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St. Mary’s Church in Tartu

Pepleri tn 1, Tartu linn, Tartu maakond, 51003

St. Mary’s Church in Tartu was built in 1842 to be the home church of the city of Tartu and the Estonians in the parish. Prominent parish members included, for example, M. Härma, L. Koidula, and J. V. Jannsen. In 1869, the first Estonian song festival was initiated in St. Mary’s Church in Tartu, which is why the church is also called the cradle of the song festival.The church was destroyed on July 12, 1941 and was reconstructed as a gym for the Estonian Academy of Agriculture. The church remained as a sanctuary for sports in Tartu for almost 50 years.The church was returned to the parish again in 2009 and is presently being restored. In 2022 the restoration works of the tower, which had been demolished while turning the church into a gym, were finished. A golden rooster stands guard on the tower.

Amenities

  • Paid parking

Open times

18. aug - 30. juuni

T-N09:00 - 13:00

30. juuni - 18. aug

R-P12:00 - 18:00

Contact

  • +372 734 1111
  • tartu.maarja@eelk.ee

Links

tartumaarja.eelk.ee

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Rahamäe Holiday Home

Rahamäe Holiday Home is located on the border between Estonian and Latvia, 12 km from Valga towards Viljandi. Our Holiday Home is suitable for an overnight stay, spending holidays, organizing corporate events, celebrating special occasions or holding reunions and seminars. At Rahamäe, you can have a sauna and then go for a refreshing dip in the pond next to the sauna. Our guests can also use a grill house where they can grill meat on hot coals or take advantage of our summer house in order to organize summer events.Come and enjoy a relaxing holiday in the midst of lovely scenery!

  • Pet friendly

Trepimäe Holiday House

Trepimäe Holiday Home in Tartu County is an ideal destination for groups who appreciate beautiful nature, peace, and privacy. The holiday home is perfect for both pleasant gatherings and a relaxing holiday all year round, as beautiful Lake Võrtsjärv offers activities to enjoy in every season. The holiday home has a kitchen with the necessary appliances and a cozy wood-burning sauna for relaxing after an active day in nature. The outdoor area accommodates groups of various sizes. If desired, you can also order a hot tub to enjoy relaxing outdoors. Pets are welcome, but please note that they are not allowed in the bedrooms on the second floor.

  • Disc golf

Tehvandi Disc Golf Park

Tehvandi Disc Golf Park is located in Otepää, on the hilly grounds of the Tehvandi Sports Center. It consists of a driving range and 18 baskets of different lengths. The disc golf park's winter, half-length 9-basket course starts and ends at the Tehvandi Hotel and runs around the historic Otepää Hill Fort. Discs can be rented from the Tehvandi Hotel front desk, which also has a map of the course that you can take with you. Fresh air and nature await — disc golf is a good way to spend time with family and friends. Come and see for yourself!

  • Guided tours

Guided Lantern Tour in Kalepoeg’s Home

A hike about a kilometre long with a guide and lanterns on the territory of Kalevipoeg's Home. We will visit the local history exhibition in ancient buildings and the playground, pass through a pine forest and the adventure park. We will drink tea that has been boiled on a campfire.Suitable for groups of different ages - kindergarten children, school groups, groups of coworkers, families, friend groups, etc. Catering can also be arranged and rooms can be rented in the community centre or museum. The lantern tour can be a part of your visit or a special occasion for a visit.Addditionally, you can visit the Kalevipoeg Museum and go sledding, ice skating and tubing in winter when there's snow.

Selgise cycling trail and Kärgandi campfire site

The length and terrain of the trail make it suitable for moderate training or leisurely enjoying the nature. The trail with its ups and downs runs along winding forest paths and straight forest rides, passing through different forest communities.The trail is 30 km long. It starts and ends at the Kukemetsa forest hut. The trail is marked with signs and runs along forest roads to the north.The best recreation sites along the trail are the forests, Selgise hills, Kukemetsa forest hut, which is approximately 500 m off the trail, and Kärgandi campfire site. The trail was built by the State Forest Management Centre.

  • Guided tours

Agirregoikoa Kennel visit and sled dog ride

Come and experience an adventure at the Agirregoikoa Kennel with Nordic sled dogs! A kennel visit lasts approximately 1.5-2 hours, during which you can enjoy a 1.5 km long sled ride. After the ride, you can walk with the dogs and pet and cuddle them. Choose your favorite dog, take selfies, capture a memorable moment with a large group photo, and enjoy hot tea or coffee. We warm up and share stories about the dog breed and history. Sled dogs are therapy for children. We do sled rides with snow and cart rides without snow. Only kennel visits are offered during the summer period.

Pizza Olive

Pizza Olive is a pizzeria driven by the owner's passion, located in the center of Võru, next to the central square. If you're looking for a cozy and friendly place, Pizza Olive is the right choice. At the menu's heart are handmade pizzas, with crusts baked to a golden brown in a wood-fired pizza oven, and fresh toppings creating a burst of flavor with every bite. In addition to pizzas, the menu features soups, salads, and desserts that bring a smile to the faces of food lovers. Pizza Olive offers a pleasant atmosphere for family, friends, and romance. Friendly service and a warm ambience make every visit special. Delicious pizzas right in the heart of Võru — fresh nourishment right by the town square. Good to know: You can order pizzas in advance, take them away, and reserve tables for on-site enjoyment. In summer, the outdoor terrace is open.

  • Beaches

Lake Kamari recreation area

Lake Kamari recreation area has become an extremely popular destination among holiday-makers for its beautiful views and forests. There are two jetties, areas for beach volleyball and football, a shower and toilets, benches and a playground for small children with swings and a slide. The swimming area is marked by buoys and there is also a children's pool.

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