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Motel Waide

Elva vald, Tartu maakond, 61006

Motel Waide is like a little village – it consists of several small houses that are surrounded by the green of trees and shrubs and is located in Tartu County, Southern Estonia, 2 km from Elva. There are several hiking tracks, the Tartu County Recreational Sports Centre and the Hellenurme Mill Museum near Elva. Lorries can stop in our large car park (up to 10 vehicles).

Amenities

  • WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Motor home/caravan parking
  • Seminar room
  • Recreation area/picnic ground

Open times

Throughout the Year

Eeltellimsel

Contact

  • +372 520 4219
  • info@waide.ee

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Pööni Pub&Guesthouse

Pööni Pub & Guesthouse has 6 comfortable rooms for accommodation; with extra beds, we have enough room for up to 22 guests.The spacious chamber of the Lady of the Manor is perfect for a family holiday. If a client loves space and luxury, we can offer them the Lord of the Manor Chamber. In addition, you can stay in the small Stableboys' Chamber, the bigger Pub Keeper's Chamber or the Illinger and Pööni Chambers.Here, you can organize events and parties in a spectacular vaulted red-brick cellar. You can also order catering for your party.

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Romantic lamplit kicksled trip to Taevaskoja

Enjoy the romantic play of light and dark and Taevaskoja's charm. We travel with lanterns and kicksleds along the trails of Taevaskoja. The trip is led by an experienced tour guide who tells exciting stories about nature, animals, and the region. The air is full of nighttime mystery. Before the trip, there is kicksledding instruction, so everyone can learn to gracefully and competently use the wonderful vehicle, the kicksled. The trip is intended for adults. We travel at a leisurely pace, taking breaks to chat and look for signs of animal activity. In the mystery of nighttime, we can take time to pay attention to ourselves, our companions, and the interesting things around us.

Pangodi fish restaurant

If you love fish, this is the place for you! Pangodi fish restaurant offers tasty dishes made from zander, perch, and eel caught in Estonian waters. The menu includes classic herring fillets in cream sauce, marinated smoked eel, fried or baked pike perch, and pike fillets. We also offer high-quality trout and salmon from Norway. After a delicious fish dish, we recommend trying our excellent desserts as well.You can enjoy stunning views of Lake Pangodi from the terrace and play disc golf in the greenery surrounding the restaurant.

  • Family friendly
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Ice Age Centre

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.

Saarjärve holiday home with sauna

This small holiday house by Saarjärve is an ideal stopover for a family or a group of nature enthusiasts who wish to explore the tranquil forest landscapes and biodiversity of the bog lake in Southern Estonia. The cozy lakeshore cottage offers privacy and a comfortable environment for couples, small groups, or nature tourists who prefer peace and simple yet high-quality accommodations. The holiday house features a spacious living room, kitchen, fireplace, and up to four sleeping places, making it perfect for both short vacations and multi-day nature trips. The house's terrace offers views of the lake, where you can enjoy the morning mist, listen to birdsong, and admire the tranquil flow. The accommodation price includes access to a sauna, paddleboards, a rowing boat, and bicycles, allowing guests to explore the lake and the surrounding hiking trails. For an additional fee, a hot tub can be ordered. The holiday house is well-suited for those seeking peace, proximity to nature, and the opportunity to move at their own pace amid South Estonia's forests and bogs.

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Sauna session in a traditional Old Võromaa smoke sauna at Mooska

The Smoke sauna traditions of Old Võromaa have found their honoured spot on the list of UNESCO intangible cultural heritage of the world. At Mooska Farm, you can try a piece of this ancient Estonian heritage for yourself. A traditional sauna session lasts at least three (3) hours and the smoke sauna of Mooska Farm can comfortably accommodate eight people. The rich aroma of burning wood is complemented by a whispered note of meat smoked in the sauna, birch boughs, and sauna honey. Since it's located next to a pond, during the winter, you can quickly dip yourself in the nearby icy waters.In addition, the hosts provide guests with thorough explanations about the history, rituals and customs of the smoke sauna, ensuring that every visitor can experience authentic Vana-Võromaa heritage. The peaceful surroundings and unhurried pace allow you to fully disconnect and experience the sauna as a healing and unifying ritual. Good to know: The price includes guidance throughout the sauna visit, a sauna towel, birch whisks, sauna honey and herbal tea. Both body and soul will feel refreshed!

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Räpina Creative Centre

The carfts and souvenir counter of Räpina Creative Centre sells the creation of local masters: a wide selection of ceramics, stained glass, greeting cards, albums and notebooks, candles, textile items, jewellery and many other interesting items. We also accept custom orders. If you would like to craft something yourself, then groups can participate in various workshops that need to be booked in advance.

Accommodation in a boat house by Lake Peipus

Mesi tare guesthouse offers the opportunity to spend the night in boat houses located on the shores of Lake Peipus. You can choose between 5 boat houses. The boats are in different sizes, all with a large double bed in the bow, a seating area, and a kitchenette equipped with electricity and a mini-fridge. There is outdoor seating next to the boat and a campfire site with barbecue facilities. At the beach you'll find a sand-bottom swimming area.Various old boats have been brought to life offering a romantic and authentic accommodation. You can watch the nature's starry sky TV, view the club-rush channels, the moon gleaming in the sky and swans, seagulls, ducks, or nosy foxes as a part of nature's special programmes.

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