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Saunas and hot tubs on the shore of Saarjärve bog lake

Räpina vald, Põlva maakond, 64224

Saarjärve Villa lakeside saunas offer a private, nature-centered experience in Southern Estonia, ideal for guests seeking a peaceful retreat, a high-quality sauna experience, and the opportunity to enjoy local flavors. The lakeside complex includes an oval sauna, a glass sauna, and a hot tub, with windows overlooking the bog lake and surrounding forests.
Our most popular service is the daytime sauna package with catering, which is ideal for small groups, birthdays, team days, or relaxation after an active hike on South Estonia’s trails. The package includes dinner, snacks, and an optional drink package.
In the summer, paddleboards and a rowboat are available at the saunas for exploring the lake. Terraces and relaxation areas create a pleasant spot for sunbathing or outdoor dining. Saarjärve lakeside saunas are the perfect place for those who want to combine nature retreats, sauna rituals, and culinary experiences on a private and beautiful lakeside.

Amenities

  • WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Catering

Open times

1. jaan - 31. dets

Eeltellimsel

Contact

  • +372 5196 8585
  • info@saarjarve.ee

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saarjarve.ee

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  • Family friendly
  • Spas

Herb Spa

In the embrace of the Emajõgi River and chestnut trees, Herb Spa offers a sense of peace and privacy. Our carefully selected rituals help guests relax and find balance. You can enjoy massages and a variety of facial and body treatments, including pedicures and manicures. You can enjoy a dual massage with your loved one or come for a pedicure with a friend. We also cater to children, offering treatments for both girls and boys. If you book multiple treatments in a row, you can enjoy your visit even longer. The most popular services at the spa are the Herb® classic massage, manicure with gel polish, pedicure with gel polish, facial, neck and head massage, eyebrow coloring and shaping, Herb® massage retreat, and physiotherapeutic muscle care. Our professional staff is always ready to offer you the best service. We await you in the heart of Tartu, on the first floor of the Dorpat Hotel.

  • Swimming pools

Väimela Health Centre

Väimela Health Centre is customer-friendly sports centre that offers exercising facilities to all family members. The swimming complex of the health centre features a swimming pool, a pool for kids and two family saunas, on Saturdays it is possible to go to a public sauna; in addition you can attend water aerobics classes. There is also an aerobics hall, a full-sized squash hall, a gym and a table-tennis board.

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Aura Centre sauna centre

The Aura Centre sauna centre has saunas, pleasant baths, and cooling options for every taste. The sauna centre also has a cozy relaxation area and an outdoor terrace with an igloo sauna and two jacuzzis, one of which is refreshingly cold and the other pleasantly warm. There are 8 different saunas in the sauna centre – steam saunas with different temperatures, a juniper sauna, a salt rock sauna, an aroma sauna, a steam aroma sauna, a sanarium, and an igloo sauna. There are 11 different saunas in total. You can cool off in the crisp winter room or by using the facilities offered by the ice machine, cold water bucket, or cool bath. In addition to cooling off in a cool bath, you can relax in warm jacuzzis and a 40-degree Japanese bath. With a ticket to the sauna centre, you can also visit the Aura Keskus water park, where you can find slides and many other water attractions, as well as a desert, tropical, and rain room. In the unique rain room in Estonia, you can choose exactly the kind of rain you like – be it a gentle forest rain or a tropical storm. Come and enjoy great relaxation in the center of Tartu!

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  • Smoke saunas

A tour introducing the spiritual heritage of the smoke sauna at Mooska farm

Mooska Smoke Sauna Farm in Haanja, Võrumaa introduces the heritage of smoke saunas preserved and honored in Võrumaa, which has found a rightful place on the UNESCO Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.By appointment, the tour lasts about one and a half hours. Visitors explore 3 distinctive smoke saunas, learn about smoke sauna traditions, bath whisks, whisking, hear sauna words, and taste meat smoked in the sauna. The smoke saunas are located by the pond, at the edge of the forest, and the setting is beautiful and typical of a modern lifestyle farm. The tour ends at the farm shop enjoying sauna supplies and food souvenirs.

Castle Spa Wagenküll

The cosy, elegant, and luxurious atmosphere of Castle Spa Wagenküll awakens and, at the same time, relaxes your senses – calming voices and cosy light, saunas with different temperatures and humidity levels, lovely waterholes, and several private relaxation areas will help you overcome fatigue and stress.The castle spa has a refreshing cold-water oasis, a pool with water massage, a Japanese bath, a steam and aroma sauna, a salt-steam sauna, a smoke sauna, a Finnish sauna, and an amber sauna. In addition, we offer a number of relaxation treatments.Escape everyday life and forget about time!Make sure to also visit our hotel and restaurant.

  • Smoke saunas

Toidupada smoke sauna

Located between the picturesque domes of Otepää, Toidupada offers a romantic rustic experience for groups of friends and families.Once a commonplace facility, the traditional smoke sauna has now become an exotic experience. When you are in a smoke sauna, you feel yourself going back in time and understand how, in addition to cleansing and invigorating the body, our ancestors also cleansed their soul and restored their mental balance.However, if you want an even sharper experience then in addition to the smoke sauna, you can take a dip in the bathing barrel on the outdoor terrace or jump into the ice hole in the pond in winter. We also offer accommodation and catering.

  • Smoke saunas

Ilmaveere Nature Spa smoke sauna

We offer you an archaic and rustic smoke sauna experience directly on the slope of Obinitsa. The use of the smoke sauna is generally included in the room price. From the smoke sauna, you can dive directly into the refreshing barrel sauna and enjoy the healing beauty of Setomaa nature vis-à-vis. The smoke sauna tradition is one of the most special in the region. Heating the sauna is a long process that lasts several hours. Once the last smoke, or "karm," is released from the heated room, the true sauna enjoyment can begin. In a well-prepared smoke sauna, the air is clear and light, the steam pleasantly soft, and health-restoring. It is not just a place to wash, but part of an experience where rituals, stories, and closeness to nature help balance both body and mind. Don't be surprised if you hear chickens clucking or smell ponies Saara and Spotter in the air. They too are busy with their daily activities at Ilmaveere, and this is part of the unique Setomaa atmosphere that cannot be found anywhere else in the world. The smoke sauna traditions of Vana-Võrumaa are listed in the UNESCO cultural heritage.

Raft sauna “Britannia”

Come relax on the water – the raft sauna "Birtannia" awaits you at Lake Võrtsjärv! A unique experience awaits you in Southern Estonia, by Lake Võrtsjärv. The raft sauna "Britannia" is the ideal place to celebrate a birthday, spend a weekend with friends and family, or simply enjoy a summer evening amidst nature. The raft sauna is equipped with all the amenities needed for a pleasant time: a steam room, a closed anteroom, and a small sun deck where you can sit, sunbathe, or just enjoy the view. The cozy atmosphere and gently gliding raft create a feeling as if time stands still. A comfortable wood-heated sauna accommodates up to 12 people. If desired, you can spice up the adventure with canoes or SUP boards. The more daring ones have the opportunity to jump directly from the hot sauna into the refreshing Lake Võrtsjärv – a true experience! Bring your favorite drinks and snacks or order delicious catering in advance; the choice is yours! The raft sauna departs from Pikasilla Harbor and always moves on the lake with an experienced captain. Free parking awaits you at the harbor. See you this summer in Southern Estonia at beautiful Lake Võrtsjärv!

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