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Piirissaare Old Believers Museum

Tartu vald, Tartu maakond, 62602

Discover the charm of the Piirissaare Old Believers Museum! The Old Believers Museum is located in a historic building that once belonged to Kirill Smirnov, the clergyman of the Saare village parish. You can see a traditional Old Believer home in the museum and learn about Old Believer culture through artifacts, prayer books, and icons. The museum also organizes exhibitions that provide an overview of the history of Piirissaare. You can drink samovar tea at the museum and try Old Believer treats, including fish soup and Old Believer pie made from fish caught in Lake Peipsi.

Amenities

  • WiFi
  • Free parking

Open times

1. apr - 30. okt

09:00 - 19:00

Contact

  • +372 517 9360
  • muuseum@piirissaaremuuseum.ee

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  • Spas

Värska Spa

Värska Spa is unique in Estonia for its treatments. We offer revitalisation through natural means - freshwater therapeutic mud and Värska mineral water. In addition to the therapeutic mud and mineral water, clients can choose from electrical, paraffin, and salt treatments, various forms of massage, physiotherapy, therapeutic exercise, and many more services to improve their health. The treatments are carried out under the watchful eye of professionals (doctors, nurses). Our professional, experienced and attentive personnel guarantee the safety of our clients.

  • Lookout towers
  • Beaches

Räpina beach

Räpina beach is the perfect place for a holiday and for all kinds of water sports. The favourable winds have made it a popular destination among kite-surfers and windsurfers in spring and summer. There is a viewing tower on the beach that has excellent views over the polder, to Lake Lämmijärv and across the border into Russia. The beach is lit at night.

Visit to the Pühaste Brewery Taproom

The beginning of the story of Pühaste Brewery dates back to 2011 when Eero Mander first began making beer. The brewery in Tartu was opened in 2016.The visit to the Taproom includes beer tasting and a tour of the factory, during which you can hear and see how beer is made. The Taproom can be rented for corporate events, training sessions, and birthdays. To promote craft beer culture, a beer training course and a tour of the factory are also included in the booking.The exact cost of your visit depends on a number of factors – ask for more!

  • Family friendly

Alaveski Animal Park

Alaveski Animal Park offers an opportunity for observing animals in their natural environment. The fauna of the animal park is very diverse; there are 90 different animals and 28 pheasants living in the Alaveski farm. Here you can meet two bear cubs, Mõmsik and Harry as well as squirrels, foxes, deer and wild boars who were the first inhabitants in the park. In cooperation with our partners you can go canoeing, roast game on the grill or hunt for pheasants during the hunting season.

  • Churches

Kursi’s Sts. Mary and Elisabeth Church of the Estonian Evangelical Lutheran Church

Baroque architecture in concordance with pseudo Gothic architecture (alteration by Johann Gottfired Mühlhausen). Twelve small spiring pinnacles symbolise the twelve apostles of Jesus. The church manor is a historical parochial centre; there is a museum in the vicarage (built in 1817).

  • Fishing

Tindioru trout fishing

You can catch trout all year round at Tindioru Farm, situated on the slopes of the most beautiful ancient valley in Estonia, Ööbikuorg. We can also prepare it for you however you'd like - filleted and salted, smoked or grilled. You can buy trout to take home with you, too. Soft drinks are also on sale.

  • Hiking Trails

Wood Ants’ Trail of Kiidjärve

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.

  • Bike rental

Tartu County Recreational Sports Centre bike rental

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.

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