Käbliku Holiday Houses

The big beautiful prayer house in Varnja Village on the shores of Lake Peipus was funded and built by the congregation itself. Most of the many icons of the prayer house date back to the start of the 20th century.Visitors can only enter the church with a reservation.The cost of a single visit for a group starts from 50 euros. Visitors get an interesting overview of the life and history of the Old Believers from a local guide who is also an Old Believer. The excursion may last for about an hour - the visit and a warm experience are worth it!Reminder: Women are asked to enter the prayer house with a covered head.We ask you not to take photos or videos in the prayer house.

The Pikksaare hiking trail begins at the swimming and camping area by Lake Pangodi. While walking along the hiking trail, you can enjoy peace and idyllic views of the lake and the surrounding nature and make a short detour to the War of Independence Memorial. The directional signs placed along the trail will help make the hike smoother. The hiking trail passes the Pangodi campfire site, where you can take a short break, as there is a shelter, a barbecue area, a nice swimming spot, and opportunities for camping. Come and spend a nice day in nature with your family or friends!

Want to spend some lovely time with your friends while doing something practical?Nahastuudio studio offers workshops where participants will get to make a unique and colourful leather bracelet under the guidance of the leather designer Tiina Andron. We will use pieces of leather, rivets, and press-fasteners of different colours.The workshop is suitable for everyone (from school age).During the workshop, participants will get to explore Antonius Courtyard, see different items being made, and listen to the designer talking about her work.Information about the workshops of Nahastuudio studio is available HERE.

The restaurant of Hotel Karupesa caters for both hotel guests and everyone else. The restaurant is located in the basement of Hotel Karupesa and has 66 seats. A terrace is also opened during the summer season. Guests can have barbeques in the arbour in the hotel’s backyard. There hotel offers several barbeque meals in summer in addition to the usual à la carte menu. We offer special menus to athletes and sports camps. The restaurant is open according to seasonal demand – check the website of Hotel Karupesa for our opening hours.

The 4-km Emajõe river shore path starts from the Turu bridge between River Emajõgi and Anne channel, and it runs on the Natura 2000 protection area and offers spacious views of the Anne channel, River Emajõgi, ship and boat traffic, and Karlova harbour.The hiking trail features information boards, riverside picnic areas, and several bridges, you can also meet hobby fishermen there. During spring, the path may be flooded and provides an opportunity to enjoy the views of the flooded meadow. When the trail ends, you can walk the same way back. Another option is to turn left to the gravel road, which leads to the Ihaste cycling and walking road.

Podmotsa Village Chapel is located in a small lakeside village in the middle of a medieval cemetery. The chapel, surrounded by lilacs and rowan trees, was built in 1760 and dedicated on Ascension Day. Because of this, it was built with young birches. There is a large stone cross near the chapel, as well as two smaller ones. According to local legend, these are the larger cross's sons. Beside the cemetery is the village swing, and the National Geographic yellow window, which acknowledges a unique landscape. Walking down to the lake from the village, one can also view the Kolpino Orthodox Church, which is currently located in Russian territory.

You will find this historicist red-brick church (architect Arved Eichorn), which is the first new church built in the Republic of Estonia, in the peaceful little town Elva. Tartu St John’s Congregation used to operate in Elva for some time. This is why some details of the Elva Church remind of Tartu St John’s Church – the rarely used plaster and brick imitation of a rose window on the western wall of the church refers to the medieval rose window that can be found in Tartu St John’s Church.

Värska Spa is unique in Estonia for its treatments. We offer revitalisation through natural means - freshwater therapeutic mud and Värska mineral water. In addition to the therapeutic mud and mineral water, clients can choose from electrical, paraffin, and salt treatments, various forms of massage, physiotherapy, therapeutic exercise, and many more services to improve their health. The treatments are carried out under the watchful eye of professionals (doctors, nurses). Our professional, experienced and attentive personnel guarantee the safety of our clients.