Tartu County Recreational Sports Centre offers excellent opportunities for active recreation and sports in nature. Visitors can rent mountain bikes, fat bikes, and scooters for a short trip or a full day of outdoor activity. The rental price also includes a helmet and bike lock, making the service convenient and safe for those traveling lightly. The center is located just two kilometers from the town of Elva, in a picturesque pine forest that offers peace and authentic Southern Estonian nature. Well-maintained forest roads and health trails are suitable for both beginners and more experienced cyclists. Fat bikes offer an especially exciting riding experience, allowing riders to navigate sandy and uneven tracks. Tartu County Recreational Sports Centre is located about 25 kilometers from Tartu and is conveniently accessible by car or public transport. Come with family or friends and enjoy active recreation in the heart of Tartu County, where the joy of movement, nature, and well-being meet.
The viewing platform at Tehvandi's ski jumping hill is a unique attraction. From a height of 34 meters, watch ski jumpers training or competing or just enjoy the view. There is an entrance fee, and the platform is accessible by stairs or elevator. The viewing platform, which is part of the Tehvandi K90 ski jump complex, is 218 meters above sea level and offers a view of the city of Otepää and the surrounding landscape. The tower is the second tallest observation tower in South Estonia after the Suur Munamägi observation tower. Come and enjoy the views of the Otepää highlands in any weather!
Lake Põlva and its beach offer a variety of opportunities for active recreation and plenty of options for enjoying the water. By the lake you will find playgrounds, skateboarding and rollerblading areas and walking tracks. What makes the lake unique is the light installation on its island, where 150 different coloured lanterns light up the sky when darkness falls.
Tehvandi Disc Golf Park is located in Otepää, on the hilly grounds of the Tehvandi Sports Center. It consists of a driving range and 18 baskets of different lengths. The disc golf park's winter, half-length 9-basket course starts and ends at the Tehvandi Hotel and runs around the historic Otepää Hill Fort. Discs can be rented from the Tehvandi Hotel front desk, which also has a map of the course that you can take with you. Fresh air and nature await — disc golf is a good way to spend time with family and friends. Come and see for yourself!
This canoe trip in South Estonia, on the Võhandu River through a primeval valley, is suitable for anyone looking for untouched nature, adventure, and beautiful views! You do not need previous experience or canoeing skills because the canoes are stable, and the instruction beforehand is thorough. We organize canoe trips along the most attractive sections of the Võhandu River; trips can last from two hours to three days. The river valley is popular with hikers for its unique sandstone outcrops. The canoe trip includes equipment (canoes, paddles, life jackets, waterproof bags), instruction, shore security, and a car transfer to the endpoint.
Uhti Mini Zoo is both exciting and heart-warming. The Uhti farm house has been reconstructed into an animal ‘castle’, where snakes, iguanas, turtles, fish, and others live. The owner of the house wants the animals to feel like they are living in paradise and this can be seen in the uniqueness of the house: for example, there is a large pool for turtles and fish. The house is also the home for rabbits, chicken, turkeys and peacocks. Rudolf the nutria is also a very special pet.Tour with a guide lasts for 2 hours and requires advance booking.
Ronimistehas is the first independent climbing hall in Southern Estonia.Beginners and advanced climbing enthusiasts are welcome to climb at the Ronimistehas alone or with a larger group. We also organise weekly training courses, various workshops, children's birthdays, and other events.The ticket can only be purchased from the Ronimistehas online store and there are no on-site ticket sales. You can climb for as long as you want, the price of the sauna is also included.Premium card holders can climb 24/7.
Among the approximately 1 km study trail introducing the life of wood ants, the hiker can feel like a giant in the minuscule world of ants. In an area of 20 hectares there are 200 ant hills, the biggest of which is 1.7 m high; you can also admire the record-high spruce (42 m). The trail has signs, information boards, and bridges crossing ant highways.The trail is for walking only. While hiking on the trail near ant hills, use only the bridges installed there. The Laari forest study trail starts on the other side of the railway.The civilisation of ants offers an experience for both children and adults.