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Southern Estonia travel guide
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One of life’s biggest pleasures is discovering new places. Travelguider assists small businesses in reaching a wider audience with their outstanding services. It’s easier than ever to find and book experiences. If you want to make wonderful memories while contributing to local tourism, Travelguider can help. Start your adventure today!
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Elva parish
Elva is a vibrant and welcoming community with unique villages, breathtaking scenery, and pristine environment. Throughout the year and across the municipality, there are activities and events ranging from spectacular festivals to summer evening concerts. However, only a few hundred metres away from the excitement, there is utter peace and quiet. Come and be enchanted by the sports, and forest capital!
Elva is a vibrant and welcoming community with unique villages, breathtaking scenery, and pristine environment. Throughout the year and across the municipality, there are activities and events ranging from spectacular festivals to summer evening concerts. However, only a few hundred metres away from the excitement, there is utter peace and quiet. Come and be enchanted by the sports, and forest capital!
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Kambja parish
Kambja parish, stretching from the city of Tartu to the border of Valga and Põlva counties, is considered the cradle of Estonian choir music. As early as 1794, a polyphonic choir was active here. Make sure to stop by the Pangodi nature park, when visiting Kambja. This is a pleasant living and business environment, where cultural heritage is valued.
Kambja parish, stretching from the city of Tartu to the border of Valga and Põlva counties, is considered the cradle of Estonian choir music. As early as 1794, a polyphonic choir was active here. Make sure to stop by the Pangodi nature park, when visiting Kambja. This is a pleasant living and business environment, where cultural heritage is valued.
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Kastre parish
Kastre is a fast developing parish in Tartu County, with a population of about 6000 people. It is located on the right bank of the Emajõgi River, reaching all the way to Lake Peipsi. Here, the cranberry and bramble-rich landscape of Emajõe-Suursoo meets the Järvselja and the University of Life Sciences forests; the picturesque areas around the Võnnu parish church connect with Gustav Suits’ literary heritage. Sports take place on the growing Vooremäe health tracks and on the rally tracks of the Lange motocentre. Several libraries, choirs, dance groups, village organisations, and the Estonian Aviation Museum are hubs of cultural activity.
Kastre is a fast developing parish in Tartu County, with a population of about 6000 people. It is located on the right bank of the Emajõgi River, reaching all the way to Lake Peipsi. Here, the cranberry and bramble-rich landscape of Emajõe-Suursoo meets the Järvselja and the University of Life Sciences forests; the picturesque areas around the Võnnu parish church connect with Gustav Suits’ literary heritage. Sports take place on the growing Vooremäe health tracks and on the rally tracks of the Lange motocentre. Several libraries, choirs, dance groups, village organisations, and the Estonian Aviation Museum are hubs of cultural activity.
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Luunja parish
Everyone in Estonia immediately thinks of the Luunja cucumber when you say Luunja, because we grow the best cucumbers in Estonia. For us, on the other hand, Luunja is much more than a green, crunchy morsel – it’s Emajõgi, the old winter roads in Emajõe-Suursoo, a rose garden, a magnificent manor park, fishing, ports, a bell tower, and one of Europe’s last human-powered river rafts. Luunja mesmerises!
Everyone in Estonia immediately thinks of the Luunja cucumber when you say Luunja, because we grow the best cucumbers in Estonia. For us, on the other hand, Luunja is much more than a green, crunchy morsel – it’s Emajõgi, the old winter roads in Emajõe-Suursoo, a rose garden, a magnificent manor park, fishing, ports, a bell tower, and one of Europe’s last human-powered river rafts. Luunja mesmerises!
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Nõo parish
The cultural and educational life in the small but growing municipality of Nõo is vibrant. There are 20 villages here, all of which are charming with lovely lakes, nature parks, and hiking routes.
The cultural and educational life in the small but growing municipality of Nõo is vibrant. There are 20 villages here, all of which are charming with lovely lakes, nature parks, and hiking routes.
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Peipsiääre parish
In the embrace of old Kodavere parish lands, the murmur of Välgi forests and the sound of Peipsi’s waves, Peipsiääre parish bustles with colourful culture. Here, Kodavere language is spoken alongside Estonian and Russian. In addition, to historic linear settlement streets and hiking trails, the Onion Route invites visitors on delicious journey.
In the embrace of old Kodavere parish lands, the murmur of Välgi forests and the sound of Peipsi’s waves, Peipsiääre parish bustles with colourful culture. Here, Kodavere language is spoken alongside Estonian and Russian. In addition, to historic linear settlement streets and hiking trails, the Onion Route invites visitors on delicious journey.
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Tartu parish
Tartu municipality is a fast developing and growing community adjacent to Tartu City that welcomes hundreds of new families each year. Tartu municipality is not just the most athletic municipality in Estonia, but it is also the finest municipality to live in!
Tartu municipality is a fast developing and growing community adjacent to Tartu City that welcomes hundreds of new families each year. Tartu municipality is not just the most athletic municipality in Estonia, but it is also the finest municipality to live in!
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Kanepi parish
Kanepi parish is known for its lovely nature and dignified history. While strolling about Kanepi, you can participate in both traditional and thrilling new events. The historic Postitee runs through Kanepi parish, passing various dining and lodging establishments as well as two museums. You will always feel at home here!
Kanepi parish is known for its lovely nature and dignified history. While strolling about Kanepi, you can participate in both traditional and thrilling new events. The historic Postitee runs through Kanepi parish, passing various dining and lodging establishments as well as two museums. You will always feel at home here!
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Põlva parish
Welcome to Põlva, a year-round destination for adventure and discovery for people of all ages and tastes! Here, pristine environment, rich culture, and unforgettable adventures collide. Come experience the thrills of Põlva!
Welcome to Põlva, a year-round destination for adventure and discovery for people of all ages and tastes! Here, pristine environment, rich culture, and unforgettable adventures collide. Come experience the thrills of Põlva!
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Räpina parish
Räpina is a picturesque and fascinating municipality in the lower reach of the Võhandu River, at the crossroads of various highways and waterways. The past and the present are intertwined here.
Räpina is a picturesque and fascinating municipality in the lower reach of the Võhandu River, at the crossroads of various highways and waterways. The past and the present are intertwined here.
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Otepää parish
Otepää is Estonia’s winter capital and the birthplace of the Estonian flag. Sporty Otepää bustles with life in every season – with snow, the city earns the title of winter capital, while in summer, its hilly forest trails and lake vistas draw both fishermen and beachgoers. Otepää Nature Park provides a wealth of discovery opportunities for nature enthusiasts. Tehvandi and Kääriku sports centres provide a variety of activities for sports lovers .
Otepää is Estonia’s winter capital and the birthplace of the Estonian flag. Sporty Otepää bustles with life in every season – with snow, the city earns the title of winter capital, while in summer, its hilly forest trails and lake vistas draw both fishermen and beachgoers. Otepää Nature Park provides a wealth of discovery opportunities for nature enthusiasts. Tehvandi and Kääriku sports centres provide a variety of activities for sports lovers .
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Tõrva parish
Tõrva, a historic summer town and Mulgimaa resort, offers high-quality recreational options and distinctive events for both young and old visitors, both in summer and winter. We have three spa hotels, the highest diving tower in the Baltic countries, Estonia’s only mausoleum, Mulgi Experience Centre, a zoo, the national piano museum, and much more to explore!
Tõrva, a historic summer town and Mulgimaa resort, offers high-quality recreational options and distinctive events for both young and old visitors, both in summer and winter. We have three spa hotels, the highest diving tower in the Baltic countries, Estonia’s only mausoleum, Mulgi Experience Centre, a zoo, the national piano museum, and much more to explore!
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Valga parish
Valga municipality is a beautiful spot in Southern Estonia where nature and culture collide. Beautiful environment, fascinating historical sites, and welcoming communities can all be found here. Come explore Valga and immerse yourself in its many opportunities!
Valga municipality is a beautiful spot in Southern Estonia where nature and culture collide. Beautiful environment, fascinating historical sites, and welcoming communities can all be found here. Come explore Valga and immerse yourself in its many opportunities!
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Võru city
Võru is a lovely and cosy Estonian town where you can experience both the delights of country living and the allure of city life. The idyll of a tiny town is provided by dignified wooden dwellings, a unique preserved street network, and eye-catching and whimsical landscaping. Võru is a growing and bustling city. Võru’s urban environment and ambiance have become highly welcoming over the years, thanks to daring decisions and community co-creation, and all values and experiences are available in Võru!
Võru is a lovely and cosy Estonian town where you can experience both the delights of country living and the allure of city life. The idyll of a tiny town is provided by dignified wooden dwellings, a unique preserved street network, and eye-catching and whimsical landscaping. Võru is a growing and bustling city. Võru’s urban environment and ambiance have become highly welcoming over the years, thanks to daring decisions and community co-creation, and all values and experiences are available in Võru!
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Antsla parish
Antsla vald is a true undiscovered treasure of Estonia, nestled amongst the hills and valleys, lakes and forests of Southern Estonia. It is a little municipality in terms of people, but it is large in spirit. Antsla is a special spot with a mystical vibe. Antsla parish’s allure stems from its remoteness. It’s like a distinct nation in the south of Estonia, where serenity, tranquillity, and harmony reign supreme.
Antsla vald is a true undiscovered treasure of Estonia, nestled amongst the hills and valleys, lakes and forests of Southern Estonia. It is a little municipality in terms of people, but it is large in spirit. Antsla is a special spot with a mystical vibe. Antsla parish’s allure stems from its remoteness. It’s like a distinct nation in the south of Estonia, where serenity, tranquillity, and harmony reign supreme.
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Rõuge parish
The magnificent scenery and welcoming people of Rõuge parish are complimented by many Estonian records: the southern and southeasternmost points of Estonia, as well as land boarder points with three countries. The deepest lake in Estonia and the tallest summit in the Baltic States are self-explanatory. There is also the lake with the most articulated shoreline and the highest church. Still the most villages and bodies of water per square kilometre. Three cultural spaces – Vastseliina, Rõuge, and Hargla – come together here.
The magnificent scenery and welcoming people of Rõuge parish are complimented by many Estonian records: the southern and southeasternmost points of Estonia, as well as land boarder points with three countries. The deepest lake in Estonia and the tallest summit in the Baltic States are self-explanatory. There is also the lake with the most articulated shoreline and the highest church. Still the most villages and bodies of water per square kilometre. Three cultural spaces – Vastseliina, Rõuge, and Hargla – come together here.
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Setomaa parish
Setomaa parish is unique because of its original Seto culture. For thousands of years, Seto culture has been an oral culture, with essential values passed through songs. The Setos are most known for their unique singing heritage, seto leelo. Seto folk outfits are unique and eye-catching, especially the women’s silver jewellery. Seto traditions are closely linked to the Orthodox Church.
Setomaa parish is unique because of its original Seto culture. For thousands of years, Seto culture has been an oral culture, with essential values passed through songs. The Setos are most known for their unique singing heritage, seto leelo. Seto folk outfits are unique and eye-catching, especially the women’s silver jewellery. Seto traditions are closely linked to the Orthodox Church.
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Võru parish
The concept that young people are our future inspires Võru parish’s activities and life planning. We are constantly open to new ideas. We also pay attention to the services and care that older people require, and the desire of working people to act and create possibilities for their family must find the best possible outlet. Võru municipality is a great place to live that respects its heritage and is surrounded by magnificent surroundings.
The concept that young people are our future inspires Võru parish’s activities and life planning. We are constantly open to new ideas. We also pay attention to the services and care that older people require, and the desire of working people to act and create possibilities for their family must find the best possible outlet. Võru municipality is a great place to live that respects its heritage and is surrounded by magnificent surroundings.
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Viljandi city
Viljandi is full of spectacular nature vistas, a cosy environment, and a dignified past. Both locals and visitors are invited to stop and rest by the immaculate castle hills in the background of the idyllic lake vista. A local professional theatre and acclaimed restaurants treat the taste buds and senses. Everyone is welcome in Viljandi, the folk and cultural capital!
Viljandi is full of spectacular nature vistas, a cosy environment, and a dignified past. Both locals and visitors are invited to stop and rest by the immaculate castle hills in the background of the idyllic lake vista. A local professional theatre and acclaimed restaurants treat the taste buds and senses. Everyone is welcome in Viljandi, the folk and cultural capital!