Tähtvere Sport Park

What is special about the University of Tartu and where does the spirit of the university manifest itself?The University of Tartu Museum introduces the history of science and university education from the 17th century to the present day and tells the exciting story of Tartu Cathedral.The seven floors of the museum offer the following:- the most precious treasures of the University of Tartu in the Treasury- the spirit of Tartu and the university at the exhibition The University of Our Lives- an exhibition of the gifts made to the university in the White Hall- a good luck formula in the physics office of Georg Friedrich Parrot- Crazy Scientist's office for children interested in scienceIn addition, temporary exhibitions and viewing platforms are open in the summer!See you at Toome Hill!

The stable is one of the buildings of the Sangaste Manor which has been renovated into a visitor centre and today houses the exhibition Rukkikrahv ja Ilmaimed (The Rye Count and Wonders of the World).The exhibits at the centre tell the story of the scientific wonders of the 19th century and Count Berg, the owner of Sangaste Castle. It will take the visitors back in time for a hundred years and more. Visitors can also try out exercise devices and other equipment from that time. Children can have fun in the hall of technical wonders as well as at the ‘grandmother’s place’. Come discover and marvel!

The historical Palamuse Parish Schoolhouse is now open to visitors as it was seen in 1895. There, you will find the classroom and the living rooms of the parish clerk, known from the movie Kevade. The heart of the museum is located in the freshly completed main building, where you will also find a classroom and a workshop. The main exhibition of the main building is meant for the whole family, reflecting the history of the Estonian parish schools through Kevade. The text introducing the entire building seems to have been written by the character Toots from the movie: you can learn to play the violin, catch Lati Pac, and see what Toots was hiding in his pockets! You can also learn how the movie Kevade was made and how it affected the Estonian culture.

Spend a pleasant day in water at the newest water and sauna centre in Southern Estonia – Tõrva water and sauna centre.Four different saunas await youa low-heat steam sauna (50-55°C)a high-heat steam sauna (80-85°C)a salt sauna (45-50°C)a sanarium (50-55°C)The centre has a large 25-meter swimming pool with 3 lanes, a spacious children's and pleasure pool, jacuzzis and a relaxation area, as well as a sun terrace with a scenic view.In addition, you can eat healthy in the water and sauna centre's café – invigorating vitamin cocktails, smoothies, salad bowls and other delicious snacks are available there.There is a disc golf park, as well as skiing, walking, and cycling trails in the beautiful pine forest surrounding the water and sauna centre.

The Estonian Aviation Museum near Tartu is an exciting destination for aviation enthusiasts and families! Here you can see rare planes and helicopters from various countries, including the USA, England, and France. The indoor and outdoor areas display anti-aircraft weapons and an aviation collection consisting of over 500 models, which provides a valuable overview of the history of aviation. It is also possible to peek inside the planes. In addition to the exhibition, the museum offers plenty of experiences, including a 20-meter catapult, various flight simulators, and trampolines. The Aviation Museum can host lectures and company and family events.

SPARGEL — the cosy restaurant-gallery is located in the Tartu Centre for Creative Industries, where art can be found both on the walls and on the plate.Based on seasonal and local ingredients, we offer an à la carte menu, which offers a selection dishes from rabbit to herring and a range of vegan dishes. Our lunch and monthly specials and themed catering are also very popular. The cosy rooms of the restaurant-gallery can be booked for birthdays, company celebrations, and other events. The restaurant has children’s chairs and menu, and a wonderful two-storey playroom with a slide.The exclusive backyard outdoor cafeteria, surrounded by nature, is open during summer months.

Otepää is a modern sports facility with a full-size sports hall and a sector for 200 spectators. You can play basketball, volleyball, tennis, football, table tennis and badminton in the sports hall and it also has an aerobics room and a gym. You can refresh yourself in our saunas and steam saunas. You can combine your workout with a business meeting as we also have a meeting room for 36 people. Otepää Sports Hall has also been used as the press centre during major events in Otepää.

The à la carte restaurant of Pesa Hotel is perfect for relaxing and having a business lunch. The 55-seat hall is perfect for corporate events and birthdays. Groups can also choose a more private room (up to 20 people). In summer, the sun terrace is open. You can also order snacks to the mini spa Sõstar of Pesa hotel.We prefer to use local Vana-Võromaa raw ingredients in our dishes. We also offer vegan and gluten- and lactose-free foods.The quality of food and service at Pesa Restaurant is world-class. That is why Pesa Catering can be found in many parts of Southern Estonia: we bring the taste experiences to a place that suits you.