Lõunakeskus shopping and recreation centre

Kagukeskus in Võru is the biggest shopping centre in south-eastern Estonia. It is home to more than 20 shops and service providers over two floors. You can make the most of the solarium and beauty salon, or attend to your business needs at the accountancy office. There is something at the centre for everyone!

The outlying buildings and grounds of the fairytale Cantervilla Castle are home to a theme park and playland reflecting the manor period. There is plenty of fun to be had by the whole family - for the whole day! You can see how people got around back in the day, what clothes they wore, what they ate and how they used to eat it (table manners being very important!). There are lots of attractions in the playland - a water park, various vehicles, a climbing frame, trampolines, a labyrinth, a costume room and much more. Catering is available at the cafe in the playland stable, but you can bring a picnic if you like.

The Pokuland theme park on the borders of Võru and Põlva Counties was created after a children’s book, Pokumaa by Edgar Valter, and its main characters – Pokus. Pokus were created after sedge tussocks, or clumps of long, thick grass that grow in the bogs.The world of Pokus begins with the visitor's centre – Pokuhall – that looks like a twin-Poku and surprises guests with its unique stairways, passages and interior design elements. In the Pokuhall visitors can see original illustrations and oil paintings by Edgar Valter, get to know his creative work and make Pokus themselves. There are many other activities and events, such as study trails to introduce local nature, village swings to ride, as well as picnic and camping sites.

Theatre House, situated in Tartu Old Town, is a theatre inspired by a museum, forming a part of the Tartu Toy Museum. The Theatre House takes its inspiration from our childhood, the games we played, the dreams we had, and the fantasies we brought to life. The Theatre House stages plays, but you can also put on your own show, play games, make handicrafts, and discover what goes on behind the scenes in the theatre world. There is a children’s studio on the first floor, in which children’s groups can take part in theatre-themed programmes. Visitors find a museum, an automated puppet theatre, and several exciting theatre-themed exhibitions in the basement level.

AHHAA is family-friendly, with activities for both young and old science enthusiasts. At AHHAA, science comes to life, and the joy of discovery never ends. Interactive exhibitions, engaging science shows and workshops, and exciting planetarium sessions take you to the heart of science and technology. Our guided tours open doors that you might not otherwise notice. We believe that science is a driving force in the world. Our goal is to spark curiosity, inspire thinking, and encourage you to ask why and how. Come to the AHHAA Science Centre in Tartu to get your hands on science and see the world from a new perspective.

Pikajärve manor, which is also known as the Cantervilla Castle, is probably one of the cosiest manors in Estonia. The main building (built in 1908) and the vivid quarry stone outbuildings are on a landscape filled with beautiful dome-shaped hillocks, high up on the shore of a lake. The walls of the halls of the eye-catching main building are decorated with landscape paintings and portraits, antique furniture and the light from the chandeliers add festivity and romance. The manor is private property at the moment and operates as an establishment for holding different events and offers accommodation.

The Estonian Road Museum showcases the development of roads and traffic in Estonia, from the horse era to the present day. Exciting thematic events are organized here, educational guided tours are offered, and rooms are rented for seminars and celebrations. The heart of the museum is the historic Varbuse horse post station, which, together with the outdoor exhibition environment Teeaeg, forms a unique look at history. The Machine Hall is the museum's technical park and interactive traffic education center. It also houses a rotating car and the Estonian Road Museum's traffic safety simulator, which offers an immersive experience and a clear understanding of how seat belts save lives. The standout features of the outdoor areas are the historic road room, where you can seemingly travel back in time, and the recreation area with a traffic city, which offers activities for the whole family, especially during the summer season. Temporary exhibitions are held in the main building of the post station, and the second floor houses a children's museum created specifically for younger visitors.

Eeden is a community centre that offers its customers everything they need on a daily basis: groceries, clothing and footwear, cosmetics and jewellery, household and technical goods, children's goods, pet goods, animal clinic and grooming salon, FitLife sports club, parcel machines, Apollo cinema, etc.There is a convenient car park on the side of the building that faces the A. Le Coq sports centre. The car park has 314 parking spaces on three floors.You can eat at O'Learys, Chi, Chopsticks, Poke Bowl, Hesburger, Boost Juice Bars, Pizzakiosk, Sõõrikumeistrid donuts, and Coffee In & Yo.