Kalda Villa

The new monument to Villem Reiman (1861-1917) was opened in 2004 and its author is Mati Varik.Villem Reiman was a pastor and a cultural persona who fought for the independence of the Estonian people as a figurehead of the Estonian national movement.

The Aidu Altar of Victory is a memorial to the War of Independence.One of the most important battles of the War of Independence was held near the Aidu village in 1919. A memorial was opened on June 23, 1929, which was reopened 60 years later. This also marks the spot how far a soldier of the Red Army managed to invade.

We rent out the entire house. You can grill or play volleyball in the courtyard. Swim in the pond and enjoy an electric sauna in the house or a “Finnish” sauna on the shore of the pond.

Kääriku Sports Centre is located 12 km south from Otepää. The Kääriku Sports Centre is a constantly growing and developing complex with a hotel, holiday lodges, sports facilities (gym, athletics stadium, ball game facilities, outdoor swimming pool), conference and catering centre, lakeside saunas, ski stadium and hiking and skiing tracks. The Kääriku Sports Centre has excellent facilities for conferences and seminars, effective training and sports camps and active holidays with a varied selection of services in beautiful surroundings.

Tartu Market is located on the shore of the River Emajõgi, in the open air in the city centre.Here, you can buy local fresh potatoes, cucumbers, tomatoes, strawberries, cherries, sweet morello cherries, and the best pickles and sauerkraut in town.Next to the market gates, there is a fish stall on wheels, where you can buy everything the River Emajõgi and Lake Peipus and Võrtsjärv have to offer.Tartu Market even has its own ‘Little India’, where you can buy all kinds of clothes and manufactured goods all year round. Colourful displays and the possibility to bargain with the sellers will make you feel like you are on a southern market.Come to the market!

Kiiks ja Knihv offers you a selection of unique gifts. In our store, you will find a special selection of Estonian designs and souvenirs created by small European manufacturers. The gift shop has the largest selection of Moomin products in Tartu County, including sweatshirts, bags, wallets, socks, and hats. Everyone will find something for themselves and their loved ones. Kiiks ja Knihv is a quirky gift shop, but we also have classic gifts, such as mugs, thermoses, and water bottles. Come to "the gift shop with a twist", where you can laugh and discover exciting gifts for yourself and others.

The monument to soldiers who fell in the War of Independence stands on a hill in front of Otepää Maarja Church and it is remarkable because it was hidden underground for 30 years. The monument was reopened in 1989 after renovation. The top part of the monument bears the words HONOUR THE FALLEN and a list of 22 names. The granite piece with the full list has been lost. The metal decorations were created at the initiative of sculptor Jüri Ojaver.Interesting facts: The initial monument was designed by Voldemar Melnik and made by stonemason Peeter Veeber. The monument was opened for the first time on 10 June 1928.

Come on an overnight canoe trip around Emajõe-Suursoo, which is known for its rich biodiversity. Traveling by canoe along the rivers and lakes of the bog offers a unique natural experience in places that can only be discovered by water. We start the canoe trip in the silence of the early morning, and it ends the next day at lunchtime. You will get to experience what it's like to sleep in a hanging bed (rental available from the organizer) amidst the sounds of nature at night. The trip includes equipment, tour guide service, trip organization, and meals. The trip is suitable for children aged 13 and above.