Monday, 9 February
Join us for a welcome drink at Villa Ammende, one of Estonia’s finest examples of early Art Nouveau architecture. Built in 1905, this historic urban manor now operates as a luxurious hotel and restaurant, blending elegant interiors with modern comfort. Discover the unique atmosphere of the villa, where history, architecture, and the spirit of Pärnu’s resort culture come together.
Location: Villa Ammende, Mere pst 7, Pärnu
Tuesday, 10 February
5-time Olympian and Olympic Bronze Medallist from Rio in rowing (optional)
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The official gala dinner will take place at the iconic Rannahotell, one of Pärnu’s most elegant seaside landmarks, renowned for its timeless architecture and refined atmosphere.
Guests will enjoy a carefully curated gala dinner in a formal setting, complemented by exclusive Estonian live entertainment. The evening will feature a performance by Duo Ruut, one of Estonia’s most distinctive contemporary folk ensembles. Their music blends traditional Estonian sounds with modern expression, offering an authentic and highly atmospheric cultural experience that reflects the spirit of the destination.
The gala dinner is sponsored by TIKI, adding an extra touch of support and partnership to this memorable evening of fine dining, culture, and celebration in a truly unique seaside setting.
Location: Rannahotell, Ranna pst. 5, Pärnu
Wednesday, 11 February
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Location: Estonia Resort Hotel & Spa, A. H. Tammsaare pst 4a, Pärnu (It is located in the same building as the main conference)
The spa party will take place at the Spa & Sauna Centre of Estonia Resort Hotel & Spa, offering a relaxed and vibrant evening in a modern wellness environment.
Guests are invited to enjoy the hotel’s diverse spa and sauna facilities, including multiple pools, saunas, and relaxation areas, all designed to promote well-being and enjoyment. The atmosphere will be elevated by a live DJ Karinsmatic, creating a lively yet laid-back party vibe within the spa.
The evening will also feature two pop-up spa bars sponsored by Rome2Rio, serving refreshing drinks and adding an exclusive touch to the event.
This spa party promises a perfect blend of wellness, music, socialising, and unique experiences – a signature Pärnu-style evening where relaxation meets celebration.
Location: Estonia Resort Hotel & Spa, A. H. Tammsaare pst 6, Pärnu (It is located in the same building as the main conference)
Thursday, 12 February
Explore Pärnu as a historic resort town on this guided spa-hopping experience. Learn about Pärnu’s resort history, distinctive resort architecture, and wellness traditions such as mud bathing and spa culture.
We will visit Hedon SPA & Hotel (the former Mud Baths building) and Tervise Paradiis (the Estonia´s biggest water park, recently awarded as best family and spa hotel at the European Hotel Awards 2025), discovering how spa culture has shaped Pärnu’s identity from a 19th-century resort to a modern wellness destination.
This is a walking tour both indoors and outdoors – dress warmly, no bathing suits needed (although if you like the spas, we recommend visiting them later on).
Exclusive guided visit to Pärnu Museum and Jaanihanso cidery including dinner
Visit Pärnu invites you to an exclusive guided visit to Pärnu Museum, offering a special sneak peek into the museum´s new permanent exhibition opening on 21 February. You will discover colourful historical journey through four distinctive stories that have shaped the region: “The Source of Our Story”, “A Tale of Two Towns”, “The Birth of a Nation”, and “Estonia’s Summer Capital - Pärnu”.
Afterwards we will drive just outside the town to Jaanihanso Cidery. Jaanihanso is a family-owned cidery and orchard making champagne method ciders, ice cider and eau de vie. You can enjoy a guided tour with a curated tasting of their drinks, together with a dinner later on.
Price: 75 € per person
Price includes:
- Exclusive visit at Pärnu Museum
- Transport
- Jaanihanso cidery guided tour with tasting
- Dinner at Jaanihanso
- Services of a certified tour guide Veronika Meibaum
NB! The tour will take place when at least 15 people have registered. In case the tour is canceled the fee will be refunded or an alternative activity will be offered.
Friday, 13 February
- 10.00 Pick-up from the hotel in Pärnu. Drive to Soomaa National Park.
- Guided nature tour - snowshoeing or kicksledding, depending on the weather conditions.
- 13.00 Lunch at the Visitor Center of the national park and the story of „haabjas“. The building and use of expanded dugout tree boats (haabjas) in Soomaa is added to UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage in Need of Urgent Safeguarding list.
- Pancake baking/eating workshop together with Soomaa jam tasting at Levikivi Stonemasonry.
- During the tour you will also hear about the citizen-science trail at restored Kõrsa bog and about Sindi Rapids - the largest dam demolition in Europe. Sindi Rapids project is one of the Green Destinations TOP100 stories (2023).
- 17.00 Back at your hotel in Pärnu.
Price: 87€ per person
Price includes :
- Transport
- Equipment for nature trip (snowshoes / kicksleds )
- Lunch and desert making workshop
- Guiding in English by Aivar Ruukel – the expert and biggest fan of Soomaa, a nature guide, founder of soomaa.com, Green Destinations auditor, dugout canoe builder and promoter.
PS! Dress warmly - hat, scarf and gloves compulsory, wind- and waterproof clothes and boots are recommended (as everywhere like in Estonia in February).
Suggested group size - 15 participants.
