Veski Sports and Holiday Centre is located 2 km from Otepää on the shore of Lake Kaarna.A favorite place for tens of thousands of campers and an idyllic holiday complex next to Otepää!Depending on the season, you can swim in Lake Kaarna, walk or run in the forest, make a bonfire, ride a canoe or a boat, play different ball games or have fun at the playground. In winter, we will build a 3 km long ski trail, and if the ice on the lake permits, you can also skate. The territory has a beach volleyball court with sand, a ball court with artificial grass, and a football field. No event or camp is impossible for us!
Stepping up to Andsu smoke sauna, you discover something genuine — a timeless smoke sauna tradition that carries warmth and healing well-being.This sauna was originally located in Põlvamaa and would have been dismantled during road construction, but found a new home in Võrumaa. The craftsmen thoroughly restored the sauna to give it a new breath of life. The smoke sauna experience is not just a sauna visit; it is a ritual of its own. The session is private, intended only for you, your friends, or family. Comfortably accommodating up to 4 people, the sauna creates an intimate and peaceful space where you can let the pleasant steam carry you. If you wish to experience true Southern Estonian sauna culture, this is the place to come. Andsu smoke sauna awaits you — come and experience how the steam can open deeper senses and well-being. The smoke sauna tradition of Vana-Võrumaa is part of UNESCO's Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. Good to know: Please bring non-alcoholic beverages (e.g., drinking water) and towels. Heating the sauna is a long process and is only done by pre-order.
Palojärve camping area is a great place for a forest and beach holiday in a beautiful berry and mushroom pine forest on the shore of Lake Palojärv.There are seven covered campfire sites with benches and tree sheds, a roofed table-bench, a toilet for eight people and a toilet for one person, two wood sheds (it is possible to sleep in one of them), two changing cabins, and a swimming pier in Lake Palojärv.In summer, it is often crowded, but the large parking lot can accommodate 30 cars and the two smaller parking lots can accommodate five cars.
The Art Studio sells great Estonian oil paintings and graphic art, high-class leather and wood goods and high temperature ceramics by Aivar Rumvolt. Please do not hesitate to call on us, if you need a special gift for your guest. The Avatud Ateljee Studio organises different courses: you are welcome to sign up for pottery, calligraphy, binding or leatherwork classes. In addition the studio organises poetry reading nights and meetings with artists. Groups can also visit Aivar Rumvolt’s pottery shop in Kubja by previous appointment. In summer there are workshops both for grown-ups and the young.
Barclay Hotel is located near Toome Hill Park, just a short walk from Tartu’s Old Town, making it an ideal place to stay for both leisure and business travelers. The cozy yet stylishly furnished rooms offer beautiful views of the Old Town and Toome Hill, one of Tartu’s most famous green areas. The hotel is housed in a historic building, originally built in 1912 and renovated in 1995, preserving its historical character and warm atmosphere. For business visitors, the hotel offers modern seminar and meeting rooms suitable for a variety of events. The hotel is pet-friendly, so your four-legged companions are also welcome. Several of Tartu’s main attractions are located near the hotel, including the University of Tartu and the Vanemuine Theatre. Shops, cafés, and museums are also nearby, making it easy to explore the city. Barclay Hotel is an excellent choice for those who want to stay in the heart of Tartu, enjoy comfort, and experience the city’s culture and history.
The total length of the hiking trail in the primeval valley of the Piusa River is 15 km from the ruins of the Vastseliina Episcopal Castle to Lindora or vice versa. You can take the trail on foot, but parts of it are also passable either by bike or car. The highlights of the reserve are the tall Devonian sandstone outcrops – the tallest of them is the wall of Härma Mäemine or the Keldre Wall (total height 43 m, length 150 m). There are two camping sites – under the Make Wall on the first third of the trail and under the Härma Lower Wall towards the end of the trail.The object is not lighted, which is why we recommend to visit it during the day.
This Lutheran church, originally constructed on a bastion and the town's walls, was restored from its war-time ruins 50 years ago. Its altar, pulpit, lights and tower bells (XIX) are from the now defunct University of Tartu church.
Kirsi Farm is a cosy guesthouse in Setomaa, near Meremäe. The renovated farmhouse offers a comfortable stay for families. You can sleep in an old barn, a renovated livestock housing, or on hay in the loft. The rooms are decorated with photos of the hostess’s ancestors. There are also Seto folk costumes which you can try on. There is a camping and bonfire site, barbeque equipment, and a smoke sauna, where you can try making smoked meat with the host. Food in Kirsi Farm is made from local ingredients and some of the dishes are based on the family recipes of the hostess.