Climbing trails through the treetops, ziplines over valleys, theme parks built into old manor outbuildings. Most have a separate, gentler trail for younger children, so nobody’s left waiting at the bottom.
The outlying buildings and grounds of the fairytale Cantervilla Castle are home to a theme park and playland reflecting the manor period. There is plenty of fun to be had by the whole family - for the whole day! You can see how people got around back in the day, what clothes they wore, what they ate and how they used to eat it (table manners being very important!). There are lots of attractions in the playland - a water park, various vehicles, a climbing frame, trampolines, a labyrinth, a costume room and much more. Catering is available at the cafe in the playland stable, but you can bring a picnic if you like.
Vudila Playland has a large outdoor water park with a three-tier slide and a tube, saunas, swings, climbing attractions, trampolines, sky-jump, bumper cars, adventure trails, ATVs, electronic games, paddle boats, water bikes, a large playroom, animals, horse riding, and more. Vudila also offers catering and you can fish for trout here. On Sundays we have plays for the entire family!All children, their parents, grandparents, and friends are welcome – everyone will find something to do here for the whole day! Vudila Playland is located in Tartu County, near the picturesque Kaiavere Lake, 1.7 km from Elistvere Animal Park.
Foundation Kalevipoja Koda welcomes visitors of all ages to the Kalevipoja Adventure Park, located in Kääpa Village in Saare Rural Municipality. Kalevipoja Adventure Park is an exciting place that challenges you to control your body between earth and sky and anyone who is willing to test their limits will get an unforgettable experience. You have to work as a team to make your way through the park and thus you develop your physical abilities, but also mutual trust and other important characteristics. If you have any doubts, be assured that our consultants are there to help you in every way and no one is left alone.
Otepää Adventure Park is a place you can easily spend a whole day experiencing real thrills! Whether you get your shot of adrenaline on the various climbing tracks, the 350 m flight above the valley of the fort, or by catapulting yourself up to 20 m high in the air, there is an opportunity for every thrill seeker.So as not to be left out, the smallest members of your family can also have an adventure of their own, too, on the safe children’s track. With a professional team to advise and support families visiting the Adventure Park, all challenges will be conquered together! A great place to forget about your daily worries and stress, the Otepää Adventure Park is the spot to enjoy an adventure on your own, with family, friends, or colleagues.
Tartu Adventure Park has over 50 different challenges set up to let you climb and swing between heaven and earth. Adventure-lovers can try various challenges set up 4 metres above the ground in the trees. You are guaranteed a thrill on the 300-metre zipline at the end of the course which runs from one side of the valley to the other. We have not forgotten little visitors either – they have their own area with 14 challenges and two long ziplines.During slow seasons, pre-booking is required for enjoying the park (minimum size of the group is 10 people).
Some of this is loud – slides, splash pools, a flowing river built for an entire afternoon of screaming and getting wet. Some of it is quiet — a lakeside pool with views through floor-to-ceiling glass, built more for parents than kids. South Estonia has both, often within a short drive of each other.
The health services of Kubija Hotel and Nature Spa are ideal for clients, who value peace and quiet, high level of service and an individual approach. Kubija Sauna and Spa Centre has pools in 5 different sizes, depths and temperatures and 4 saunas (90 °C Finnish sauna, 70 °C aroma sauna, 45 °C steam sauna and 60 °C juniper sauna). The 60 °C sauna is especially suitable for those, who cannot handle high temperatures.
Do you wish to escape from the noise of the city, take a rest from everyday hustle and bustle, take some time for yourself and enjoy the soothing diversity of nature? Come, Kubija Hotel-Nature Spa is waiting for you! The Hotel-Nature Spa located in between the Võru-Kubja pine forests and lakes is a cosy and convenient place to stay. While taking a rest or strengthening your health here you will find harmony with the nature and with yourself. Here you may allow yourself cherishing body treatments and sauna delights. Soothing views over the forest or the lake unfold from the well-equipped rooms of the Hotel. The Hotel has its own swimming place and a few hundred metres away is the Võru-Kubja roller and ski track.
Everybody likes their water centre to be diverse and unique. This is precisely why V Spa offers you 13 different pools and hot tubs, as well as 13 different saunas! V Spa offers something for everyone: relax in the pool and let the underwater jets massage you or have fun with your children in the children’s pool with water attractions. The youngest of your family can also play in our centre. Forget your problems in the warm Japanese pool or do something new and walk through the Kneipp Therapy trail of cold and warm water.
Värska Spa is unique in Estonia for its treatments. We offer revitalisation through natural means - freshwater therapeutic mud and Värska mineral water. In addition to the therapeutic mud and mineral water, clients can choose from electrical, paraffin, and salt treatments, various forms of massage, physiotherapy, therapeutic exercise, and many more services to improve their health. The treatments are carried out under the watchful eye of professionals (doctors, nurses). Our professional, experienced and attentive personnel guarantee the safety of our clients.
Vudila Playland has a large outdoor water park with a three-tier slide and a tube, saunas, swings, climbing attractions, trampolines, sky-jump, bumper cars, adventure trails, ATVs, electronic games, paddle boats, water bikes, a large playroom, animals, horse riding, and more. Vudila also offers catering and you can fish for trout here. On Sundays we have plays for the entire family!All children, their parents, grandparents, and friends are welcome – everyone will find something to do here for the whole day! Vudila Playland is located in Tartu County, near the picturesque Kaiavere Lake, 1.7 km from Elistvere Animal Park.
The Pesa Hotel have a cozy mini-SPA Sõstar. Both hotel guests and other guests can relax here. We also welcome groups. The spa can accommodate up to 12 people at a time. Visits last for two hours. The mini-SPA has a steam room, a stream-aroma sauna, a hot tub, an ice machine, and a circular shower. After going to the sauna, we recommend going to the light therapy room and enjoy blackcurrant tea while relaxing under the Bioptron lamps. You can order drinks and snacks to the mini-SPA. If you want to have a proper meal, restaurant PESA will help you out – its menu is an experience for people on their holidays or on business trips. Pamper your body and mind!
Kuremaa Swimming Pool and mini-SPA is open seasonally and there are three swimming pools: a 25-metre with four lanes, a children’s pool, and a pool with different attractions in the SPA.In addition to swimming, you can go to a Finnish, family, and private sauna (in the pool section) or a salt, Finnish, and steam sauna (in the SPA).There is also a solarium, a beauty and massage salon, a gym, indoor court for ball games, a cafe, and a seminar room. Accommodation is available in the building next to us.
Pühajärve Hotel awaits you on the shores of the beautiful Lake Pühajärv, over which some of our rooms enjoy unforgettable views. Here at our cosy hotel, we offer pleasant, home-style accommodation. We have taken everything into account, right down to the little details—you can even bring your pets with you! Our friendly and helpful staff will do their best to make your stay with us as pleasant and memorable as possible. You can stay with us at any time of year, whether on vacation, taking a weekend break, recharging your batteries, or hosting a conference or meeting.
Villa The MANOR Sports & Spa is a private luxury villa in South Estonia, just one kilometer away from the center of Tõrva. Our elegant historic building, with modern amenities, gives you the chance to enjoy a quality holiday, host private events, or conduct small seminars and retreats in complete peace and privacy. The 14-bedroom villa is always rented to only one group at a time – this means that the entire complex, including the spa area, lounge, common areas, and outdoor spaces, remains entirely at your disposal. All rooms are modern and comfortable while maintaining an elegant, historic ambiance. On-site, there is a private spa and relaxation area, a tennis court, and fat bikes available for rent to explore the surrounding area. Villa The MANOR Sports & Spa offers an exclusive, personalized accommodation experience. It is the ideal choice for guests who value peace, high service standards, and the opportunity to have the entire complex at their group's disposal.
Hands-on science centres, deep time and mammoths, a national epic told through play, and a working print museum where the machines still run on the same noise they always have. Touching things is encouraged, occasionally required.
At the Ice Age Centre, you can travel through time from the ice age to the future. Discover the Ice Age Centre in Tartu County, on the shores of Lake Saadjärve. Interactive exhibitions take you on a journey from the last ice age to the present and beyond, revealing the story of the universe, Earth, and the evolution of life. The symbol of the Ice Age Centre is the mammoths that lived in this area 10,000 years ago. You will also encounter cave lions, ancient deer, and other Ice Age animals to learn how nature developed. The exhibitions clearly and engagingly explain the causes of climate change, the impact of human activity on the environment, and possible future scenarios. In the centre, you can move at your own pace, participate in themed tours, or use an audio guide suitable for both adults and children. The family-friendly environment makes the visit interesting for visitors of all ages. During the summer season, you can enhance your visit with a raft ride on Lake Saadjärve, and year-round, you are welcome at the Ice Age Centre café.
AHHAA is family-friendly, with activities for both young and old science enthusiasts. At AHHAA, science comes to life, and the joy of discovery never ends. Interactive exhibitions, engaging science shows and workshops, and exciting planetarium sessions take you to the heart of science and technology. Our guided tours open doors that you might not otherwise notice. We believe that science is a driving force in the world. Our goal is to spark curiosity, inspire thinking, and encourage you to ask why and how. Come to the AHHAA Science Centre in Tartu to get your hands on science and see the world from a new perspective.
The Pokuland theme park on the borders of Võru and Põlva Counties was created after a children’s book, Pokumaa by Edgar Valter, and its main characters – Pokus. Pokus were created after sedge tussocks, or clumps of long, thick grass that grow in the bogs.The world of Pokus begins with the visitor's centre – Pokuhall – that looks like a twin-Poku and surprises guests with its unique stairways, passages and interior design elements. In the Pokuhall visitors can see original illustrations and oil paintings by Edgar Valter, get to know his creative work and make Pokus themselves. There are many other activities and events, such as study trails to introduce local nature, village swings to ride, as well as picnic and camping sites.
The Estonian Aviation Museum near Tartu is an exciting destination for aviation enthusiasts and families! Here you can see rare planes and helicopters from various countries, including the USA, England, and France. The indoor and outdoor areas display anti-aircraft weapons and an aviation collection consisting of over 500 models, which provides a valuable overview of the history of aviation. It is also possible to peek inside the planes. In addition to the exhibition, the museum offers plenty of experiences, including a 20-meter catapult, various flight simulators, and trampolines. The Aviation Museum can host lectures and company and family events.
The Kalevipoja Museum, located in Jõgeva County, Kääpa, is named after the Estonian national epic "Kalevipoeg". In the nearby river lies the sword of Kalevipoja, and around it lie the resting places, stones, springs and furrows of the ancient sangari. This is where you can start a real journey into the world of the Estonian national epic! The museum's permanent exhibition gives an overview of the epic, and you can learn about the most important events in a playful way. Anyone who wishes can listen to the epic as an audiobook or sit in the "Plane" and watch a short film about places in Estonia related to Kalevipoja. Do you dare to try what it feels like to be Kalevipoeg yourself? In a virtual reality adventure, you can pick up your sword and fight Sarviktaat! Families, groups of friends and groups are welcome! In addition, you can organize seminars and team events with us, which combine knowledge, creativity and adventure. Adrenaline and fun activities are offered in our adventure park with both high and low trails - the perfect way to spend active time with family, friends or colleagues.
Are you looking for a unique experience and funny photos in Tartu? The Upside Down House is an exciting but dizzying experience where anything is possible. All the furniture, the refrigerator, and everything else, usually on the floor, is instead on the ceiling. Actually, they are on the floor — but is the ceiling the floor, or are you upside down? The house is also slightly inclined, challenging your sense of balance. It may be confusing, but it's laugh-out-loud funny. A visit takes about 30 minutes; you are guaranteed a great experience and cool photos!
Come and discover the magic of blind embossing! Create your own embossed artwork in a unique printmaking workshop. Cut an image into a linoleum sheet and see how the play of shadow and light remains on the paper. Blind embossing is a printing technique where a linoleum block is printed without color, leaving only a relief mark on the paper. In the workshop, each participant will make a linoleum block (10x15 cm) according to their own design. To prepare, it is a good idea to think through your design in advance or search for an image online for inspiration. Check out more exciting print and paper art workshops on our website!
The University of Tartu Botanical Garden offers study programmes and excursions for visitors of all ages. There are more than 10,000 species and varieties of plants in the garden. In addition to natural plants, including rare protected plants, we introduce new decorative plants. In the greenhouses, rainforest and desert plants can be seen. We are the oldest botanical garden in the Baltic States, operating for more than 200 years in the same location. The garden is designed by world-renowned botanists, professors Ledebour and Bunge. Guests can visit the greenhouses with a ticket, but the garden is open for everyone for free. There is a playground for children.
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.
Karilatsi Open Air Museum is a unique open air museum in Southern Estonia which provides an overview of the life of Vana-Võromaa County about 100 years ago.On the 5-hectare territory of the museum, you can experience moments from the school life and farm work of that time and get to know everyday simple tools. Workshops and lessons on traditions and customs: smoke sauna customs, Võromaa wedding customs, celebrations, folk calendar year, and many other experience programmes (e.g. court session in Võru language, old school lesson). You can see a school, a court, and an almshouse with their smaller buildings, a granary, a barn-dwelling, a cottar farm, and a Dutch windmill. Agricultural machinery and vehicles are also on display. Ticket sales to the museum end one hour before closing.
The Safecracker Escape Room in Tartu offers an exciting and challenging experience suitable for playing with friends, family, and colleagues. During the game, you have to solve puzzles that require both logical thinking and teamwork. There are also plenty of opportunities to think things over and laugh at yourself. The escape room is also suitable for children, as it contains no scary elements. In the escape room, you can use up to three clues to help solve more complex tasks. After the game, each team will receive a document about their escape as a souvenir. Join the game — break the code and get out!
Rescued wolves, bison, moose and lynx living in spaces designed to look like nothing happened to them. A working goat farm in the green hills of Rõuge, with the cheese to prove it.
Elistvere Animal Park is a special place where you can learn about wild animals living in Estonia in their natural environment. Lynx, moose, bison, foxes, wolves, and more await you here. A 2-kilometer educational trail leads to an observation deck where you can enjoy a beautiful view of Lake Elistvere and an abundance of birdsong. Elistvere Animal Park has a visitor center where you can meet small domestic animals and see the exhibition. You can order guided tours and reserve an event hall; catering is also offered with prior booking. Pets are not allowed in the animal park! Come and get to know Estonia's wild animals!
Many birds and animals await you at "Talu ja loomad" (Farm and Animals) hobby farm, located in Kulli village in Tartu County! At the farm you can see various birds: chickens, the world's smallest seramas, ducks, turkeys, and geese. Additionally, the farm has goats, sheep, rabbits, chinchillas, hedgehogs, and a Vietnamese pot-bellied pig. You can meet about 300 animals and birds at the farm. Come with family and spend your time with lovely and unique birds and animals!
Andri-Peedo Farm mainly operates in raising goats and making goat milk products.The farm is interesting for children and adults alike. Come and see how our beautiful goats spend their days, what they eat, and what we make from their milk. We will talk about the exciting solutions we use to do farm work. You will also be able to taste our products. Depending on the season, goat kids can also be seen on the farm.The price includes a guided tour and tasting the farm products.Book a visit in a timely manner and explore our modern farm!
Alaveski Animal Park offers an opportunity for observing animals in their natural environment. The fauna of the animal park is very diverse; there are 90 different animals and 28 pheasants living in the Alaveski farm. Here you can meet two bear cubs, Mõmsik and Harry as well as squirrels, foxes, deer and wild boars who were the first inhabitants in the park. In cooperation with our partners you can go canoeing, roast game on the grill or hunt for pheasants during the hunting season.
Looking for a family-friendly zoo in South Estonia? Kaasiku Farm Zoo is the perfect place for both small and large animal lovers. Here, you can meet both domestic and exotic animals, including a desert fox, a python, and a parrot. The zoo is home to more than 200 animals from more than 60 species, each with its own unique name and story, which the hosts will gladly share with interested visitors. The zoo offers a cozy environment where you can look at animals, feed them, and pet them. It's the perfect place for a memorable day in the wild with family or friends. Come and discover a new animal species for yourself!
Discover the beautiful landscapes of Jõgeva County on horseback-riding tours at Metsapiiga Farm! Fresh air, picturesque forests and fields, and the feel of freedom — during a tour of about two hours, our experienced guides lead you through beautiful nature trails, an unforgettable experience at any time of the year. These rides are for both beginners and experienced riders. Safety is our priority; there is thorough safety training before the ride, and we provide a riding helmet. Schedule: Meet and greet and introduction Instruction and safety training Preparation of horses, if desired Horse riding
The stables at the Club on Six Feet offer you the chance to get up close and personal to horses all year round. The farm has five adult horses as well as foals. The club offers a selection of riding trips suitable for everyone interested in horseback riding and nature.Riding in the surrounding area led by a guide costs €10 per hour.
Anyone interested in horseback riding can try it out in Tamme Tall.We give private lessons and there are three ponies for children waiting in the stable.You can even test your skills by jumping over some obstacles.We organise riding camps for both young and old. You can even spend the night at the Tamme Tall Holiday House. It is possible to swim with horses by Lake Võrtsjärv, ride in the woods, grill, and go to the sauna. You can also book us for events or birthdays.
School like it was a hundred years ago – slate pencils, an actual schoolroom, the kind of discipline that makes today’s classroom look easy. A forest village built around a children’s book character that doesn’t exist anywhere else in the world. A road museum with more graders than you knew existed. None of it feels like a history lesson, which might be the point.
The historical Palamuse Parish Schoolhouse is now open to visitors as it was seen in 1895. There, you will find the classroom and the living rooms of the parish clerk, known from the movie Kevade. The heart of the museum is located in the freshly completed main building, where you will also find a classroom and a workshop. The main exhibition of the main building is meant for the whole family, reflecting the history of the Estonian parish schools through Kevade. The text introducing the entire building seems to have been written by the character Toots from the movie: you can learn to play the violin, catch Lati Pac, and see what Toots was hiding in his pockets! You can also learn how the movie Kevade was made and how it affected the Estonian culture.
Karilatsi Open Air Museum is a unique open air museum in Southern Estonia which provides an overview of the life of Vana-Võromaa County about 100 years ago.On the 5-hectare territory of the museum, you can experience moments from the school life and farm work of that time and get to know everyday simple tools. Workshops and lessons on traditions and customs: smoke sauna customs, Võromaa wedding customs, celebrations, folk calendar year, and many other experience programmes (e.g. court session in Võru language, old school lesson). You can see a school, a court, and an almshouse with their smaller buildings, a granary, a barn-dwelling, a cottar farm, and a Dutch windmill. Agricultural machinery and vehicles are also on display. Ticket sales to the museum end one hour before closing.
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.
The largest museum in Estonia with nearly 6,000 m² of exhibition space invites you to discover the everyday life of Estonians throughout history at the permanent exhibition ‘Encounters’ and to learn about the life of the Finno-Ugric peoples in the permanent exhibition ‘Echo of the Urals’. The museum experience is complemented by temporary exhibitions. There is a restaurant and a museum shop. The outdoor areas of the museum are perfect to have a rest and a picnic. There is also a romantic rotunda and a glass-roofed distillery on the shores of Lake Raadi.The Estonian National Museum offers workshops, educational programmes, and guided tours in 11 languages. The museum has a modern conference centre and venue for international events.
At the Ice Age Centre, you can travel through time from the ice age to the future. Discover the Ice Age Centre in Tartu County, on the shores of Lake Saadjärve. Interactive exhibitions take you on a journey from the last ice age to the present and beyond, revealing the story of the universe, Earth, and the evolution of life. The symbol of the Ice Age Centre is the mammoths that lived in this area 10,000 years ago. You will also encounter cave lions, ancient deer, and other Ice Age animals to learn how nature developed. The exhibitions clearly and engagingly explain the causes of climate change, the impact of human activity on the environment, and possible future scenarios. In the centre, you can move at your own pace, participate in themed tours, or use an audio guide suitable for both adults and children. The family-friendly environment makes the visit interesting for visitors of all ages. During the summer season, you can enhance your visit with a raft ride on Lake Saadjärve, and year-round, you are welcome at the Ice Age Centre café.
Tartu Toy Museum, situated in the Old Town of Tartu, takes adults back to the brighter days of their childhood and offers children plenty of interesting things to see and do.The permanent exhibition displays toys that Estonian children have played with throughout the years. Artist-made dolls, souvenir dolls of different nations, and Finno-Ugric traditional toys are also exhibited. Playrooms and workshops are also open. You can see puppets from Estonian puppet films and temporary exhibitions in the outbuilding. The museum also has a theatre building named ’Teatri kodu’ (The Home of Theatre) with a theatre hall, a museum of puppets, and a children’s studio.
