Southern Estonian Tourism Cluster

Vudila is Estonia’s largest family playground and recreation centre, with activities for young and old alike. The perfect place for fun and adventure for the whole family! Whether you’re with a group or a family – Vudila also has new and cosy guesthouses – Vudila family cottages – waiting for you to enjoy your stay!

Värska Spa Treatment Centre is an ideal place for relaxation for visitors of all ages. Whether your goal is to relax or to take your health to the next level, the professional team here can help you maintain and improve your ability to work and function, and reduce future healthcare costs.

Set among pine forests and lakes in southern Estonia, Kubija Hotel & Nature Spa is a quiet and comfortable place to stay. The cosy spa will make you forget your worries and the sauna centre will help you find harmony with nature and yourself. However, the scenic nature combined with modern seminar facilities offer excellent seminar opportunities for teams of different sizes!

AHHAA’s exciting themed exhibitions are exciting and offer completely new insights, with a hands-on approach – put your hands on and see how the exhibit behaves – and always with a little twist for fun. Because science is fun! In addition, AHHAA will surprise you with extraordinary events and exciting activities – be it an AHHAA science concert or an adrenaline-pumping robot race.

The Kalevipoeg Museum in Jõgevamaa is a unique place to discover the legend of the Estonian national epic. The most important events of the epic can be experienced in a playful way. Kalevipoeg Adventure Park, on the other hand, offers excitement and challenge between heaven and earth. Anyone willing to test the limits of their abilities will be in for an unforgettable experience.

The Palamuse Museum is the only museum in Estonia that researches, collects and preserves the history of parish schools from the 17th century to the present day. century until Estonia’s independence. In addition, the museum preserves the local educational and cultural heritage for scientific and recreational purposes, based on sustainable and environmentally friendly principles.

The Ice Age Centre is an exciting experience centre for visitors young and old. At the Ice Age Centre, it becomes clear that the future started yesterday! Lake Saadjärvi rafting offers scenic views and exciting experiences. Trips take place from 1. from 1 May to 1. until October.

The Estonian Road Museum in Põlva County, housed in the historic Varbus post station complex, is the most attractive cultural tank in South Estonia, where history meets adventure. The museum communicates the history of mobility in an innovative way, inspiring visitors, serving them and shaping the right attitudes towards mobility. This is where tea lives!

The Estonian National Museum is a cultural museum with an ethnological focus, which aims to reflect everyday life, culture as a way of life and its nature, taking into account its temporal, spatial and social diversity. The museum focuses on Estonian culture, with a focus on other Finno-Ugric peoples. The ERM museum building, with over 6000 square metres of exhibition space, is by far the largest museum complex in Estonia!

Hotel SOHO in the heart of Tartu offers luxurious accommodation, combining comfort and style for an unforgettable stay. In addition, delicious coffee breaks and a varied lunch/dinner are served. Ideally located in the heart of Tartu, the conference facilities and modern technological solutions are suitable for a wide range of meetings, seminars and events.

The Aura Centre is home to the largest water park in South Estonia, where young and old will find attractions to their liking. The sauna centre offers a relaxing break in a pleasant setting and is a great place for a family holiday or a getaway with friends. At the Aura Centre, you can enjoy tailor-made training sessions for groups, where trainers ensure a pleasant and efficient training experience for all those interested.

Setomaa is a special place where Estonian and Russian cultures intertwine. Here you’ll find Orthodox churches, a unique Seto folk singing tradition and original food. In Setomaa, meals and fairs are held at graves, highlighting the Seto’s distinctive lifestyle and traditions. Setomaa is located on the border between Western and Eastern culture and church, and that is why a kind of people has developed here, who are neither this nor that – Seto!

The Onion Route takes you through the charming villages along the shores of Lake Peipsi, where special experiences await. Here you can discover the cultural heritage of the Old Believers, taste local onion pies and craft wines, and take part in exciting events. On Onion Hill, history, tradition and beautiful nature come together to offer an unforgettable experience for every visitor – a place where past and present meet in a delicious and cultural journey.

Otepää – Estonia’s winter capital and summer adventure paradise! In winter you can enjoy ski mountains, snowboard parks and cross-country ski trails, while in summer you can discover beautiful lakes, hiking trails and cycle paths. An ideal destination for nature lovers and guests looking for an active holiday!

Kupland, a land specifically designed for teleworking, offers an ideal refuge for teleworkers. Kupland offers peaceful workplaces in Võru, Põlva and Valga counties, suitable for both individual work and team events. Here you’ll find a balance between productive work and inspiring nature in this unique region, designed specifically for telecommuting enthusiasts.

Cantervilla Castle is situated in a beautiful natural setting between forests and hills on the outskirts of Otepää, offering a great summer playground and a tasteful sauna and spa service at any time. The cosy and spacious rooms of Cantervilla Castle, with their antique furniture, are the perfect place to relax. The atmosphere of the manor, the crackling of the fireplace and a glass of wine create a royal feeling.

The Võhandu Marathon is a 100-kilometre paddling marathon on the Võhandu River. It is everyone’s story of a river, of beauty and pain, suffering and pleasure. Jump on board as a participant or live with yours on the riverbank. In any case, it’s an insanely rewarding and infectious experience.

It is one of the most unique museums in the Baltics. In the museum you can see exciting exhibits and displays that have been created in cooperation with all the Estonian law enforcement structures. In addition to the museum experience, there will be a variety of military-style leisure activities for the whole family (ride on military machines, laser battles, shooting simulator, experience over Valga, etc.).

The University of Tartu Museum preserves the academic heritage, educates and enlightens young and old, and provides a rich experience of the history of the University of Tartu as well as the world’s history of science and art. In addition, the museum is an excellent choice for a variety of events – from small meetings and seminars to large-scale receptions and wedding receptions.

The Lively Elva opens a friendly and welcoming door for you – living experiences start here. But start your experience in Elva from the Lively Elva Centre, which offers visitors useful tourist information about the city and region of Elva and lively ideas for things to do in the area.

The Safecracker escape room is an exciting activity for the whole family or a strong team, where you have to solve a variety of logic, puzzle and dexterity challenges to find a way out of a locked room.

Valgemetsa Thought Room, located on the banks of the Ahja River in Põlva County, is an unforgettable place for family parties, gatherings and seminars. The annual cycle of the White Forest Thinking Space goes with nature and allows you to enjoy different experiences in every season.

The Green Key Hotel Pesa in Põlva, the camping capital of South Estonia, offers a cosy place to stay in a peaceful environment and delicious food made from local ingredients, where you can enjoy the beauty of nature and the hospitality of South Estonia. The hotel’s mini spa Sõstar offers relaxing sauna experiences that restore body and mind, providing a real break from the daily routine.

LostFear is an exciting adventure orienteering game that offers adrenaline-pumping experiences for team events, summer days, birthdays all over Estonia. Players solve murder mysteries and other challenges, making every event an unforgettable adventure.