Winter Trails in Ahunapalu

Winter Trails in Emajõe-Suursoo Wetlands takes the seeker of a special natural experience to the frozen marsh trails to experience the heritage and soundscapes in three different places: Varnja, Ahunapalu and Emajõe-Suursoo Keskus. During three weeks in the middle of the darkest and coldest Estonian winter, the wetlands and it's cultural heritage in manyfaceted events awaits.

The festival moves week by week from one special point of the Emajõe-Suursoo to another, like a row across a frozen marsh.
Winter Trails in Ahunapalu takes place in the middle of the festival period: 28.01-03.02.2024 at the Ahunapalu village. There will be an exhibition about the history of winter trails (curated by Valdo Praust) and a heated tent where thematic discussions and a spectacle with shadows will take place. Guided snowshoe hikes take place on historic winter roads hidden in the surrounding marshes. Those interested have the opportunity to ride push sleds and horse-drawn sleighs.

Talks by renowed trekkers, writers and researchers: Hendrik Relve, Marju Kõivupuu, Valdur Mikita
Performers: Juhan Uppin, Lemoot Kompanii, Tauri Vahesaar
The hiking program is offered by Nature Tours Estonia (https://naturetoursestonia.com/loodusmatkad/)

The cooperation project of Luunja, Kastre and Peipsiääre municipalities is part of the South Estonian community program that is part of the main program of the European Capital of Culture Tartu 2024 and is supported by Leader action groups.
The Ahunapalu program is managed and organized by the Department of Education and Culture of Kastre municipality and sub-institutions in cooperation with local entrepreneurs and volunteers.

Ticket sales will open in December. The number of places for hikes, discussion groups and performances is limited!
The festival depends on weather conditions, and the organizer has the right to make changes to the program.