• Nature and Activities
  • Active holiday

Seto Line Day Trips to Piirissaar

Vabaduse pst 1b, Tartu linn, Tartu maakond, 51004

During the summer months, we depart on selected dates at 9:00 AM from the quay next to the Tartu Market Hall for a journey to Piirissaar.
Piirissaar is the only permanently inhabited Estonian island in Lake Peipsi. The north-eastern part of the island has three villages (Piiri, Tooni, and Saare). Most of the inhabitants of Piirissaar are Russian Old Believers whose main activities include fishing and growing onions.
The boat trip to Piirissaar takes 4–4.5 hours, with approximately 2 hours planned for independent exploration and dining on the island. The estimated return to Tartu is around 21:00.
For the exact schedule, please visit the Seto Line Reisid website.

Vaata lisaks

  • Bike rental

Tartu Smart Bike Share — Bike tour of Tartu

Discover Tartu's beauty and fascinating sights on a comfortable, environmentally friendly bike tour. Explore parks, historical buildings, and the most important neighborhoods by bike. With Tartu's Smart Bike Share, you can rent regular or electric bikes from various parking areas throughout the city. The Tartu Smart Bike app makes renting bikes easy. Electric bikes are available until the temperature drops below zero. They must be returned to any bike parking area within five hours. Rent a Tartu city bike, and go on an adventure in the historic University City of Tartu.

  • Guided tours
  • Boat trips

Boat trips to Lake Peipsi on the historical ship Arabella I

Boat trips on Lake Peipsi take you to Estonia's largest lake aboard the historic cruise ship Arabella I. Built in 1922 and recently fully renovated, Arabella I is the oldest ship in use in Estonia. On board, you will find a cozy lounge, café area, modern amenities, and a peaceful atmosphere suitable for families, romantics, and culture enthusiasts. Cruises depart by arrangement from Tartu or the Emajõe-Suursoo Center, and the ship can also be booked for special events – from birthdays and seminars to photo sessions and festive receptions. If desired, a local guide, delicious snacks, or live music can be arranged on board. Arabella I offers an unforgettable experience on one of Estonia's most unique bodies of water – Lake Peipsi, where the traditions of Old Believer villages, rich natural heritage, and expansive horizons come together.

SUP board rental on the River Ahja

Rent your SUP board and enjoy the ride on the River Ahja, Emajõgi või nearby rivers and lakes. From our location, you can conveniently take the SUP board to Taevaskoda, nearby Lake Ahijärve as well as Võngjärve. Taevaskoda is just 20 minutes away from the rental spot, Ahijärv is 5 km and Võngjärv 10 km. You can use the SUP board also in the city of Tartu!The rental price includes safety equipment. Two sets are available. Price starting from 30 € / 24 h.Additional services on the River Ahja: speedboat, boat and floating sauna rental, wakeboarding and tubing.

Mats Erdell Chapel in Ala Cemetery

Ala Cemetery is not far from Taagepera and the chapel of the first Estonian squire Mats Eredell is located in its southern end. It is also the resting place of Mats’s wife Kärt, son Friedrich Bernhard and another descendant of Mats. Mats Eredell was the owner of the Sõnni Farm in Taagepera. One of his descendants, Hans Erdell, bought the Roobe Manor in 1868. It was one of earliest purchases of its kind in the history of Livonia.Interesting facts: Mats Erdell (1792-1847) was the first Estonian squire.

Räpina Snow White Kiosk

The architectural solution of Räpina children's kiosk is inspired by the book Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.In the past, the interior walls of the kiosk were decorated with humorous portraits of the seven dwarfs, which always generated excitement in younger guests. The Snow White kiosk brought joy to children and made Räpina a popular destination among visitors. The kiosk sold children's favourites – lemonade and sweets.The children's kiosk is no longer in operation and the house is usually empty. Its doors are opened on the day of Räpina home cafes.At other times, it is possible to explore the house and admire it from the outside.

  • Monuments

Monument to Karl Ernst von Baer

Karl Ernst von Baer was a biologist, the founder of descriptive and comparative embryology and an academician of the St Petersburg Academy of Sciences. He studied medicine in Tartu from 1810 to 1811 and obtained the degree of doctor of medicine here. He was a professor of zoology and anatomy in Königsberg from 1817. He studied anthropology, geography and ichthyology during his time in St Petersburg. He spent the last years of his life (1867-1876) in Tartu where he wrote his 3-volume collection of articles and speeches and participated in the activities of the Estonian Naturalists Society and was elected its president in 1869.The statue of Karl Ernst von Baer was completed in 1886, its author is M. Opeku.