Preferably at 5 p.m. (or at other times as an exception), we taste 3 different fermented teas made following the traditional method. These include, in addition to vine leaves and currant leaves, the famous Ivan Chai, which was drunk by both the tsar’s family and the common people, as the tea is known for its excellent taste and healing properties.We will also talk about the local life and ancient times.Fermented teas, home wines, and other Alatskivi edible souvenirs can also be purchased.
Roosisaare (Rose island) Suspension Bridge is a footbridge that was built in 1998 at the end of the Tamula beach promenade. The bridge boasts a wonderful view of the City of Võru and Lake Tamula.Useful information: Roosisaare Bridge is 100 metres long.
The memorial stone to the first Estonian song festival was unveiled on the 125th anniversary of the festival in 1994. It was designed by Mati Karmin.Between the two millstones (czarist power and hard work and austerity), the heads are like grains that are being ground. They sing despite the pressure (Mati Karmin XL, 2019).The first song festival was held in Tartu from 18–20 June 1869. It was opened in Toomeoru but mainly took place in the gardens of the Ressourc society opposite St Peter’s Church, which enjoyed beautiful views over the town and the Emajõgi River. The festival was attended by 46 choirs, involving almost 800 male singers and four brass bands. Almost 15,000 people attended the festival.
Want to discover the Onion Route?Sometimes, you just have to spend time with your friends and do something new. Come and discover the authentic village life of Peipsi through the everyday tasks of the local people!Depending on the season, we offer the following activities:- in early spring, we will focus on fishing and drying fish;- in late spring, we will cut brushwood, burn branches, and enjoy the fire;- in the summer, we will pick willow-herb and make traditional tea with the hostess;- in the autumn, we will build a mobile sauna from scratch.The price also includes saunas, local food and people, and accommodation for two nights. Ask for more information!
The patron saint of the Värska Orthodox Church is St. George. The most important church holiday is St. George's Day, which is celebrated in Setomaa on May 6 and culminates with the afternoon kirmaski, or village party. The church was built with money from the community, and the original iconostasis from the beginning of the 20th century has been preserved, part of which is an icon of St. George painted on a tree in the 17th century. The church also has several handmade holy shawls. Värska cemetery is next to the church, and several important Seto cultural figures are buried there.
Villa Tammekann is an architectural landmark, where the Granö Centre of the University of Turku and Tartu operates.The world-famous Finnish architect Alvar Aalto designed the building as the home of August Tammekann, Professor of Geography at the University of Tartu. The University of Turku Foundation bought the house from the children of Tammekann in 1998, and then the building was overhauled mainly in accordance with the drawings of Alvar and Aino Aalto. The overhaul was recognised with the Europa Nostra Prize in 2001.The house is part of the National Register of Cultural Monuments and the international IconicHouses network.Groups must book a time to visit the house.
Come and dine at Väimela Bistro!There are 100 seats in the hall. Guests can rent the cosily decorated hall and order a party table together with a pleasant service or just rooms for a seminar. The two halls seat up to 150. We provide catering services for up to 400 people. Guests can also order breakfast or dinner. There's free WiFi and a bathroom for the disabled in the Bistro.You can also order delicatessens and pastry.
The guesthouse on the second floor of Mooste Distillery offers cosy rooms with all of the mod cons. The rooms are named after master distillers who worked at the factory. There are six rooms in the guesthouse and one mini-suite.The renovated historic distillery at Mooste Manor (1909) is home to the Estonian Photo Tourism Centre, which offers the use of a photo studio, photography courses and natures tours with a photographer. The distillery has a number of rooms that can be used for conferences, training courses, wedding and other events. Sauna and jacuzzi facilities are also available.