Kuressaare is the capital of Saaremaa, the largest of Estonia's islands.
The earliest records of Kuressaare is a document written in 1381 that mentions that the town housed the fortified residency of a local Catholic bishop and that it was the main center for the islands of western Estonia. Kuressaare used to be known as Arensburg, and it received city status in 1563. The town has a population of around 13,000 (2018).
- Tourist Information Centre, Tallinna 2, +372 45 33 766.
Tourist Information Centre, Tallinna 2, +372 45 33 766.
- Saaremaa Museum / Castle. May–Aug daily 10:00–19:00, Sep–Apr W–Su 11:00–18:00. The fortress is well preserved and located in the city center. €6.
Saaremaa Museum / Castle. May–Aug daily 10:00–19:00, Sep–Apr W–Su 11:00–18:00. The fortress is well preserved and located in the city center. €6.
- Health spas. The city has a large number of spas.
Health spas. The city has a large number of spas.
There are several malls around town as well as some smaller shops in the town centre.
- Saaremaa Kaubamaja, Raekoja 1. Has a sports shop, a department store and several other smaller shops.
- Auriga Center, Tallinna 88. The biggest mall in Kuressaare, located at the edge of the town. Offers clothes shops, restaurants and a cinema.
- In the city center, next to the tourist office, is a brown building. There are some clothes shops, a bookstore and a kiosk.
Saaremaa Kaubamaja, Raekoja 1. Has a sports shop, a department store and several other smaller shops.
Auriga Center, Tallinna 88. The biggest mall in Kuressaare, located at the edge of the town. Offers clothes shops, restaurants and a cinema.
- Restaurant La Perla, Lossi 3, +372 453 6910. M-F 12:00-23:00, Sa Su 13-23:00. Italian restaurant.
- Cafe Kessu, Tallinna 16. M-F 08:00-19:00, Sa 09:00-19:00, Su 10:00-18:00.
- Hesburger, Tallinna 88, Kudjape, Lääne-Saaremaa vald. Daily 10:00–21:00. Finnish fast food chain
- Kuressaare Kuursaal, Lossipark 1, +327 453 9749. Only open in summer.
Restaurant La Perla, Lossi 3, +372 453 6910. M-F 12:00-23:00, Sa Su 13-23:00. Italian restaurant.
Cafe Kessu, Tallinna 16. M-F 08:00-19:00, Sa 09:00-19:00, Su 10:00-18:00.
Hesburger, Tallinna 88, Kudjape, Lääne-Saaremaa vald. Daily 10:00–21:00. Finnish fast food chain
Kuressaare Kuursaal, Lossipark 1, +327 453 9749. Only open in summer.
- Bar Kodulinna, Tallinna 11.
- Club Diva, Raekoja 8.
- Nightclub Privilege, Tallinna 10a.
Bar Kodulinna, Tallinna 11.
Club Diva, Raekoja 8.
Nightclub Privilege, Tallinna 10a.