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Ice Age Centre raft trip on Saadjärv Lake

Saadjärve tn 22, Tartu vald, Tartu maakond, 60543

Discover Saadjärv and take a break on a raft trip starting from the Ice Age Centre.
This slow nature experience is perfect for families, couples, and groups who want to enjoy Estonian nature without rushing.
Raft trips on Saadjärv proceed at a leisurely pace and offer the opportunity to enjoy expansive views, the lake’s tranquility, and the surrounding nature. An attentive visitor might also spot the rare lake ball, a unique algae found in only a few places worldwide and in a few lakes in Estonia.
To enrich your experience, you can book a guided rafting trip. The guide shares stories and legends related to Saadjärv, including folklore about Kalevipoeg and legends of the sunken church and a mint.
A private raft trip is also suitable for smaller events and can be combined with catering services upon request.
The raft trip is an ideal addition to a visit to the Ice Age Centre, offering a comprehensive experience that brings together nature, science, and folklore!

Amenities

  • Free parking

Open times

1. mai - 31. okt

12:00 - 17:00

Contact

  • +372 59113318
  • info@jaaaeg.ee

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Kuutsemäe Ski Resort

Kuutsemäe, the most attractive and compact mountain sports centre in Estonia, offers leisure opportunities during all seasons. By today, the centre has proved its sustainability, and since 1991, it has been the only mountain skiing and snowboarding centre in Estonia that operates without interruption. Kuutsemäe Holiday Centre offers:• 7 lit slopes with varying degrees of difficulty• a slope for children• a snowboarding and skiing park; BagJump• skiing and snowboarding lessons; free skiing school for children• accommodation and catering• mountain skiing and snowboarding equipment rental• an excellent place for organizing winter or summer retreats for your companySee you at Kuutsemäe!

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  • Ice Skating

Ice skating at the Astri Arena in Lõunakeskus

Astri Arena is the largest and most modern indoor ice rink in Southern Estonia, and the only ice rink open all year round in the entire region. It is located in Tartu Lõunakeskus and offers sports and entertainment for visitors of all ages. You can skate at Astri Arena in any weather. In addition to regular skating, Astri Arena hosts fun ice discos, great family events, sports competitions, and training sessions. It is also a great place to organize memorable birthday parties and school or team events. Visitors can rent skates, helmets, and assistive skate frames, which make the first steps on the ice safe even for small children. A full-size ice rink right in a shopping center is a rare — there are only a few similar indoor ice rinks. Astri Arena combines sports, entertainment, and experiences, offering unforgettable moments at any time of the year. Come and enjoy an athletic and fun time in a unique indoor ice hall with the whole family!

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  • Bowling
  • Mini golf

Pühajärve Bowling

Visit the modern and airy leisure centre built on the walls of the old manor stable for some bowling. You will be greeted by the professional team of the top-level bowling alley with four lanes and they will teach you all you need to know about bowling. You can also enjoy some drinks and snacks at our bar.

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  • Beaches

Anne Canal

Anne Canal is located in the city of Tartu, where you can enjoy summer beach fun. The beach has a golden sandy beach that awaits sunbathers and sandcastle builders. There is also a playground with swings, climbing ladders, and a slide. There are fitness trails, an outdoor gym, and a volleyball court along the Canal. There are changing cabins and toilets on the beach. During the swimming season, the beach café Lennuk is open, where you can buy refreshing drinks and street food. In winter, you can go winter swimming in Anne Canal and go ice skating with your own skates. Good to know: During the summer months, the beach is patrolled by lifeguards.

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  • Guided tours

Guided tour of Tartu Nature House

Come and discover the charm of nature at the Tartu Nature House! Tartu Nature House is much more than an educational center; it is an inspiring place showcasing an eco-friendly lifestyle, nature, and smart architecture. Our special building, whose shape is inspired by the cracks in tree stumps, has been set up in an environmentally friendly and healthy manner and is surrounded by a green park. Our guided tour takes you to a species-rich conservatory and an animal sanctuary, where you can meet interesting inhabitants such as rabbits, water turtles, caterpillars, and cockroaches. Plants can be studied, sometimes tasted, and the guide tells exciting stories about the lives of our animals and plants. This educational yet lively tour suits children and adults alike, offering visitors the opportunity to discover nature and eco-friendly lifestyles from a new angle. Come and discover how architecture, environmental conservation, and wildlife work together in one special place. Tartu Nature House is waiting for you!

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  • Golf

Otepää Golf & Country Club

The real Mecca for family holidays and business clients is located in Otepää. The golf centre is located a stone’s throw from Tartu Airport (37 km). The area has attractions for families, history and culture enthusiasts, athletes, and shoppers alike.The golf course runs through Otepää Nature Park, which has scenic views of the restaurant and even seminar rooms for business clients. Our club restaurant is the only one in Estonia that is recognised by the Flavours of Estonia and Äripäev restaurant charts. A popular place for a private or business event.Families can use the children’s playroom. Transport is provided by Otepää taxi.

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  • Bowling

Elva Bowling and Resto Bowling Lanes

Have you tried bowling but not skittles? Do you know what the difference is? To get answers to your questions, visit us at Elva Bowling and Resto! We have four lanes and are the only open bowling alley in South Estonia, where both adults and children can play, with a group or alone. We rent out bowling shoes (sizes 28-48). The menu at our restaurant is also like an adventure! Well-behaved four-legged friends are welcome to join the fun. You can bowl, and the laughter will last a long time, and when the little ones in the family get tired, there is a play corner waiting for them, and the time will fly by. We hope to see you soon!

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Vudila Playland

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.

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