If you would like to visit and spend the night in one of the smallest and most special countries in the world, you should head for the Witch's Country in the Old Valley of Lake Uhtjärv in Võru County, where you will get a chance to see the lands of the Witch's Country and learn about its history.You can taste a variety of meals in the Witch's Kitchen by ordering catering in advance.There are plenty of unique leisure activities to fill the entire day – make sure to try armchair football and broom throwing.We have cosy rooms, as well as rooms in unique witch's houses on chicken legs for those who would like to spend a more exciting night.It is also possible to use a caravan parking lot and a camping site upon reservation.
The 2.2 km hiking trail in Kavadi runs along the banks of Lake Kavadi. The hiking trail begins and ends in New-Salus Park, which has a resting place, campfires with barbecue grilles and a campsite. The trail with the direction of travel winds both along the shore lane and under the forest. Lake Kavadi is considered the most articulated shore-lined lake in Estonia. The surface area of the lake is 27.4 ha. The current size and look have been acquired by the lake some 140 years ago when Baron C. FR. von Maydell, who bought the New-Salus mansion, swelled up three small swamp lakes.
The study trail is well-suited for getting acquainted with the development and vegetation of bogs and for observing pine cultures. A 1.8 km long circular study trail revolves around the Valgesoo bog. On the she study trail you can explore the bog vegetation, old pine plantation ("Baron's pine forest"), and a forest edge rich of Scottish wood ants. The whole trail is accessible by a wheelchair or stroller. To facilitate movement on the track, there is a track map and colour markings on the trees. There is an observation tower and a campfire site at the start of the study trail.Valgesoo bog is one of the 21 places worth discovering in Southern Estonia, which is suggested to be visited for those who are interested in nature.
Jõgewa Museum displays historical items that are mostly connected to the history of Jõgeva County; the general title of the exhibition is 'Jõgeva County's Local History 1900–1945'. A particularly interesting section of the exhibition features weapons used during WWII.Good to know: schools can organize history lessons on the museum premises.
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.
Anna Edasi is a family café opened in 2010 in the Karlova district of Tartu. The café is named after the host's great-grandmother.We offer Estonian food made largely from domestic raw ingredients – pancakes, omelettes, soups, salads, and a large selection of confectionery and bakery products. We also offer catering.We were chosen as the most child-friendly company in Tartu in 2011 and among the 50 best places to eat in 2010 in the category 'Genuinely Estonian'.Come and enjoy the cosy atmosphere, good music, and delicious fair-trade coffee. We also have a rich selection of herbal teas!
In the heart of Elva, you can find Elva Sports Centre, a building with an eye-catching and beautiful architecture. The building is unique thanks to the glass air gallery that reaches out towards Lake Arbi.The various rooms of the Sports Centre are fitted for ball games, gymnastics or track and field trainings, as well as muscle trainings in the gym. After long trainings you can relax at the saunas of the Sports Centre.In addition to the many sporting options, it is a suitable location for trainings, seminars and concerts. We have high quality sound and light solutions for any events. Find out more on our homepage.Combine sports and holidays and come to Elva!
The cozy Asian restaurant Ginger Grill in Tartu's Old Town offers authentic Asian flavors straight from the Indian tandoori oven and the Chinese wok. Our menu has something for everyone: soups, salads, vegetarian dishes, seafood, chicken, Indian lamb, pork, and much more. On weekdays, we delight visitors with daily specials. We offer the convenient option of ordering food to your home, work, or to take away from the restaurant. Our dishes are prepared by skilled Indian chefs who use original recipes and the freshest ingredients. Come and experience the flavors of Asian cuisine at Ginger Grill!