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‘Traveller’ statue

Kanepi vald, Põlva maakond, 63503

The Postal Road is a trading and military route with a fascinating history which has connected Tartu to Vastseliina and Russia for centuries. From the mid-19th century it became a postal route, which led to the development of a network of post stations. That’s where the road gets its name from today.The ‘Traveller’ statue on the Postal Road is the first sculpture in Estonia to be dedicated to roads and travelling. It depicts a man with a postal bag over his shoulder and a walking stick in his hand. The three-metre-tall statue is made of metal plates measuring 3-5 mm thick which are welded onto the form. It was designed by Mati Karmin.

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1. jaan - 31. dets

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  • info@postitee.ee

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Orupõhja camping and caravan site

Orupõhja camping site offers an amazing holiday in the middle of the nature. Bring your friends or family and take a break on the shores of the beautiful Ahja River.The camping site has everything you need. You can also spend the night in a van or a caravan. There are electric hook ups.The price includes a tent or caravan place, parking, electricity, shower, toilet, drinking water, and the use of a grill (coal for an additional fee).

  • Hiking Trails

Rebäse landscape trail

The 7-kilometre-long Rebäse landscape trail is located in the Karula National Park. The trail runs through old farm landscapes, passing the oldest farmstead in the area and the Linnamägi hill with traces of settlement from the Early Iron Age. Hikers can climb up the local "Mount Ararat", see Lake Raudjärv with its ice-cold water, and admire one of the largest gullies of Karula upland.You may need sturdy boots to pass the trail because in rainy weather the trail might be muddy and the boardwalk slippery. The trail also passes pastures, so you might encounter curious but generally friendly cows. Be careful around farm fences, they may be electric!

Turgi Handicraft Farm

At the Turgi Handicraft Farm you can see how weaving on looms is done and you can also see a collection of textiles which includes hand-woven carpets, blankets, and other home textiles. During the summer season, the drying barn restaurant of Turgi Farm is open within the framework of the Summer Gourmet of Onion Route programme. You can order a healthy four-course dinner by pre-registering, and stay at the granary accommodation.The hostess Veinika Västik also offers an active three-day holiday in weaving courses, as well as individual studies. During the summers, the Farm hosts breathing camps and offers individual breathing therapy sessions all year round.In order to visit the farm and get acquainted with the textile collection, let us know in advance.

  • Ice Skating

Tartu City Centre Skating Rink

This winter, a skating rink of almost 1,000 square metres will be erected around the Kissing Students fountain on the Town Hall Square, where the most romantic and fun winter entertainment – skating – can be enjoyed under the starry sky.The skating rink can be used free of charge, and both young and old guests can rent skates from the pavilion in the immediate vicinity of the rink on the basis of a price list. You can buy a hot drink and snacks from the cafe .Grab a friend and come and have a good time in the fresh air right in the heart of Tartu!

  • Churches

Kursi’s Sts. Mary and Elisabeth Church of the Estonian Evangelical Lutheran Church

Baroque architecture in concordance with pseudo Gothic architecture (alteration by Johann Gottfired Mühlhausen). Twelve small spiring pinnacles symbolise the twelve apostles of Jesus. The church manor is a historical parochial centre; there is a museum in the vicarage (built in 1817).

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  • Guided tours

Piusa visitor centre

Tunnels dug in the bright sandstone of Piusa's caves are undoubtedly one of the best-known tourist attractions in ancient Võromaa. For several years now, a fun bat-shaped visitor centre has been waiting here for visitors. The Piusa visitor centre has a cafe, seminar room, craft room, cinema hall and numerous exhibits. Guests can watch a movie about bats, the most important inhabitants of caves, in the cinema hall, and then head along with a guide to the museum cave viewing platform. There are no bats in the caves in the summer because they only come here to winter. Right behind the museum cave is Piusa sand quarry, Estonia's largest sandbox. The Piusa visitor centre and the picturesque sandy hills offer a unique experience where nature and history intertwine – the mysterious caves of former glass sand mines can be discovered here and the most beautiful views of the sand quarry in Estonia can be enjoyed. With its steep slopes and sandstone outcrops, the Piusa sandy hills are like a natural adventure park that captivates both hiking enthusiasts and photographers.

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  • Surfing

Nature Tours Estonia overnight paddleboard trips on the waters of Emajõe-Suursoo

Emajõe-Suursoo is an interesting and vibrant water maze of several rivers and lakes. We will ride SUP or paddle boards through the watery labyrinth from Emajõe-Suursoo to Lake Peipsi, where we will cook a delicious dinner over a live fire, rest our feet, and spend the night on a wild beach in hanging beds. There is an opportunity to swim, and those who do not want to sleep in can enjoy the sunrise! The trip includes basic SUP training, equipment, two meals, hanging bed rental, and hiking guide service. The trip is suitable for children aged 13+. Come and immerse yourself in Estonia's magical nature!

  • Monuments

Monument to Soldiers Killed in the War of Independence

The monument to soldiers who fell in the War of Independence stands on a hill in front of Otepää Maarja Church and it is remarkable because it was hidden underground for 30 years. The monument was reopened in 1989 after renovation. The top part of the monument bears the words HONOUR THE FALLEN and a list of 22 names. The granite piece with the full list has been lost. The metal decorations were created at the initiative of sculptor Jüri Ojaver.Interesting facts: The initial monument was designed by Voldemar Melnik and made by stonemason Peeter Veeber. The monument was opened for the first time on 10 June 1928.

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