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Võõpsu Orthodox Village Chapel

Silla tn 3, Setomaa vald, Võru maakond, 64318

Võõpsu’s village chapel, is located right next to Setomaa’s northern gate — the bridge over the Võhandu River — in a medieval village cemetery. This is the Estonian part of Setomaa’s largest wooden tsässon, which some believe originally served as a barn. It was remodeled into a tsässon a little before the middle of the 18th century and properly renovated in 2010. Of architectural interest is the large, open front hall, which partially covers the side walls.The patron saint of Võõpsu tsässon is St. Nicholas (Seto: Püha Migul) and its name days are the spring and winter St. Nicholas days (migulapäiv).

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  • Free parking

Open times

Throughout the Year

Eeltellimsel

Contact

  • +372 5682 1268
  • turism@setomaa.ee

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  • Lookout towers
  • Beaches

Räpina beach

Räpina beach is the perfect place for a holiday and for all kinds of water sports. The favourable winds have made it a popular destination among kite-surfers and windsurfers in spring and summer. There is a viewing tower on the beach that has excellent views over the polder, to Lake Lämmijärv and across the border into Russia. The beach is lit at night.

Peedu-Nuti water mill complex

There are written notes about the Nutti watermill in the Livonian Government paper from 1865. In 1870, it was recorded which lands in which size belonged to the watermill. The Nutti mill is also a landmark for land plots. Today, the well-preserved Peedu mill complex is privately owned and subject to heritage conservation.The watermill was reconstructed a few years ago and offers a beautiful view of the Elva River.There are other watermills on the river: the Hellenurme watermill in the upper course and Vapramäe and Mosina watermill in the middle course.

  • Smoke saunas

Toidupada smoke sauna

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.

Küti Mäeveski (The Hunters Hill Mill)

Kütiorg, located in the northern part of Haanja Nature Park, is the largest and most powerful valley in Estonia. The historical Hunters Hill Mill is located here.The mill was built in 1868 and it was last used in the autumn of 2016. It is planned to preserve the mill as industrial heritage of Estonia. The mill is near Noodasküla in Haanja Nature Park. You can walk to the mill if you take the longer trail on the RMK Kütiorg hiking trail. If you are coming by car, you can drive to Noodasküla.If you want to explore the historic mill, please book a time in advance.Welcome!

  • Boat trips

Boating on the Emajõgi and Emajõe-Suursoo waterways aboard VidiitEstonia

River Suite VidiitEstonia – a unique boating experience from Tartu on the Emajõgi River! Discover nature and adventure floating down the river on our raft! Enjoy a romantic sunset cruise, fishing, an active holiday with a SUP board, or relaxation in the River Suite's sauna. Organize a fun event or training session with colleagues or a nice time with friends, family, and pets – we will create a package that suits you! We offer an exciting opportunity to stay overnight on the boat and, in addition to a relaxing river ride, we offer various nature tourism experiences in cooperation with local guides. Book your experience today and create unforgettable memories!

  • Castles

Taagepera Castle

Taagepera Castle is a special place – it is a mixture of elegant and rustic milieus, history, and the present. Baron Hugo von Stryk had the impressive art nouveau castle built as a home for himself more than a hundred years ago. The renewed castle complex is a unique conservation area with an art nouveau castle, an à la carte restaurant, a luxorious castle spa, a hotel in the style of the 1930s, and sports and leisure facilities. Come alone or bring your family and enjoy the milieu, peace, silence, massages, à la carte restaurant, a sauna, healing fresh air, and endless experiences that will guarantee that you will leave with a restored peace of mind.

Tartu Gunpowder Cellar

Located on the slope of Tartu's Toome Hill Park, the Gunpowder Cellar is a unique historical building that today operates as a restaurant. The building was established in 1767 in a moat separating the bishop's castle from the surrounding area, and it was used as a gunpowder cellar until 1809. Bricks from the ruins of the medieval St. Mary's Church and the bishop's castle walls were used for its construction. Thanks to its thick stone walls and underground location, the building was well-suited for storing gunpowder. Later, the building was used as a beer cellar, and at the end of the 19th century, it was also used by the University of Tartu for scientific research, including studies on earthquakes and magnetic phenomena. From 1982 to 1999, the Gunpowder Cellar operated as a well-known café-restaurant, and in 2000, it reopened as a pub. The Gunpowder Cellar is unique for its 11-meter-high ceiling and is listed in the Guinness World Records as the pub with the highest ceiling. Today, it is a popular meeting place offering good beer, hearty food, and live music in a historical setting.

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Restaurant Joyce

The restaurant and lobby bar Joyce, which is part of V Spa & Conference Centre, offers the best dining experiences from different parts of the world. When spending time with good company in this cosy restaurant, you can spend hours, or simply have a quick drink. We appreciate fresh ingredients and the uniqueness of flavours in each dish that our chefs prepare. When it comes to our brand values, we focus on two globally known indicators: joy, which people feel when spending quality time in good company, and an impressive choice of tastes which offers something for everybody.Read more about MICHELIN Inspector review!

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