the two of the sights with rich histories.

If you want a great view of the cit, pay the 8 € fee and climb the stairs. It is a narrow, winding staircase that takes you up about 250 steps to get a view of the city from about 60 meters above street level. The same staircase is used for going up and down so sometime you have to step aside to allow people to squeeze past you.

Great view of the Tallin city. 360degree Free entrance to the church Tower ticket 8 euro In the 1500s, (if i am not wrong)It used to be the tallest building in the world, ship use the church as a preference guide. Therefore, the thunder hit the church quite some times. It was burn and rebuild several times. Very worth of climbing up for a good view of the harbor and the city itself.

Impressive church inside but it's all about the view from the tower for me! It's a narrow staircase to the top, I didn't have to pass anyone but I'd imagine it's awkward, there are a couple of seats half way up should you need a rest, but the view is very much worth the trek upwards

I visited St. Olaf's Church during a day of sightseeing in Tallinn. I paid 8 Euros for admission to the tower. It's quite a hike, and to be completely honest, I found the top a little scary (it's quite safe though) in the moment. You can buy a ticket there, and the church can process card payments for the tickets, but if you want something from the giftshop, you'll need cash. Beautiful views!

Impressive church with a huge tower, visible from all over Tallinn. Sadly, both the church and the tower are not open for visits outside of the summer months (except for actual services on Sunday). A bit disappointing that one of the major historic monuments of Tallinn is not open during the year.

The entrance for the St. Olaf’s Church is free unless you want to climb to the tower which is supposed to provide you with an amazing view of the city. We preferred not to climb to the tower of St. Olaf’s church due to it’s stairs and due to the fact that St. Nicholas church has an elevator going up to its tower which is really close to St. Olaf’s. The interior of the church has a gothic style and the walls are mostly empty. The most striking thing about the church is how high it is.

Worth the step count. Over 200 steps but view over old Tallinn worth it. No queue and not busy on weekday in October. A bit of a tight squeeze when passing others of the steps but not too much of an issue. Great views around all sides. Looking very autumnal.

A thoroughly enjoyable and informative tour from Mart, whose dry sense of humour, personal experience and bank of knowledge made it a good all-round experience. I considered it good value for money but be prepared to digest information at a fast pace as Mart speaks quite quickly! He answered all my questions in between stops, which I was very thankful for. A great way to spend an hour and learn more about a very interesting time in Estonia. Would recommend.

Very interesting tour, a little on the expensive side, but I didn't mind paying for it. The tour guide is great, very knowledgable, you visit a couple of secret rooms on the floor that didn't exist and you also get to use both balconies facing in opposite directions to get a good view of the city. I don't think it said in the booking that the meeting place is the left side of the hotel lobby, there's a desk with the google map marker and the word "here"

Our guide was excellent…. Very interesting and sincere. She shared her personal experiences in the Soviet Union in Tallinn, which made the experience much more meaningful. I wish that more of the hotel had been preserved for the tour.

This was my second time visiting the museum for the guided tour and it was a really great experience. Our guide Pasha was really good at explaining and making it a fun and interesting tour with the use of dry wit and humour to make the stories come to life. You need to book your tour in advance and they get filled up fast since it's only for small groups so if you want to go make sure you book your tickets early! Keep in mind that the museum is only available with the tour at their specific times but it is really worth it even for Repeated visits!

Quite cool, eye opening and interesting to learn about the KGB and the tech they used. 20€ seems a bit on the higher side in my opinion, the guide was great though and shared a lot of interesting facets

Honestly speaking, I’ve expected to see a bit more artefacts and equipment, but the museum is basically only two rooms on the rooftop of Hotel Viru. However, our guide Rene is an absolute legend with a lot of insight and knowledge about the history of this place, and how the KGB operated back then. Him alone was worth the price of admission. Fun way to spend an hour in Tallinn.

Interesting experience, though a bit pricey for a 1 hour tour. Totally low-tech - the value is in being in the actual KGB spaces, hearing the stories, seeing the artifacts and photos up close. Bonus excellent views! The guide was informative, with a very dry sense of humour. Small tour group, so booking in advance is recommended.

The Tallinn town hall is your typical museum setup. Info about the old town since the 1300s. Not much to say about that. The tower was pretty cool though. Got to go up to the bell and see the city from there. Not sure if the €20 was worth it.

A top stop! Lovely preserved old building with cool stuff and good descriptions in English. Plenty to see, it’s not just a reading experience. The floor just under the roof is super cool. If you’re up to it, climb the tower for a unique view. Note the climb is very steep, can be very crowded and may have a long.

Most people only talk about the Tallinn Town Hall for its beautiful building, but there is so much more to it. Can you imagine that it has a museum inside? I didn’t know until I went there. I like the museum because it talks about a special street, the “Pikk Street”, in Danish this would translate to “dick street”. Good thing Estonia isn’t Danish anymore. But funnily enough this reminded me of all the Dicks Streets back in Luxembourg. A strangely comforting thought. There are many places to sit down in the museum, which is a criteria I always use to rate the visitability of a museum. Especially because I have a friend who loves to sit down. The more my friends can sit, the happier I am. We also found out about the Estonian fascination with weather vanes. They’re not just regular weather vanes, they are enormous. You can really not miss them on top of churches or in this case inside the museum. Now coming back to the start, people may admire the view of the building but from the museum you have a beautiful view onto the city. It really is a must visit.

This old town feels like stepping straight into a fairy tale – except instead of a dragon, you’re most likely to bump into a tourist wielding a selfie stick. Narrow cobblestone streets twist between colorful medieval buildings, and no matter which way you go, the town hall finds a way to peek at you from somewhere – like it’s playing hide and seek, and always winning. The atmosphere takes care of itself. While you're sipping coffee or nibbling on a local pastry, a horse-drawn cart might gently roll by, and someone in medieval costume could pop around the corner. For the tourists? For fun? Or maybe just a lost time traveler. Who’s to say. Town hall itself is a Gothic masterpiece from the 14th century, and it still holds court with pride. If Tallinn does one thing exceptionally well, it's blending history with charm. And if you find yourself taking photos of the same tower from every imaginable angle… trust me, you’re not alone. This place does that to people.

Tallinn Town Hall has its own museum inside dedicated to both the building’s past and the city’s. It was interesting to learn that there were writings about the Town Hall from 1200s. Entrance fee is 20 euros but free if you have a Tallinn city card.

Tallinn Town Hall is a stunning landmark that perfectly captures the spirit of the Old Town. The Gothic architecture, intricate details, and panoramic views from the tower make it well worth a visit. Inside, the exhibits give a fascinating glimpse into Tallinn’s rich history and civic life. Whether you’re exploring the square below or climbing to the top for amazing city views, the Town Hall is a must-see stop for anyone visiting Tallinn!

It takes about an hour to look round the town hall. The tapestries and carvings are nice, I was lucky in that one of the employees who works in the museum was happy to answer questions about the exhibts. The attic has lots of information boards explaining how the town hall was restored. The cellar contains an older version of the weather vane 'Old Thomas' but there is no explanation as to who he was. Would not recommend to a family with children.

Simply beautiful, nature, water, noise of the waterfalls. Of course you need to be aware that height and size of it is limited due to natural environment of Estonia, so don't compare it with Alpes or even Balkan region. Enjoy this picturesque place for free when passing by.

Beautiful scenery. The park is like from a fairytale. The waterfall, river and old oaks are so calming. Take your time when going there, because there’s lots to enjoy.

Keila Waterfall is a must-see near Tallinn. Waterfall is a stunning spot just 30 km from Tallinn. The waterfall itself is impressive, and the surrounding trails, bridges, viewpoints, rose garden, and playground make it perfect for a relaxing stroll or a fun day out with family and friends

So photo delicious place. Claim sound of waterfall and river make you walk through a park magical time spend. Great spot for short out city ride.

Fascinating and lovely place. Well worth stopping by if you're nearby. Suddenly the landscape changes which is rare in the forest.

Stunning waterfall and surrounding areas! Great for walking and exploring as a family (even with young kids)

A lovely place to visit on a sunny day, especially when the autumn leaves begin to fall

Extremely poor, dirty and unsafe conditions. Very rude staff, lack of customer service. We have visited this place every summer for the last 20 years while visiting Estonia. Never again. The price goes up every year, but no investment made at all. The rules are not clear, the management has no respect to customers. Really disappointed. Avoid this place.

I just realized I’ve been here before! My friends birthday party was hosted here😃

Cool place for families where you can easily spend whole day without getting bored. Everything is said already about this park in the reviews below. Could be nice to have some kind of season cards, now the only option is one time ticket which is 17 eur. All is all very good experience!

Somewhat worn down, not too cheap, but still a lot of fun to kids of all ages (yes, including 37yo). Also my 4yo loved it. Pools, slides, water football, arcade, bouncy cars, big trampolines, disc and mini gold... Even ping pong. Even the monkeys finally came out, when temperature dropped below 27C.

Everything stayed the same or got worse from 10 years ago. This place is in dire need of renovation.

Closed in winter and during Estonia's special 5th season, (YES, Eesti has 5 seasons, Google it!), but great and busy through all other seasons especially summer!

What a terrible experience, much worse this year and I think the quality of the kids they hired this year is terrible. Main complaint was the trampoline,no obvious line , so we waited, then we were told about the line so we lined up, my son was next, no one else was there, but then the kid let's three children in front and says "there is line and you need to wait 10 more minutes, my son who speaks Estonia told he was waiting and the kid could care less, we were standing in front of him the whole time. I recommend avoiding completely .

Lovely spot if you're into a bit of history. Could do with a few interactive bits or a treasure hunt or summat. Cracking for a quiet stroll or a chill day out.

Lovelly atmosphere in this old manor paired with ruins of old monastery. Would have stayed longer but cafe was closed this summer

Interesting place to go, quite well preserved, well maintained and not too crowdy. Recently entrance fee has been intoduced.

A nicely preservated sight, but the Interiors Lack some further content

The best preserved (and nicely restored to the extent possible) monastery in Estonia! Well, it is the only one still standing in a recognizable form. Well worth a visit and wandering around.

If old ruins are not your thing, then don't go, because you'll see nothing else. It was fairly interesting to me. This monastery belonged to Cisterian monks, who were very austere. Don't expect any art. They had places to eat, sleep, pray and work, and that's what you'll see.

It has been in ruins almost since America was discovered. And stiil has a 300-years long story to tell. Strong recommend!

We visited a small alpaca farm that had just a few animals, but it was still a pleasant experience. The alpacas were friendly and gentle, and it was nice to see them up close. While the farm is quite small and doesn’t have many animals, it makes for a quick, relaxing stop if you enjoy nature and want to meet these calm creatures.

Definitely recommended! Alpacas are so cute and friendly. You can also buy food (carrot) and feed them. The area itself is not too big, which was good for us and is good if you’re with kids. We were two adults and we enjoyed the time spent either alpacas. Very nice farm.

Such a wonderful place with many animals (sheep, alpacas, llamas, goats..). You can buy carrots and feed them. The staff were really nice and they told us more about the animals.

Very nice place to visit while in Pärnu County. Friendly staff and over 200 animals there. Llamas, Alpacas, sheep, rabbits, chicken, Ask questions and very helpful workers there will tell you awesome storys 😊😊😊 100% worth the visit if you love animals. I do!

Good number of Animals- sheep, rabbits, Lama on the fields. Would recommend to keep food options such as sandwiches, salad and fruits in cafeteria for visitors:)

Such a cute place to go to. It’s just a short walk around the farm. Children love this, would recommend.

The staff were very friendly and told us many interesting things about the animals. The animals were sociable, had big pastures and looked very well kept. It seems they take very hood care of their animals!🦙

Very nice hotel in an excellent location. The beach is close by. The general appearance of the hotel is modern. We had a room with a balcony with a great sea view. Our beds and air conditioning were ok. The spa with a good selection of different slides was a nice experience. The customer service was good. The breakfast did not fully meet expectations due to the limited selection of warm meat dishes. Usually just small sausages and fried bacon. The shower in our hotel room was a big disappointment because of too weak water pressure. However, the overall rating is very good.

There has definitely been a downgrade with this spa hotel. They don’t clean the rooms during your stay, even if you stay for the whole weekend. Generally the cleanness could be better! Spa area is little bit outdated, I didn’t see anyone cleaning the area during the stay. There is one bar but there is only one worker and often the bar is even empty and you have to wait for a long time for someone to come. Also - our baby got awful rash from the pools. Next day we saw that the pool in sauna area was closed.. maybe there was something in the water then. Breakfast wasn’t very good either. I wouldn’t visit it anymore, I think there are better spas in Pärnu!

Spa Hotel Tervise Paradiis is an excellent destination for both relaxation and family fun. The rooms are clean, comfortable, and offer beautiful views of the sea, making it a truly peaceful place to unwind. The breakfast buffet is good, with a wide variety of options to suit all tastes. The water park is a major highlight, especially for kids and families. It features four exciting slides and several fun activities, making it easy to spend hours there. The staff are very friendly and helpful, and the overall atmosphere is welcoming and stress-free. One thing to be aware of: the water park uses a high amount of chlorine. If you have any sensitivities, allergies, or skin issues, it might be something to keep in mind. I experienced a bit of a reaction myself, so just a heads-up for others in a similar situation. Aside from that, everything was fantastic. Would definitely recommend this hotel for a family vacation or a calm seaside escape.

I really enjoyed the hotel. We had a rainy week during our stay at Parnu so the water park was extra useful. The kid really liked it. The small indoor play room was also great for the kid. The room was clean. The food in the hotel isn't very tasty. Not in the buffet or the restaurant.

Nice rooms. Waterpark beside hotel is excellent. Hotel spa treatments were nice and good. Basic breakfeast. Terrible buffet dinner, price was 26e! Neptun grill was also good and fast food.

Visited spa - took sauna package with spa. Uselessly spent extra 15€. Saunas were full, small, impossible to use. Spa/water centre was full as well, with poor hygiene- floors were never mopped, dirty. Do not remove shoes! Be careful in the pools -tiles are extra slippery. For the price that we paid and gas money from LV it was not worth it.

Convenient for families, beach front, fun waterpark, not very clean or fancy, too expensive for what it offers. I liked: 1. Big rooms, family rooms (2 connected rooms) are great for families. Big balconies. Clean, modern rooms. 2. Waterpark is very fun for kids and adults. My 4 yo loved the slides and the baby pool. 3. Location on the beach, near the bog. But a 25 min walk to the old town. 4. Big parking (but not free) 5. Dinner buffet was good quality, although not many options. But it included soft drinks and coffee. Would not get the half board option again, but it's good for families with kids, for convenience. Didn't like: 1. Cleanliness is lacking significantly. Didn't see any staff cleaning anything during our stay. It gets very dirty and messy by the evening. Aquapark is run down, old and rusty. Needs a renovation. 2. Aqua bar - just one person is serving, cashing, preparing the food. Big ques, not efficient. 3. All AquaPark feels understaffed. Nobody supervising slides. Nobody cleaning. It's a no man's world. 4. Hotel communal areas need a serious renovation, it feels like an old communist hotel. 5. Average breakfast. 6. For the huge price paid I expected a sea view room, but got rooms looking over pipes and ventilations. Very disappointing. Also very noisy at night. 7. Weird dinner hours 17-19. Inconvenient for my family. 8. Sauna world is a joke. It's very small and crowded, only has 5 saunas, a small pool and an onsen. Would not pay again, you can use saunas in locker area. Also cleaning lady came to close saunas at 21 00!! 9. Everything opens at 11, very inconvenient, especially on a rainy/cold day and closes at 21 30, although it says everywhere and on their site that closing hour is 22 00.

Nice beach. Probably great during the summer. Tons of people wind surfing.

Cool beach to spend your summer holidays! It has a perfect infrastructure, nice sand, warm water. For us, it's the nicest beach in Europe.

Long straight beach with white sand. Easy on the feet. The water is shallow so very suitable for kids. Coffee shops and others along the shore. I traveled there in Autumn.

I love it 🇪🇪💙 so pure and crystal clear water, soft sand and large beach. There is also nice bar and very best big sweet drinks /smoothies and great music and children were dancing also friday night .

It's not quite summer, but -18°c in deep winter! There is a lot to see on Pärnu beach, the bay is frozen, people are walking and enjoying the sunset!

Long, clean beach. Was completely empty in September. The water is very shallow: after 20m, my ankle was not completely under water. Probably a good thing if you want a photo of you walking on the water.

Nice beach, the sand is clean. there are plenty of parking spots available around, There is also a restaurant along the beach, kids activities to play with, beach volleyball or soccer infrastructures are available.

If you’re driving between Riga and Tallinn, make sure to stop at the Rannametsa-Tolkuse nature trail — it’s such a hidden gem! The walk is easy and super refreshing, taking you through beautiful pine forests and over a peaceful bog on wooden paths. The highlight is definitely the watchtower at the top of the dunes — the views are absolutely worth the short climb. Great place to stretch your legs, breathe in some fresh air, and enjoy the quiet of nature. Totally recommend it as a stop on your road trip!

If you're craving a short, charming walk to stretch your legs and immerse yourself in diverse ecosystems, the Rannametsa–Tolkuse Nature and Study Trail is a delightful option. Spanning approximately 2.2 km, this circular route takes about 1-1.5 hours at a relaxed pace. The trail is fully boardwalked, weaving through sandy coastal dunes crowned with light pine forest and descending into the lush Tolkuse bog. A variety of information boards (in Estonian and a QR code for English) mark key points of interest. The observation tower is a highlight, situated atop of one of the tallest dunes. The trail is not wheelchair friendly as it has lots of steps. It’s open year-round, free of charge. We couldn’t been happier we chose this route.

Around 40 minutes to experience a wonderful natural area. There so many types of plants there in such a small region that it's totally surprising. Extremely interesting, free and well maintained!

Absolutely beautiful! An easy, quick way to get away from the bustle of the city. Of course you occasionally can hear the traffic from the road but that is natural considering how close it is to the road. We went for a swim also.

It is a very cool place! The trail is in good condition and the nature there is realy interesting. You can find many interesting and rare plants. The view from the viewing tower is absoloutly amaizing! From one side of the horizon there is swamp with forest aroud it, and from the other side is sea and you can see the Kihnu island.

Quite nice place to walk and tööl some pictures.

Nice renovated trail that brings you to bog lakes. There is also a new tower on top of the hill where you can enjoy the view to the bog, beautiful Estonian forests and to the sea 🌲

The museum’s exhibits are created by a single artist, Oļeg Auzers. These are intricate, large-scale works of art, each carrying a story with a deeper thought and meaning. A truly wonderful experience.

Learning jewellery crafting here for a month and I love it ! The museum is also great and the atmosphere very cosy :)

We extra drive there to see the museum. The museum should be open but the doors were locked. We called the number shown at the door and lady said it should be open but it wasn’t. We have been waiting for a long time and then left. With us were waiting the Finnish people and nobody couldn’t visit the museum. So be prepared that you can’t visit it.

Great museum, lovely artwork with a lot of attention to detail, €5 entry fee

A nice cozy place where you can see really unique silver art pieces.

Beautiful creations in silver and gold, well worth the entrance fee.. the ship and the castle were outstanding!

Thank you very much for this great experience!Advice everybody to visit this phenomenal museum!

Spent the weekend (Sunday) here with my family grilling. Due to it not being warm enough - we didn't have to pay for parking or table reservation which was pretty great. Super cool that almost every table has it's own grill & if you forget to take coal with you - you can take dry branches from the ground and make a fire. Overall a really good place to go to off-season because i have a feeling that during summer season it's super busy & probably won't be able to book a table for grill.

The cliffs have their charm, although they’re not particularly spectacular, and unfortunately, in several places, they’re "decorated" with carvings left by tourists. In many areas, the beach and the water near the shore are covered in algae, which comes with an unpleasant smell and doesn’t exactly invite swimming. The access road to this place is an absolute disaster. There’s a paid parking area (€3.5) and a campground at the end of the road. I think there are nicer places to visit in the area that won’t make you risk destroying your car on the way.

Quite an impressive and colorful small coastline of sandstone cliffs and a rocky section of the seashore. It will take about 3 km to walk both along the coast in one direction and to reach the cliffs. There is a camping site, you can rent a table for a picnic. Parking is 3.5€ cash or card.

Veczemju Klintis was a great experience. Visiting out of season made it wonderfully peaceful, just as we hoped. Highly recommended for nature and sea lovers!!

Beautiful and unique place. Sand caves along shore, glacier boulders, small stones for kids to collect. Unfortunately parking is available only on camping site. But off season it's free as it seems.

Super beautiful. You must visit here if you come to Latvia.

Amazing views of the sand stone Canyon and small feeling of USA Canyons that i visited. Bad part is long (~4km) and rough gravel road.. so rough it shakes really strong.. i recommend SUV to reach it..Also very touristic place (even though it was empty at end of April, seems very busy in summer- hundreds of tables and fireplaces, huge parking, but only several wooden toilets). Sand stone/ sea shore is amazing, but not very protected from harming people coming to stay there.. stone is all carved, the clifs damaged by “pro climbers” Parking cost in spring- 3 Eur. Nice play to stay and camp/ cook some meals on camp site when it is empty 😎

One of the beautiful place in Latvia. You can walk, you can bike, you can hike, attractions etc, good food.

A very nice place to visit. It has a diverse list if places to visit: castles, valleys, rivers, caves, bridges, etc. I have visited all regions in Lithuania and I didn't expect such nice scenaries anywhere in Baltic countries. From the castle tower you can see only trees around for multiple kilometers. There is an interesting industrial village as well (Ligatne). I recommend to visit this national park.

Calm nature. Deep forest. Some little cabins can be booked though. Cars pass through the park

Nature surrounded by pine trees and with the nice River Gauja running through it. One takes the train from Riga Central Station to Cēsis, which itself is very charming with the old ruins there set in a lovely setting. There are also many buses per day, more than trains. Maybe train up and bus back, or vice versa. I did a quick 3hr walk from the town to the river, but tracks are very poorly marked. I ended up walking along an old overgrown logging or access trail, coming out accidentally onto the back of someone's property. The boundary to this property was, on one side, marked by a fence with evil looking signs saying , 'entry forbidden', in Latvian and Russian. The meaning was rather clear in any event. Was happy to leave that particular spot. I think if one takes a bit more time and finds the best trail, it's nice to do, but nothing special.

A stunning national park. I hope to have a chance to visit it in different seasons.

i visited here on a day-trip from Riga. It's 2.80 by bus and about 90 minute journey. The main highlights are Turaida castle, the hiking trails and I particularly recommend Paradise Hill.

Great place for a day long walk with some lovely bits of nature and history all around. Trail is easy to follow.

LOVE THIS PLACE. Favorite museum i have been. The suveniers are so cute,workers are very respectful.Amazing backstories about the Minhauzen.Wax figures are spot on. Will be visiting again🤍

Museum with interesting exhibition (please be attentive to details :-)) surrounded with nice activities for kids and grownups. You can find several trails around the museum as well. There are 2 options for trails through the magical forest - shorter and longer trail where longer reaches see what is absolutely a must if you like walking. Nice place to spend a day!

Nice place to visit but anyway a little overrated. Price isn't worth it but to visit this place once is ok. Would be somewhat boring for really small kids. Big exhibition of lots of things, even those that are not about Münchhausen but still interesting. Lots of taxidermy animals ))) For kids would be interesting to play outside - there is for additional fee a big wooden ship made as children playground. Haven't been on wooden track - decided not to pay that crazy price just for a walk in the woods ))))

Charming museum, beautiful grounds and playground with huge ship in the middle. My kids 5 and 9 had a blast there! We didn’t have time to go through the forest to the beach but wil come back!

Beatiful small museum , well organised about Munchhausen , second in the world. Everything about Munchhausen on a first floor, wax museum of Latvian celebrities and historic figures on a second. Huge playground for kids to enjoy. Fee applies. 1 km long walk and walk to the Baltic beach with white sand. Beautiful view. Interesting place to visit.

Kids playground is dangerous and run down, no maintenance done in along time, poorly made repairs possessing serious risks of injury. Forest trail has seen better days.

Very cool! The taxidermy was really cool to look at, the staff was very nice and friendly - even had a nice chat. The wax people were a little creepy, but i loved it. Especially Hercogs Jēkabs, felt like he was lookin right back at me, looked into my soul. Overall, great experience.

A truly peaceful and picturesque place. The castle itself is modest, but the surrounding gardens are stunning — beautifully designed with thoughtful planting and a perfect harmony of colors and textures. Walking here feels like stepping into a living painting, a real moment of serenity. Huge compliments to whoever created and maintains this landscape!

We visited in November. Turaida castle is really worth visiting. When you arrive to a parking lot, there are plenty of spots to park. You can pay for it in the museum which is like a minute away and you don't have to go back to put it in your car, just take it with yourself, it costs 2€. The ticket for the castle was just 6€ which is honestly not much, we saw many castles in different countries which where not that worth as this one and were more expensive. Except of the castle you can visit many other places and building here, like the church, the souvenir shop or the jewelry shop which offers plenty of beautiful hand made jewelries. Turaida castle itself is right now in reconstruction but was really beautiful. You can go inside every door which you can find, meaning that you can see plenty of expositions with stuff found during excavations, see some photographies, old armors, go up in the tower to see the whole castle and it's surroundings. The whole place is quite wast so you can spend there hours walking around, enjoying the atmosphere.

Beautiful castle with stunning views from the tower. Plenty areas to explore, many old building with a person in each building to explain more details, great information too. There are parks and pathways to explore. Easy access to toilets. And we were luck as there was live music concert on the stage next to castle.

Our group of 11 travelers from 5 countries journeyed to the castle complex Today. The guided tour from the entrance through the church as the guide told the story of Rosa de Turaida fave full delta to the castle. The small museum shows the reconstruction of the castle that allows visitors to climb 139 steps to the top for a va race point of the complex and the greenery

One of the most beautiful castle in Europe. If you want to see nice castle with beautiful park, i recommended Turaida. Look at my photos of environs. Very nice :)

Nice castle to visit plenty of info and amazing view. The exhibition carries on in all the other buildings around the park (church, little houses…) - make sure to save enough time to visit the whole park and all these different exhibitions, it’s a lot to take in but it’s worth it.

In case you're planning to visit Turaidas Castle for the first time DO NOT follow your google maps. Instead take the parking spot on the 'mountain' (if you're driving a car) and cross the street to get tickets in the Museum entrance. You can pay by parking at the Museum register (same place where you can get tickets). Also the cost for tickets change twice a year — once in Autumn and once in a Spring.

Large, old and sad. Gutman Cave is the largest cave in the Baltic States, not quite in depth (18.8 metres), but in entrance (12 metres wide and 10 metres high). The cave was formed at the end of the last ice age, when meltwater eroded its way through the sandstone some 10,000 years ago. Gutman Cave is one of Latvia's oldest tourist attractions, with inscriptions dating back to the 17th century. It is still a popular tourist destination, so it can get busy at times. It is also the location of the sad end of the Rose of Turaida. For hikers, the cave (and the entire area) is a great destination or stopover.

We visited Gutman’s Cave in the evening, and it turned out to be a great decision. There were no other tourists around, which made the experience feel calm and almost magical. We had read that the place can get very crowded during the day, so going later allowed us to enjoy it at our own pace without the usual hustle. The cave itself is interesting to see — not particularly large, but it's steeped in history and legend, which adds a special charm. The walls are covered in old inscriptions and carvings, some of which date back centuries. It’s worth spending a little time reading about the stories and myths associated with the cave before you visit. The area around the cave is part of a beautiful park with many well-marked walking trails. It's a great place for a peaceful walk in nature, and there's plenty to explore. The surrounding forest and riverside paths make it ideal for a longer hike or just a relaxed stroll. Parking near the cave (200 meter) costs €2.50, but when we went, the office was closed and the barriers were open, so we didn't have to pay. This might not always be the case. All in all, Gutman’s Cave is definitely worth a visit, especially in the evening if you want to avoid the crowds.

Took the cable car and walked down. Wish we'd taken full day to walk and discover all the wood area before reaching the cave. It was a really sad story about the cave but what a magnificent place

It who was an interesting place, it's only a small cave with a lot of inscriptions, Dennis was a walk around the park it was not worth the one hour drive.

We hiked to the largest cave in Latvia to enjoy the natural formation. Sadly, several people have chosen to carve their initials or names in the stone to detract from the natural beauty. These engravings become part of the cave’s history now Worth the stop on a hike.

Cool cave and very accessible from road without any ascent or climbing. I walked here from train station, takes about 20-25 minutes with the highest staircase I've ever seen. Not far from the castle.

Large cave with lots of myth and history. Well kept park and many walking trails around.

A great medieval castle. We bought a family ticket for only 5€ and it was definitely worth it! The castle is a nice showcase of medieval gothic architecture. You can access two towers and one of the walls, from which there is a nice view of the town and surrounding nature. Around the castles you can find information checkpoints, which offer insight into the castles history from its founding by the Livonian Brothers of the Sword in 1207 to the most recent renovation. There is a lot of places where you can just sit and soak up the atmosphere. Staff is friendly.

This place is a must visit when in Latvia/ Riga! Easy to visit with a 1hr train ride. The walk from the train station is beautiful and much scenery to see along the way. The castles themselves are legit. Kid and family friendly. Feels as if you traveled back in time 🙏🏽

We had a day trip and were presently surprised at how near the castles were to the train station, 10 minutes walk. You get value for money here as there are 2 castles on the same site ,the old and the new. They have some lovely independent shops on site selling local ,and handmade products, do try the Hot Raw Cacao .

North of Sigulda, on a small rocky plateau that rises some 70 metres above the Gauja River valley, stands the impressive ruins of the Livonian Order Castle. The castle was built in 1207 by the Livonian Brothers of the Sword, the knightly order that was founded to bring about the conversion of the Latvians, Livonians and Estonians (by means of a crusade). These Brothers of the Sword were not the most obedient knights, as they regularly clashed with Bishop Albert of Riga (whose castle -Turaida Castle- can be seen on the other side of the Gauja River). The order was dissolved by the Pope in 1237, after only 35 years, and was incorporated into the Teutonic Order in the form of a separate branch, the Livonian Order. Since 1432 Sigulda Castle was the residence of the Land Marshal of the Livonian Order, the second highest officer of the order. In the 16th, 17th and early 18th centuries, war and destruction alternate with peace and reconstruction, until the castle is finally no longer restored and from the early 19th century it is cherished as a romantic ruin (albeit with some reinforcements and adjustments). The 20th and 21st centuries are mainly characterized by historical and archaeological research, and renovations to protect the ruin from decay. The Sigulda Medieval Castle is therefore an interesting and beautiful ruin that you should definitely visit!

Worthy a stop if you are in the neighborhood, otherwise not worthy the trip. The new castle is a modern residence, the old one partially scenic ruins used (as it was the case today) for event and cocnerts

Great place to visit, also had cafe and ice-cream shop. Multiple little units for clothing, jewellery, leather, woodwork and pottery. Was great to look at options and at a wide range of prices.

Lovely quiet new and old castles in beautiful grounds. Lots of shops and handicrafts, some that people can try.

On weekends you can go in a soft bobsled or soft skeleton ride down the track. Soft bobsled ride you go about 80km/hr. Both soft skeleton and soft bobsled are 30 euros per ride. It’s a quick ride but very fun!

The Sigulda Bobsleigh and Luge Track is located in Sigulda, Latvia. It was built in 1986 and used as a training ground for Bobsleigh, Luge athletes. It's 1200 meters in length with 16 curves. From the top one can have panoramic view of the mountains. Visited it as a guided tour and walked down the track. Very interesting place to visit.

€30 for a ride but wow the adrenaline is amazing, to do the actual Olympic track on a soft bob and soft skeleton was SUPERB and so worth it, obviously it was over pretty quick but that is totally to be expected.

I got to have a go on the summer bob and it was so much fun! Bumpy ride for sure but exhilarating! Very helpful staff which I really appreciated. Great views from the top too. I saw someone else mention that it would be great to have a small exhibition about the track/sports. I totally agree - I would have loved to learn something about it while I was there!

Not really a huge amount to see but definitely interesting to see

The ride itself is quite expensive and shortnand the kids said that not worth the money. But we go to to see some great sights as we were allowed to walk up to the tower along a bobsleigh track that wasn't used during the summer. The track was really impressive from the inside and views impressive bothered from the track and the tower. Just a little suggestion - try to put together a small exhibition. Even one or two rooms would cover it to give some general info about the place and the sport itself. Anything is better than just offering the ride and views only.

Spectacular position of the bobsleigh run, and interesting to do a short walk around it, on a 'tour bus' visit. I have only given 2 stars because to do an actual ride on the bobsleigh (which runs on 'wheels' in the summer) is very expensive, at 30 euros per person for a 60-90 seconds ride... I asked if we would get 3 or even 2 rides for that money, and was told no. So I don't think it's worth making a special trip out from Riga to do a ride.

Access gravel road is not the best and you have to pay parking, but the area is kept nice with good views.

Very nice place with many wooden paths. We experienced a beautiful sunset at this place. If you come with a car there is a paid parking lot: 2€ per one hour.

Not crowded and nearly perfectly clean. There's not much space for any big beach activities, but it's fantastic if you're looking for a nice, peaceful time.

beautiful scenery of the river Inčupe flowing into the sea, the path is well maintained and offers panoramic views of the area.

This beach is an absolute slice of heaven, a true paradise! The unbelievably vast expanse of the softest, whitest sand imaginable invites you to completely relax and soak up the warm, radiant sun. The water is crystal clear, sparkling with a stunning turquoise color, perfect for all sorts of water activities, from swimming and surfing to snorkeling and simply floating and enjoying the view. The beach is exceptionally well-maintained and offers a wide range of first-class facilities, including spotless, modern restrooms, refreshing outdoor showers, and an extensive selection of restaurants and shops that cater to every need and desire. The atmosphere is lively and welcoming, with something for everyone, whether you're a family seeking fun, a solo traveler looking for peace, or a group of friends wanting to create lasting memories. The natural beauty of the beach, combined with its outstanding amenities and the welcoming vibe, makes it an unforgettable destination, an experience you'll treasure long after you've left! It's a truly exceptional place!

Public beach, not crowded, but there are no toilets. Overall, the beach is clean and well-maintained, but there are only a few small spots that offer shade. Therefore, if you want shade during the day, bring a sun umbrella with you.

Another amazing beach walk. You are walking along the beach on the wooden path with the option to come down to the actual beach. There's a children's playground. The view is spectacular.

Great place! Didn't find the cafe, but found the picnic tables and signs pointing to where one probably was - might have been closed after 3pm. Very pretty, scenic, rustic. I can imagine many a mediaeval or period movie might have been filmed here

The museum was bigger than we expected. We spent there more than an hour just walking amongst all the houses and the trees. The ticket costs just 6€ and it's absolutely worth it. You can enter few houses and I loved how the staff had a local clothes on them 😊

Wanted to go here ever since we booked a trip to Riga and it didn’t disappoint! Just wow. Stunning scenery, spectacular buildings and an incredible, special, peaceful place. We went on a midweek day when it was fairly quiet, and felt very lucky to experience it in such peace and quiet. Hands down the best thing we did on the trip, and would recommend to anyone. Would love a revisit on the craft weekend!

Peaceful and interesting. Beautiful nature and exhibits. You will need a couple of hours and I would recommend getting there in the morning before it gets too hot. There is a lot of walking but it is mostly flat and accessible. They also had a very welcoming cat near the gift shop.

Interesting and educational. The area was quite large with lots to see, so it took a few hours to walk through it all (and my feet were complaining towards the end). Many buildings were closed, but I didn't mind it too much since the weather was good and enough were open to get a sense of the indoors. The forest was beautiful too, and I even found some bilberries! The bus ride from near the city centre took about 40 minutes, but it was worth it.

A very nice museum of an historic Latvian village. The place looks like it was taken from a fairytale. On the entrance you get a map which takes you to visit every part of the village, in each part there is an explanation also in English. There are clean restrooms in few places and a little restaurant in the middle of the village.

One of the best experiences we had in Riga. It’s a bit outside the city, but there are busses that you can take. It’s well worth your time. Be prepared for a lot of walking. When we visited, the restaurant was not open so I recommend packing a lunch.

Visiting this zoo was quite enjoyable. In the beginning of the zoo, there were a couple of very small animal enclosures, which made us feel a little sad for the animals. After getting more into the zoo it became better and better. The tigers and rhinos were very cool to see, and the aquarium was enjoyable as well. There were also a couple of cool snakes and turtles. We had seen everything of the zoo in around 2,5-3 hours, which is a good amount of time. We liked that it wasn't too big, but it also wasn't very small. The entrance fee is low, which is great. The only downside is that that were quite a lot of the same type of animals, and there wasn't that much variety. Nevertheless the price/quality balance is really good, as we found it worth our money

We decided to take a walk through the zoo on a cold, rainy autumn day and were pleasantly surprised. There were very few people, but we still got to see many animals. They all looked healthy and well cared for, which was great to see. The only thing as others have already mentioned is that the hippo really needs a better home.

If you love zoo, you must visit it. As an animal lover, visit it frequently. There is wide variety of animals, starting from exotic ones (tigers, lions, puma etc) and ending with casual ones (owls, donkeys, utters etc). Animals live in spacious places. And since there are so many animals, you can always find there new animal babies. 🎉

Quiet and just fine zoo, there was low amount of visitors, so it is peaceful. There are different animals, there were a few I did not expect to see, some of the animals look exhausted. For tourists coming take in mind there is only a few information boards about animal facts and description on english, mostly Latvian only. Worth a visit if you haven't been to a zoo in a long time and/or want to hang out in a park. Tickets' prices are not friendly, they cost more than in Prague for example, which had much better zoo.

We visited at October. No waiting and animals were active. Easy to get there with public transport. Big area so prepare to spend whole day there!

The Riga Zoo is such a nice surprise! It’s set right in the forest, so walking around feels more like a nature walk with animals along the way. There’s a good mix of animals, the place is well kept, and it’s really relaxing to spend a few hours here. Great for families or just a quiet escape from the city.

It was OK..nothing really amazing. Seen a horse had very little space come parried to a few goats. Two Hippopotamus had earned no space to move. Could have been more water points for drinking water. Also some building could do with cleaning gutters. Not very well maintained. Bench could do with a clean...

This park is beautiful in each of four seasons. It was great to see it in the beginning of September.

Very nice, small and unique gardens, with fantastic landlord. Friendly to the dogs. Loved landscape.

Absolutely not friendly for going there with kids the terrain is like from ww2 trenches, mosquito tsunami, not recommended. :(

Beautiful park, perfect for relaxing and meditation🧘‍♀️. Many trees planted are not typical for the Baltics.

This park is Little hidden gem, so nice, peaceful and clean. Nice paths for quiet romantic walks.

Not big, if you are a lover of trees and nature you will like this

So peaceful and beautiful place