28 November – 13 December 2026 · Pilguse Residency, Saaremaa

Three weekends of Christmas markets, festive dining and winter getaways at Pilguse.

 

Christmas Market:

Discover the Pilguse Christmas Market, featuring our own house-made products, carefully selected homeware and unique creations by local Saaremaa makers. Enjoy a cup of mulled wine and a warm waffle as you explore the market and the estate in its winter setting.

Market dates:

28–29 November
5–6 December
12–13 December
Saturdays and Sundays, 11:00–16:00.

Christmas Gift Hampers:

New this year, our Christmas gift hampers will be available to pre-order for collection at the market or delivery. Choose from hampers filled with house-made food products or specialty drinks featuring our French cider and premium Elda Distillery products. More details and pre-orders coming soon.

 

Advent Dining:

Celebrate the festive season with Élisabeth’s special menu, available every weekend from the first Sunday of Advent through to the fourth Advent weekend, ending on 19–20 December.

Restaurant opening hours:
Friday: 16:00–21:00
Saturday: 12:00–21:00
Sunday: 12:00–18:00

Christmas Market Weekends Menu

Starters:
Pulled pork arancini, curry mayonnaise, pickled fennel — €9
Pumpkin soup, burnt caraway marshmallow, pumpkin seeds, Muhu bread — €9
Devilled eggs, trout roe, honey-mustard carrot salad, hazelnut crumble — €12
Päkhla trout gravlax, horseradish cream, pickled red onion, seeded crackers — €14

Mains:
Hot-smoked trout, roasted carrots, Hasselback potatoes, tartar sauce — €19
Butternut squash and feta ravioli, crispy sage, roasted butternut squash, Parmesan — €16
Potato waffle, mushroom schnitzel, tonkatsu sauce, pickled red onion — €16
Slow-braised lamb shank for two, roasted carrots, Hasselback potatoes, jus — €25 per person

Desserts:
Sticky toffee pumpkin pudding, miso butterscotch sauce, pumpkin ice cream — €9
Dark chocolate cake, hazelnut praline ice cream — €9
Pavlova, berry coulis, vanilla ice cream — €9
Selection of Saaremaa cheeses, crackers, quince and apple chutney — €12

Last kitchen orders are taken 30 minutes before closing.

 

Company Christmas Celebrations:

Looking for a setting for your team's end-of-year celebration? Pilguse welcomes private group bookings for festive lunches and dinners, with a bespoke seasonal menu.

Groups of 10 or more can book any day of the week. Smaller groups are welcome from Friday to Sunday.

 

Wellness:

Smoke Sauna Saturdays start at 17:00 every Saturday. €25 per person, with the option to stay for dinner afterwards.

For a longer experience, choose from:

Guided Smoke Sauna Ceremony with Evelin — a two-hour experience for €55 per person, combining fire, water, stones, medicinal plants, herbal scrubs and a refreshing dip in the spring.

Greenhouse Massage with Elo — 30 minutes for €45 or 90 minutes for €110. Enjoy a massage with handmade herbal oils in the warmth of the greenhouse, beside a wood-burning stove.

Iglu Sauna & Hot Tub — unwind in the sauna or soak in the hot tub beneath the stars.

 

Make It a Winter Getaway:

Turn your Christmas market visit into a weekend away. Book a room, browse the market, enjoy dinner at the restaurant and unwind in the sauna. Return transfers can also be arranged from Kuressaare, the airport or regional bus stations.

 

Accommodation:

Annex double room: from €65 per night
Main house rooms and suites: up to €240 per night
Breakfast included

Book your stay: www.pilguse.com/stay
For wellness and dining bookings: contact@pilguse.com · +372 5886 3734