Elva Song Festival Grounds

Families, groups of friends, and pets are welcome at the cozy holiday home of Jõesuu Tourist Farm, located on the shores of Lake Võrtsjärv in Tartu County. It is a great place to relax at any time of the year. Relax for the weekend, organize smaller events, or have an active holiday at Jõesuu Tourist Farm. The property features a kitchenette, a nice terrace with barbecue facilities, air conditioning, a sauna, and a play area with swings, a sandbox, and a slide for children. It is possible to rent a boat for a trip on the lake or to go fishing. We are easily accessible by car, as well as by water — there are boat docks for guests arriving from Võrtsjärv and Emajõgi.

Raadi Manor, which stands on the border of the city of Tartu, had its glory days in the first half of the 19th century with its magnificent art gallery and library and salon evenings. The manor then belonged to the von Liphart family.The main building of the manor was destroyed by the bombing in 1944. The manor park, together with the ruins of the main building and the gate, are included in the list of national cultural monuments.The area forms a distinctive complex: there is the magnificent manor complex, as well as a woodshed, a water tower, an ice cellar, and a restored wall. In the centre of the complex, there is the natural Raadi lake and the restored manor park.

Everybody likes their water centre to be diverse and unique. This is precisely why V Spa offers you 13 different pools and hot tubs, as well as 13 different saunas! V Spa offers something for everyone: relax in the pool and let the underwater jets massage you or have fun with your children in the children’s pool with water attractions. The youngest of your family can also play in our centre. Forget your problems in the warm Japanese pool or do something new and walk through the Kneipp Therapy trail of cold and warm water.

The permanent exhibition of the Valga Museum presents the natural, historical and cultural history of Valga county and the city from ancient times to the present day. This is a lively and modern museum where you will never get bored! The photos displayed here show you the history (nature, time, and culture) of the city and county of Valga from ancient times to the present. The museum is also livened up by models, music, and wax figures. Valga Museum also organises educational programmes, museum lessons and creative workshops. Interesting facts: there is a wax figure of the first Estonian Olympic champion, Alfred Neuland, in the museum.Going to the museum is not a waste of time!

Many people in Estonia and beyond know the Intsikurmu Manor Park due to its tradition of fold song festivals. After all, the first song festivals in Estonia were held in Põlva in 1855 and 1857.The Intsikurmu Soung Ground is still a well-known location for concerts and celebrations. The stage can hold close to 3500 singers, the grounds can hold everyone who is interested in celebrating and dancing.

Come enjoy a boat ride on the Emajõe! The riverboat Pegasus offers an opportunity to experience Tartu as a river city, organizing regular trips and charter journeys for up to 75 people, starting next to the Dorpat Hotel. CHECK THE TIMETABLE.The approximate duration of the trip is 1,5 hours. The boat has a café, and Dorpat Catering provides food services for private events. Pegasus was built in 1958 at the Moscow shipyard in Russia and was named Kreutzwald until 1993. In the 20th century, Pegasus conducted multi-day excursion trips (e.g., autumn berry trips) and also regular services, including routes from Tartu to Ihaste, which later became a pleasure trip.

In Tartu County, near the Elva railway station, the Väike Väerada trail is one of the area's most popular hiking paths. It is special because of the wooden sculptures inspired by Estonian fairy tales and created by local artists. Small but mighty, Väerada has a healing effect on both the mind and body. The nature trail offers experiences for hikers of all ages and is suitable for exploration year-round. The attractive sculptures not only adorn the trail but also guide the correct path. The forest trail includes several resting spots and exciting attractions for children, making the journey even more enjoyable. The hiking trail ends at the Tartumaa Health Sports Center, where you can continue adventuring on other forest trails, play disc golf, or enjoy playground fun with children under the beautiful pines. Come take a walk in nature, discover fairy-tale sculptures, and let Elva Väerada offer you peace and experience in every season.

Do you wish to escape from the noise of the city, take a rest from everyday hustle and bustle, take some time for yourself and enjoy the soothing diversity of nature? Come, Kubija Hotel-Nature Spa is waiting for you! The Hotel-Nature Spa located in between the Võru-Kubja pine forests and lakes is a cosy and convenient place to stay. While taking a rest or strengthening your health here you will find harmony with the nature and with yourself. Here you may allow yourself cherishing body treatments and sauna delights. Soothing views over the forest or the lake unfold from the well-equipped rooms of the Hotel. The Hotel has its own swimming place and a few hundred metres away is the Võru-Kubja roller and ski track.