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Lõunakeskus shopping and recreation centre

Lääneringtee 39, Tartu linn, Tartu maakond, 50501

Welcome to Lõunakeskus, Southern Estonia’s biggest shopping and recreation centre, which includes more than 180 different stores and service providers. We are a child-friendly centre, which means you can visit us with your whole family!
Here, you can find hotel Sophia, restaurant Fii, a sports club, Apollo Cinema, an ice rink, an adventure park, a farmer’s market, a playground, and much more. Lõunakeskus has a wide range of fast food places, restaurants, and traditional cafes, all of which have free Wi-Fi.
You are bound to spend an enjoyable day at Lõunakeskus!

Amenities

  • Free parking

Open times

Throughout the Year

E-L10:00 - 21:00
P10:00 - 19:00

Contact

  • +372 731 5500
  • lounakeskus@astri.ee

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  • Family friendly
  • Playgrounds

Children’s park at Tähtvere Leisure Park

There are different attractions for children and young people aged 2–16 in the park.The selection of the attractions was done on the basis that they should offer a lot of activities which are rich in fantasy, demand physical dexterity, and develop physical abilities. The selected toys and constructions are of durable materials and have a modern design.There is a basketball court with two backboards, and two learning tracks for cycling. Additionally, there are some picnic tables and benches so that parents are comfortable while waiting for their children, or they can even organise a picnic.

  • Family friendly

Vasekoja Holiday Centre

Vasekoja Holiday Centre is open all year round and is located in Võrumaa, Vastseliina parish, Möldri village near the Piusa river. We have tried to use the peculiarity of the landscape of this area and constructed the holiday home on the edge of the Piusa river valley for you. The holiday home is freshly built; modern solutions and traditional materials and construction principles have been used. Beautiful views over the valley can be seen through the windows of the holiday home.

  • Pet friendly
  • Family friendly

Elva Bowling and Resto

Elva Bowling and Resto — the flavors also bowl a strike! With us, you don't have to roll the ball to get a perfect hit — just order something from our à la carte menu! Cocktails? Yes!Mocktails? Of course! Those drinking water can clink glasses, too! And the little ones in the family won't be overlooked, as they have their own menu, featuring crispy fries, plus a great play corner awaits! Four-legged friends? If they are polite and don't bark much, they are more than welcome! We have a bowl of water for the dogs and some treats. Enjoy a wide selection of delicious food, drinks, and a fun little round of bowling!

  • Michelin Guide
  • Green Key
  • Family friendly
  • White Guide Nordic
  • Falstaff

Restaurant Hõlm

Hõlm is a restaurant with a first-class menu and high-quality service. The kitchen delights with memorable dishes — every detail is carefully thought out, prepared, and served. The restaurant's open kitchen makes the dining experience particularly special, allowing guests to observe the fine art of cooking firsthand. Many recipes come from the 1925-1926 collection written by Lydia Grünmann Holm, who also inspired the restaurant's name. Small visitors will love the playroom. Read more from the MICHELIN inspectors.

  • Family friendly
  • Guided tours
  • Workshops

Estonian Agricultural Museum

The museum is located at the historical Ülenurme Manor and introduces the development of the Estonian agriculture and rural life.In addition to exhibitions, museum visitors can participate in museum classes meant for children and adults, participate in master classes or cooking workshops, enjoy the nice surroundings and meet farm animals. The museum ponies take children for a ride. There are several traditional, but also innovative family events at the museum.It is possible to rent the museum's rooms and territory for events.

  • Family friendly
  • Guided tours
  • Walking tours

A lantern hike with sled dogs in the snowy forests of Tartu County

Experience a magical evening under lantern light as a friendly sled dog walks by your side! The walk takes you to the snowy forest trails of Tartu County, where the guide shares fascinating knowledge about the native nature and tells stories related to the forest. Together with the dogs and lanterns, it creates a fairy-tale feeling, as if stepping into a timeless winter evening. In the middle of the hike, a campfire spot awaits, where a fire is lit to create a cozy atmosphere. You can enjoy campfire stories, drink warm tea, grill sausages and marshmallows, and feel how the silence and darkness of the winter evening become cozy thanks to the firelight and company. This is the perfect opportunity to spend time with friends, colleagues, or family. The hike is suitable for participants of all ages – especially children, who delight in the company of dogs and the charm of the forest. The evening walk is a great way to take a break, breathe in the crisp forest air, and experience a genuine Nordic adventure. Come and create unforgettable memories in the company of sled dogs – it is an experience that warms the heart even on the coldest winter evening.

  • Pet friendly
  • Family friendly
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  • Medical spas

Värska Water Center Hotel

South Estonia and Setomaa are definitely worth exploring! A relaxing family holiday, a refreshing getaway with a partner, or a business trip with colleagues — at the renovated Värska Water Center, you can relax, have fun, and organize seminars.The hotel at Värska Water Center offers single and double rooms with all amenities, more spacious family rooms, a room for people with disabilities, and one room suitable for allergy sufferers. Rooms decorated with Seto patterns offer views either of the surrounding pine forest or the water park, and some rooms have skylights. There are also provisions for travelers with pets. On the first floor of the hotel is Näki Café, where healthy cocktails and hearty pub dishes are served. Here, you can also try Värska water with varying salt content, directly from the earth. The hotel also features a gym and a solarium, a seminar room, and a party hall for children. The water center offers visitors swimming pools, plunge pools, a sauna world, and a water bar.

  • Family friendly

Road Museum Machinery Hall ‘Controlling machines’ (Masinate valitsemine)

In July 2019, the exciting permanent exhibition called 'Controlling machines' (Masinate valitsemine) was opened in the new Machinery Hall of the Road Museum. The idea behind the exhibition is the contradictory power relationship between cars and their drivers. The exposition consists of three sub-expositions: car culture, traffic education, and road machine display. Each part conveys the importance and potential of controlling cars in a different way.The Machinery Hall:1,500 m2 of exhibition space120 tons of machinesNew educational programmesExciting eventsThe middle part of the hall, the Traffic Education Centre, can be converted into a conference and event hall with a capacity of up to 150 people.

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