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Pärnu is a versatile destination where sports enthusiasts get to enjoy top-notch facilities and unforgettable experiences on the beach sand. Several major sporting events are held here, and health trails and stadiums offer excellent opportunities for enthusiasts, professionals, and event organisers alike.
Pärnu combines active movement and beautiful nature for a perfect sports holiday.
OPTIONS FOR PRACTISING SPORTS
Jõulumäe Recreational Sports Centre
Jõulumäe is located in the beautiful weeping Scots pine forest of Pärnu County, where camps, sports gatherings, summer and winter days can be held and family holidays enjoyed.
Jõulumäe Recreational Sports Centre has developed into a centre providing lots of opportunities, with the main emphasis placed on movement in nature and freedom to choose an activity you can and like to do.
In addition to sporting events for both top athletes and amateurs, there are great opportunities here for organising training courses, seminars, children’s sports camps, recreational and work camps, study days, company summer and winter days, etc.
For moving in the nature!
Pärnu Beach Stadium
Pärnu Beach Stadium is an innovative training centre that in addition to excellent training conditions offers modern facilities for measuring the trainings and for testing, analysing and recovering.
For theoretical work, Pärnu Beach Stadium has two seminar rooms available that can fit up to 40 seats, and appropriate presentation equipment. For recovery, Pärnu Beach Stadium offers both cold and hot procedures.
The stadium hosts Pärnu’s most important football matches and major track and field competitions.
Pärnu Beach Arena Sports area
At Pärnu Beach Arena, you will find beach tennis, beach volleyball, and beach football pitches with all the gear you need to play.
Besides enjoying sports with your toes in the sand, you can also cheer on sports events nearly every weekend, with occasional broadcasts of exciting international competitions on the big screen.
Pärnu Beach Arena, or in other words, the beach sports mecca, is part of the DÜÜN beach area.
The centre point of summer events!
Pärnu Bay Golf Links
Pärnu Bay Golf Links is the first links-type golf course in the Baltics. A true links-type in the best sense of the word – with the sandy soil and fescue grass cover putting the abilities and skills of every golfer to the test.
World Golf Awards have rated the Pärnu Bay Golf Links course as the best in Estonia in 2016, 2018, 2019 and 2020.
Visitors to Pärnu Bay Golf Links will be welcomed by a clubhouse with wonderful 360-degree views of the sea and the greenery. The clubhouse accommodates a golf
shop, saunas, and restaurant Eagle that serves Estonian flavours with a touch of traditional European cuisine.
White Beach Golf
White Beach Golf welcomes everyone near Valgeranna, the most beautiful beach on the Pärnu Bay!
All visitors, both golfers and otherwise, will find something to do here because in addition to the 18-hole golf course, the clubhouse also accommodates a restaurant that serves some nice meals!
In addition to the Audru River winding along the White Beach Golf Course, you can also find numerous artificial lakes and artificial domes here that add excitement to the game and a visual delight to the player.
We also offer options for training, participating in competitions, and organising events.
Porschering
Porsche Ring, also known as the Audru racetrack, is Estonia’s only closed track designed for car and motorcycle racing.
At the racetrack, you can hold races on four different tracks of varying lengths and shapes. Additionally, the complex includes a rallycross track and an off-road track.
Today, Porsche Ring is the most modern racetrack complex in Northern Europe and holds an FIA Grade 4 license.
The Audru racetrack is the perfect venue for international or domestic major and minor competitions for cars and motorcycles, client events, corporate events and parties, seminars, meetings, team events and motivation days.
Jõulumäe indoor beach and sand courts
The exclusive year-round Jõulumäe sports hall hides an entire football court and tons of nice dune sand. You can forget about the cold summer and the poor skiing weather – it’s always warm here.
The Jõulumäe indoor beach arena is unique in the whole region with a beach soccer
court that meets FIFA requirements. The year-round hall allows for the practice of
various beach sports, including beach soccer, beach volleyball, beach handball, beach tennis, beach wrestling, and other activities.
Competitions, training sessions, and training camps can be organised in the sand hall. Groups of friends are also welcome to train and spend their free time here. The hall is a great venue for hosting special events.
Pärnu Surf Center
At the Surf Center you can visit the surf shop, rent a wide range of equipment, and take surfing lessons.
The activities range from kitesurfing to water biking. Surf Cafe offers refreshing drinks and snacks. On the terrace, you can relax in free sun loungers.
Host your company’s summer day or any other event on the terraces of Pärnu Surf Center!
We organise training sessions, hikes, and competitions for groups. We can also come to your event anywhere in Estonia, bringing our rental equipment and trainers along.
Surf´n´Soul
Pärnu beach is a true water sports paradise, offering perfect conditions for kitesurfing, windsurfing, kitefoiling, wingfoiling and standup paddleboarding (SUP).
At our centre, we blend the adrenaline of kitesurfing with the calming effects of yoga, creating a unique space where energy and harmony come together.
Enjoy the wind playing on your skin, while you are calming your mind and balancing your body. Surf’n’Soul is more than just a surf centre – it’s an experience that combines adventure and peace of mind, offering a true vacation for your body and soul.
Pärnu Tennis Complex
The tennis courts at Pärnu Tennis Complex are nestled among beautiful greenery, just a few hundred meters from the seashore. The tennis complex has five outdoor courts and a modern indoor hall with six indoor courts.
The tennis courts feature state-of-the-art Novacrylic coating and advanced technology. Since 2023, the popular game of padel has been offered on two outdoor
courts.
Our facilities allow for the organisation of top level tournaments in Pärnu and provide excellent year-round training opportunities for athletes.
Equipment is available for rent. In addition to tennis and padel, you can also play table tennis in the indoor hall.
Disc golf courses in Pärnu County
Pärnu County offers a great selection of disc golf courses, where both amateurs and well-known players compete, and where tournaments are also organised.
The best-known disc golf courses in Pärnu are the Jõulumäe courses, located in a hilly landscape under beautiful pine trees and providing three levels of difficulty.
Jõulumäe is also Kristin Lätt’s home course. Pärnu Jõekääru Disc Golf Park, which is an 18-hole park by the river in the immediate vicinity of the city of Pärnu.
Valgeranna 18-lane disc golf park, which has found its way to the Valgeranna health trails at the initiative of the Hole In One disc golf club. The trail runs along a beautiful pine forest and a white sandy beach.
Sindi Rapid
Sindi Rapids are unique in the entire Baltics, with perfect opportunities for whitewater
rafting, canoe slalom, freestyle paddling, canoeing, and rafting.
The rapids are the starting and ending point of the trips. What makes the rapids special are the variable flow rate and the significant height differences.
The rumbling water allows experiencing the nature from the shore as well.
The major annual event, Nordic Cup Estonia, takes place at Sindi Rapids.
Come to Sindi Rapids to train, practice, and compete.
Pärnu Padel Centre
Padel is an engaging and fun way to spend time with your friends or family. Remember that you need four people to be able to play.
The centre welcomes you with modern changing rooms, a lounge area and sauna,
and conference rooms are also available if needed.
We also organise training sessions and larger events.
You can rent or purchase the equipment on site. Just grab your sports shoes and come!
Pärnu Sports Centres
Pärnu Sports Centres bring together several sports sites and facilities in Pärnu.
The aim is to be more easily found and visible to users, and offer a uniform booking system for trainings and classes through a high-quality service.
We offer year-round opportunities for both residents and tourists in Pärnu to improve
their physical and mental fitness, embrace an active lifestyle, achieve success in sports, and enjoy a spectacular sporting experience.
Jõulumäe ski trails
With the coming of the snow, Jõulumäe turns into a real ski resort!
Here, both beginner skiers and top athletes will find a cross-country ski trail to their liking.
With natural snow, you can enjoy up to 10 km of trails while skiing through a beautiful winter pine forest.
From December to April, you can ski on the ski slope covered with artificial snow. The trail is lit in the evenings.
SPORTING EVENTS
Pärnu Summer Cup
The annual international youth football tournament Pärnu Summer Cup is held in the summer capital of Estonia, Pärnu.
The tournament brings together youth teams from different countries for high-level competition and a memorable football experience.
In addition to the competition, the tournament also plays an important role for young people in creating friendships and enjoying the summer on the beautiful Pärnu beach. The Pärnu Summer Cup has become one of the largest and most popular
youth football tournaments in Estonia, attracting hundreds of teams to participate every year.
Come and cheer on, or participate!
Events of the Two Bridges Club
The Dune Race, a herald of spring in the sports season, is held at the Jõulumäe Recreational Sports Centre, offering diverse landscapes and beautiful natural views. There will be traditional running and walking distances as well as a unique dog race.
On the first weekend of September, the summer capital becomes the Estonian capital of movement, and that is when Jüri Jaanson’s Two Bridges Race is scheduled. The 10 km trail with the most waterfront in Estonia runs along the banks of the Pärnu River. The weekend programme also includes a relaxing evening race at dusk.
The season ends with the Pärnu Beach Race, the routes of which run along the Pärnu beach area and even take the participants to the beach promenade. There aren’t that many sporting events with a sea view in Estonia. Free children’s races are also held as part of all Two Bridges Club events.
The events bring everyone joy of movement and athletic challenges regardless of age!
Combat sports gala The Clash
The combat sports gala The Clash is held at Pärnu Sports Hall.
The gala features adrenaline-filled bouts under boxing, kickboxing, and Muay Thai rules, with faceoffs between fighters from Estonia and abroad.
The evening always ends with a fun after-party. Seating is available for 1,300, and VIP tables are located right next to the ring.
The day before the event, the fighters are weighed and a press briefing is held, where you can get to know the fighters a bit more.
International events at Porsche Ring
Come and experience world-class circuit races and unforgettable car events at Porsche Ring – Estonia’s only racing circuit! Our calendar is packed with amazing
motorsports events, ranging from speed and precision tests to legendary races.
F1 Experience – feel like a Formula One star and enjoy a unique F1 experience! Estonian Grand Prix – the top event in Estonian motorsports, with the best competitors racing. BaTCC and BCRC – the Baltic and Estonian circuit racing series
bring real racing experiences to the track. Augustfest and other events – entertainment and car culture all in one, featuring live music, racing, and a great atmosphere!
Come and cheer, or take part yourself – the Porsche Ring is waiting for you!
Nordic Kite Festival
The spectacular Nordic Kite Festival is the highlight of the year for kite fans. NKF offers an unforgettable summer experience for kitesurfing and water sports in Northern Europe, bringing together passionate kitesurfers and nature adventure seekers.
NKF unites the sports community, promotes environmental awareness, and offers unique opportunities for sponsors to achieve visibility and social impact.
World-famous kitesurfers and an adrenaline-filled show. Interactive workshops where you can learn and practice, regardless of your kitesurfing skills. The best kite brands are all present.
Live bands and DJs set the mood and help create special memories. An inviting festival area with delicious food and activities for all members of the family. The beach bars and cafes create a cosy atmosphere for peaceful enjoyment.
Nordic Cup Estonia
The Nordic Cup Estonia is an international canoe slalom competition series that started in 2021 and includes stages in several Nordic countries.
In Estonia, the Nordic Cup stages are held on the Sindi Rapids of the Pärnu River, known for its challenges and beautiful nature. The Sindi section has undergone extensive improvements in recent years, making it even more exciting and enjoyable for both athletes and spectators.
Nordic Cup Estonia offers a great opportunity to witness high-level canoe slalom, support young talent, and enjoy the hospitality and cultural experiences of the Pärnu region.
Kevad Battles Sports
Held in Pärnu, Kevad Battles is the leading alternative sports festival in the Nordic countries.
This three-day event brings together hundreds of sports enthusiasts from Europe and Asia, offering a variety of spectacular sports experiences, lectures, podcasts, and beautiful sunsets.
In addition to sports competitions, you can enjoy unforgettable celebrations, delicious food, and walks through the lovely streets of Pärnu.
The Pärnu Striidikool sports club welcomes you to take part in this unique sports experience!
CHI Pärnu
Concour Hippique Internationale is an international equestrian competition where international competitions in different equestrian sports are held simultaneously in the same location.
We have translated it into Estonian as an equestrian festival. The best-known such
event is CHIO Aachen, where show jumpers, dressage riders, triathletes, scurry racers and vaulters compete over a period of a week and a half.
At the Maria Farm Equestrian Centre, dressage riders can compete both on the national and international level. The audience is welcome to cheer on the skilful manoeuvres of equestrian athletes, and a café is also available.
Major events at Jõulumäe
Jõulumäe Recreational Sports Centre offers a wide range of opportunities for organising sports competitions and events.
The centre has hosted several Estonian championships for adult, youth and senior athletes, as well as youth cup series, and the Pärnu County championships.
The biggest events at Jõulumäe include the Latitude 64° Festival, which is one of Estonia’s largest disc golf events and the event of the year, and the Segafredo 26. The Jõulumäe Bike Marathon stage, known for its quality and challenging nature, is held in the area between the Uulu village and the Tolkuse bog observation tower in a beautiful park forest.
SPORTS CLUBS
Pärnu Volleyball Club
Pärnu Volleyball Club is a well-known Estonian volleyball club with a long history and strong ties to the local community.
The club’s representative team has been competing at the top levels of Estonian and Baltic volleyball for years and has consistently participated in European cup series. The team has always aimed high – striving for medals and providing the volleyball audience high-level games.
Volleyball is highly regarded in Pärnu, and home games bring passionate fans and an authentic sporting experience to the Pärnu Sports Hall. Whether you’re a sports fan or just a visitor looking for a great experience – here is a place to feel the real excitement of the game and enjoy some high-level volleyball. Pärnu is not just the summer capital – it is also home to Estonian volleyball!
Pärnu Volleyball Club – Bring the ball to life!
Basketball Club Pärnu Sadam
The Pärnu Sadam basketball team is the representative team of the city of Pärnu and has been wearing the name of the title sponsor of Pärnu Port since 2015.
The professional sports team was the Estonian champion in 2022 and a multiple medallist in both the Estonian Basketball Championship League and the Estonian-Latvian Basketball League. Pärnu boasts a large number of young basketball players who train at Pärnu Sports School, Pärnu Basketball Club, and Pärnu Sports Academy Kalev, with the goal of playing for their hometown’s representative team.
We also want the people of Pärnu city and county to come to the arena and enjoy sports – the excitement, the beauty, and the emotion. Each game is an experience of its own, but the atmosphere at the arena is guaranteed to give you a thrill! Our fans are active, and the community is loyal, growing in numbers every year!
Pärnu jalgpalliklubi Vaprus
Pärnu Football Club Vaprus is the leading football club in Pärnu County, with the representative team playing in the highest Estonian league, the A. Le Coq Premium League.
The club actively invests in youth, offering training opportunities throughout the county and developing future football talents.
Vaprus’s home games are held at Pärnu Beach Stadium, and the club also organises the international youth tournament Pärnu Summer Cup, which brings lots of football experiences to the city.
Pärnu Football Club Vaprus is committed to developing football and promoting healthy lifestyle in the Pärnu region, offering young people opportunities for self-realisation and enriching the sports life of the local community.
