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.
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.
The Estonian Aviation Museum near Tartu is an exciting destination for aviation enthusiasts and families! Here you can see rare planes and helicopters from various countries, including the USA, England, and France. The indoor and outdoor areas display anti-aircraft weapons and an aviation collection consisting of over 500 models, which provides a valuable overview of the history of aviation. It is also possible to peek inside the planes. In addition to the exhibition, the museum offers plenty of experiences, including a 20-meter catapult, various flight simulators, and trampolines. The Aviation Museum can host lectures and company and family events.
At the Ice Age Center, you'll find a family-friendly café with enchanting views of Lake Saadjärv through the windows! The café offers buffets and menus for adults and a children's menu for the little ones. The selection also includes vegetarian and vegan food. The café is perfect for both spending time at the Ice Age Center and daily lunch specials for locals and visitors. If you wish, you can also book catering for groups and rent rooms for different events, such as a seminar, birthday, or other celebration. A cozy atmosphere, delicious food, and a wonderful view of Lake Saadjärv create a special experience any time of year.
The glass walls of the Pühajärve Spa & Holiday Resort Swimming Pool offer magnificent views of Lake Pühajärv and the manor park that surrounds the hotel. You can enjoy underwater music and the pleasant sensations created by massage streams when swimming in the large, 25 m and four-lane pool.shallow end of the pool is 1.05 m deep and the depth of the deep end is 1.85 m, the water temperature is 27 °C. There is a large, relaxing Jacuzzi next to the swimming pool and a there is also a safe children’s pool. You can also use a vapour sauna and a steam sauna.
The menu of the restaurant Fii combines the best flavors of Scandinavian cuisine with the best bits of other national cuisines. Using the freshest ingredients, our menu offers the joy of familiar dishes and the pleasant surprises of new flavors. Ours is a good restaurant, guaranteed! In addition to the regular and children's menus, we offer a unique tasting menu, a group menu, and a selection of vegetarian dishes. Bring your family, friends, and even your friendly pets because everyone has a good time with us! Enjoy a new dining experience at Fii's!
Hotel Tartu combines historic classical elegance with modern comfort. We offer family rooms, allergy-friendly rooms, and rooms for guests with special needs. The hotel has modern conference facilities, a sauna center, a cozy café-restaurant, and a beauty salon, all of which ensure a pleasant and relaxing stay. Tartu's Town Hall Square, the University of Tartu, and the Vanemuine Theatre are within walking distance from the hotel and several shopping centers, offering easily accessible entertainment and culture. Come and enjoy the hospitality of Hotel Tartu!
The permanent exhibition Earth. Life. Story. includes nearly 8,000 scientific exhibit items, which tell the development story of planet Earth from the beginning of the universe until the modern day. At the exhibition, you can explore the traces of life from millions of years ago, admire shiny minerals, watch the so-called night airport of butterflies, or track the movement of the placoderm fish from the Devonian era. You can look the first jackal caught in Estonia in the eye and experience the human body through the eyes of a reptile. Visitors will be glad to see the favourites of several generations: the elk, bison, and giraffe. We also have live animals, such as the Python Regius, a turtle, a green iguana, and many other small exotic animals. See you at the Natural History Museum!