If you wish to have a meal and a cup of coffee in north-western Võru County, the Café in Varese Guesthouse that is located by Võru-Viljandi Road is a suitable place for that. The menu contains miscellaneous dishes at favourable prices and in case of fair weather it is possible to enjoy your meal in the picnic area or in a conic tent. Upon advance notice, groups are served and banquet tables are prepared.
The delicious food, elegantly laid tables and pleasant service at the hotel's à la carte restaurant are guaranteed to make you feel good. In summer, you can enjoy the delicacies offered by our chefs on the terrace and admire the magnificent views of Lake Pühajärv.In restaurant we offer the buffet breakfast to all of the hotel guests. A la carte restaurant is open for groups on order. At your request, we also organise birthday parties, wedding receptions, banquets and receptions at the restaurant. The restaurant can seat up to 110 people.
The Italian-style pizza restaurant Malmizza awaits you in the old Tõrva tavern located in the centre of Tõrva. Pizzas are cooked on open fire in the style of Naples and you can enjoy a pleasant Italian vibe. Our menu changes seasonally, but there are always different pastas, salads, and desserts. We offer both classic and modern dishes.You can organise birthdays, company events and many other memorable events at our place. The youngest members of the family are also welcome, as we have a fun play area for them.
Tillu Cafe is situated on the premises of a romantic farm shop on the outskirts of Põlva. It offers freshly baked pastries, buns and cakes, light meals, exciting salads and soups and a main of the day. The cafe is perfect for families with children, those looking for a hot lunch, people who love coffee and cake and for small groups. Catering services can also be ordered, either as food only or full service.
In 1926, on the initiative of pastor Valter Viks, a memorial to the 200 citizens of Rõuge who were killed in the War of Independence, designed by artist Voldermar Mellik, was erected near the Rõuge Church. The Estonian text engraved in the stone on the front of the memorial reads "1918-1920. Honour the Fallen! Your thankful Rõuge parish". In 1945, the Bolsheviks blew up the memorial, and the bronze soldier and its foundation stones were buried in the ground near the monument. A local artist Aksel Ollmann dug the bronze statue out under the cover of night and hid it on his farm. In 1988, the statue was dug up from its hiding place. The memorial was re-inaugurated on 30 October 1988. The statue was restored by Ars Monumentaal.
During the winter season, Tähtvere Sport Park offers a variety of winter activities and the famous Tähtvere ski trails, suitable for both amateurs and more athletic visitors. The recreational park features ski trails with artificial snow, totaling approximately 4 kilometers, allowing skiing even when natural snow is scarce. When natural snow is available, additional ski trails open in the dendropark, totaling about 5 kilometers, and a trail along the Emajõgi River, approximately 2.5 kilometers long. At the heart of the park is the Tartu Song Festival Grounds, where an ice rink is opened under the arch in suitable weather conditions. A sledding hill, sports fields, and playgrounds are also nearby. In the same area, it is possible to rent skates and skis according to the season. Note: In rainy weather and when temperatures are above zero, the ice rink and rental services are closed. Tähtvere Sport Park is an ideal place to enjoy winter, be active, and spend quality time in the fresh air.
Rõsna Holiday Home is a cosy holiday village in Setomaa near Värska on the shore of Lämmijärv (part of Lake Peipsi). This is a perfect place for summer retreats, reunions, trainings and seminars.We can accommodate our visitors in cabins and a large or a small holiday home. It is possible to rent cabins and houses separately or to book the entire complex.Sauna-lovers can choose between a smoke sauna and a Finnish sauna.The holiday-makers can use an outdoor kitchen, a beach, and we offer a wide range of activities for an active holiday.The holiday homes are open all year round.
A canoe trip on the Võhandu River in spring definitely requires previous paddling experience, but it certainly offers an adventure. The river is fast-flowing, with rapids and old mill sites (the most famous are Viira, Süvahavva, and Reo Mills) that demand great attention from the paddler. When descending from the mill dams, the person sitting in the front seat may get a bucketful of crisp water over the canoe sides onto their lap. Capsizing is not uncommon at Viira artificial rapids, but we have considered it and made preparations. The trip organizer provides instructions at the beginning of the trip and serves as a guide from the shore at mill dams and bridge locations, where photos of the paddlers are taken. The river is surrounded by sandstone cliffs. In summer, the water flow is calmer, and certain parts of the river may run low on water. The trip can also be planned as a 2-3 day journey, covering the entire Võhandu Marathon route. With the spring high water, it is possible to complete Estonia's longest downstream waterway, approximately 154 km long. We organize the trip for groups starting from 6 members.