‘Countrywomen’ is a group of sculptures by sculptor Mare Mikofi, completed in 1974, which has been on display at the Town Hall Square in front of the Tartu Art Museum since 2013.It depicts two women, the older one sitting and being content and exhausted, and the other, the younger, standing beside her, empathetically holding her arm around the older woman’s shoulder. The difference between the generations is strongly reflected in their clothing – the younger is wearing trousers, a light vest and platform shoes, and the older one is wearing a dress and an apron, leaving her feet bare.The installation of ‘Countrywomen’ celebrated the 25th anniversary of the Tartu Art Museum in the Leaning House.
Edgar's Guesthouse is located in the middle of Otepää, only a step away from everything you need. Tehvandi Sports Centre and Otepää Adventure Park are only at the distance of a 10 minute walk.Edgar's Guesthouse can accommodate 15 people, fitted with a kitchenette, shower/WC and TV in rooms for 2 to 4 people. Catering is available in Edgar's tavern on the 1st floor. Edgar's Guesthouse is an ideal place for spending individual, family and company holidays in the centre of Otepää .
In Nopri Talumeierei, is addition to independent news, it is possible to book a farm tour of in with family members, lasting 30 minutes or 1.5 hours. You can find out how dairy products end up on store labels from cowkeeping to packaging and shipping to shops. On the tour, you can see and touch real cows, calves, check out the operation and machinery of the dairy, see how the curry, cheese, yoghurt, curd and butter are ripened. If you want to taste of farm products so that the local stuff can also be tried out. For an excursion and extra activities, contact the family, prices are in agreement.
Vastseliina Episcopal Castle is a place worth discovering in South Estonia for its 14th-century castle ruins, interactive activities, and interesting history as a sacred site. In the Middle Ages, the castle was a famous pilgrimage destination: by order of Pope Innocent VI, pilgrims who saw the miraculous cross in the castle chapel received a release from penance activities imposed on them for 1 year and 40 days. During the Northern War, the castle was destroyed by Peter I's troops, and only its ruins remain. The sacred pilgrimage site on the ruins of the former church is marked by a large cross, benches, and a sound installation featuring spiritual music. Nowadays, you can also visit the Vastseliina Episcopal Castle Medieval Experience Center and the Episcopal Castle Pilgrimage House. The castle ruins, sacred site, and experience center can be visited independently or with a guide upon prior arrangement. Additionally, refreshments and medieval feasts for groups are offered at the former Piiri Tavern.
Enjoy the beautiful nature of Estonia while receiving a rush of adrenaline on wakeboard, water skiis or tubing. Swim in pristine places and dive amongst huge fish. The speedboat will take you to the Emajõe-Suursoo delta in the Peipsiveere nature reserve, which hides several different rivers and lakes, where there is room for everyone and it is safe to enjoy water sports.The speedboat, which we will always rent out with a captain, fits seven persons in addition to him. The trips are suitable for children from the age of 7. The speed can be adjusted and the boat can take it slower.Wakeboarding, water skiing or tubing in Emajõe-Suursoo will take around 1.5 hours.
The park in Vana-Vastseliina was established in 1830 by the then owner of Vastseliina Manor Guido Reinhold von Liphart, who designed a beautiful species-rich 8-hectare park. The bandstand has been preserved, where folk festivals take place. Bird lovers will be delighted by the rare species nesting in old tree cavities. You can also admire Estonia's fastest-flowing Piusa River.In 2016, 25 new trees were planted in the park, one of them in honour of the Lipharts.The 15 km long hiking trail of Piusa River valley starts from the park.The manor park can be reached from Vastseliina Episcopal Castle by coming down a romantic staircase or from the highway a little further away.
Kivitalu Country Hotel is situated 8 km from Otepää among the woods and hills of Southern Estonia.Guests of Kivitalu Country Hotel can relax in small cabins which stand on the shore of a tiny lake – in the summer, you can go for swim, a boat ride or fishing; in the winter, you can skate. Those who like a good sauna can use three different types of saunas.The services of the farm's restaurant Rock Summer can be used with advance notice; it serves meals prepared with vegetables grown on the farm as well as lamb and mutton dishes. You can also buy organic food products from the farm.Welcome!
The 3.5 km trail introduces different forest communities. It can be accessed from the parking lot at the beginning of the trail or the Sihi and Papi campfire sites. The trail runs along boardwalks and paths of varied landscape. It also passes the burial ground of the Manteuffel family and a complex monitoring station. You can camp and make a fire under a cover at the Sihi and Papi campfire sites. The trail is suitable for visitors of all ages, as it is interesting and educational.