Training/tasting by the Estonian Wine Academy: the basic rules for combining food and wine

Between the forests of Elva is a mysterious body of water – Lake Vaikne. The beautiful forest lake is a sight in itself and enchants visitors with its charming nature and silence at any time of the year. The lake has also won the attention of the poet J. Kärner, who at one time often came here to gather inspiration.The place is suitable for a responsible holidaymaker who prefers less populated places and wants to have a breath-taking experience. The lake is suitable for swimming – the water is clean and very warm.Use the wooden bridge to dive into the lake!Swimming is at your own risk!The area is illustrated by the wooden sculptures of the Nature Energy Trail.

These large and comfortable rafts (including a BBQ raft) have 15 hp engines that will take you far. Once you take to the wheel on the River Emajõgi and on the waterways of Peipsiveere (which you will), you will feel as if you are exploring the Amazon! Endless marshlands, the gently winding river, the strange sounds of nature that could be straight out of the jungle, and finally, a warm campsite in the Raft Building.Rafting is perfect for corporate events (summer days) and groups of friends (birthdays). The minimum number of participants is 10 and the maximum is 30.The trip lasts for up to 6 hours.Discover the beauty of River Emajõgi!

Verevi Motel, which is located in a picturesque pine forest in Southern Estonia, rents bicycles, fatbikes, and K2 roller skates for exploring the city of Elva and the surrounding nature. Vapramäe, Vellavere, Vitipalu hiking trails, and the Väike Väerada track are located nearby.To rent sports equipment, customers are required to present an identity document. One hour costs 2.5 euros and the whole day costs 10 euros. We recommend booking the bicycles in advance!Wearing a helmet is compulsory for guests up to the age of 16! We rent a limited number of helmets.

Gustav Café coffee shops are cozy places to take a break in Tartu and Tallinn. At every Gustav, you are greeted with warm service, a perfect cup of coffee, and a selection of handcrafted cakes and delicacies. Our goal is to offer visitors a comfortable and friendly environment where they can take a moment to relax. Our coffee comes from sustainable and organic sources – grown with respect for nature and appreciation for taste. In baking, we use only natural ingredients – fresh and unprocessed. Gustav's cakes, pastries, and confectionery are made from carefully selected raw materials, in small batches, and with great care. Our cafés are characterized by Viennese-style interior design and a peaceful atmosphere. Start your day with breakfast at Tartu Kaubamaja, enjoy a moment at Eeden or Solaris Shopping Centers, and relax in the cafés in Kristiine and Mustamäe. Check the cafés' opening hours on our website! Gustav Café – a place you want to return to again and again.

The sculpture of Russian Empress Catherine II (sculptor Jaak Soans) was installed on the renovated Catherine Alley in 2014.The city of Võru was established as the centre of the newly created county under the new Provincial Governance Law of 1784. Catherine II personally gave a number of orders for the founding of a new city and affirmed the coat of arms of the city. The avenue from the first house of Võru town, the main building of the manor belonging to von Mengdens (Võru upper secondary school) to Lake Tamula, is shown on very early maps of Võru city. Catherine Alley connects the city's central square with Kreutzwald Park and Tamula Lake's promenade.

Come and have fun with your group at the Gerda Retter Design Studio in Aparaaditehas in Tartu! We offer a creative, inspiring workshop where everyone can craft their own unique leather jewelry, such as earrings, necklaces, bracelets, brooches, or cufflinks. The workshop is conducted under the guidance of a designer who teaches various techniques, including decorating cut-out shapes with foil. It's a perfect opportunity to create a personalized gift for yourself or a friend. Each crafted piece of jewelry comes in a stylish jewelry box. Come to us for your next company event, birthday, or bachelorette party. We also organize public workshops. The workshop is suitable for everyone – no prior craft experience is required. If desired, the table can be set with tasty snacks and drinks to make the experience even more memorable.

Laossina's village chapel, is located in a medieval village cemetery that is still in use. It was most likely built in 1865. Several medieval crosses stand behind the tsässon. The Virgin Mary is the patron saint of the chapel, and on 21 September, the Nativity of Mary (Seto: väiko-maar´apäiv) is celebrated as a village holiday. People come to the cemetery from near and far, there is a church service, the best food and drink is served in the local graveyard, and then a proper village party, or kirmas, tales place.

A bog shoeing (snowshoeing) trip that stimulates your fancy will take you to the frontier where European and Slavonic cultures meet in a swamp area on the border between Estonia and Russia. We can hike through diverse landscapes and habitats in the diverse Lämmijärve wetland. We will pass through thick reeds, jump over ditches, wakj over bog islands and pass swamp lakes and rivers. We will also take a look at a beaver habitat, places where roes sleep, catch a glimpse of Russia, visit the giant burial mounds of the ancient inhabitants and talk about the local culture and its primeval origins. If we are lucky, we can also see grey herons, predatory birds and water fowls, beavers and foxes.Accommodation and sauna: in Mäe Nature House or Värska Spa and Hotel.