Spending a night on the island in Estonia? Prangli is a small island and a natural oasis between Estonia and Finland, inhabited for many hundreds of years, and with its own traditions and culture. The island has around 70 people living there year-round, and many more visitors in the summer season, who are attracted to sail to the island or simply take a ferry to visit its pristine beaches, pine forests, and majestic boulders, and to learn more about its curious history.
Prangli island has been inhabited throughout its long history, even during the Soviet occupation, the people of Prangli are warm and hospitable towards everyone and you can learn a lot about their unique culture and traditions during a few days on the island. Prangli is definitely worth visiting for more than one day, a long weekend, or even a full week to relax completely!
After taking the ferry for an hour from Tallinn, you can start by exploring the harbor, which is the heart of the small island, where you will be greeted by locals and visitors alike. The harbor boasts small cafes, a house of local handicrafts, and an information center. A short walk away, the Prangli restaurant on the seaside offers delicious food and a comfortable atmosphere in the pine forest with a sea view, open in the summer season. The villages of Idaotsa and Lääneotsa (East End and West End, respectively) offer a peek into the local lifestyle that has maintained many of its traditions through hundreds of years, with a touch of modernity now as well. Not far away is the Prangli Church, with its own legends and traditions to discover, as well as many remains from the Soviet era and World War II.
During the summer, there are many events on Prangli, one of the most famous being the traditional Fishermen’s Day in July, celebrated in many communities around coastal Estonia, which you should not miss. Concerts on the island mean that the whole band will come on the ferry with their instruments. Another magical event of the Nordic summer not to miss is the Midsummer celebration, when the whole village gathers for a bonfire and a night of dancing and festivities.
Prangli’s real treasure is its peace and quiet, and the calm, tranquil ways of life that take you away from the bustle and hustle of everyday life and stress. To really relax and rest, there is now a wonderful new accommodation option on Prangli island, especially for larger groups – Villa of Nature Energy.
Only a short walk from the Prangli harbor, Villa of Nature Energy sits on the seaside and offers breathtaking sea views from its bedrooms and terrace, even in winter.
The Villa of Nature Energy has four bedrooms downstairs and a wonderful lounge with a sea view upstairs. The whole house is built from end to end with natural materials only and is energy-efficient, so you will be taking care of nature just by staying there yourself! In the house, garbage is carefully sorted and recycled, and electricity is generated from solar panels. You can wake up to the sunrise with a sea view in one of the downstairs bedrooms and have your morning coffee on the terrace with the same breathtaking scenery – nowhere on the island can you be closer to the seaside! (And don’t worry, the Baltic Sea is always in the same place, with its very low tide being barely noticeable). True relaxation, peace, and quiet can be found in this seaside house for everyone – you can read, play games, cook together, and have the best possible sleep. The house is perfect for larger groups (8 people), couples, and families, and offers accessibility options for disabled guests, including a wheelchair lift.
Come to Prangli and experience everything yourself! Book your accommodation: booking@tallinndayrip.com.
More information about the house here.
