Pärnu County district, Estonia

Places to visit near Pärnu

Pärnu is a town in Pärnu County district, Estonia, home to about 44,192 people. Within 50 km by road there are 167 places to visit — 39 wildlife, forests & gardens, 25 forts & heritage, 24 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 26 churches. The must-see places are Lydia Koidula (1 km), Paul Keres (1 km) and Rannapark (1 km).

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Pärnu, Estonia
Pärnu, Pärnu County district, Estonia. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Pärnu at a glance

Location
Pärnu County district, Estonia
Population
about 44,192
Coordinates
58.3859° N, 24.4971° E
Places within 50 km
167 (12 must-see)
Best time to visit
November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Pärnu

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Pärnu: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Things to see near Pärnu, by type

Wildlife, forests & gardens near Pärnu

55 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Pärnu. The closest is Steineri Aed (1 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Forts & heritage near Pärnu

45 forts & heritage within 100 km of Pärnu. The closest is August Jakobsoni Mälestusmärk (1 km); the best-known is Lydia Koidula (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Pärnu

39 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Pärnu. The closest is Reiu Tiik (8 km); the best-known is Lavassaare Järv (28 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Churches near Pärnu

38 churches within 100 km of Pärnu. The closest is Pärnu Suurmärter Katariina Kirik (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Pärnu

28 parks within 100 km of Pärnu. The closest is Vaasa Park (1 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Pärnu

17 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Pärnu. The closest is Ahtra (26 km). Best time: september to february.

  • Ahtra · river spot · Pärnu County · ~26 km
  • Manilaid · river spot · Pärnu County · ~36 km
  • Anilaid · river spot · Pärnu County · ~37 km
  • Kiveslaid · river spot · Pärnu County · ~38 km
  • Kakrasiär · river spot · Pärnu County · ~45 km
  • Küllisäär · river spot · Pärnu County · ~48 km

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A one-day trip from Pärnu

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 18 km on the road.

  1. Start in Pärnu
  2. 7 km Valgerand · beach, Pärnu County
  3. 7 km Pärnu Keskrand · beach, Pärnu County
  4. 1 km Rannapark · beach, Pärnu County
  5. 1 km Paul Keres · heritage site, Pärnu County
  6. 1 km Lydia Koidula · heritage site, Pärnu County
  7. 1 km Back to Pärnu

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From travellers near Pärnu

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How to reach Pärnu

    All places near Pärnu by distance

    Within 15 km of Pärnu

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Pärnu by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Wildlife, forests & gardens3955Steineri Aed (1 km)
    Forts & heritage2545August Jakobsoni Mälestusmärk (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs2439Reiu Tiik (8 km)
    Churches2638Pärnu Suurmärter Katariina Kirik (1 km)
    Parks2628Vaasa Park (1 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves717Ahtra (26 km)
    Beaches & coast815Rannapark (1 km)
    Museums610Punane Torn (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints24Tori Hell (27 km)
    Other attractions23Tallinn Gate (1 km)
    Treks12Rannametsa-Tolkuse (35 km)
    Caves11Allikukivi Koopad (50 km)

    Pärnu: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Pärnu?

    Lydia Koidula (heritage site, about 1 km), Paul Keres (heritage site, about 1 km), Rannapark (beach, about 1 km), Pärnu Keskrand (beach, about 2 km), Valgerand (beach, about 7 km), Konstantin Pätsi Monument (monument, about 19 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Pärnu?

    167 places on Spotwander: 39 wildlife, forests & gardens, 25 forts & heritage, 24 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 26 churches, 26 parks.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Pärnu?

    Steineri Aed, about 1 km by road; Pärnu Coastal Meadow Hiking Trail (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Pärnu?

    August Jakobsoni Mälestusmärk, about 1 km by road; Suurpõgenemise Mälestusmärk (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Pärnu?

    Reiu Tiik, about 8 km by road; Türgi Paisjärv (9 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Pärnu?

    Start in Pärnu, visit Valgerand, then Pärnu Keskrand, then Rannapark, then Paul Keres, then Lydia Koidula, and drive back — about 18 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Pärnu?

    November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Pärnu

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Pärnu’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Pärnu on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.