The patron saint of the Värska Orthodox Church is St. George. The most important church holiday is St. George's Day, which is celebrated in Setomaa on May 6 and culminates with the afternoon kirmaski, or village party. The church was built with money from the community, and the original iconostasis from the beginning of the 20th century has been preserved, part of which is an icon of St. George painted on a tree in the 17th century. The church also has several handmade holy shawls. Värska cemetery is next to the church, and several important Seto cultural figures are buried there.
Tavern ‘Lühikeste meeste kõrts’ can accommodate about 50 women and men, but mind your head when you enter the room. Our meals are homemade and popular across the village. Tomato, cucumber, and other vegetables are local, as are eggs and fish. Drinks are not local, but they are still excellent. The tavern is suitable for various events. Upon pre-booking, we also offer group catering, where several dishes are traditional. You can also order catering and an evening host from us.
Rõuge Kunstikuur is a unique place that sells a wide range of local handicrafts that artists have put their hearts and souls into. Everyone will find something that interests them here. In addition to selling products, it also organises exciting workshops, exhibitions, and courses for children in the summer.But seeing is believing – come and see for yourself!
If you are exploring the Onion Route in a campervan or caravan, you can spend the night at Peipsi Caravan camping. The recreation area, which has been transformed into a natural park and is located in an old farmyard, has ten caravan sites with electricity. There is also enough space for campers with tents. You can take domestic water from a well.In winter period (from October until March) you can rent the whole holiday home, which accommodates 6 people. In addition you can relax in the authentic smoke sauna. Sauna heating by prior arrangement.Lake Peipus and the Nina beacon light are only a ten-minute walk away from the recreation area. Enjoy the idyll of the coastal village of Lake Peipus!
If you want to enjoy an active vacation or diverse entertainment in the evening, then Tammekännu Holiday Houses are right for you. The beautiful Taevaskoda, which offers different hiking opportunities (with bikes, scooters, kick sledges, skis), is nearby. The River Ahja isn not that far either, and this is one of the best and most beautiful canoeing rivers in South Estonia.There are two holiday houses with a sauna, WC, kitchenette, fireplace, refrigerator and TV. There are also four huts, two for two people and two for three people (shower and toilet in a separate building). We also have a camping and caravan site, barbecue facilities and a smoking oven. You can pre-order catering.
The study trail is well-suited for getting acquainted with the development and vegetation of bogs and for observing pine cultures. A 1.8 km long circular study trail revolves around the Valgesoo bog. On the she study trail you can explore the bog vegetation, old pine plantation ("Baron's pine forest"), and a forest edge rich of Scottish wood ants. The whole trail is accessible by a wheelchair or stroller. To facilitate movement on the track, there is a track map and colour markings on the trees. There is an observation tower and a campfire site at the start of the study trail.Valgesoo bog is one of the 21 places worth discovering in Southern Estonia, which is suggested to be visited for those who are interested in nature.
The horns of ancient cattle, animal bones and other objects found in the lake by Ida Kepnik and Richard Indreko indicated that a stone age settlement was once located here. In 1958, horns together with parts of the skull, ceramics and numerous other objects were found in the course of deepening the Võhandu River and bridge construction. In the summer of 1959, a joint expedition by the Institute of History and the Valga Interregional Local History Museum identified the exact location of the settlement. Using the radiometric dating method, it is estimated that the Tamula settlement is 4500 years old. The connection to Roosisaare peninsula was improved in 1998 when a new suspension bridge was opened for pedestrians. There is a great view of Lake Tamula and the town of Võru from the bridge.
Enjoy a unique year-round sauna experience – two saunas, a bog lake, and a hot tub! The steam room of the raft sauna overlooks a pristine bog lake and the meadow. After the raft sauna's hot steam, take a refreshing dip in the 10-meter-deep bog lake. The sauna can accommodate up to six people, and the terrace provides an ideal place to relax in between steam sessions. Immerse yourself in the hot tub next to the honeycomb sauna for an even more relaxing experience. After the sauna, we recommend staying overnight in our cozy mini-houses. We offer private seminar rooms and various packages for remote workers and teams.