Parnu!

Hi All,

We are thinking about visiting Tallinn in August. Would Parnu be feasible for a day trip, or even a 2 day trip (i.e. how many hours/miles is it)? We are 3 travelers in our mid-twenties, and it seems like this might be a great party and beach spot.

Thanks!

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The beach season is likely to be over by then, though you may be lucky. Don%26#39;t book ahead, check the weather at the time before deciding. An alternative is Tartu, Estonia%26#39;s second city and the leading university town. No beach but plenty of parties!

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Pärnu is our summer capital and in AUgust it is better place to go than Tartu... (usually i am fan of tartu, but not in summer :p)

From Tallinn to Pärnu is 130km and there is lot of buses going there... Ticket is around 10USD a way...

Beach is fantastic - at weekends little bit crowded if you go central beach... Festivals and happenings every weekend - starting usually on thursday... Summertime Pärnu is not very cheap but same time not too expensive... So why not :)

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www.visitparnu.com should satisfy your curiosity. If you like beach and partying, then Pärnu is the place to go. If you want something more quiet, then i%26#39;d recommend Haapsalu. The season for Tartu (although I%26#39;m a fan) starts in September, with the universities.

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I disagree with you there, Irvik. Tartu has a lively scene in the summer, with street cafés and interesting restaurants serving the tourist trade. The architecture is attractive year-round, too, and there%26#39;s no better way to admire it than sitting outside with a cool beer in hand.