Tooni
Your island day starts here. Arrival and the main public services are centred in Tooni village.
- Library
- Municipal service point
- Volunteer rescue unit
- Police and Border Guard station
- Hostel
- Café
DISCOVER PIIRISSAAR
Three villages. One distinctive island.
In the vast waters of Lake Peipus lies fascinating Piirissaar, an island with a declining permanent population.
Piiri
The Estonian village, where lanes reveal traces of the island’s history and daily life.
- Village lanes and shop
- Cemeteries
- Stone church
- Old schoolhouse
- Raft
Saare
Old Believer heritage and a village of houses along a single street, with discoveries from the museum to the lakeside beach.
- Old Believers’ house museum
- Old Believers’ prayer house
- Linear village
- „Titanic”
- Saare village beach
Old Believers’ house museum
Traditional living quarters, one family’s story, historical photographs and documents, and objects from island households.
Ticket 5 €. Check visiting arrangements and opening times before arrival. School groups can add a museum visit for an extra charge.
Visit the museum with your classTime to explore independently
Walk the village streets, see the gardens and stop at information boards. The island’s charm lies in local life and a relaxed pace.
Remember that the villages are people’s homes. Bicycles can be rented at the harbour.
Plan your visitCOME HEAR THE ISLAND’S STORIES