Tartu Toy Museum, situated in the Old Town of Tartu, takes adults back to the brighter days of their childhood and offers children plenty of interesting things to see and do.The permanent exhibition displays toys that Estonian children have played with throughout the years. Artist-made dolls, souvenir dolls of different nations, and Finno-Ugric traditional toys are also exhibited. Playrooms and workshops are also open. You can see puppets from Estonian puppet films and temporary exhibitions in the outbuilding. The museum also has a theatre building named ’Teatri kodu’ (The Home of Theatre) with a theatre hall, a museum of puppets, and a children’s studio.
The nature trail connecting two cities runs along the banks of the Pedeli River. The asphalt trail is 5 km long. If you find yourself on a boardwalk in the middle of the path, you have already crossed the border. Take the time to climb the stairs to Pudrumägi hill, which offers a wonderful view of the twin cities! There is no rush here – there are children's playgrounds, outdoor gyms, a beach, a recreation area on the peninsula, and even dog parks by the trail. The tracks are perfect for walking, cycling, rollerblading, and skiing. Come and enjoy this beautiful city!
In the embrace of the Emajõgi River and chestnut trees, Herb Spa offers a sense of peace and privacy. Our carefully selected rituals help guests relax and find balance. You can enjoy massages and a variety of facial and body treatments, including pedicures and manicures. You can enjoy a dual massage with your loved one or come for a pedicure with a friend. We also cater to children, offering treatments for both girls and boys. If you book multiple treatments in a row, you can enjoy your visit even longer. The most popular services at the spa are the Herb® classic massage, manicure with gel polish, pedicure with gel polish, facial, neck and head massage, eyebrow coloring and shaping, Herb® massage retreat, and physiotherapeutic muscle care. Our professional staff is always ready to offer you the best service. We await you in the heart of Tartu, on the first floor of the Dorpat Hotel.
The historical name Dorpat combines Tartu's biggest hotel, a spacious a la carte restaurant, seminar rooms Jurjev and Tarbatu equipped with modern equipment. Dorpat, a three-star superior hotel, is located in the centre of Tartu, in the business district of Emajõe. Modern interior design, professional service, and an attractive location make Dorpat into a popular destination for visitors from near and far alike. Additionally, our offers include special packages for families, people seeking for romance and culture, and much more.
The glass walls of the Pühajärve Spa & Holiday Resort Swimming Pool offer magnificent views of Lake Pühajärv and the manor park that surrounds the hotel. You can enjoy underwater music and the pleasant sensations created by massage streams when swimming in the large, 25 m and four-lane pool.shallow end of the pool is 1.05 m deep and the depth of the deep end is 1.85 m, the water temperature is 27 °C. There is a large, relaxing Jacuzzi next to the swimming pool and a there is also a safe children’s pool. You can also use a vapour sauna and a steam sauna.
The museum is located at the historical Ülenurme Manor and introduces the development of the Estonian agriculture and rural life.In addition to exhibitions, museum visitors can participate in museum classes meant for children and adults, participate in master classes or cooking workshops, enjoy the nice surroundings and meet farm animals. The museum ponies take children for a ride. There are several traditional, but also innovative family events at the museum.It is possible to rent the museum's rooms and territory for events.
Anne Canal is located in the city of Tartu, where you can enjoy summer beach fun. The beach has a golden sandy beach that awaits sunbathers and sandcastle builders. There is also a playground with swings, climbing ladders, and a slide. There are fitness trails, an outdoor gym, and a volleyball court along the Canal. There are changing cabins and toilets on the beach. During the swimming season, the beach café Lennuk is open, where you can buy refreshing drinks and street food. In winter, you can go winter swimming in Anne Canal and go ice skating with your own skates. Good to know: During the summer months, the beach is patrolled by lifeguards.
The à la carte restaurant of Pesa Hotel is perfect for relaxing and having a business lunch. The 55-seat hall is perfect for corporate events and birthdays. Groups can also choose a more private room (up to 20 people). In summer, the sun terrace is open. You can also order snacks to the mini spa Sõstar of Pesa hotel.We prefer to use local Vana-Võromaa raw ingredients in our dishes. We also offer vegan and gluten- and lactose-free foods.The quality of food and service at Pesa Restaurant is world-class. That is why Pesa Catering can be found in many parts of Southern Estonia: we bring the taste experiences to a place that suits you.