Tartu Angel Bridge

The smell of freshly baked bread blends with the smell of wood creating an especially cosy and homelike atmosphere in the Handicrafts Centre's Café. Almost all the visitors praise the delicious coffee and charming interior of the Handicrafts Centre.Every traveller will get a bellyful and by previous agreement, we also offer refreshments to larger groups. The café's lunch menu includes soups and different main courses, also pizzas. We offer appetizing pies, homemade bread and other tasty snacks as well. We have special menus for groups.There are seats for 20 people in the café; the hall on the second floor accommodates up to 80 people.

HollyFood is a cosy and unique place to eat on the Tallinna–Tartu highway, under the Estonian Hollywood Hill. Our menu has something for everyone. HollyFood is a fun place to stay for young guests as well – we have a children's menu, a children's corner, and a baby changing mat. The extensive menu includes nutritious roasts (including daily specials), healthy salads, craft burgers, and vegetarian dishes. All dishes are freshly prepared on site. We cook grilled dishes on the Big Green Egg charcoal grill. HollyFood also offers a catering service for events and you can also order take-away.

If you love fish, this is the place for you! Pangodi fish restaurant offers tasty dishes made from zander, perch, and eel caught in Estonian waters. The menu includes classic herring fillets in cream sauce, marinated smoked eel, fried or baked pike perch, and pike fillets. We also offer high-quality trout and salmon from Norway. After a delicious fish dish, we recommend trying our excellent desserts as well.You can enjoy stunning views of Lake Pangodi from the terrace and play disc golf in the greenery surrounding the restaurant.

We invite you to visit Agirregoikoa Kennel. We will introduce you to our 20 Nordic sled dogs, all of whom are working Siberian Huskies, and we will talk about the history and present-day conditions of the breed. Our dogs are trained, award-winning sled dogs. We will take the dogs for a walk around the two-hectare orchard. You can pet, hug, take pictures of the dogs, and have a photo session with your favorite dog. Siberian Huskies love people and will be happy to meet you! It is also possible to order a sled ride in addition to the visit.

Fairytale Alatskivi Castle awaits visitors in South Estonia, about 40 km from Tartu. In the castle, you travel back in time to the 19th century, get acquainted with the life of a noble family and the manor's daily routine, and meet the servants who worked here a hundred years ago, brought to life with wax figures in the basement. Castle guides share captivating stories, and visitors can create a personal souvenir in the ceramic workshop. Allocate at least 1.5 hours to explore the exhibition, which spans three floors. On the castle's third floor is the museum of composer Eduard Tubin, which presents the life and works of one of Estonia's most famous musicians. The former carriage-horse stable next to the castle offers insight into the manor's management and daily operations. Alatskivi Castle is part of the Onion Route, which can also be explored through the bright yellow National Geographic windows. Stroll in the castle park, enjoy nature on the Alatskivi hiking trail, stay in romantic castle suites, and taste local dishes at the castle restaurant.

The park in Vana-Vastseliina was established in 1830 by the then owner of Vastseliina Manor Guido Reinhold von Liphart, who designed a beautiful species-rich 8-hectare park. The bandstand has been preserved, where folk festivals take place. Bird lovers will be delighted by the rare species nesting in old tree cavities. You can also admire Estonia's fastest-flowing Piusa River.In 2016, 25 new trees were planted in the park, one of them in honour of the Lipharts.The 15 km long hiking trail of Piusa River valley starts from the park.The manor park can be reached from Vastseliina Episcopal Castle by coming down a romantic staircase or from the highway a little further away.

Tartu County Recreational Sports Centre offers excellent opportunities for active recreation and sports in nature. Visitors can rent mountain bikes, fat bikes, and scooters for a short trip or a full day of outdoor activity. The rental price also includes a helmet and bike lock, making the service convenient and safe for those traveling lightly. The center is located just two kilometers from the town of Elva, in a picturesque pine forest that offers peace and authentic Southern Estonian nature. Well-maintained forest roads and health trails are suitable for both beginners and more experienced cyclists. Fat bikes offer an especially exciting riding experience, allowing riders to navigate sandy and uneven tracks. Tartu County Recreational Sports Centre is located about 25 kilometers from Tartu and is conveniently accessible by car or public transport. Come with family or friends and enjoy active recreation in the heart of Tartu County, where the joy of movement, nature, and well-being meet.

This small holiday house by Saarjärve is an ideal stopover for a family or a group of nature enthusiasts who wish to explore the tranquil forest landscapes and biodiversity of the bog lake in Southern Estonia. The cozy lakeshore cottage offers privacy and a comfortable environment for couples, small groups, or nature tourists who prefer peace and simple yet high-quality accommodations. The holiday house features a spacious living room, kitchen, fireplace, and up to four sleeping places, making it perfect for both short vacations and multi-day nature trips. The house's terrace offers views of the lake, where you can enjoy the morning mist, listen to birdsong, and admire the tranquil flow. The accommodation price includes access to a sauna, paddleboards, a rowing boat, and bicycles, allowing guests to explore the lake and the surrounding hiking trails. For an additional fee, a hot tub can be ordered. The holiday house is well-suited for those seeking peace, proximity to nature, and the opportunity to move at their own pace amid South Estonia's forests and bogs.