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Business PärnuWith a long weekend, summer holidays, or school breaks approaching, the eternal question arises: what to do and where to go with children? If you’re looking to visit exciting new places with your children while also enjoying a relaxing holiday and some water fun, we recommend Pärnu. Here, you will find fun activities for every season, perfect for both children and adults to enjoy.
Pärnu is the best place for a family holiday
For a change from faraway destinations, spending your holiday with children in Estonia is a great choice. When planning a holiday with children, Pärnu as a resort and holiday destination is definitely one of the best locations.
Why spend your family holiday in Pärnu? Here, you will find the most family-friendly hotels, water parks, theme parks and lots of other activities to enjoy with your family. Pärnu features a shallow and sandy beach, many playgrounds, cafes and restaurants, fun attractions and museums.
Pärnu is also a great place to enjoy with your family in the winter. In December, the city is decorated with Christmas lights, and the main attraction is the ice rink in the city centre.
Water parks and spas are also open all year round. For example, Pärnu boasts Estonia’s largest water park, Tervise Paradiis, which is a lot of fun both in the summer and winter – after all, children can never get enough of water activities.
Be sure to visit Lottemaa, the most fun theme park in the Baltics, where children can meet the puppy girl Lotte and her friends.
If your child enjoys climbing, you could explore the Valgeranna Adventure Park, with six high adventure trails and a separate adventure park for children aged 2–7. In addition, children can enjoy the Ronimaa climbing centre and Skypark throughout the year, where there’s lots to do for hours.
If your child is an animal lover, be sure to visit Estonia’s largest alpaca farm near Pärnu, where in addition to alpacas, you can also see pygmy goat, babydoll sheep, angora rabbit and chicken. You are also welcome to visit the Teispere Farm animal and bird park, Küti-Uuetoa animal farm, the Butterfly House and the Ranna Ranch.
Sports activities can be enjoyed at Jõulumäe Health Sports Centre, which is a short drive from Pärnu. In the summer, it is a great venue for hiking, bicycling and disc golfing. In the winter, you can ski and play beach volleyball in the indoor courts here. These are some of the fun activities for the whole family to enjoy.
TOP attractions in Pärnu County to visit on a family holiday
While on holiday with children in Estonia, take time to visit popular theme parks and adventure parks where children have a lot to explore.
Best cafes and restaurants in Pärnu for families with children
Pärnu is a truly child-friendly city, with lots of cafes and restaurants to enjoy with the whole family. Restaurants that have a fun children’s area include the Pärnu Yacht Club Restaurant, Oliver’s Garden Cafe, Villa Ammende Restaurant and Villa Wesset – these cafes have a playground outside, where children can have fun for hours.
Family-friendly restaurants also include Restaurant Akord, C. F. Hahn Pub, Fishing Village Harbour Cafe, Restaurant Groot, Leivakas Bakery and Cafe, Maria Farm Cafe, Passion Cafe and Restaurant, Restaurant Purpur, Restaurant Võrgukuur, Restaurant Strand, Postipoiss Tavern, Restaurant Statka, Restaurant Wasa Resort and Restaurant Noot.
Holidays in Pärnu with the littlest ones
When visiting Pärnu with a baby, it’s a great idea to choose a café or restaurant with a terrace where you can comfortably sit with a stroller. As a hint – there are many spots like that in the beach district and around Supeluse Street. Outdoor cafes are perfect for spending time with your baby, as the little one can nap in the stroller or just examine the surroundings.
There are lots of green parks in Pärnu, for walking with the stroller while the baby is asleep. Of course, there are plenty of playgrounds here as well for children to explore. So, Pärnu is a great place to spend time with children of all ages.
Where to go with children for new experiences
One of the best parts of a family holiday is sharing experiences and trying out new and exciting activities with your children. The Aeglane Hetk bee farm in Kastna Village near Tõstamaa offers the opportunity to learn about the life of bees. For a visit to the bees with a beekeeper, the whole family can put on protective clothing and explore the bees up close. You can also buy delicious honey products on site.
Langemaa Winery offers juice tours for children by prior reservation, where they can explore berry bushes and trees and taste four different types of cold-pressed juice. Every child gets to mix their own mocktail.
Piesta Kuusikaru Farm offers apple drink workshops for children by prior reservation. In the workshop, children will learn about the organic apple orchard and the stages of juice production, and each participant will get to make their own delicious apple drink.
Pärnu is a great place for holidays both with your family or as a school trip. Popular sites to visit with your class or family include the Pernova Nature House, and the Estonian Museum Railway at Lavassaare.
At the Nature House, you can learn about different animal, bird and plant species, visit a spherical cinema and a film and sound cave. The Museum Railway is the only narrow-gauge railway museum in Estonia. In addition to learning about the history of the railway, you can explore inside the locomotives and even ride a steam locomotive on certain days.
When thinking about where to go with children in Estonia, Pärnu offers many great places to visit with your family or class. The Pärnu Museum provides a thorough overview of the history of the city, taking you on an exciting journey from the Stone Age to the present day. Pärnu Museum also has two sister museums – the Koidula Museum and the Red Tower, which offer great exhibitions and educational programmes for children. The Museum of New Art also offers engaging art exhibitions for children. These are all great places to visit with your children, rain or shine.
Exciting museums to visit with your class or family
We’re looking forward to welcoming you and your family in Pärnu
In Pärnu, you’ll find plenty of fun activities to enjoy with your children all year round. In the summer, you can enjoy the beautiful sandy beach and the warm sea water. In the winter, you can try winter sports and enjoy museums and water parks. If you’re planning your next holidays with children in Estonia, Pärnu is the perfect destination. Here, you’ll find everything you expect from a great family holiday, plus so many activities that there’s always something new to discover.
