Weaving course at Turgi Handicraft Farm

With scenic beauty and rich history, the Käre Battlefields offer pastime and a delight to the eye.Historically, the Käre farm has been a war zone, and the forest hides numerous bunkers, trenches and military artefacts. The place, at its most authentic, takes us back to the battlefields of 1944.The aim of the club, which is based at the Käre Battlefields, is to preserve and exhibit old equipment and antiuqes. The historical heritage is combined with modern leisure activities such as guided walks near trenches and bunkers or safaris in the countryside.

In the summer of 2020, the Otepää Central Square and Flag Square dedicated to the Estonian tricolour got a new look. The Central Square is illustrated by Bruno Kadak's bronze sculpture – the fountain 'Fun Ott'.There is a well-known belief around the world that throwing a coin in a fountain brings happiness, but when coming to the Otepää fountain, you have to scratch the bear's rear paw.The Flag Square has one of the highest flagpoles in Estonia. Next to the Estonian flagstaff are pavilions and information stands telling the story of the flag. The community garden with a children's playground offers leisure opportunities for both adults and children.Come to Otepää!

Toomemäe Park, a natural hill with a rich history, is one of the favorite places for Tartu residents to enjoy greenery without leaving the city. In the cathedral located here, you can visit the University of Tartu Museum, which provides an overview of the university's history and scientific research, and enjoy the views from the towers' observation platforms. While walking in the romantic English-style park, don't miss the beautiful Angel Bridge with its twin Devil's Bridge, statues, outdoor exhibitions, and university buildings, such as the observatory and the old anatomical museum. The park is accessible with a stroller, there is a playground for toddlers and a sports park for more active visitors.

Taevaskoja Holiday Centre has its own conference building and a hostel building. The conference building accommodates 26 people in double and triple rooms. Every room has a shower and a toilet.The hostel can accommodate 55 people; the rooms are meant for one to six people. Shower and toilets are shared.Both buildings have free Wifi.We can accommodate up to 81 people indoors. During larger events, you can use our camping grounds.Taevaskoja Holiday Centre is a great place for holding company events, summer and winter retreats, various conferences and seminars, birthday parties, and weddings.We provide high-quality accommodation, catering and organize various hikes.

The host of Mesi Tare will take your group on an adventure to Piirissaar, a small island in Lake Peipsi! We start from the Varnja Harbor, where the host will be waiting with a fishing boat. The boat trip lasts two hours, depending on the weather and water level. We will walk with a guide through Piirissaar's three villages and see all the important places on the island, including the Piirissaare Old Believers Museum, the location of the Old Believers' prayer house, the Orthodox church and the Piirissaare Titanic. For lunch, the guide will take you to Zinaida's home, where she will lay out a magnificent table for her guests. (Note: The food must be paid for on the spot.) The day ends with a boat trip back to Varnja.

PÄEVATALU CABINS are situated in a beautiful location on the shore of Lake Peipsi. It is one of the places on the shore of Lake Peipsi, where one can recharge their batteries.We offer: cabins, a barbecue house, a sauna. We also have football, basketball and volleyball fields. In addition, you can rent a rowing boat or a speedboat (only with a driver).

Peipsimaa County Heritage Center, located at the heart of the Lake Peipus Area, is a museum, which offers an overview of the whole Russian Old Believers area through handicrafts and various activities.At the visitor centre the Sinilnik workshop awaits you, where the fabric printing traditions of the Old Believers are introduced. You can participate in various workshops. In the Lubok yard, lubok, the popular print of the Old Believers is introduced. You can participate in lubok themed workshops as well. You can also visit: Ridaküla smithy, Chicory Museum, Peipsimaa handicraft and art shop, Peipsimaa Gallery and Aunt Šura Cafe.We rent bikes, scooters, and kicksleds. There are a playhouse and a sandbox for children.

Kirna’s 6.8 km study trail provides a good opportunity to explore the Pedja River meadows and forest. To gain a better view of the meadows and river, the Altmetsa Farm has an observation tower. A suspension bridge helps to cross the river. On the right bank of the Pedja River, you will find the magnificent oak tree Musutamm. The trails of wild boars and beavers can also be seen on the study trail.While on the trail, you might hear gunfire as the Kirna Training Centre of the Defence League is close by. The access roads to the meadows intersect the study trail in several places, please carefully follow the trail marking!