Saaremaa Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
largest island in Estonia
About Saaremaa
The territory of Saaremaa has been inhabited for about eight thousand years. The people of Saaremaa have seen many battles and been ruled over by Germany, Denmark, Sweden and Russia. Saaremaa has retained its uniqueness due to its location and isolation. In the villages there are still stone fences and houses with thatched roofs. Dolomite, windmills and the famous local home-brewed beer are the symbols of Saaremaa. Saaremaa is famous for its music and its own culture, e.g. Saaremaa waltz. The islanders' life has always been bound to the sea and the resilience of their womenfolk, kept busy toiling the land while their men were at sea. The people of Saaremaa love jokes - especially the ones which are about their neighbours - the people ofHiiumaa. The jokes of Saaremaa and Hiiumaa folk may b
Top Attractions in Saaremaa
Explore the best things to see and do in Saaremaa:
- ★Angla Windmills
- ★Asva Fortified Settlement
- ★Cobble stone road and Papissaari Harbour
- ★Jämaja church
- ★Kaarma Church of Saints Peter and Paul
- ★Karja Church of Saint Catherine
- ★Karujärv (Bear Lake)
- ★Kihelkonna Church of Saint Michael
Where to Stay in Saaremaa
- 🏨Kooli Kopli Holiday Homes
- 🏨Kuus Tuba
- 🏨Pidula Forell
Saaremaa Travel Guide Sections
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