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 smell of freshly baked bread blends with the smell of wood creating an especially cosy and homelike atmosphere in the Handicrafts Centre's Café. Almost all the visitors praise the delicious coffee and charming interior of the Handicrafts Centre.Every traveller will get a bellyful and by previous agreement, we also offer refreshments to larger groups. The café's lunch menu includes soups and different main courses, also pizzas. We offer appetizing pies, homemade bread and other tasty snacks as well. We have special menus for groups.There are seats for 20 people in the café; the hall on the second floor accommodates up to 80 people.
Otepää is a modern sports facility with a full-size sports hall and a sector for 200 spectators. You can play basketball, volleyball, tennis, football, table tennis and badminton in the sports hall and it also has an aerobics room and a gym. You can refresh yourself in our saunas and steam saunas. You can combine your workout with a business meeting as we also have a meeting room for 36 people. Otepää Sports Hall has also been used as the press centre during major events in Otepää.
Pizza Olive is a pizzeria driven by the owner's passion, located in the center of Võru, next to the central square. If you're looking for a cozy and friendly place, Pizza Olive is the right choice. At the menu's heart are handmade pizzas, with crusts baked to a golden brown in a wood-fired pizza oven, and fresh toppings creating a burst of flavor with every bite. In addition to pizzas, the menu features soups, salads, and desserts that bring a smile to the faces of food lovers. Pizza Olive offers a pleasant atmosphere for family, friends, and romance. Friendly service and a warm ambience make every visit special. Delicious pizzas right in the heart of Võru — fresh nourishment right by the town square. Good to know: You can order pizzas in advance, take them away, and reserve tables for on-site enjoyment. In summer, the outdoor terrace is open.
Pindi Jaani (St. John's) church was built according to the plan by architect J. G. Mühlhausen. The church was consecrated in 1881. A massive tower stands In the western part of the rectangular church, the vestry is in the north-eastern part. The altarpiece is a copy of the one in Rõuge church, "Jesus on the cross" by Rudolf von zur Mühlen. The new organ built by the brothers Kriisa was consecrated in 1903.The grave and monument of Captain Friedrich Vreeman (1894–1919), who was killed in the Estonian War of Independence, are in the church cemetery. Service is held Sundays at 10.30.Useful information: Laine Villenthal, who was the first woman ordained as a minister in Estonia, served in Pindi church until 2004.
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.
These large and comfortable rafts (including a BBQ raft) have 15 hp engines that will take you far. Once you take to the wheel on the River Emajõgi and on the waterways of Peipsiveere (which you will), you will feel as if you are exploring the Amazon! Endless marshlands, the gently winding river, the strange sounds of nature that could be straight out of the jungle, and finally, a warm campsite in the Raft Building.Rafting is perfect for corporate events (summer days) and groups of friends (birthdays). The minimum number of participants is 10 and the maximum is 30.The trip lasts for up to 6 hours.Discover the beauty of River Emajõgi!
Weaving a chipwood basket is the most popular attraction in the wooden handicraft centre and if there's a place in Estonia where this craft is known, it's Avinurme. Everyone can learn the basics of weaving a basket in the workshop with the help of an instructor: you pick out chipwood, weave a berry basket from the chips and finally apply a finish. All the participants will be given the necessary tools for weaving a basket and at the end of the workshop you have your own basket.We have seen the most genuine joy over something made with your own hands in the basket weaving workshop.