Gunpowder Cellar Restaurant

In the summer of 2020, the Otepää Central Square and Flag Square dedicated to the Estonian tricolour got a new look. The Central Square is illustrated by Bruno Kadak's bronze sculpture – the fountain 'Fun Ott'.There is a well-known belief around the world that throwing a coin in a fountain brings happiness, but when coming to the Otepää fountain, you have to scratch the bear's rear paw.The Flag Square has one of the highest flagpoles in Estonia. Next to the Estonian flagstaff are pavilions and information stands telling the story of the flag. The community garden with a children's playground offers leisure opportunities for both adults and children.Come to Otepää!

Mäe-Koda is a tiny home café in the heart of Riidaja Manor that has been open since 2016. We welcome everyone who appreciates manor culture and history. The cosy and romantic café creates a pleasant atmosphere for spending time with family and friends. Your idea, our implementation!We also cater for smaller groups and the smallest family members are also welcome. We also bake cakes and kringels as well as prepare snacks and grazing tables. By the way, our mango cake has been awarded the Mulgi Märk (Mulgi label). We are open by appointment only, but we take orders 24/7.

Contra’s summer room in Ostrova village has been named after the poet Margus Konnula.The summer room is located on two floors in separate houses. The room has 2 single beds and one double. If necessary, we can accommodate more people in the family home. On the ground floor, there is an open summer kitchen, where you can make a lovely breakfast or enjoy the summer nights in front of the fireplace. The kitchen has a stove, a sink, a coffee machine, an oven, and dishes. We offer breakfast for an extra charge.When in Ostrova, we recommend going to the Russian sauna, which is a unique experience that you have to book in advance.

During the winter season, Tähtvere Sport Park offers a variety of winter activities and the famous Tähtvere ski trails, suitable for both amateurs and more athletic visitors. The recreational park features ski trails with artificial snow, totaling approximately 4 kilometers, allowing skiing even when natural snow is scarce. When natural snow is available, additional ski trails open in the dendropark, totaling about 5 kilometers, and a trail along the Emajõgi River, approximately 2.5 kilometers long. At the heart of the park is the Tartu Song Festival Grounds, where an ice rink is opened under the arch in suitable weather conditions. A sledding hill, sports fields, and playgrounds are also nearby. In the same area, it is possible to rent skates and skis according to the season. Note: In rainy weather and when temperatures are above zero, the ice rink and rental services are closed. Tähtvere Sport Park is an ideal place to enjoy winter, be active, and spend quality time in the fresh air.

Side Summer Cottage is just a short drive from Võru. It is situated in Ränioru and is the perfect place to come for some peace and quiet. The two-storey cottage is surrounded by forest, lakes and a small clearing.You and your fellow travellers can make the most of our sauna, enjoying the sounds of nature on the terrace. You can also barbecue and smoke meat. For outdoor games you can use our beach volleyball court. The cottage itself has everything you'll need to enjoy your break away even if the weather is less than favourable. We have SAT-TV, a DVD player, music and karaoke centres, electronic darts and more.

In 1926, on the initiative of pastor Valter Viks, a memorial to the 200 citizens of Rõuge who were killed in the War of Independence, designed by artist Voldermar Mellik, was erected near the Rõuge Church. The Estonian text engraved in the stone on the front of the memorial reads "1918-1920. Honour the Fallen! Your thankful Rõuge parish". In 1945, the Bolsheviks blew up the memorial, and the bronze soldier and its foundation stones were buried in the ground near the monument. A local artist Aksel Ollmann dug the bronze statue out under the cover of night and hid it on his farm. In 1988, the statue was dug up from its hiding place. The memorial was re-inaugurated on 30 October 1988. The statue was restored by Ars Monumentaal.

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.

Kvartal Business and Leisure Centre at the city centre of Tartu offers the citizens and visitors of Tartu many shopping opportunities, a chance to spend time at its cosy cafés, and numerous beauty and health services.The luxurious V Spa Hotel and Conference Centre, which houses Estonia's most enjoyable water park and sauna centre, is also open in Kvartal, along with a Wellness Centre.The slogan of Kvartal, 'At the Heart of Tartu', confirms that this is a business quarter that loves Tartu with all its heart and breathes in the same rhythm with the events that take place in the city.