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Hotel SOHO in the heart of Tartu, close to Town Hall Square, is getting a fresh look and will reopen its doors in June 2026. If you're looking for more than just a bed and bathroom for your stay, SOHO is the place where you can stay or lose yourself exactly as the spirit of Tartu allows. The hotel has a total of 62 rooms designed for slow mornings and evenings that tend to fade unnoticed into the night hours. Every detail supports a calm rhythm where there's no need to rush, yet everything you need is within reach. The renovated conference and focus areas, accommodating up to 50 guests, offer flexible options for meetings, smaller events, or quick business meetings that take you or the whole team out of the office routine. SOHO's slow zone, or relaxation area, is designed for a moment of disappearing – here await saunas, baths, and peace rarely found amid the city hustle. The gym, open 24/7, is for those who know how to get going even in the early hours.

Theatre House, situated in Tartu Old Town, is a theatre inspired by a museum, forming a part of the Tartu Toy Museum. The Theatre House takes its inspiration from our childhood, the games we played, the dreams we had, and the fantasies we brought to life. The Theatre House stages plays, but you can also put on your own show, play games, make handicrafts, and discover what goes on behind the scenes in the theatre world. There is a children’s studio on the first floor, in which children’s groups can take part in theatre-themed programmes. Visitors find a museum, an automated puppet theatre, and several exciting theatre-themed exhibitions in the basement level.

The ruins of Helme Order Castle are situated on a steep slope by the Pärnu-Valga road. The castle is thought to have been built in the first half of the 14th century. Parts of its walls with their distinctive window openings remain standing today. Legend has it that a young virgin was entombed within its walls in order to further strengthen it - whether there is any truth to the story is up to visitors to decide! Over the centuries the castle has been governed by Germans, Russians, Lithuanians and finally Swedes - who destroyed it in 1658.Did you know...?*In the valley below the castle is the Doctor's Spring, whose waters are said to cure seven different ailments.

Families with children are particularly welcome in the Lake Pühajärv Park as there are many opportunities to feed ducks and other birds when walking on the lakeshore. There is an exercise track by the northern part of the park. This is also the place where you will find the beach with a beach house, cafés, arbours and boat hire.The park used to be a part of the Pühajärv Manor Park and it was designed as a walking forest with paths already in the 19th century. The park is mainly a naturally grown forest.

Mini Golf RIO in Tartu – a unique leisure center for the whole family! Mini Golf RIO is a modern entertainment center located in Tartu designed for sporty play, movement, and fun leisure time. The heart of the center is a 20-hole mini-golf course that challenges children, young people, and adults alike. It's a place where you can enjoy the game, try your hand at a new sport, and spend quality time with family or friends. In addition to mini golf, several other activities await you: dart games, a remote-control car racing track, and Estonia's largest interactive LED floor that responds to movement and creates special light effects. For younger guests, there is a soft play area and a trampoline where they can safely climb and play. Mini Golf RIO is perfect for organizing birthdays, family days, and team events. Here, visitors of all ages will find activities. Buy a day ticket, book a single ticket, group ticket, or party room and make your day in Tartu special – the experience is guaranteed!

The Fairy Trail, also known as the Vitipalu Adventure Trail, offers a fairytale experience for both children and adults. The trail takes you through the mushroom and berry forests of Elva, where Witch Island awaits, featuring the lovely "Little Witch" house, cool tree sculptures, and a low-adventure trail built in the middle of the forest, perfect for children and families to have a great time in nature. The 1.4 km long trail, part of which is accessible with a stroller, intersects with the Elva River's primeval valley hiking trail and introduces the diverse landscape of Elva. The trail starts and ends at the RMK Jõeharu picnic area and camping site, where several shelters with grills and campfire sites are available.

The Estonian Road Museum showcases the development of roads and traffic in Estonia, from the horse era to the present day. Exciting thematic events are organized here, educational guided tours are offered, and rooms are rented for seminars and celebrations. The heart of the museum is the historic Varbuse horse post station, which, together with the outdoor exhibition environment Teeaeg, forms a unique look at history. The Machine Hall is the museum's technical park and interactive traffic education center. It also houses a rotating car and the Estonian Road Museum's traffic safety simulator, which offers an immersive experience and a clear understanding of how seat belts save lives. The standout features of the outdoor areas are the historic road room, where you can seemingly travel back in time, and the recreation area with a traffic city, which offers activities for the whole family, especially during the summer season. Temporary exhibitions are held in the main building of the post station, and the second floor houses a children's museum created specifically for younger visitors.

Toretalu Farm awaits guests to solve the game hidden in the corn jungle and take part in other activities put up at the yard that test their cleverness and skills.In the corn labyrinth you have to find six check points with a map. The corn has grown to the size of a person, there are many converging paths in the jungle and finally you have to find the exit. Are you ready for the test?