• History & Culture
  • Architecture and history

Tartu Town Hall Square

Raekoja plats 1a, Tartu linn, Tartu maakond, 51003

Tartu’s Town Hall Square is the heart of the city. It’s one of Estonia’s most beautiful old town squares and home to history, culture, and modern city life. The square is surrounded by pastel-colored historical buildings, with the 18th-century Town Hall at its center.
The focal point of the square’s classicist architecture is the Kissing Students Fountain, which has become a symbol of the city and a popular meeting place for locals and visitors.
During the summer season, Town Hall Square is filled with café terraces, events, and street music, while in winter it transforms into a magical Christmas City and ice rink. The carillon bells in the Town Hall tower are the oldest and largest in Estonia, delighting listeners with a variety of melodies throughout the year.
The famous Leaning House, home to the Tartu Art Museum, is located in Town Hall Square. Just a few steps away, you’ll find Toome Hill Park, the ruins of Tartu Cathedral, and several other Old Town attractions.
Several guided tours also start from Town Hall Square.

Amenities

  • Paid parking
  • Catering
  • Souvenirs

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  • Lookout towers
  • Hiking Trails

Kekkonen hiking track

The Kekkonen hiking track can be used all year round – in summer for hiking, jogging and cycling and in winter for skiing. The track was named after former Finnish president Urho Kaleva Kekkonen, who visited Kääriku. The 15 km track starts from Kääriku stadium and passes through several spots of natural beauty, including Harimägi Hill – one of the highest points in the Otepää Highlands (211.3 m above sea level). Its viewing tower, which stands 26 metres high, is right next to the hiking track. Those with more energy can follow the additional 5 km loop on Harimägi Hill.

  • Vegetarian food

Restaurant Wagenküll

Restaurant Wagenküll offers modern comfort in a historic atmosphere, as well as a view of the beautiful castle park. We have an open kitchen, which means the dishes are prepared before your very eyes – the signature dishes of Wagenküll are cooked in a Josper charcoal oven and all year round, we use as much raw ingredients from the forests and farms of southern Estonia as possible. Tasty food and good service are one of the key factors for a great holiday and a successful business trip. The menu is modern but also includes historical dishes characteristic of the castle.

  • Canoeing

Canoe trips on the River Ahja in Taevaskoda

Over 40 magnificent sandstone outcrops and untouched nature of the landscape protection area in the Ahja river valley are sure to leave an unforgettable impression!We are a local company, so we can arrange a suitable route for your canoe trip, the best catering options, the most beautiful places for camping, or cosy accommodation. Our selection includes canoe trips lasting from 2 hours to 2 days for groups of 2 to 50 people.Before each trip, an instructor provides thorough instructions in order to make your canoe trip a safe and positive experience that you will remember for a long time.

Tamme Tall Holiday House

Tamme Farm is an equestrian complex located near the sandy beach and the beautiful pine forest of Lake Võrtsjärv. We offer accommodation on the first floor of the residential part of Tamme Farm.The stable has four bedrooms:- room with six beds- double room with cots if needed- double room + two sofas- room with a large bedThe shower room with toilet and washing machine is located on the same floor and there is also a small seating area.The kitchen and the second toilet are located on the ground floor.Horseback riding is possible.You can also take a banana boat or tube ride, try water skiing, go to the sauna, and barbecue by Lake Võrtsjärv.

  • Beaches

Lake Saadjärv

Lake Saadjärv is the only lake to make the top ten of both the biggest and deepest lakes in Estonia. It covers 708 hectares and is 25 metres deep at its deepest point.It is the largest lake in the Vooremaa region, located in the Vooremaa Landscape Protection Area on the border of Jõgeva County and Tartu County. Lake Saadjärv and its boulders are associated with the legends of Kalevipoeg, the Estonian mythological hero.Lake Saadjärv is a popular recreational area and it offers activities throughout the year. There are a number of enterprises near the lake which offer a number of exciting activities. Additionally, there are cultural sites, museums, places for spending the night, and several sandy public beaches with playgrounds.

Karumetsa Apartment

Karumetsa Apartment is situated 6 km from Otepää in a picturesque location in the middle of forests and it is only 500 metres away from a small lake.Karumetsa Apartment has four guest apartment that can accommodate five to seven people. All the apartments are spacious and have a balcony, a kitchen, a TV, a sitting corner and a bathroom. The building has a sauna and a hall that also has a kitchen. There are storage spaces for bicycles and ski equipment on site.Bicycle roads start nearby, the Väike-Munamägi Ski Centre is 4.5 km away and the Tehvandi Ski Stadium 5 km away.