Imtal Europe Conference

When and where?

City of Kuressaare

ARRIVAL: Thursday, April 24^th (please plan to arrive by 19.00)
DEPARTURE: Sunday, April 27^th (no planned activities for the day)
VENUE / HOTEL: Venue for the meetings and accommodation is in the hotel Meri https://www.merispa.ee/

How to register?
Please fill out the registration form sent out by Imtal Europe.

Registration fee
The registration fee for AGM 2025 is maximum 250,00 EUR per person. We will confirm the final registration fee once we know the number of participants. The registration fee includes:

• All the lunches, diners and coffee breaks
• All transfers visits, excursions and museum tickets

Registration fee does not include accommodation

Hotels
We have pre-booked rooms in the hotel Meri.

• Price for the double room (for 2 people) standard for 3 nights is 210 euros
• Price for the double room (for 2 people) sea view for 3 nights is 240 euros
• If you choose to stay in the room alone, then the price is for 1 person per room.
• Price of the accommodation includes breakfast and use of the SPA
  You can book the hotel by sending a email directly to the hotel: [email protected]

Other hotels in Kuressaare (also to be booked by yourself):

• Staadioni Hotell
  [email protected]
  rooms per night € 55,-
• Vinoteegi Residents
  [email protected]
  € 45,- per night per room

Our host - SAAREMAA ISLAND

Saaremaa is the largest island in Estonia, located in the Baltic Sea. Also known as the island of Vikings. It covers an area of approximately 2,673 square kilometers and features a diverse landscape that includes marshes, forests, limestone cliffs, and beautiful beaches. The island's unique geographical position contributes to its mild climate and rich biodiversity.

Saaremaa boasts a rich cultural heritage influenced by various historica! periods, including Viking age and Swedish and Russian rule. The island is home to numerous medieval stone churches, castles, and traditional villages that showcase Estonian architecture and craftsmanship. Notable sites include the Kuressaare Castle, one of the best-preserved medieval castles in the Baltics, and the Angla Windmill Mount, which features iconic windmills representative of local agricultural history.

The islanders maintain a strong connection to their traditions through folk music, dance, and crafts. Saaremaa is famous for its unique folk costumes and handicrafts made from local materials. Saaremaa's culinary offerings are also noteworthy. The island has a growing reputation for high-quality local cuisine featuring fresh seafood and locally sourced ingredients.

How to get to Kuressaare

AIRPORTS:
There are 3 airports at your disposal. 2 are international airports and 1 is local airport with the connection from Tallinn.
Tallinn Airport 230 km/ 4:30 h (ferry time included)
Riga Airport 345 km/ 6 h (ferry time included)
Kuressaare local Airport 1,6 km- connection from Tallinn airport

BUS:
Tallinn Coach station- Kuressaare Coach station 230 km/ 4:30 h (about 17 euros). Please note that the Tallinn Coach station is about 2,5 km from the Tallinn airport- short walk or taxi ride away.
Check the ticket information from following site https://www.tpilet.ee/en/

RENTAL CAR:
There are several car rental opportunities in the Tallinn airport If you take the rental car you also need to take the ferry from the port Virtsu to Kuivastu. Ferry takes about 30 minutes and you can see the schedule and prices here: https://www.praamid.ee/portal/ticket/depar

Draft Programme Imtal Europe conference in Saaremaa 24 - 27.04.2025

Arrival to Estonia and travel to Saaremaa Starting from 15.00 check in to the hotel Meri https://www.merispa.ee/en/
SPA is open to use for all the participants from 9.00-21.00 daily (included in the accommodation price)

24.04.2025
19.00 welcome reception in the hotel Meri
(drinks and buffet style food, welcome words by the mayor of Kuressaare and introduction of the event by the organizers)

25.04.2025
7.00 - 9.00 breakfast at the hotel
9.00 - 11.00 Imtal Europe meeting
11.00 – 13.00 workshop with Angela Pfenninger & Ingo Glückler
13.00 - 14.00 lunch at the hotel
14.00 - 17.00 presentations about Estonian Viking heritage, archeological findings etc. (1 coffee break at 15.30)
17.00 - 18.30 free time, opportunity to visit SPA or have a guided walk on the town Kuressaare
18.30 busses to Asva Viking village for dinner and entertainment
22.00 busses returning to the hotel

26.04.2025
7.00 - 8.30 breakfast at the hotel
8.30 - 10.00 workshops
10.30 busses leaving for excursion to visit Viking sites in Saaremaa
13.00 - 14.00 lunch break on the excursion
16.00 arriving back to Kuressaare to visit Kuressaare Castle
16.00 - 18.00 Excursion in the castle and walk back to the hotel
19.00 Conference farewell dinner at the hotel (sit down dinner with drinks, thank you words and conclusions by the organizers, entertainment - live music)

27.04.2025
07.00 - 10.00 breakfast at the hotel
Travel day

• all the lunches, dinners and coffee breaks included in the registration fee
• all transfers, visits, excursions and museum tickets in the registration fee

Expected weather

Contact
For all additional questions and information, feel free to contact:

Annely Holm, Salme Viking Centre
[email protected]
+372 5116738