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Tartu County

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Tallinn	Jõhvi
Pärnu	Võru
Tartu	Paide
Kuressaare	Põlva
Narva	Valga
Haapsalu	Kärdla
Rakvere	Rapla
Otepää	Jõgeva
Viljandi

Harju County	Valga County
Pärnu County	Viljandi County
Tartu County	Võru County
Saare County	Järva County
Hiiu County	Põlva County
Ida-Viru County	Rapla County
Lääne County	Jõgeva County
Lääne-Viru County

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Welcome to Tartu County! Tourism Information Centre recommends:

A. Le Coq Beer Museum

The Beer Museum takes the visitor on a journey where you can see, hear, and taste the story of the world's oldest beverage. The museum tells the story of the world and Estonian beer brewing from ancient Egypt to the present day. In addition, visitors can take a detailed look at all the ingredients…

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Entrance: 10 € Open today

Estonian Sports and Olympic Museum

The renewed Estonian Sports and Olympic Museum offers a lot of knowledge and activities for sports fans of all ages! The permanent exhibition "History of Estonian Sports" honestly and attractively opens the most interesting moments of our sports history – from big victories to painful losses, from…

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Entrance: 12 € Open today

Tartu St. John’s Church of the Estonian Evangelical Lutheran Church

Tartu St. John’s Church, which was built in the 14th century in the Gothic style, is one of the oldest in Estonia; moreover, it is unique in Europe due to its many original terracotta sculptures. Today, almost 1,000 terracotta sculptures survive, their age reaching nearly 700 years. You are…

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Entrance: Free of charge Open today

AHHAA Science Centre

Want to surprise yourself? The AHHAA Science Centre offers science, excitement, adventure, and fun for everyone. Our centre is an attractive learning environment in which you are bound to learn something new. The majority of our exhibits are 'hands-on', so you can try everything yourself, whether…

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Entrance: 17 € Open today

Nature Tours Estonia 2-day SUP trip on the waters of Emajõe-Suursoo

Emajõe-Suursoo has an interesting labyrinth of waterways, which consists of several rivers and lakes. This place is yet to be discovered by the regular hikers and it is considered one of the wildest places in Estonia. On the trip, we will travel with SUP boards through Emajõe-Suursoo to Lake Peipsi…

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Entrance: 100 € Closed today

River Emajõgi Festival

The centrepiece of the festival is Tartu's most important natural symbol – River Emajõgi. The festival offers sports and fishing competitions, a children's area with fun guests, and sailors with their mighty vessels. In addition, the city centre and harbours offer different events that attend to…

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Entrance: Free of charge Takes place 06.07.2024

Emajõe City Beach

Emajõe City Beach is located on the left bank of the Emajõgi River in Tartu’s Ülejõe district and is a popular place among locals during the summer. There is a sandy beach for sunbathing. There are various attractions for children: swings, climbing equipment and a slide. During the summer months…

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Entrance: Free of charge Open today

The 'Jõmmu' barge

The Jõmmu barge is a timber vessel for transporting goods, the likes of which sailed on Estonian waterways from Hanseatic times until the mid-20th century. Jõmmu sails on River Emajõgi, Lake Peipus, and Lake Võrtsjärv from the start of April to the end of November. Trips on the barge can be booked…

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Entrance: 280 € Advance booking only

Estonian National Museum

The largest museum in Estonia with nearly 6,000 m² of exhibition space invites you to discover the everyday life of Estonians throughout history at the permanent exhibition ‘Encounters’ and to learn about the life of the Finno-Ugric peoples in the permanent exhibition ‘Echo of the Urals’. The…

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Entrance: 15 € Open today

Emajõe Riviera promenade

The trails along the Emajõgi River allow you to walk in nature and enjoy your free time. One of the busiest trails is the Emajõe Riviera, which is named after a series of summer concerts. In warm weather, the promenade along the Emajõgi River is one of the favourite places for locals and tourists…

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Entrance: Free of charge Open today

Lange Moto Centre

Lange Moto Centre has a world-class motocross track, where many reputable competitions have been held, and a go-kart track with natural hills that meets international standards. Both amateurs and professional athletes will be impressed with our centre. Children can also go for their first races on…

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Entrance: 20 € Closed today

Aparaaditehas Creative City

Located on the corner of Riia tänav and Kastani tänav, The Widget Factory (Aparaaditehas in Estonian) is a universal cultural factory built in an old factory complex that surprises with a lot of street art and industrial interiors. Many creative entrepreneurs, artists, designers, and the cat…

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Entrance: Free of charge Open today

Elistvere Animal Park

The animal park, which was opened in 1997, is located on the grounds of the former Elistvere park. Native wild animals such as foxes, roe deer, a bear, lynxes, an elk, bison have settled here in conditions similar to those they experience in nature. Those interested may also visit the small…

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Entrance: 4 € Open today

Tartu Food and Wine Festival

The first weekend of August offers great flavours combined with excellent wines. You can dine in pop-up restaurants or take a snack from a food truck to enjoy at the picnic area. The festival also offers a rich selection of wines and there will be several wine-related courses and three special…

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Entrance: Free of charge Takes place 09.08 - 11.08.2024

Nature Tours Estonia canoe trips on Emajõgi-Suursoo waters

Emajõe-Suursoo, located in the Peipsiveere Nature Reserve, is an exciting place that attracts visitors with its wildness and a water labyrinth rich with nature. Here, you are more likely to meet an eagle, beaver, or elk than another person. We invite you to explore this wild place with us! On our…

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Entrance: 50 € Advance booking only

University of Tartu Botanical Garden

The University of Tartu Botanical Garden offers study programmes and excursions for visitors of all ages. There are more than 10,000 species and varieties of plants in the garden. In addition to natural plants, including rare protected plants, we introduce new decorative plants. In the greenhouses…

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Entrance: 5 € Open today

Voyage on river Emajõgi with Pegasus

Come and enjoy a voyage on river Emajõgi! The approximate duration of the trip is 1.5 hours, the boat leaving next to Dorpat Hotel. Food and drinks can be purchased from the café on board. In addition to regular voyages, the boat can be rented for various private events on request.Pegasus was built…

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Entrance: 11 € Closed today

Tartu Town Hall

The Town Hall of Tartu was built in early classicist style with strong baroque features (1789, designed by J. H. B. Walter) and is one of the most important symbols of the city. A prison and a weigh house were located on the ground floor of the Town Hall and the city government worked on the upper…

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Entrance: Free of charge Open today

Alatskivi Castle

A magical castle on the eastern border of Estonia is waiting for you! Here, you can get acquainted with the life and history of an aristocratic family and meet the various servants who worked in the manor a century ago. The tour guides of the castle know countless stories; you can also make your…

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Entrance: 12 € Open today

Upside Down House

What to do with your family, children, friends, guests, or colleagues in Tartu? Are you looking for new experiences and great photos? You have come to the right place! The Upside Down House is an exciting and dizzying experience where all of this is possible. The Upside Down House has furniture, a…

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Entrance: 8.5 € Open today

Trip on board riverboat M/L Alfa on River Emajõgi

In Tartu, passengers can enjoy a ride on riverboat M/I Alfa organised by Seto Line. The wooden riverboat M/I Alfa that sails on River Emajõgi can carry up to 80 travellers. There is also a café open on board the riverboat. The riverboat has an outdoor deck, as well as an air-conditioned indoor deck…

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Entrance: 10 € Closed today

Vudila Playland

Vudila Playland has a large outdoor water park with a three-tier slide and a tube, saunas, swings, climbing attractions, trampolines, sky-jump, bumper cars, adventure trails, ATVs, electronic games, paddle boats, water bikes, a large playroom, animals, horse riding, and more. Vudila also offers…

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Entrance: 17 € Closed today

Toome Hill Park

Toome Hill was a gift from Emperor Paul I to the University of Tartu – having previously been used by townsfolk to graze cattle. Over hundreds of years, it had been the central point of the local population, later becoming the site of an episcopal castle – the heart of medieval Tartu. In the…

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Entrance: Free of charge Open today

Car-Free Avenue (Autovabaduse puiestee)

Vabaduse puiestee in the heart of Tartu will become a pleasant city space for leisure time by July – the Car-Free Avenue. For a month, the street will only be open for pedestrians and cyclists. The aim of the Car-Free Avenue is to enliven the city centre, better connect the Emajõgi River and the…

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Entrance: Free of charge Takes place 06.07 - 11.08.2024

Main building of the University of Tartu

There is no question that the main building of the University of Tartu is one of the gems of the city. It was built between 1804 and 1809 according to the design by the architect Johann Wilhelm Krause. The opening ceremony of the building was held on 3 July 1809. All important events in the life of…

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Entrance: Free of charge Open today

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