Motel Waide is like a little village – it consists of several small houses that are surrounded by the green of trees and shrubs and is located in Tartu County, Southern Estonia, 2 km from Elva. There are several hiking tracks, the Tartu County Recreational Sports Centre and the Hellenurme Mill Museum near Elva. Lorries can stop in our large car park (up to 10 vehicles).
Palojärve camping area is a great place for a forest and beach holiday in a beautiful berry and mushroom pine forest on the shore of Lake Palojärv.There are seven covered campfire sites with benches and tree sheds, a roofed table-bench, a toilet for eight people and a toilet for one person, two wood sheds (it is possible to sleep in one of them), two changing cabins, and a swimming pier in Lake Palojärv.In summer, it is often crowded, but the large parking lot can accommodate 30 cars and the two smaller parking lots can accommodate five cars.
This two-day (24h) adventure takes place on the Emajõgi River and in Peipsiveere Nature Reserve. The mode of transport are motorised and safe pontoon catamarans. By self-piloting (with the help of an adult), you chart your own course through the waterways, stopping at the Emajõe-Suursoo Nature Centre along the way. You then make your way to the fifth biggest body of inland water in Europe – Lake Peipus – before reaching your stop for the night at the raft house, where you will find a warm bed, dinner, canoes, and a sauna.The rafting trips require groups of at least 20 pupils and two adults.
The ride takes place on the picturesque landscape of the protected area of the Ahja River valley. The route is kaleidoscopic with moderate downhill and uphill slopes, the rapids of the Ahja River, sandstone outcrops, caves, historical bridges and interesting cultural background. Your tour guide will introduce the surrounding area and nature as well as relate legends and stories about Taevaskoda.Group size: 4–60 adultsPrice: €20 per adult, €12 per childPrice includes equipment and the services of a tour guidePrice with catering: €24 per adult and €16 per childDuration: 1.5–2.5 hours; length: 3–6 kmOur fantastic kickbike trips can take place anywhere in Estonia!Trips can take place at any time when the roads and paths are not covered in snow.
An orthodox congregation was established in Tartu in 1845 and Priest Joosep Shestakovski (1856–1888) initiated the building of an orthodox church. Tartu Saint George the Martyr Church was built using donations from the congregation and it was consecrated in honour of Saint George by Bishop of Riga and Mitav Benjamin in 1870.
There is a unique children’s museum on the first floor of the Varbuse post station of the Road Museum. Children have the whole floor to themselves for having fun. Here, you will find exciting reading, educational games and activities, a puppet theatre, and the Chamber of Secrets which introduces fairy tales.There is an animal called Ajaloom (Time Animal) living in the children’s museum who is excited to meet his new friends to explore together what time is. The children’s floor is perfect for organising birthdays: it can accommodate up to 20 guests.
The Granary of Conciliation at Siksälä is located in the middle of forests and lakes, next to Lake Sika in the Vesiveski complex in Misso Parish in Võru County. The place is private – the closest urbanized area is 3.5 km away, and the neighbours include beavers, deer, wild boards, and a lot of birds. The granary is located 30 m from the Vesiveski Holiday Home, next to the Siksälä stream, and there may be guests staying at the Holiday Home.The timber granary was completed in August 2016 and it has a roof made of shingles. There is a wide double bed, a fireplace, a table, and chairs. Washing facilities and the toilet are located outside. Visitors can use a campfire site, rent a boat at Lake Sika and Lake Mustjärv, and rent a lakeside sauna for an extra charge.
Anyone interested in horseback riding can try it out in Tamme Tall.We give private lessons and there are three ponies for children waiting in the stable.You can even test your skills by jumping over some obstacles.We organise riding camps for both young and old. You can even spend the night at the Tamme Tall Holiday House. It is possible to swim with horses by Lake Võrtsjärv, ride in the woods, grill, and go to the sauna. You can also book us for events or birthdays.