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Experience the authentic charm of an Estonian smoke sauna on the shores of Lake Jõksi at Kevvai Guesthousein South Estonia. This 125-year-old, lovingly restored sauna invites you to enjoy the heat of a traditional stone stove, with room for up to 10 people in the spacious steam room. When your body is warm and relaxed, step straight out into nature for a refreshing plunge into the clear lake. Guests can also take part in a special introduction to smoke-sauna customs and traditions, learning how this ancient ritual nurtures both body and spirit. Good to know: Next to the sauna is a cosy event house, perfect for gatherings of 20–25 people, making Kevvai an ideal place to unwind with friends or celebrate in true Estonian style.

The nature trail connecting two cities runs along the banks of the Pedeli River. The asphalt trail is 5 km long. If you find yourself on a boardwalk in the middle of the path, you have already crossed the border. Take the time to climb the stairs to Pudrumägi hill, which offers a wonderful view of the twin cities! There is no rush here – there are children's playgrounds, outdoor gyms, a beach, a recreation area on the peninsula, and even dog parks by the trail. The tracks are perfect for walking, cycling, rollerblading, and skiing. Come and enjoy this beautiful city!

Villa Margaretha is a meeting place with a romantic atmosphere which is a little mysterious and implores you to return again and again. Creaky wooden staircases and banging doors are a thing of the past in guesthouses – nothing is likely to wake you here! Restored to its former glory, the guesthouse is an attraction in its own right in the city of Tartu. Of course, there is more to admire than just its facade - there is its dignified interior, including a restaurant and cafe. Villa Margaretha is the gateway to the suburb of Karlova and its traditional wooden architecture.

The Kursi summer manor was built by count Manteuffel in 1888 as a place to retreat from the buzz and daily activities of the manor centre.The same is offered by the manor today – a noble building in the midst of beautiful nature, secluded enough, but yet close to everything you might need in order to spend a refreshing holiday, focus on productive work, or meet for a long-awaited encounter.The layout and openness of the rooms and the interesting accommodation allow a holiday, seminar, a dignified party, or a brainstorming session with a larger or smaller group just as you like – together or separately as needed.

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.

The Tartu Song Celebration Museum is located in a 19th-century classicist building, where the organizer of the first Estonian Song Festival and founder of the national theater, the Vanemuine Society, operated. The first Estonian-language play, written by Lydia Koidula, premiered here. Koidula was a prominent female poet of the Estonian National Awakening, who thereby laid the foundation for the Estonian national theater. The museum offers an introduction to the Song Celebration tradition as well as the 150-year history and heritage of the Vanemuine Theater. Visitors can take part in interactive exhibitions, virtual reality experiences, workshops, and guided tours. The museum park is also open during opening hours.

Ivan Chai is a fermented tea made from fireweed leaves. The lovely plant that attracts bees in our pure nature with its bright purple flowers in summer has recently won the hearts of many as a tea plant.Although Ivan Chai has many healing properties, this tea can also be used as a daily beverage.In June, July, August, and September, we harvest the narrow-leaved fireweed leaves in the wild and process them in the traditional way. In the workshop, we will learn how to make this wonderful tea.Duration: two hours with tea drinking (you can also choose to only learn to make the tea – 1 hour).

Ülle B&B offers cosy accommodation in the small southern Estonian town of Tõrva. The house is on the banks of the Õhne River in the middle of a pine forest. Its terraced garden is the perfect place for barbecues, while there is a sandpit and swings for the children. Lake Vanamõisa, which has its own diving tower, is just 500 m from the house. In summer you can also spend the night in our garden cabins, which have cheeky names. Ülle B&B is a national Beautiful Home award winner.