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Ruhnu
Spend 1–2 days on Ruhnu: one day for the churches, lighthouse and beach, add a second night for hiking and sauna.
Ruhnu is a tiny island in the Gulf of Riga with historic wooden church, a lighthouse, a sandy beach and a few guesthouses. The ferry takes 4½ h each way, so a single day is possible but a night lets you hike and use the sauna without rush.
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More ways in
Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- Jun–Aug (warm sea, long daylight)
- avoid Nov–Feb (cold, limited ferry)
- Airport
- check
- Nights
- 1–2
Not a trip line yet
Rules in force · 8Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…Treat the Estonian, Latvian and Lithuanian borders with R…
- Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
- Europe ↗On the first Schengen entry since EES began, non-EU travellers give four fingerprints and a face photo at the border instead of a passport stamp; there is nothing to apply for or pay in advance.
- Baltic states ↗Treat the Estonian, Latvian and Lithuanian borders with Russia and Belarus as closed to your plans: crossings are restricted, change within hours, and sit under advisories on the far side.
- Baltic states ↗Book open-jaw flights (into Tallinn or Vilnius, out of the other) so the line runs one way; Riga is the biggest airport if you need a single hub.
- Baltic states ↗Midsummer (23–24 June) is the biggest holiday in all three countries: cities empty, many businesses close and island and coast transport sells out.
- Estonia ↗Estonia is in the EU and the Schengen area; the EU Entry/Exit System applies to non-EU visitors. Check the official EU and Estonian sources for your passport.
- Estonia ↗The land border with Russia is not a route for casual travel; check your government's advice before going near it.
- Estonia ↗Winter tyres are required in the cold months; rental cars include them, but confirm if you drive.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Ruhnu112 ▾
- Police, ambulance, fire112
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Ruhnu, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the euro (EUR).Estonia-wide
- SIM or eSIMTelia, Elisa and Tele2 sell prepaid SIMs in supermarkets, kiosks (R-Kiosk) and phone shops; EU roaming applies to EU SIMs.Estonia-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe everywhere; Tallinn's is hard but fine.Estonia-wide
- TippingRestaurant: Round up or 5–10% for good service; not expected.Estonia-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/F. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Estonia-wide
- SafetyVery low crime; main risk is weather‑related travel delays, especially ferry cancellations.
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- RestroomsFree in malls and museums; public toilets €0.50–1 (≈ US$1–2); cafés expect you to buy something.Estonia-wide
- Emergency numbers112 police, ambulance, fire (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidayscheckShops open daily, including Sundays; museums often close Mondays (Kumu Mon–Tue in winter — check).Estonia-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- Airportcheckcheck Ruhnu Airport (Regular flights to Pärnu and Kuressaare; schedule limited, confirm in advance.).
- Getting aroundAll main sights are within walking distance; no public transport on the island.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at a café€2–3 (≈ US$3–4)
- Street or quick mealSandwich or light snack€3–5 (≈ US$4–6)
- Budget bedGuesthouse room, a night, per person€20 (≈ US$25)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget €30 (≈ US$35) · Mid €45 (≈ US$55) · High €70 (≈ US$85)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- check Ruhnu Airport (Regular flights to Pärnu and Kuressaare; schedule limited, confirm in advance.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
Feb
Avoid
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
Mar
not flagged
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
Apr
not flagged
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
May
not flagged
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Jun
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Jul
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Aug
Best
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Sep
not flagged
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Oct
not flagged
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Nov
Avoid
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
Dec
Avoid
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
Best: Jun–Aug. Avoid: Nov–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)), coolest Jan (−5°C (23°F)23°F (−5°C) low), wettest Dec (13 rain days), driest Jun (6). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Ruhnu: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
−5°C (23°F)23°F (−5°C)
12 rd
Feb
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
−4°C (25°F)25°F (−4°C)
10 rd
Mar
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
9 rd
Apr
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
8 rd
May
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
7 rd
Jun
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
6 rd
Jul
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
6 rd
Aug
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
7 rd
Sep
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
9 rd
Oct
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
11 rd
Nov
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
12 rd
Dec
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
13 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
All main sights are within walking distance; no public transport on the island.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 3–4 h
Fly from Ruhnu Airport (check schedule) or ferry to Munalaid then bus/taxi
Flight is quick but infrequent; ferry + land travel takes most of a day.
Door to door: About 1 h
Fly from Ruhnu Airport (check schedule)
Flight is the only practical option; check availability and book ahead.
Door to door: About 2–3 h
Ferry from Ruhnu (check schedule) or via Munalaid
Ferry connections are limited; plan carefully.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Liise's Accommodation
€22 per night, meals, Wi‑Fi, excursions
Tiigi Talu
€20 per night, sauna, camping
Buldersi talu
€20 per night, sauna, bike hire
Ruhnu Holiday House
€160 per night, whole house for up to 5
Ruhnu üürimajad
€130 per night, multiple units
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- €30–45 (≈ US$35–55) excl. bed
- Mid
- €45–70 (≈ US$55–85) excl. bed
- High
- €70 (≈ US$85)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Guesthouse room1 × 1 night × €20 | €20 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × €30 | €30 |
| Ferry Munalaid → Ruhnu (round‑trip)1 × €40 · check schedule and price | €40 |
| Sauna entry (Limo Sauna)1 × €20 · check availability | €20 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | €11 |
| Trip total≈ €121 per person per day, bed included | €121≈ US$150 |
Includes basic meals
2026 estimate; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee at a café | €2–3 (≈ US$3–4) |
| Sandwich or light snack | €3–5 (≈ US$4–6) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Ferry runs from Munalaid to Ruhnu, about 4½ h; check schedule in advance.
- Flights to Pärnu or Kuressaare are limited; confirm times before travel.
- Shops have limited opening hours; plan meals ahead.
Emergency numbers
- Police, ambulance, fire
- 112
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Palun, siia aadressileTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police, ambulance, fire112
Embassy
Estonia has an embassy in Washington, D.C.; nearest consular services are in Tallinn.
My embassy: —
Say or show
- Tere — Hello / Good day
- Kui palju see maksab? — How much is this?
- Kus on praam? — Where is the ferry?
- Ma sooviksin tuba üheks ööks — I would like a room for one night
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Ruhnu. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Jun–Aug (warm sea, long daylight) · avoid Nov–Feb (cold, limited ferry) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 5 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
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