With the arrival of winter, Otepää will carry the title of Winter Capital - the city has been honored with this name since 1996. Sport and health are considered important here and the scenic natural environment allows you to enjoy a memorable vacation in nature.
The sports town of Otepää and its surroundings offer outdoorsy activities for every taste. In winter, there are trails for cross-country skiers, mountain lovers, snowmobilers and hikers. Here is the largest alpine ski resort in the Baltics, offering year-round sporting activities.
Outdoorsy winter
Photo: Timo Arbeiter
Tehvandi sport centre and Kääriku paths provide a year-round training ground for both professional, amateur and health athletes - here you will find everything you need for a sporting holiday. There are several national and international winter competitions in the area, with participants from all over the world. Well-known Olympic winners live in Otepää and train world-famous ski aces.
Numerous farms and businesses offer a wide range of active and sporting activities. The local accommodation ranges from the manor house to the simplicity of farm life. Expectations are a must-have for fans of the taste experience - the area's renowned White Guide lists restaurants as excellent cuisine cafes and pubs.
The popular Euroopa Saunamaraton celebrates local sauna traditions and provides entertainment for both attendees and spectators.
