Kiidjärve Water Mill

In South Estonia, next to Otepää, Kääriku Sports Center is a paradise for water lovers, in addition to being a sports center. In summer, along with excellent sports opportunities and hiking trails of various lengths, there is a beach and an outdoor pool with a diving tower. Kääriku also has five saunas open all year-round!On the shore of Lake Kääriku, there is the legendary Kekkonen Sauna with wood heating and the Green Sauna with a lake view near the athletics stadium. The latter has two separate washing and changing rooms and can accommodate up to 40 sauna enthusiasts. Drinks and snacks can be ordered from us, as well. Next to the Kääriku hotel complex is the Sports Hall sauna with an electric heater, and the sports hall also has a Recovery Center. The Recovery Center has a relaxation room for 10 people, where you can enjoy the benefits of a steam sauna and an infrared sauna, or cool off in two different ice baths. Leisure, sports, and sauna in one place – book your experience at Kääriku today!

Barclay Hotel is located near Toome Hill Park, just a short walk from Tartu’s Old Town, making it an ideal place to stay for both leisure and business travelers. The cozy yet stylishly furnished rooms offer beautiful views of the Old Town and Toome Hill, one of Tartu’s most famous green areas. The hotel is housed in a historic building, originally built in 1912 and renovated in 1995, preserving its historical character and warm atmosphere. For business visitors, the hotel offers modern seminar and meeting rooms suitable for a variety of events. The hotel is pet-friendly, so your four-legged companions are also welcome. Several of Tartu’s main attractions are located near the hotel, including the University of Tartu and the Vanemuine Theatre. Shops, cafés, and museums are also nearby, making it easy to explore the city. Barclay Hotel is an excellent choice for those who want to stay in the heart of Tartu, enjoy comfort, and experience the city’s culture and history.

Otepää St Mary's Lutheran Church is one of the 21 places in Southern Estonia worth discovering, all those interested in culture and history should definitely pay a visit. Otepää St Mary's Lutheran Church is historically connected to the national flag of Estonia. The blue, black and white flag of the Estonian Student Union, which later became the national flag and in 1991 the official flag of the state of Estonia, was consecrated in the rectory of the church on 4 June, 1884. The church has a neo-gothic altarpiece "Christ on the Cross" which dates from 1880, and a Kessler organ from 1853. In summer, the doors of the church are open to everyone.

The viewing platform at Tehvandi's ski jumping hill is a unique attraction. From a height of 34 meters, watch ski jumpers training or competing or just enjoy the view. There is an entrance fee, and the platform is accessible by stairs or elevator. The viewing platform, which is part of the Tehvandi K90 ski jump complex, is 218 meters above sea level and offers a view of the city of Otepää and the surrounding landscape. The tower is the second tallest observation tower in South Estonia after the Suur Munamägi observation tower. Come and enjoy the views of the Otepää highlands in any weather!

Vacation in Kalda Villa is pure pleasure! Swim in the heated outdoor pool or Lake Kitseküla, enjoy sauna pleasures and a morning coffee on the balcony or terrace! The villa is located on a relief landscape, which adds a special feature to the house. We are open all year round, offering accommodation for up to eight people.On the entrance floor, there are 2 bedrooms and a master bedroom with a spacious walk-in wardrobe, with floor-to-ceiling windows adding openness; living-room with access to the balcony; open kitchen with modern kitchen appliances; shower room-toilet, and a hall.On the lower floor there are: sauna and shower room, toilet, utility room, and recreational area with access to the terrace.

The Estonian blue-black-and-white national flag waves in the highest flagstaff in Estonia – on the renewed Central Square in the centre of Otepää. The flag was hoisted on a 20-metre flagstaff on the National Flag Day on 4 June 2009, when 125 years passed from the day when the first blue-black-and-white flag was commemorated and consecrated. Next to the flag are information stands with the story of the Estonian flag, and in the nearby Community Garden, you can learn exciting facts about the history of Otepää.The flag consecrated on 4 June 1884 was initially the flag of Estonian University Students, then the Estonian national flag, and when the Republic of Estonia was established, blue, black, and white were declared the national colours.

The bird observation tower on the Linnutee hiking trail is located in Kärevere Nature Reserve, which is one of the most visited places among bird enthusiasts. There are over 200 bird species here!The six-meter observation tower is perfect for admiring birds, their migration, and nesting, as well as the spring floods, and the diverse rivers, meadows, and forests. The purpose of this area is to protect rare species of birds, animals, and plants, as well as their habitats, forest and meadow communities, and inland water bodies. The local protected species include the black stork, the lesser spotted eagle, the white-tailed eagle, several bat species, the asp, the European bullhead, and others.

The Museum of Tuglas is the childhood home of Friedebert Tuglas, born on 2 March 1886. Tuglas became a well-known writer for his novel Väike Illimar (Little Illimar) written in 1932. The story of the little Illimar is at the same time the story of a manor in Estonia. Places related to Friedebert Tuglas and the Little Illimar are displayed on a large map, which is also exhibited in the museum. Spatial exposition provides background information for the guests who visit the places related to the novel and learn about the everyday life of the manor house.