The school holidays are just around the corner, and what could be better than spending some quality time together as a family during the autumn break? Right now is the perfect time to head to a spa, warm up in the sauna, have fun at a water park, swim in the pool, and recharge your batteries before winter arrives. But where should you go? Let’s take a look at what some of Estonia’s best spas have to offer families this autumn.
Family Holiday at Vihula Manor
What could be better than taking the whole family on a relaxing getaway to Vihula Manor? Here, you can collect colourful autumn leaves and chestnuts with the children in the manor park before enjoying some fun and relaxing moments in the pool and sauna centre. Vihula Manor is located in Lahemaa National Park, where you can leave everyday worries behind and unwind surrounded by beautiful nature.
The Vihula Manor family package allows you to bring up to two children aged 12 or under free of charge. Children can enjoy the kids’ pool and playroom, while parents can relax in the hot tub or discover the spa’s excellent selection of saunas. Vihula Manor even has a traditional smoke sauna.
V Spa & Conference Hotel
If you’re feeling a little sad that summer is over and a long winter lies ahead, one of the best ways to lift your spirits is to head to Tartu. Tartu truly comes alive in autumn, when thousands of young people from all over Estonia return to the city.
The lively atmosphere created by students brings a smile even to those who never studied in Tartu themselves. The city’s academic spirit may take you back to your own student days and remind you of university friendships, studying for exams and carefree times.
Tartu is also a wonderfully green city, and a walk around Toomemägi Hill in autumn is an experience in itself. Enjoy the colourful leaves and admire the impressive ruins of Tartu Cathedral. The city also has plenty of fascinating museums. For children, some of the most exciting options are certainly the Tartu Toy Museum and Theatre Home and AHHAA Science Centre.
The main reason to visit, however, is Southern Estonia’s largest spa centre, where even the youngest members of the family can splash around to their heart’s content. At V Spa & Conference Hotel, you’ll find no fewer than 11 different pools and hot tubs, as well as a great selection of saunas, including a Russian banya and a wonderfully relaxing honey sauna.
Ring Spa Hostel
Ring Spa Hostel offers a great opportunity to discover Tallinn from a different perspective. Located in Õismäe, the hostel is ideally situated for a walk around Õismäe Pond, a family visit to Tallinn Zoo or a trip to nearby Lake Harku.
The modern spa stands out thanks to its authentic wood-fired sauna on the outdoor terrace, where sauna whisking is also allowed. Ring Spa Hostel also offers the rare opportunity to experience a smoke sauna in an urban setting, and why not try the unusual amber sauna as well?
The children’s area features a pool with fun water-spraying attractions, a current pool and a shallow baby pool.
Pühajärve Spa & Holiday Resort
Southern Estonia is always a great idea, and its rolling landscapes and Lake Pühajärv are especially beautiful in autumn. Here, you can enjoy true peace and tranquillity surrounded by stunning nature. Pühajärve Spa & Holiday Resort offers cosy accommodation that is perfect for a relaxing family holiday by the lake.
At the spa, you can swim in a pool with unforgettable views and relax in the hot tub. Children can enjoy two warmer pools of different depths, and flotation aids are also available. Of course, you can also unwind in the sauna or enjoy a game of mini golf or billiards together as a family. Younger guests can also have fun in the spa’s playroom, which includes a small climbing area.
Toila SPA Hotel
If you’re longing for the seaside, pack the children into the car and head to Toila. Here, you’ll find Estonia’s highest coastal cliffs, a beautiful palace park and, of course, the sound of the sea. Together, they create a wonderfully relaxing resort atmosphere.
At the thermal spa of Toila SPA Hotel, you can enjoy a variety of saunas and hot tubs. The interior is inspired by ancient Rome, creating the feeling that you’ve travelled back in time.
What makes the family package especially appealing is that dinner is included in the price, along with a family room that can accommodate up to three children.