Ilmaveere Accommodation — luxury in the middle of nature

The Fairy Trail, also known as the Vitipalu Adventure Trail, offers a fairytale experience for both children and adults. The trail takes you through the mushroom and berry forests of Elva, where Witch Island awaits, featuring the lovely "Little Witch" house, cool tree sculptures, and a low-adventure trail built in the middle of the forest, perfect for children and families to have a great time in nature. The 1.4 km long trail, part of which is accessible with a stroller, intersects with the Elva River's primeval valley hiking trail and introduces the diverse landscape of Elva. The trail starts and ends at the RMK Jõeharu picnic area and camping site, where several shelters with grills and campfire sites are available.

We are located in WPark - Põltsamaa wakepark and we offer delicious dishes for every taste. Both WPark guest and people from the surrounding area are welcome. In our menu you can find fries, burgers, steaks, soups, daily specials, and more. The menu also includes pastries, cakes, coffee and cocktails. Lively concerts and parties take place on the café's terrace in wonderful summer evenings. During the off-season, we offer a catering service and room rental with a sauna. We offer breakfast porridge in the café, Mon-Fri at 9:30-11:30.Daily specials are available Mon-Fri from 12:00.

The diversity of sports facilities and beautiful nature bring active people to Kääriku throughout the year.Kääriku Sports Centre was established in 1947 as a study and training centre of the Department of Physical Education and Sport of the University of Tartu. Today, the modern sports centre has a ball hall, tennis and beach volleyball courts, athletics and football stadium, and ski and hiking trails. There is an outdoor swimming pool, the Kekkonen sauna and Green sauna, a sandy beach, and a children's playground by Lake Kääriku. We also offer accommodation, catering, and conference rooms all year round.

Juulamõis Local Heritage Café is a small Green Key eatery in Vooremaa. Our wish is to offer people a cozy atmosphere and healthy food! We offer local food, tell regional legends, and introduce guests to the products of small producers. For those who prefer vegetarian food, there is a vegetarian menu; for families, there is a large family platter for sharing. There is an herb garden on the edge of the café terrace and a haystack for lounging. For those eager to learn, we offer workshops related to Estonian food. We put together local food baskets for a picnic or as a gift. The café is a good stopping point on your journey from the Ice Age Centre to Elistvere Animal Park and Vudila Playland.

At the Obinitsa museum, one can explore the unique culture and history of Setomaa, participate in various workshops and events. Most of the museum collection items are sourced from surrounding villages. Special value is placed on the fine handicrafts of Seto women. The museum is located in the heart of Setomaa and offers an overview of the area's life, traditions, and folk costumes. The permanent exhibition displays authentic farm tools, clothing sets, and photos that reveal different aspects of Seto culture. The museum's most popular program is called "Rõivile!". Dressing up means putting Seto clothes on a woman and doing her hair. During the dressing process, the historical context of the items is introduced. It is possible to order a handicraft workshop at the museum, where traditional Seto belts and ribbons are made. Seasonally, other activities are offered, such as embroidery and wool work introductions and guided village tours.

Construction of the Laiuse fortress was launched by the Livonian Order in the late 14th century to defend its eastern borders. The first defensive structure in Estonia to be fitted with firearms, it gained its definitive appearance in the late Middle Ages. Cannon towers were added to the fortress in the mid-15th century. The fortress crumbled in 1559 but was restored, with wooden barracks built at the end of the Swedish era, which accommodated Karl XII and his entourage from 1700–1701. After the Great Northern War the fortress lay in ruins.

Tartu Old Believers Prayer House is a small and cosy house of God in the hall under the tower of a large and impressive prayer house destroyed by bombing during the war. This is the only part of the house the congregation has managed to restore by today. You can also see icons from the 19th century and the works of local 20th century icon painters in the Tartu Old Believers Prayer House.Service in Russian takes place at 10 a.m. on Sundays.

You will find the rustic holiday home of Metsatu Valge Elevant with its natural charm only 2 km from Otepää. The holiday home is great for couples (the rooms have double beds) or for a couple of families.The bedrooms are located on two floors. The kitchenette has everything you need and there is a cosy fireplace next to the kitchen. A wood-heated sauna and a spa room add to the pleasure of staying here.A private beach, swimming in the lake, and fish therapy for feet make your holiday even more enjoyable. In summer, you can go on walks on our forest trails. In winter, you can ski or hike with snowshoes. Welcome!