Kuressaare was the first city in Estonia to receive the official status of Healthy City in 1998. But really, the capital of Saaremaa has been an important health resort since the 19th century. In 1820s curative sea mud was found and already in 1824 the first spa in Estonia was built in Saaremaa. Then ladies with bright dresses and parasols and gentlemen in summer suits came to take mud baths, wander about the park, and listen to concerts in the bandstand.
There appears to be no end to the mud and the reputation of Kuressaare as a health resort seems to grow more and more. Seven great spa-hotels, three of which are by the sea, attract tourist all year round with mud and other procedures. The town is filled with people throughout the summer, but from late autumn to early spring, it gets rather quiet. The air is better than in most European cities, so you can feel like you are on the healthiest vocation in the world even when just feeding ducks in the park, walking by the sea or skiing on the frozen sea.


Kuressaare Tourist Information Centre

Staff at the Tourist Information Centre can help you plan your whole Saaremaa stay. The office has tips on attractions, activities and accommodation, as well as a wide range of Saaremaa brochures. The Tourist Information Centre is located in the Town Hall. We look forward to your visit!

Tallinna str. 2
Kuressaare 93819
Estonia
Ph. +372 453 3120; +372 455 0550;
Fax +372 453 3120
E-mail: turism(a)kuressaare.ee
Mon. - Fri. 09.00 - 17.00