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Voykit pocket guide · Estonia

Kihnu

Spend a day exploring Kihnu's cultural sites and walk the lighthouse; stay one night for sauna or fishing if you want evening activities.

Kihnu is a small island (pop. ≈ 500) with UNESCO‑listed cultural heritage, a museum, lighthouse and a few guesthouses. A half‑day covers the main sights; an overnight adds sauna or fishing trips.

HaapsaluJõhviKiviõliKuressaareNarvaOtepääPaldiskiPärnuRakvereSillamäeTartuTüriValgaViljandiKihnu50 kmdots: other places in this guide
Sketch, not to navigate by: shapes follow this guide’s areas and places, not official boundaries. North is up.
Country
Estonia
Best months
May–Sep
Avoid
Nov–Feb (limited ferry, cold weather)
Stay
1 night

Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.

Essentials

Currency
EUR
Money
Currency is the euro (EUR). Cards and contactless payments work almost everywhere, including small cafés and buses.
Daily spend
Budget €20–30 excl. bed · Mid €30–45 excl. bed (estimate; check)
SIM and data
Telia, Elisa and Tele2 sell prepaid SIMs in supermarkets, kiosks (R-Kiosk) and phone shops; EU roaming applies to EU SIMs.
Emergency
Police, ambulance, fire 112
Plugs
Types C, F · 230 V · 50 Hz · Standard EU two-pin; UK and US visitors need an adapter.
Tipping
Restaurant: Round up or 5–10% for good service; not expected.; Café or bar: Round up.; Taxi / Bolt: Not expected; tip in the app if you like.; Guide: €5–10 per person for a good walking tour.
Water
Tap water is safe everywhere; Tallinn's is hard but fine.
Toilets
Free in malls and museums; public toilets €0.50–1; cafés expect you to buy something.

What things cost

ItemPrice
Kihnu Museum entry€3
Sauna hour€20
Fishing trip€85

Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.

Get in

By air

EPU · Pärnu Airport
Mainland gateway; ferry to Kihnu departs from Munalaid near Pärnu

Typical fares

Munalaid ↔ Kihnu ferry
≈ €12–15 each way (check schedule)
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Get around

Walk or rent a bike (many guesthouses offer rentals). Ferries run several times daily from Munalaid (Pärnu) and carry cars.

See and do

Known for

  • UNESCO Masterpiece of Oral and Intangible Heritage
  • Traditional costumes and folk dances
  • Kihnu Lighthouse

Day trips

WhereHowTime
Kihnu MuseumWalk 5 min from most guesthouses≈ 10 min
Kihnu LighthouseBike or walk 2 km (1.2 mi) south‑west≈ 20 min
Fishing or sauna at guesthouseArrange on site≈ 5 min

Sleep

Ruudu külaliskorterid
€20 per night, basic rooms
Kuraga kodumajutus
€40, includes bicycle rent
Sadama öömaja
€23, sauna €20/h, fishing trip €85
Rock City
€15, tavern style, sauna available

Phrase card

EnglishSay or show
Excuse me / SorryVabandustvabandust
Thank youAitähaitäh
How much is it?Kui palju see maksab?kuu palju see maksab?
Do you accept cards?Kas aktsepteerite kaarte?kas aktsepteerite kaarte?
Where is the ferry?Kus on praam?kus on praam?

Etiquette, safety and scams

Etiquette

  • Greeting: Handshake and eye contact; avoid: Hugging strangers
  • Conversation: Get to the point; silence is comfortable; avoid: Loud talk on buses and trains
  • Homes: Shoes off at the door; bring flowers (odd number); avoid: Even numbers of flowers — those are for funerals
  • Sauna: Shower first; sit on a towel; avoid: Talking loudly or refusing to follow house rules
  • History: Ask and listen; avoid: Calling Estonia 'ex-Soviet' or 'Eastern Europe' carelessly — many prefer Northern Europe
  • Queues: Keep your place and distance; avoid: Standing close

Scams and watch-outs

  • Ferry schedule varies by season; check times in advance (check).
  • No ATM on the island; bring cash or a card that works in small shops.
  • Winter services may be reduced; some guesthouses close (check).

Kihnu is safe; main risks are weather‑related ferry disruptions and limited medical facilities.

One and two days

No timed day plan for Kihnu yet. Suggested stay: 1 night. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.

  • UNESCO Masterpiece of Oral and Intangible Heritage
  • Traditional costumes and folk dances
  • Kihnu Lighthouse

Sources

Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.

Pocket card

Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.

Kihnu

Palun viige siia

To this address, please

My hotel (write the name and address in the local script)

  • Police, ambulance, fire112

Estonia's emergency number 112 covers police, ambulance and fire.

Voykit · checked 2026-09

Printed from Voykit (/kihnu). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.