Estonia’s beautiful sandy beaches, popular hotels and water parks and renowned spas and mud therapy centres have been attracting and pampering visitors for many years.

The country’s spa traditions date back hundreds of years. One of the reasons such resorts developed here was the local mud, famed for its therapeutic qualities and which continues to be used today. Pärnu, Haapsalu, Kuressaare and Narva-Jõesuu have been fashionable resorts since the 1820s, while Värska, Kubija, Pühajärve, Toila, Viimsi and of course Tallinn also boast excellent spas. You are sure to find the perfect spa for you in one of these towns or cities.

The popularity of spas is a reflection of the developments in Estonia’s health tourism, and the sheer numbers of them is indicative of the fact that their popularity is still growing. With the hectic lives we lead today, one of the best ways of staying healthy and invigorating ourselves is with a refreshing break. High-quality treatments and therapy will help you get the most out of your stay at any spa resort.

2008 saw the completion of a medical spa hotel quality system, and the first therapeutic spas underwent accreditation. The system was designed to inform clients of the range of services available and of the nature of these services. The fact that the services meet the requirements of the system – and the extent to which they meet them – is a sign of quality that clients can be guided by in visiting Estonia’s spas. The quality requirements set out the range of services offered and the requirements of premises, staff and quality of service. You can find out more about these requirements online at www.estonianspas.eu.

So far, 4-star medical spa status has been granted to Viimsi Spa, while 3-star status has been granted to Tervis Medical Spa, the Viiking Rehabilitation Centre and Estonia Rehabilitation Centre in Pärnu, Fra Mare Thalasso Spa and Laine Spa Hotel in Haapsalu, Toila Spa and Värska Spa.

The Estonian Spa Association, which until 2009 only acted as an umbrella organisation for medical spas, has extended its membership to wellness spa hotels: Kalev Spa Hotel & Water Park, Meresuu Spa & Hotel and Georg Ots Spa. A quality system is also being developed for wellness spas, as part of which we hope to be able to certify the first centres in the near future.

A member of the European Spas Association (ESPA), the Estonian Spa Association promotes high levels of quality and service. The association currently has 14 members, and this brochure is designed to showcase the services they offer.

Welcome to Estonia’s spas!