Pärnu Hanseatic Days FestivalPärnu Hansapäevad

Pärnu Hansapäevad is an annual medieval and heritage culture festival held each summer in Pärnu. It features a historical market, crafts fair, medieval music, archery and axe-throwing tournaments, and street performances. Highlights include the opening parade along the old town streets, a Viking encampment, and period-costume contests. The festival brings Pärnu’s medieval Hanseatic history to life with era-specific food, crafts, and public ceremonies 1 2.

Celebrating Pärnu’s past as a Hanseatic League trading town, Hansapäevad connects residents with their regional heritage. The festival emphasizes traditional crafts (blacksmithing, weavers), music and games of medieval Europe. It reinforces a shared cultural identity drawing from coastal Hanseatic trade routes and local folklore. 1 2.