The Koiva cycling trail is located at the territory of the Haanja-Karula holiday area starts at the foot of the Tellingumägi hill at the Cycling trails campfire site. The 20 km track circles around the forests by the Mustjõgi and Koiva Rivers and runs along gravelly forest paths. Along the trail, you can see a sacrificial rock, a sacrificial pine tree, the confluence of rivers, an interesting community of oaks. There are several picnic spots on the track where you can rest and grill some food and there are also 8 spots of interest on the track.
F-Apartments offers modern, premium apartments in the heart of Tartu, where luxury and comfort meet thoughtful design. Our apartments feature high-quality materials, Scandinavian design, and unique details, such as 3D fireplaces that create a cozy atmosphere. All apartments are equipped with a fully furnished kitchen, washing machine, smart TV, fast WiFi, and contactless entry. Several apartments also offer a calming view of the Emajõgi River. Guests can also order additional services, including early check-in, late check-out, airport transfers, and breakfast. F-Apartments are suitable for both short and long stays – an ideal choice for families, business travelers, and guests seeking quality, peaceful, and modern accommodation in the center of Tartu. The location offers convenient access to Old Town, restaurants, theater, and university buildings. Book your luxury experience in Tartu today!
The year 1886 when the plan to build the Pihkva-Riga railway with a branch from Valga to Tartu became a crucial year in the development of the little town.The steam engine monument erected near the Valga railway station in 1998 celebrates the 110th anniversary of the Pihkva-Valga-Riga rail connection. Engine SU 251-98 was built in the Sormovo Shipyard in 1949. Interesting facts: * the engine weighs 87 tons and its output is 12 tons of steam per hour; * Riga-Pihkva railway was officially opened on 22 July 1889 in Pihkva.
Who are the Russian Old Believers? How and when did they arrive in Estonia? Why did they settle in the Peipsi region, and what are their customs? Why have they grown onions this way for centuries? The Old Believers Museum in Kolkja is located on the Onion Route and tells visitors the story of the Peipsi Region's Russian Old Believers. The exhibition is in Estonian, English, and Russian and includes virtual reality, where you can experience the Old Believer prayer. We also offer hour-long guided tours in Estonian and Russian. There is an observation tower overlooking Lake Peipsi at the museum! Come and discover the world of the Old Believers in Kolkja!
Loov Energia Ceramic Studio is dedicated to creation and design. During the workshop in Torma, one cylindrical mug will be made, which will be left to dry and, after pre-firing, glazed by the instructor. The finished mug will be available within approximately two weeks after firing.The price of the workshop includes the materials and firing
The hike will last up to three hours. We will ice skate along the channels that are covered with smooth ice. We will also skate over/around flooded meadows, stop at beaver dams and otter burrows, explore animal tracks on the snow, and admire Lake Peipus as well. In the middle of the hike, we will take a short break to drink tea and have a bite to eat. If it is allowed to go on Lake Peipus at the time of the hike, we will skate back along the shore of Lake Peipus. The hike is for adults!Participants will receive the hiking skates (attached to your boots), poles, and ice awls. NB! Bring your ID-card.
SUP hikes are enjoyable from the very first moment as it requires no prior experience and is safe, meaning that they are suitable for everyone! Gather your friends and book a hike on the charming River Emajõgi or another body of water. Our instructor will provide basic training or a thorough training course, where you will learn a few tricks!We also organise planned trips (15 euros per person), which can be booked here.When the weather gets colder, you can go to a hot sauna at the end of the hike.
Karl Ernst von Baer was a biologist, the founder of descriptive and comparative embryology and an academician of the St Petersburg Academy of Sciences. He studied medicine in Tartu from 1810 to 1811 and obtained the degree of doctor of medicine here. He was a professor of zoology and anatomy in Königsberg from 1817. He studied anthropology, geography and ichthyology during his time in St Petersburg. He spent the last years of his life (1867-1876) in Tartu where he wrote his 3-volume collection of articles and speeches and participated in the activities of the Estonian Naturalists Society and was elected its president in 1869.The statue of Karl Ernst von Baer was completed in 1886, its author is M. Opeku.