ON THE ISLAND OF SAAREMAA Directly from Stockholm to magical island Saaremaa! EXCLUSIVE GOLF PACKAGE INCLUDES: Unlimited golf at the greenest Estonian golf course ONLY Also available non-golfers Direct flights Arlanda-Kuressaare-Arlanda spa package and flight tickets: Local transfers: airport-hotel-airport Non-golfer package 415 EUR one way 190 EUR, return 245 EUR Accommodation for 4 (Sun–Thu) or 4990 (number of seats limited) 3 nights (Thu–Sun) in DBL room in nr 1 SEK For additional information Estonian wellness spa hotel GOSPA **** and booking please contact [email protected] Rich buffet breakfast 530 EUR or call +372 453 3502 Free use of saunas and pool www.saaregolf.ee Single room supplement 120 EUR Welcome to Saaremaa! Flight times in September ARN – Arlanda | URE – Kuressaare 30.08 ARN– URE 12:05– 13:55 30.08 URE– ARN 14:30–14:05 03.09 ARN– URE 11:40–13:30 03.09 URE– ARN 14:05–13:40 Saare Golf 06.09 ARN– URE 12:05–13:55 06.09 URE– ARN 14:30–14:05 10.09 ARN– URE 11:40– 13:30 10.09 URE– ARN 14:05–13:40 13.09 ARN– URE 12:05– 13:55 13.09 URE– ARN 14:30–14:05 17.09 ARN–URE 11:40–13:30 17.09 URE–ARN 14:05–13:40 20.09 ARN–URE 12:05–13:55 20.09 URE–ARN 14:30–14:05 24.09 ARN– URE 11:40–13:30 24.09 URE– ARN 14:05–13:40 27.09 ARN– URE 12:05–13:55 27.09 URE–ARN 14:30–14:05 What is so special about Saaremaa? Top sights Saaremaa – the biggest island of Estonia is known as a nr 1 recreation place. 1. Kuressaare: the bishop castle and 7 spas. Saaremaa has kindly The territory of Saaremaa has been inhabited for about eight thousand been called Spaaremaa due to the fact that the island has the years. In Scandinavian sagas of the 8th – 10th centuries Saaremaa was biggest number of spas per capita (7 of them in Kuressaare) mentioned as Eysysla. In old German and Russian sources its name was Saaremaa island is the birth place of Estonian spaa traditions as Oesel. it was the first place, where mud treatments were offered. Saaremaa (Ösel) is a sister island to Gotland just within the reach of hand The key-attraction in the city is the unique bishopric castle from th (200 km). Both islands have s mild maritime climate and soil rich in lime. the 13 century, one of the best preserved fortifications in the Baltics, surrounded by a rich in species and beautiful park. The Saaremaa has retained its uniqueness due to its location and insulation. castle accommodates the oldest in Estonia museum, Saaremaa In the villages there are still stone fences and houses with thatched Museum, established in 1865. Louis Kahn, one of the most roofs, beautiful national costumes and dialectal language are still used. influential architects of 20th century in the world, who was living in Junipers, dolomite, windmills and the famous local home-brewed beer are Saaremaa in his childhood, has admitted that the castle has played considered the symbols of Saaremaa. Local food is branded under label an inspirational role in his works. EHTNE (mean pure). The Kaali meteorite Over two hundred local species – from Rhinanthus osiliensis to marbled 2. Kaali meteorite crater and visiting centre. clashed with the Earth about 7500–7600 years ago. The field of seals (Phoca hispida) – found in Saaremaa. Also a great number of Roman Kaali meteorite craters in Saaremaa is one of the rarest natural snails, rare butterflies and beautiful orchids. (Saaremaa Orchide Festival). monuments in Estonia, being also the most striking crater field in th At the beginning of the 20 century, there were approximately 60,000 Eurasia. inhabitants in Saaremaa, about 4000 of them lived in Kuressaare. In Angla, Nowadays there are ca 30 000 inhabitants on the county of Saaremaa, 3. Angla windmill-hill and the Centre of Heritage Culture. there is a comprehensive complex of a windmill-hill, displaying five 14 000 lives in Kuressaare. windmills of which four are characteristic of Saaremaa post mills In 2008 the was great found in Salme village: old viking ship racks from from the beginning of the previous century. In the heritage centre 7 centery were found, which are considered to be the oldest in the Baltic activities like workshops of clay, wool, felt, wood and bread baking. Sea area (and in the world). 4. Vilsandi National Park and its centre in Loona Manor and farm Ca 90% of turnover from export and profit from smallcraft building in museum in Viki. Exciting nature and cultural heritage hikes all the Estonia comes from Saaremaa boatbuilders. year round to everybody interested (orchids, seals, birds etc.). The ancient fight for freedom in Estonia ended in 1227 when German and Vilsandi is the first nature conservation area in the Baltic countries Danish crusaders occupied Saaremaa The German occupation lasted until and was reformed into a national park in 1993. 1559 when the island was sold to the king of Denmark. From 1645 to 1710 To capture the life in villages centuries ago, it is recommended Saaremaa was under the rule of Sweden, which is considered to be the to visit Mihkli farm in Viki village, which is a characteristical to fastest development time in Saaremaa. Saaremaa. 5. Active holiday. In addition to a number of maritime activities A lot of sights and events (sailing, fishing, windsurfing, diving), there is a possibility to play all year round golf, have a stroll on a 20-kilometre circle of cycle or test your physical skills in Hallikivi Adventure Park (15 km from Kuressaare). www.visitsaaremaa.ee.