Harju County is Estonia's most populous county, wrapped around the capital Tallinn on the southern shore of the Gulf of Finland. Visitors find a UNESCO-listed medieval old town, Baroque Kadriorg, the flooded Rummu Quarry, Padise Abbey, Keila-Joa Waterfall, the Pakri peninsula and island day trips to Aegna and Prangli, all within about an hour of the capital.
Top spas
Curated picks for treatments and day spas.
Kalev Spa Hotel & Waterpark
A large spa hotel and water park near the Old Town, with pools, slides for children, a sauna world and an adults-only sauna area.
Signature treatment: Water park with slides plus adults-only sauna oasis
Viimsi Spa Hotel & Aquapark
A spa hotel and aquapark on the Viimsi Peninsula, about 12 km from central Tallinn, with pools, saunas, a gym and a children's area; the adults-only sauna area is separate.
Signature treatment: Aquapark with children's centre plus separate adults-only sauna area
Laulasmaa Spa Hotel (LaSpa)
A spa hotel beside the sandy Lahepere Bay and a private-feeling beach, with a wellness and aqua centre where access is included in the hotel room rate.
Signature treatment: Aqua spa beside a Baltic beach
Telegraaf Spa
The spa of the Hotel Telegraaf, with an indoor pool and treatment rooms in a restored 1878 building.
Signature treatment: Old Town spa with historic indoor pool
Swissôtel Tallinn Wellness Centre
Pool, sauna and fitness centre at the Swissôtel tower, with treatments by appointment.
Signature treatment: City-centre pool and sauna
Radisson Collection Spa, Tallinn
A fourth-floor spa with three saunas and a large gym at the Radisson Collection tower, close to Viru Keskus.
Signature treatment: Three saunas and a large gym high above the city
Kalma Saun
A traditional public sauna in the Kalamaja district with separate men's, women's and family areas, popular with locals and an easy way to try the Estonian sauna tradition.
Signature treatment: Traditional neighbourhood public sauna
Metropol Spa Hotel
A mid-range hotel with a pool, saunas and a spa on site, about a 10-minute walk from the Old Town.
Signature treatment: Compact hotel spa near the Old Town
Wellness travel tips
Get the most from your wellness experience.
Book treatments in advance — popular slots fill up quickly during peak season.
Hydrate well before and after treatments, especially massages and saunas.
Communicate any allergies or skin sensitivities before treatments begin.