Kuressaare
This well-established spa and resort town on the southern coast of Saaremaa, Estonia's largest island, Kuressaare has been one of the country's most visited destinations for well over a century — the first recorded tourist group arrived around 165 years ago. The town centre is a protected historic area, and the oldest surviving structure is a medieval episcopal castle built by the bishops of the Saare-Lääne diocese in the 13th and 14th centuries. Cafés and restaurants are plentiful for a town its size, and the waterfront is within easy walking distance.
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- Population12,698
- Nearest water from center 1.3 km0.8 mi
Nearest airports
Kuressaare: quick answers
Where is Kuressaare?
Kuressaare is in Estonia.
How do you get to Kuressaare?
The nearest airport is Kuressaare (URE), about 6 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Kuressaare?
The warmest month is July, averaging 18°C65°F across day and night; the coolest is February, at -2°C28°F. The wettest month is August, with about 72 mm2.8 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Kuressaare?
OpenStreetMap lists 5 museums, 22 restaurants, 11 cafés and 6 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Kuressaare?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Maasi.