Baltic Weekend 2026: 15th anniversary edition

Organised by EGEA Tartu

For its 15th anniversary, Baltic Weekend is coming to Saaremaa!

After four years, Baltic Weekend is back in Estonia and this time we are going across the sea to Estonia’s biggest island Saaremaa. Far away from crowded cities, Saaremaa is a land of windmills, juniper trees and secret beaches. It’s also Estonia’s top summer destination!

WHAT TO EXPECT?

Local food, tasty drinks, friendly people and of course – sauna! During your time in Saaremaa, we will do our best to show you the breathtaking landscapes, beautiful swimming spots and the old streets of the capital, Kuressaare. In the evenings, be ready for hours in the sauna and other cultural activities.

LOCATION & ACCOMMODATION

Our accommodation is located in Kipi village which lies 34 km from Kuressaare, 258 km from Tallinn and 363 km from Tartu. We will stay in Kipi-Koovi Hiking Centre – a cozy countryside retreat in Western Saaremaa surrounded by sea, pine forests and wild orchids. At low tide, it is even possible to walk to small islands!

We will make use of the holiday home, guest house with cozy suites, as well as camping cabins. Find out more about our accommodation on their website.

HOW TO REACH THE ACCOMMODATION?

🌱 We encourage you to choose green travel options to help minimise our carbon footprint!

You can reach Saaremaa either starting from Estonia (Tallinn, Tartu or Pärnu), Finland (Helsinki) or Latvia (Riga). For more tips on travelling to Saaremaa, learn more on the Visit Saaremaa website.

🚌 Option 1: Arriving by bus

It is possible to reach the venue entirely by public transport. Direct long-distance buses run from Tallinn to Kuressaare several times daily. Optionally, you can also start your bus journey to Kuressaare from Pärnu or Tartu. Schedule and tickets for the long-distance bus: Tpilet.ee

The journey includes a ferry crossing to Kuivastu harbour on Muhu island. Ferries run frequently throughout the day, from early morning till late at night. We strongly recommend booking ferry tickets in advance as queues can become long on busy weekends and event periods. If you can’t buy a ticket online, you can buy one at the ticket office at the port. Ferry schedule and tickets: Praamid.ee

In Kuressaare, take a local bus to “Kipi” bus stop (buying the ticket in the bus). From the „Kipi“ stop, the accommodation is a short walk away. Bus schedules: peatus.ee

🚗 Option 2: Arriving by car

It is also possible to reach the accommodation by car. After driving to Virtsu harbour, take the ferry to Kuivastu harbour on Muhu island (like in option 1). Drive from Kuivastu to Kipi-Koovi hiking centre, first crossing the bridge connecting Muhu and Saaremaa island.

✈️ Option 3: Flying to Saaremaa

There are also domestic flights between Tallinn and Kuressaare. With NyxAir, there are two daily flights on weekdays to Kuressaare airport (morning and evening). Schedule and tickets: NyxAir

Another option would be to fly Helsinki-Kuressaare with Finnair. There is one flight in the evening a few times a week. Schedule and tickets: Finnair Estonia.

Kuressaare airport is 3 km from the town centre. You can get to the town centre by bus, car or taxi, or you can walk to the town centre. Bus no. 2 takes you from Kuressaare to the airport and vice versa. 

REGISTRATION

The number of participants is limited to 30 and the fee is 75€ which covers accommodation, food and activities. Registration starts on Friday, 15th May at 10.00 am (CEST).

The link to registration will follow.

PROGRAMME

Information on the programme of the event will follow.

If you have any questions, feel free to contact us at tartu@egea.eu.