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Kuressaare Castle

Kuressaare, Estonia

Kuressaare: airports, things to do and where to stay

Kuressaare is the main town of Saaremaa island, with a medieval castle surrounded by a moat, a quiet old town and spa hotels that make it a well-known place to unwind.

Kuressaare airports

The terminal and control tower, with a plane taking off
URE

Kuressaare

Kuressaare, Estonia

  • 3 km to the centre
  • 1 terminal

From the airport to central Kuressaare

Kuressaare airport is about 3 km from central Kuressaare.

Kuressaare Airport (URE)

Kuressaare

Things to do in Kuressaare

Kuressaare Castle

Kuressaare Castle

The episcopal castle, a very well preserved medieval stone fortress, now home to a museum.

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Town Hall

Town Hall

The 17th-century town hall, a Baroque building on the old town's main square.

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Kuursaal

Kuursaal

The old wooden spa pavilion by the park, a symbol of the town's spa tradition since the 19th century.

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Kaali crater

Kaali crater

A meteorite crater with a small lake in the middle, some 20 km from Kuressaare, formed thousands of years ago.

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Frequently asked questions

Which airport serves Kuressaare?

Kuressaare is served by Kuressaare (URE).

How far is the airport from central Kuressaare?

Kuressaare airport is about 3 km from central Kuressaare.

How do I get from the airport to central Kuressaare?

From Kuressaare airport you can take Taxi. Pre-booked taxis and private transfers are also available.

What are the must-sees in Kuressaare?

Highlights of Kuressaare include Kuressaare Castle, Town Hall, Kuursaal, and Kaali crater.

Photo credits
  • Kuressaare Castle: MinuHiiumaa, CC BY-SA 3.0 ee, Wikimedia Commons
  • Town Hall: Ymblanter, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
  • Kuursaal: Ymblanter, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
  • Kaali crater: Bernt Rostad, CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons