The festival takes place every July in the castle park and centre of Viljandi. It is the strongest expression of a special mindset originating from the early 1990s. This mindset values tradition, heritage, and a local identity and tries to adapt the spiritual values collected over hundreds and…
Olustvere Manor is one of the most fully preserved manor complexes in Estonia. In addition to the modern-style manor-house, also of interest are the estate manager's house, the red-bricked cattle yard, the dairy, the gates, the distillery and the barn. The heart of the manor is surrounded by rows…
The 5-kilometre long Hüpassaare hiking trail winds through stunning forest to the Kuresoo bog. The trail starts at a camping site, where it is also possible to grill. The boardwalk passes through a landscape of unique, oval-shaped bog pools to a viewing platform where you can rest your legs and…
The first rays of the rising sun on the mirror-smooth surface of Lake Viljandi, stroking the treetops, shining against the dewy grass ... This is how the early morning adventure in Viljandi begins. This guided tour is anything but ordinary. The still sleeping city is quiet and a bit mystical. The…
Fellin is a cafe-restaurant in the heart of Viljandi which is homely, simple, and incredibly festive! Everyone who steps in through our blue door is more than welcome. We have also thought of the youngest members of your families, as they can read some lovely stories and craft together some…
The stone castle started to appear in the place of the former Estonian stronghold in 1224. The fortress got its final shape and size at the beginning of the 16th century, becoming one of the distinguished fortresses in Estonia and Latvia. Due to wars between Sweden, Poland and Russia, all that is…
The 3 km Ingatsi nature study trail starts at Karuskose before winding its way through the forest to Kuresoo bog, which, at 8 metres, is Europe's highest bog. The viewing platform offers beautiful views over the bog landscape, including the surrounding Toonoja forests. The boardwalk then continues…
The farm’s gardens will delight any visitor, but focus on sales of cuttings and the organisation of gardening training days.
Soomaa National Park is known for its wonderful nature, bogs, and many rivers. The best way to explore the park is by going on a kayak hike! The experience is even more special if you go on a hike early in the morning or after sunset – forest and aquatic animals can be seen then. The main…
The former parsonage building houses an outsider art and modern professional art museum, which displays the collection owned by Viljandi Museum of paintings by one of the best known Estonian naive artists Paul Kondas (1900-1985). In its six exhibition halls, constantly alternating exhibitions by…
The network of rivers in Soomaa offers tens of different routes from a 40-minute beaver observation trip in the evening to a five-day expedition through Soomaa. There are plenty of old farms and hiking trails along the routes. In case of longer trips, we can help with the logistics, the selection…
The Lake Viljandi hiking trail begins by the Viljandi stadium. The trail is 13.5 km long and it can be passed both on foot and on a bicycle. On the trail you will have breathtaking views to Lake Viljandi (from Huntaugu and Järveotsa) and to the town of Viljandi across the lake (from mount Viiratsi).
Museum situates in an old village school building of Heimtali that is a beautiful rubble stone building from year 1864. Visitors can familiarize themselves with perfect collection of the examples of national handicraft like old household goods and the furnishings of hundred years old schoolroom. In…
Popular canoe trips take place on the picturesque and quiet rivers of Raudna, Halliste or Lemmjõgi. The duration of the trip depends on the complexity of the trip and the river conditions during different seasons.
Viljandi is an ancient town full of youthful vigour. If today Viljandi can be called the export capital of Estonia due to the numerous innovative companies located here, then in the Middle Ages, the city was the centre of activity due to the trade route that passed through the city. Viljandi…
Situated by the scenic River Navesti, our Herbal Centre is Estonia's largest company that deals with growing and processing ecological herbs and using traditional herbal treatment methods. We have three herbal study and health trails: energy trail, relaxing trail and stress relief trail where you…
Restaurant Schloss is located in the heart of Viljandi, in the Schloss Fellin Manor, which was renovated in August 2021.The restaurant's food selection is based on local fresh ingredients and modern food trends from around the world. The ever-expanding selection of cocktails and the wine list offer…
The loop trail is ideal for people who are not wearing special hiking clothes. The boardwalk, covered with anti-slip mesh, and the safe wood-chip path take the visitor across several bog islands. Information boards along the trail give an ample overview of wild animals and bog communities.
This bridge, made by the Riga company Felser & Co in 1879, was erected in 1931 amid the castle hills in Viljandi. It was a present from the lord of the Tarvastu Manor Karl von Mensenkampf. Interesting to know: *The bridge is over 50 m long. * It was erected over a valley which is 15 m deep. * At…