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The red lighthouse on Kihnu Island beside the Baltic Sea

Kihnu island life

Cross the Baltic by ferry and meet an island culture expressed through music, craft, seafaring and everyday life.

Photo: Kalervo Kinnunen

Meet a culture that is still in use

Kihnu's striped skirts, music, wedding traditions and handicrafts are not staged remnants. They belong to a small community balancing island life, work at sea and the modern world.

Give the island more than an afternoon

The ferry, local guide, museum, lighthouse and 23-kilometre island route make a clear framework. Staying overnight creates time for the harbour, food and conversations that a hurried day trip misses.

Meet Alex and talk about Kihnu

Tell me when you are coming to Estonia and what draws you to Kihnu. I will tell you how the island could fit a day or a longer journey.

Meet me for 30 minutes
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