Võõpsu Orthodox Village Chapel

We are a refuge in the heart of Estonia and offer cosy relaxation and wellbeing in comfortable suites, holiday houses and glamping facilities. Our accommodation is comfortable and cosy, inspired by bright and calm Scandinavian style.Free WiFi, barbeque facilities, beautiful views, peace and quiet. Since 2019, we organise meditation retreats guided by Buddhist monks and certified teachers. Hiking, forest bathing, birdwatching and fishing on the bodies of water, nature trails, boardwalks, towers and bogs of the Endla Nature Reserve is just a stone's throw away. You can rent sauna, kayaks and bicycles from us.

On the Onion Route, you can participate in an Old Believers' cooking workshop that introduces the region's traditional foods and preparation methods. The workshop selection includes onion pies with boiled sugar or making and decorating cookies. The instructor is Natalja Rästas, the first onion pie master of the Onion Route, who demonstrates cooking techniques, shares her recipes, and helps each participant follow along step by step. At the end of the workshop, all prepared dishes can be sampled on-site or taken home. The workshops take place in the classroom of the Kolkja Old Believers Museum. The room accommodates up to 15 participants; for larger groups, a suitable alternative can be arranged in advance. To ensure the desired time, it is advisable to book the workshop at least three working days in advance. Additionally, it is possible to order a guided tour of the museum alongside the workshop, which provides an overview of the history, lifestyle, and traditions of the Old Believers, giving the workshop greater depth and context.

At the Tehvandi Sports Center, you can meet top athletes from Estonia and around the world, either on training tracks or in competitions all year round. In addition to professional athletes, Tehvandi Sports Center increasingly targets recreational athletes, businesses, and people who want active, athletic holidays or are just looking to relax. We offer a variety of sports opportunities in beautiful outdoor settings, as well as leisure facilities, accommodation, and catering. Come play disc golf, work out at an outdoor gym, or walk the health trails. There are also several international sports competitions to participate in!

We rent out the entire house. You can grill or play volleyball in the courtyard. Swim in the pond and enjoy an electric sauna in the house or a “Finnish” sauna on the shore of the pond.

The farmers of Andri-Peedo farm started raising goats in 2009, and in 2017, the most modern goat farm in the Nordic countries was opened. We have a spacious goat shed, a hay dryer that is unique in Estonia, a high-tech dairy, and a cosy farm shop. Because we offer good living conditions and the best food to our goats, we are able to offer high-quality goat milk and cheeses which several top chefs prefer to use. Andri-Peedo Farm Shop sells fresh goat milk and cheeses made in our dairy. In addition, we also sell handmade products from other small businesses in the area.

Lake Saadjärv is the only lake to make the top ten of both the biggest and deepest lakes in Estonia. It covers 708 hectares and is 25 metres deep at its deepest point.It is the largest lake in the Vooremaa region, located in the Vooremaa Landscape Protection Area on the border of Jõgeva County and Tartu County. Lake Saadjärv and its boulders are associated with the legends of Kalevipoeg, the Estonian mythological hero.Lake Saadjärv is a popular recreational area and it offers activities throughout the year. There are a number of enterprises near the lake which offer a number of exciting activities. Additionally, there are cultural sites, museums, places for spending the night, and several sandy public beaches with playgrounds.

Harimägi is one of the largest mesas in the Otepää Uplands (211 m above sea level). It is worth coming to Harimäe whenever you are near Otepää. The Harimäe Observation Tower is located 3 km from Kääriku in the direction of Sangaste. The height of the tower is 28 m, and the highest viewing platform is 24 m high. The tower offers views of the Otepää mountains and across the Väike Emajõgi valley to the Karula upland. Camping is also allowed at the tower. Good to know: Harimägi is also called 'Leenard and Leonhard's hill.' From 1816 to 1819, geodetic surveys were carried out here by the internationally recognised astronomer and surveyor Friedrich Georg Wilhelm Struwe (1793–1864).

Motel Waide is like a little village – it consists of several small houses that are surrounded by the green of trees and shrubs and is located in Tartu County, Southern Estonia, 2 km from Elva. There are several hiking tracks, the Tartu County Recreational Sports Centre and the Hellenurme Mill Museum near Elva. Lorries can stop in our large car park (up to 10 vehicles).