Antonius Courtyard is a historical site in the heart of Tartu's Old Town, where history meets contemporary creativity. This special courtyard, with centuries-old craftsmanship and artistic heritage, offers the opportunity to experience a vibrant cultural space in an authentic environment. Historically, this place is associated with the craft guild known as the St. Anthony's Guild, whose roots go back to the Middle Ages. Guilds played an important role in the economic and social life of cities, bringing together masters and regulating crafts and trade. The area was located near St. John's Church and was part of the medieval city structure where craftsmen lived and worked. Today, Antonius Courtyard is an inspiring creative center where designers, artists, and craftsmen work. It is a popular venue for events — concerts, performances, and other cultural events are held here year-round, bringing together designers, creative entrepreneurs, and visitors. During opening hours, you can explore the history exhibition about the Tartu County Creative Path and Tartu Small Guild.
Discover Tartu's beauty and fascinating sights on a comfortable, environmentally friendly bike tour. Explore parks, historical buildings, and the most important neighborhoods by bike. With Tartu's Smart Bike Share, you can rent regular or electric bikes from various parking areas throughout the city. The Tartu Smart Bike app makes renting bikes easy. Electric bikes are available until the temperature drops below zero. They must be returned to any bike parking area within five hours. Rent a Tartu city bike, and go on an adventure in the historic University City of Tartu.
A building for Tartu’s subculture, a meeting place and party venue for special and open people – Genialists’ Club connects theatre, music, cinema, and joy. There is no elite culture, mass culture, or non-culture. There is only that which touches you and that which does not. There are ideas. There is tolerance. There is openness.You, too, can be in the club! However, we will not make you if you do not like it. Not everybody likes it here.The building is also home to the radio station Generaadio, the theatre Must Kast, the bar MÖKU, the record shop Gramophonetree Records and the New Yard. You can keep an eye on the programme via our website at www.genklubi.ee or on Facebook.
Discover the charm of the Piirissaare Old Believers Museum! The Old Believers Museum is located in a historic building that once belonged to Kirill Smirnov, the clergyman of the Saare village parish. You can see a traditional Old Believer home in the museum and learn about Old Believer culture through artifacts, prayer books, and icons. The museum also organizes exhibitions that provide an overview of the history of Piirissaare. You can drink samovar tea at the museum and try Old Believer treats, including fish soup and Old Believer pie made from fish caught in Lake Peipsi.
At the cosy Kivi Tavern in Alatskivi you can enjoy the meals on the spot and buy the delicious dishes and excellent flavours to go. We offer pastries, soups, salads, fish and meats cooked in various ways. For example, the menu includes tasty pike fillet patties, pike perch in beer batter and fish burgers as well as wild mushroom and onion dishes. We sell Estonian meat and fish products from the Vasula Meat Packers and Andre Cheese Farm.From Monday to Friday, you can make your selection at the buffet. We also prepare food to order and our expert cooks would be happy to prepare delicious food for your parties!
Restaurant Lilli operates in a beautiful art nouveau house built in the 1930s. There is a 30-seat restaurant on the ground floor and a 20-seat restaurant. A 60-seat terrace is opened in the courtyard of the building in the summer season. There is a children’s playground on the terrace.The restaurant offers a varied à la carte menu, special offers on weekdays and group menus. See you at Lilli!
Welcome to TOKO restaurant on the banks of the Emajõgi River in Tartu! TOKO is open all year round, offering a cozy atmosphere that attracts locals and guests from afar. We offer excellent views from the summer terrace and a warm interior in winter. The menu includes an à la carte selection and the chef's tasting menu, both of which offer memorable dining experiences. The drink menu is diverse, with a selection of wines and refreshing cocktails that complement the food. TOKO is perfect for a romantic dinner, spending time with friends, or celebrating special occasions!
At the Metsavenna Farm located on the Estonian-Latvian border, you have a unique opportunity to search for forest brothers in hiding places during a forest brother hike, stay in a bunker, and listen to true stories.The experience continues at the Metsavenna eatery, where simple yet authentic food from the era is served: boiled potatoes with skins, butter, salt, and juice. The visit concludes with a musical experience – singing the song of the former Härmiku forest brothers' orchestra. Visiting Metsavenna Farm is an engaging and educational journey into the history of forest brotherhood.