About Pärnu
Pärnu is a small city on the southwestern side of Estonia. But despite of the fact, that Pärnu is small, it still is the summer capital of the Baltics. Pärnu is very much a resort town, and its main activity in the summer would be to go to the beach.
Pärnu is famous for its beach, which stretches for miles with hundreds of people who come from all over to relish in the estonian summer sun. The beach is the perfect place for enjoying various watersport activities.
The city is very charming and it contains a nice 19th century shopping district. The city is lined with parks and to walk down the streets of this city is a very enjoyable pleasure.
Basic facts about Pärnu
Approx drive time
From Tallinn - 2 hours
Time Difference
Still GMT + 2 hours
Population
Approximately 44,000 people
Tourist information
Pärnu City Tourist Office
Rüütli 16, Pärnu 80010
ph. +372 447 3000, fax +372 447 3001
info@lv.parnu.ee
Weather
Rather cold winter ( av. between 0 and - 10 Celsius )
Cool spring with little rain
HOT summer ( av. between 18 - 25 Celsius )
Long and warm autumn
Communications
International dialling
Estonia: 00372
Medical emergency: 112
Police: 110
Embassies
UK - Wismari 6, Tallinn 10136, ph. +372 667 4700
USA - Kentmanni 20, Tallinn 15099, ph. +372 668 8100
Sweden - Pikk 28, Tallinn 15055, ph. +372 640 5600
Denmark - Wismari 5, Tallinn 15047, ph. +372 630 6400