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This small holiday house by Saarjärve is an ideal stopover for a family or a group of nature enthusiasts who wish to explore the tranquil forest landscapes and biodiversity of the bog lake in Southern Estonia. The cozy lakeshore cottage offers privacy and a comfortable environment for couples, small groups, or nature tourists who prefer peace and simple yet high-quality accommodations. The holiday house features a spacious living room, kitchen, fireplace, and up to four sleeping places, making it perfect for both short vacations and multi-day nature trips. The house's terrace offers views of the lake, where you can enjoy the morning mist, listen to birdsong, and admire the tranquil flow. The accommodation price includes access to a sauna, paddleboards, a rowing boat, and bicycles, allowing guests to explore the lake and the surrounding hiking trails. For an additional fee, a hot tub can be ordered. The holiday house is well-suited for those seeking peace, proximity to nature, and the opportunity to move at their own pace amid South Estonia's forests and bogs.

'The Kissing Students' sculpture and fountain is one of the most recognised symbols of Tartu. The fountain has stood in the same place since 1948, when newlyweds and their guests would visit it for luck, and people would also take a dip in it. The sculpture was created by Mati Karmin and completed in 1998. Since 2006 the fountain has been surrounded by tiles bearing the names of Tartu's sister cities – Bærum, Deventer, Ferrara, Fredriksberg, Hafnarfjörður, Hämeenlinna, Kaunas, Lüneburg, Pihkva, Riia, Salisbury, Tampere, Turu, Uppsala, Veszprem and Zutphen. Each of these is situated in the direction that the cities lie from Tartu, with the distances marked.

The adventure on the Kooraste lakes takes place on 11 different bodies of water – lakes Vidrike, Voki, Lambahanna, Nahajärv, Sinikejärv, Lubjaahju, Liinu, Pikkjärv, Vaaba, Hatsike and Kooraste Suurjärv – connected by the narrow, winding Sillaotsa River. A primeval valley, beaver dams, and wild nature are just some of the things you will see and experience on this trip. During spring, there is plenty of water, but in drier seasons, there are some sections where you may have to carry your canoe with you. The lakes are normally warm in summer and perfect for swimming.We welcome families with children and groups of friends and colleagues. We organise trips for both small and large groups.

Sailing along the Emajõgi River, over the Peipus, Võrtsjärv, and Saadjärv lakes, as well as out at sea, the Viking ship "Turm" is an open vessel which sets out on voyages between May and September each year. Able to accommodate up to 12 passengers: larger groups can take turns enjoying the Viking fun at sea or on shore. In addition to voyaging on water, you can take part in exciting Viking games, and show that you've got the strength required for the journey. Sailing on the "Turm" is best suited to older children, teenagers, young adults, and those who enjoy physical exercise.

In Veski Guesthouse in the small Southern Estonian town of Antsla you will feel cosy and comfortable. Your family members can spend their time safe in the yard of the Guesthouse enclosed by fence: there is a playground for children, a place for grilling in inner court and enough space for playing different games. It is also possible to try tandem cycling there.

The emotional and powerful memorial (2016) was erected to honour the harsh fate of the people deported from Võru and Võru County from 1941 to 1952. The sculptor is Jaak Soans.The memorial depicts two rows of bronze animal wagons placed on a concrete block 1.6 metres high, with human figures visible between them. A ramp made of original railway sleepers and dolomite gravel, which is 4 metres wide and 16 metres long, takes to the memorial. The total length of the memorial complex is almost 24 meters.

Hotel Karupesa is located in the vicinity of the Tehvandi ski stadium and skiing tracks. Possibilities have been created both for people who enjoy active recreation as well as for the top athletes.There is one big seminar room in the hotel and several smaller rooms for group work. Basic seminar equipment is also at your disposal. The hotel has developed different packages together with other providers of active recreation possibilities.

Kristjan Jaak Peterson (14 March 1801 – 4 August 1822) was an Estonian writer who is considered to be the founder of Estonian national literature.He studied in the Faculty of Theology and Philosophy of the University of Tartu from 1819 to 1820. He called himself a singer of the country people, appreciated the national features of literature, and thought that the creation of original Estonian literature was possible.There is a bronze monument to him on Toomemägi, which was completed in 1983 by J. Soans and A. Murdmaa, and a high school named after him in Tartu.On the writer's birthday, 14 March, we celebrate Mother Tongue Day.Fun fact: Peterson walked from Tartu to Riga more than 200 years ago due to lack of money.