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Tallinn to Saaremaa: 4-Day Plan You Can Actually Drive

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The 4-day version for June: every day fits real transit, opening hours and daylight. Prefer more or fewer days? 4-day plan · 5-day plan · best time to go.

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4
days
250 km
distance
10.1 h
in transit
16
curated stops

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Day 1 Tallinn → Haapsalu

5 curated stops
Transit
3h19
Finish
~17:20
Temperature
11.0°C–17.6°C
Rainy days
~9
Daylight
18.1h
09:00
Town Hall Square search map ↗
Relax in the Old Town square, surrounded by cafes, restaurants, and the historic Town Hall.
50 min · Tallinn
10:00
Toompea Castle riigikogu.ee read more map ↗
Explore medieval towers and the seat of Estonia's government within ancient stone walls.
50 min · Tallinn
open: 10:00–16:00
11:00
Seaplane Harbour read more map ↗
Explore three-domed hangars housing ships and planes from Estonia's maritime past.
50 min · Tallinn · €20, combined ticket with Fat Margaret €30
open: May-Sep: daily 10:00 to 19:00; Oct – Apr: Tu-Su 10:00 to 18:00
14:50
Africa Beach and Promenade search map ↗
Stroll along the sloping promenade while gazing dreamily at the sea.
90 min · Haapsalu
16:30
Haapsalu Old Town Hall Museum salm.ee map ↗
Wander through the historic interior of the former Town Hall and learn about Haapsalu.
50 min · Haapsalu
Overnight: Haapsalu
e.g. Koidu Homestay · Endla Hostel
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Day 2 Around Haapsalu

5 curated stops
Transit
0h24
Finish
~14:50
Temperature
11.0°C–17.6°C
Rainy days
~9
Daylight
18.1h
09:00
Haapsalu Maria-Magdaleena Church maria-magdaleena.net map ↗
Visit the restored Estonian Orthodox church located on the idyllic Promenade.
50 min · Haapsalu
10:00
Haapsalu Bishop’s Castle and Cathedral salm.ee read more map ↗
Explore one of Estonia's best-preserved castles from the 13th century.
50 min · Haapsalu
open: F–Sa 10–14:00, Su 11–15:00
11:00
Museum of the Coastal Swedes aiboland.ee map ↗
Learn about the thousand-year-old settlements of coastal Swedes in Estonia.
50 min · Haapsalu
open: Tu–Sa 10–18:00, Su–M 10–16:00
12:00
Haapsalu Resort Hall search map ↗
See the timber-laced Resort Hall and Bandstand on the seaside Promenade.
50 min · Haapsalu
13:00
Haapsalu Railway and Communications Museum salm.ee map ↗
Admire the custom-designed station building with its unique covered platform.
50 min · Haapsalu
13:50
Hesburger hesburger.com
Enjoy classic Finnish fast food flavors at this popular chain.
60 min · Haapsalu
open: M–Su 09–22:00
Overnight here
e.g. Koidu Homestay · Endla Hostel
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Day 3 Kuressaare & Saaremaa

2 curated stops
Transit
5h10
Finish
~17:10
Temperature
11.0°C–17.7°C
Rainy days
~8
Daylight
17.9h
Travel connections

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  1. 09:00–09:00
    Transfer
    Haapsalu
    Continue in the road vehicle used from Tallinn and keep the confirmed vehicle-ferry booking.
    Planning allowance: 0 min
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  2. 09:00–10:15
    Road estimate
    Haapsalu → Virtsu ferry terminalCheck source
  3. 10:15–10:30
    Transfer
    Virtsu ferry terminal
    Join the booked vehicle-ferry queue and confirm the current sailing.
    Planning allowance: 15 min
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  4. 10:30–11:00
    Ferry
    Virtsu ferry terminal → Kuivastu ferry terminal
    Cross from mainland Estonia to Muhu on the Virtsu–Kuivastu vehicle ferry.
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  5. 11:00–11:55
    Road estimate
    Kuivastu ferry terminal → Kuressaare & SaaremaaCheck source
12:05
Saaremaa Museum / Castle saaremaamuuseum.ee map ↗
Discover the well-preserved fortress located in the heart of the city center.
120 min · Kuressaare & Saaremaa · €6
open: May–Aug daily 10:00–19:00, Sep–Apr W–Su 11:00–18:00
15:15
Kaali meteorite crater visitestonia.com read more map ↗
Circle the forested main crater of one of Europe’s most remarkable meteorite fields.
50 min · Kuressaare & Saaremaa · Free outdoor crater; museum admission separate
open: Open all year, round the clock
Overnight here
e.g. Guesthouse Laurits · Saaremaa Spa Hotels: Meri, Ruutli & Saaremaa Valss
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Day 4 Around Kuressaare & Saaremaa

2 curated stops
Transit
1h15
Finish
~13:30
Temperature
11.0°C–17.7°C
Rainy days
~8
Daylight
17.9h
09:00
Panga Cliff visitestonia.com read more map ↗
Follow clifftop paths above the Baltic at western Estonia’s highest bedrock outcrop.
60 min · Kuressaare & Saaremaa · Free
open: Open all year, round the clock
11:15
Angla Windmill Mount visitestonia.com read more map ↗
Walk among five preserved island windmills and explore the small folk-culture museum.
75 min · Kuressaare & Saaremaa · Paid indoor entry; verify current rate
open: Sep–Apr daily 10:00–18:00; May–Aug daily 10:00–20:00
12:30
Restaurant La Perla laperla.ee map ↗
Dine on authentic Italian cuisine at this cozy restaurant.
60 min · Kuressaare & Saaremaa
open: M-F 12:00-23:00, Sa Su 13-23:00

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