New places on the islands 2026

Every year, dozens of new places surprise both locals and visitors of the islands. To make discovering them easier, we’ve gathered them all neatly in one place.

The islands are always a good idea. Whether you’ve found your way here for the first time or the hundredth, whether you’ve lived here all your life or have only recently started to feel like a local. And it’s the lifelong islanders and the hundred-time visitors who are especially happy when the islands surprise them with something new. Luckily, we’ve got plenty of news to share.

New adventures and attractions

Floating bird hide

A floating hide is a one-person hide tent that floats, allowing you to photograph birds right at water level. The best time to shoot is at sunrise or sunset, and moving quietly helps gain the birds’ trust - the less noticeable you are, the more naturally they will behave.

Black Grouse Hide

Black grouse hide sessions can be done in a weatherproof, two-person plastic dome with multiple photo shooting openings. The best time to capture the black grouse lek is from late March to mid-April, when the birds’ display activity is at its peak.

Loona Manor´s Restaurant

Loona Manor’s restaurant offers a refined gourmet experience in a historic manor setting, with a focus on carefully selected seasonal ingredients and thoughtfully balanced flavours. It’s a place where a slower pace, elegant dishes, and the island’s calm come together to create a cohesive and memorable experience.

Tui mini Asia Restaurant

Tui mini Asia restaurant is located in Kuressaare and it brings heartfelt Asian street food and a great vibe to the town. The menu features bold, authentic flavours created by the same family who have delighted guests for years at Tui Home Restaurant in Sõrve.

Ahvileib Bakery

Ahvileib: Artisan Breads and Pastries has opened its doors in the centre of Kuressaare. The café offers a wide selection of handcrafted pastries and baked goods. Its creator, Kristiina - known for her cakes - previously worked under the name My Sweet Dream.

Munch Takeaway

Munch Takeaway is a new and convenient street-food-style spot in Kuressaare, where you can quickly pick up tasty bites to go. The dishes are perfect for grabbing on the move, an ideal choice when you want a good flavour experience while you’re out and about.

Batuudimaa

Batuudimaa is a spacious and fun party venue filled with trampolines for children in Kuressaare, at the Auriga Centre. You can celebrate birthdays there or simply drop in to jump around and burn off some energy. Batuudimaa is a great fit for both younger and older kids.

Lepikumäe Holiday Home

Lepikumäe Holiday Home is a spacious and private holiday house on Saaremaa, in the peaceful village of Reina. It’s an ideal choice for a larger family or a group of friends. The entire house is rented to one party at a time, offering full privacy and homely comfort.

Loona Manor

In the heart of Vilsandi National Park lies a special place - Loona Manor. This historic manor house is not just somewhere to spend the night, but an experience in itself. Here, Saaremaa’s history meets the national park’s unique nature. During the day you can explore hiking trails, coastal meadows, and islets, and in the evening you can enjoy the manor’s calm atmosphere.

Pidaja Holiday Home on Vilsandi

Pidaja Holiday Home on the island of Vilsandi is a quiet and peaceful place to stay. Surrounded by open nature, it offers easy access to Vilsandi’s hiking trails, coastal meadows, seabirds, and the iconic Vilsandi lighthouse.

Järvemetsa Stay

Järvemetsa Stay offers peaceful, nature-based accommodation for those looking for quiet, privacy, and time to themselves. Surrounded by calm, it’s an ideal stop for a slow getaway where nature and comfort go hand in hand.

Kardemon

Kardemon Café has been offering a cosy coffee-and-cake break in the centre of Kuressaare for a few years now. This spring, the café is opening its doors in a new location, at the Saare KEK building. Along with the move, the menu is expanding too, with smoothies and porridge joining the selection.

Bottengarn Harbour Restaurant

Bottengarn Harbour Restaurant, recognised in the White Guide, is taking its next step towards top-level cuisine by opening an exclusive fine dining restaurant in Koguva. The head chef and their team present Muhu’s pure local ingredients on the plate in a refined and surprising way.

Viidumäe Outdoor Exhibition

The outdoor exhibition at Viidumäe Nature Reserve has been given a new look and now offers an even better introduction to the natural values of Saaremaa’s oldest and highest areas. The exhibition presents the area’s formation story, biodiversity, and cultural heritage, and serves as an excellent starting point for Viidumäe’s nature trails.

Velly - Classic Dutch Fries & Burger

Velly, who offered flavourful street-food treats from a food truck at the Kuressaare market last year, has now moved to Kauba Street. The familiar flavours have found a permanent home where you can enjoy them even more comfortably, the same great vibe, a new location, and more space for a relaxed stop in town.

Arensburg Spa

Arensburg Boutique Hotel & Spa has refreshed its spa complex, offering an even cosier and more enjoyable relaxation experience. In the renewed spa, a calm atmosphere meets modern comfort and timeless elegance - an ideal place to slow down and enjoy spa culture in a new look.

Johan Spa

Johan Spa Hotel has completely renovated its spa complex. The refreshed saunas and pool area now offer an even more enjoyable relaxation experience. A new look, improved functionality, and a cosier atmosphere create the perfect place to slow down and unwind.

If you haven’t been our way in a while, be sure to take a look at last year’s new places too.

Last modified: 02.04.2026