You are welcome to admire the Gothic red brick house of God (architect Wilhelm Schilling). The Church of Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary is the only Roman Catholic church in Tartu. The cornerstone was placed in 1862 and the church was consecrated in 1899. You will find the painting "Virgin Mary with Jesus" (1905) by Ernst Friedrich von Liphardt and a large crucifix carved of lime tree (1935) in the high-vaulted church.Interesting facts: - even Tsar Nicholas II donated 3000 roubles for the construction of the church in 1894 when Priest Friedrich Zhyskar started raising funds for building the church.
The Art Nouveau summer residence of General Nikolai Reek on the shores of Lake Õrsava is undoubtedly an architectural gem of the North Military Training Camp, which has been restored in a way as close to the original as possible.Since June 2020, the Värska Visitor Centre has been operating in the building. The exposition of the centre provides information about the Pechory Northern Military Training Camp, founded here in the 1920s, the events of the War of Independence, and the use of medicinal mud and mineral water in this resort area.The visitor centre has a small café and you can rent bicycles, boats, pedal boats, or skates here, depending on the season, and there is also a car park for caravans.
Tamme Stadium with its long traditions is the most important stadium for athletic events and football in Tartu.Athletes can take advantage of the various opportunities of the contemporary stadium for football practices, track and field trainings and events.Amateur athletes and all others can use the 1 km running track along the fence, outdoor gym equipment, volleyball and basketball courts, sand court for beach volleyball and the rollerskating, roller skiing and cycling track for free. The stadium building has a gym, a room for aerobics, a gymnastics hall and a running track with a special surface. There is also a large playground on the premises.
Discover the early morning city of Tartu with its awakening sounds, birdsong, and crisp, beautiful views! We walk along the banks of the Emajõgi River, enjoy the morning peace, and take a look at the Market Hall, happily preparing for the day, where local flavors greet us. Then the Old Town awaits us — surprising in its morning light and beautiful solitude, Toomemägi with its enchanting views and a few surprises. Of course, beautiful Tartu architecture is found at every step! The guided tour is suitable for solo travelers, couples, international guests and business travelers. The tour is conducted by an officially certified guide.
At Hämsaare Holiday Home in Võru County you can try both an old Estonian-era smoke sauna as well as a modern Finnish sauna. The latter is situated in a sauna building which is a great place to relax and spend time with family, friends or colleagues. Both saunas are next to a pond.Lighting the smoke sauna - €120Finnish sauna for 1.5 hours for up to 4 people - €20Did you know...?*You can recharge your batteries at the nearby Hämsa Tavern
The carfts and souvenir counter of Räpina Creative Centre sells the creation of local masters: a wide selection of ceramics, stained glass, greeting cards, albums and notebooks, candles, textile items, jewellery and many other interesting items. We also accept custom orders. If you would like to craft something yourself, then groups can participate in various workshops that need to be booked in advance.
Villa Margaretha is a meeting place with a romantic atmosphere which is a little mysterious and implores you to return again and again. Creaky wooden staircases and banging doors are a thing of the past in guesthouses – nothing is likely to wake you here! Restored to its former glory, the guesthouse is an attraction in its own right in the city of Tartu. Of course, there is more to admire than just its facade - there is its dignified interior, including a restaurant and cafe. Villa Margaretha is the gateway to the suburb of Karlova and its traditional wooden architecture.
Love goes through the stomach! Kubija Hotel-Nature Spa's 150-seat national-style restaurant offers, in addition to regular restaurant dishes, dishes made from local products in accordance with the food traditions of South Estonia. For us, it is important that the raw materials come primarily from local producers operating within a 50-kilometer radius. On warm summer evenings, it's nice to dine on the restaurant's outdoor terrace and simply enjoy the pleasant atmosphere. On weekdays, we offer guests a lunch buffet (main course, cake, flavored water, bread, rolls, and flavored butter), and a cup of coffee or tea is free with the daily special. For groups, we offer various group menu options, and for seminars and meetings, coffee/tea breaks. The restaurant has high chairs and a children's menu for kids. We invite you to enjoy the peace and harmony of nature in our cozy restaurant – whether it's a delicious lunch, a romantic dinner, or a special celebration!