Hellenurme Mill Museum in Southern Estonia is the last operational historical watermill in Estonia and one of the few examples of a water-powered mill as industrial heritage in the Nordic countries. Visiting the mill feels like a trip back in time. Visitors can see century-old equipment across four floors of the mill, from the turbine to the milling machines and millstones, which still grind rye into bread flour. In the bread house, the mill hostess offers guests traditional Estonian rye bread made on-site and shares stories that bring the everyday life of centuries past to life. The large mill building of Hellenurme Manor, built in 1880 in Tartu County, hides surprises at every step. In addition to the working mill, guests can enjoy workshops and meals in the bread house. It is possible to stay overnight in the freshly renovated mill chambers, which offer views of the river and lake. Visitors can admire the lake's beauty and the surrounding nature.Here, you can also enjoy cultural events and celebrate festive moments with friends, family, or colleagues.
Ainola Centre Guesthouse is unique because it is a cultural center where various exhibitions, literary evenings, and concerts are held. The guesthouse offers accommodation for single guests, couples, and families. Each room has a private bathroom and kitchenette, providing guests comfort and privacy. In addition, Ainola Centre offers seminar rooms for organizing various events, and you can rent bicycles to explore Tartu. We also offer the use of a private sauna for an additional fee Come and enjoy comfortable accommodations and cultural experiences!
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.
The Aura Centre offers the best athletic entertainment for visitors of any age. Our pool, water park, and sauna centre are perfect for the entire family to enjoy themselves, relax, and exercise. The centre-pieces of the water park are the 55- and 38-metre slides. The sauna centre offers relaxation in a pleasant environment. We have nine different saunas, as well as a hot tub, and a 40 °C Japanese bath. There is also a winter room where you can refresh yourself and a hot tub on the outdoor terrace.The water centre provides various activities and is the best place for any event. Aura Centre is waiting for you to come and enjoy yourself! The Aura Centre will be closed throughout July.
The Miikse St. John the Baptist Church is a small wooden Orthodox church located in the southeastern corner of Estonia in Setomaa. What makes this church special is its story. It was built in 1953, during the Soviet era, when religion and church construction were not encouraged. However, the local people took a bold step and built the church themselves, often working in the evenings and at night to avoid the authorities' attention. Today, Miikse Church is once again a symbol of the strength and perseverance of the Seto community, where the local community restored the dilapidated sanctuary into a new and striking Seto church. The altar and icons were preserved, but the new facade features a lace-like pattern using Seto colors (red, blue, and sheep's wool white) and Seto belt patterns. The church's surroundings also include an old cemetery and sacred stones, which lend the place a special historical and spiritual atmosphere. The church is open once a month during service, and at other times, access can be arranged by agreement with the church elder (who communicates in Estonian and Russian). For a foreign-language tour of Setomaa, we recommend booking a local guide.
Lucky Loore is a luxurious sports bar in the heart of Tartu, which offers the best entertainment in town!We have high-quality pool tables, modern racing simulators, a professional darts stage and much more, so that you can have a good time with family and friends. In our sports bar, you can also watch sports broadcasts on a big screen with powerful sound! Comfortable sofa, delicious snacks, and cooling drinks await you every night.
Carl Schmidt's House is located in Central Estonia, right in the heart of Põltsamaa, where everything you need is within reach. This means you don't have to worry too much about packing your travel bag. In this old house, not everything is like in a modern glass hotel. It is a historic hotel where you can smell the wood, the walls breathe, grandma's lace doilies adorn the tables, ventilation systems don't hum, and sometimes the walls talk instead... It has been a post office, a secondary school, a hospital, and in the 1960s, it was also a hotel. On the first floor, a cozy café-restaurant, a reception desk, and a hair salon await you. On the second and third floors, there are rooms in three price categories. Additionally, the complex includes the Hullava Naise Pub next to the guesthouse. The unique name and the surrounding imagination are topics of conversation among locals. The pub's menu offers homemade dishes, including daily specials and soups that satisfy even the biggest appetite. Visit Põltsamaa, the pearl of Livonia — a town of history, roses, and wine!
Discover the heart of Estonian literature: the Oskar Luts Home Museum in Tartu! The museum is a quiet, charming place that takes you back in time and offers a glimpse into the life of one of Estonia's most beloved writers, Oskar Luts (1887–1953). The museum is located in a functionalist house built in the 20th century, where the author's personal belongings, furniture, manuscripts, and work desk have been preserved. The permanent exhibition reveals Luts's influence on literature, theatre, and film. The authentic atmosphere and warm stories offer a meaningful experience even for those just discovering his name. This is not just a museum, but a home where literature and life meet!