Ready-Made Trips
With Kids
1 Day Trip
A slight breeze from the lake talks quietly to the tall trees in the park. In the quiet
of the morning, a pair of swans glides over the mirroring water. Sunset sky
blossoms to the growing dimness like a miraculous promise… Welcome to Pühajärve!
ACCOMMODATION: hotel (different type of rooms)
ACTIVITIES: In the end of 2003, on the ruins of the few hundreds of years old manor stable situating next to the established hotel, a modern and bright 2-storey water and bowling centre was completed. Projected by the architect Andres Alver, this elegant functional building is connected to the hotel and conference complex, in order to enable its guests to move within the building. On the upper floor, a 4-alley 25m pool with finnish and steam sauna, children pools, jacuzzi and a bar are all at your disposal from early morning till the late evening. You can also enjoy underwater music and the pleasures of massage sprays in the large pool. Be the season or weather as bad as it can be, you can always enjoy magnificent view over Lake Pühajärv and hotel surrounding manor’s park, coming from the water centre’s glass walls. On the lower floor of the centre, a 4 alley high scale bowling hall can be found, where its professional team is ready to introduce you to the initial rules and playing techniques of the bowling. In addition to the sporting bowling we also offer you drinks and snacks right there in the bowling bar, where you can celebrate birthdays and other occasions. In the lakeside wing of the centre you’ll find a gym equipped with the newest of Techno-Gym machinery, connected to attractive arch basement. There you have the 4 seated infra-red sauna, the massage bed and -chairs and solarium all at your disposal.
FOOD: restaurant, pub and cafe
For 19 years, our mission has been to make every guest feel at least a little bit happier when they leave our restaurant. Ugandi Resto is a cosy restaurant with delicious food, pleasant service, and stylish interiors. In our dishes, we use fresh, high-quality, and preferably domestic raw ingredients. In our menu, we focus on the taste and quality.The name of the restaurant comes from one of the most prosperous counties of Estonian old times, Ugandi, with Otepää as its centre. The interior honours the region’s rich history and characterises modern Otepää. Children have their own play area.
Ringtall is one of the buildings of Sangaste manor, which has been renovated as a visitor center and where the exposition “Rye Count and Weather Plants” is located today.
The Ringtalli visitor center consists of more than 50 exhibits that tell the story of 19th century scientific works and Count Berg, the owner of Sangaste Castle. The exhibition “Rye Count and Weather Plants” invites you to travel back in time a hundred and more years.
A slight breeze from the lake talks quietly to the tall trees in the park. In the quiet
of the morning, a pair of swans glides over the mirroring water. Sunset sky
blossoms to the growing dimness like a miraculous promise… Welcome to Pühajärve!
ACCOMMODATION: hotel (different type of rooms)
ACTIVITIES: In the end of 2003, on the ruins of the few hundreds of years old manor stable situating next to the established hotel, a modern and bright 2-storey water and bowling centre was completed. Projected by the architect Andres Alver, this elegant functional building is connected to the hotel and conference complex, in order to enable its guests to move within the building. On the upper floor, a 4-alley 25m pool with finnish and steam sauna, children pools, jacuzzi and a bar are all at your disposal from early morning till the late evening. You can also enjoy underwater music and the pleasures of massage sprays in the large pool. Be the season or weather as bad as it can be, you can always enjoy magnificent view over Lake Pühajärv and hotel surrounding manor’s park, coming from the water centre’s glass walls. On the lower floor of the centre, a 4 alley high scale bowling hall can be found, where its professional team is ready to introduce you to the initial rules and playing techniques of the bowling. In addition to the sporting bowling we also offer you drinks and snacks right there in the bowling bar, where you can celebrate birthdays and other occasions. In the lakeside wing of the centre you’ll find a gym equipped with the newest of Techno-Gym machinery, connected to attractive arch basement. There you have the 4 seated infra-red sauna, the massage bed and -chairs and solarium all at your disposal.
FOOD: restaurant, pub and cafe
With Kids
2 Day Trip
The rustic romantic courtyard of the FoodPot in a lovely location is suitable for all the events you want to celebrate with your family or friends. Krista, the hostess of the food pot, is waiting for nice people who like the country environment, natural privacy and good, but at the same time simple and authentic Estonian food from local fresh ingredients. The dishes prepared over the years have developed from the recipes tried and tested by the hostess’ grandmother.
ACCOMMODATION: You can choose between 2 cosy houses. Saunahouse is suitable for maximum 4 people and aid house is suitable for maximum 9 people.
ACTIVITIES: you can rent in summer bicycles and in winter cross-country and mountain skis, snowboards and skates. You can go hiking, play photo hunt or go bow hunting (KONTROLLI ÜLE KAS ON ÕIGE, VIBUJAHT). Also very good atmosphere for yoga.
FOOD: make yourself or pre-order from the hostess (breakfast, lunch, dinner).
Enjoy summer on Lake Pühajärv by hiring rowboats, canoes, aquabikes, SUP boards or surfbikes! Nearby you will find Pühajärve Beach, where you can soak up the sun and have plenty of other fun.
Make the most of the great weather in an enjoyable and active way!
Vidrike is a small village near Otepää in southern Estonia. The stop in Vidrike is a combination of pleasures from lush food and wonderful nature.
Italian flavors and cozy environment. Pizzas and pastries are made in a live oven. In addition, salads, pastas, desserts.
Harimägi is one of the largest mesas in the Otepää Uplands (211 m above sea level). It is worth coming to Harimäe whenever you are near Otepää. The Harimäe observation tower is located 3 km from Kääriku in the direction of Sangaste. The height of the tower is 28 m, the highest viewing platform is 24 m high. The tower offers views of the Otepää mountains and across the Väike Emajõgi valley to the Karula upland. Camping is also allowed at the tower. Good to know: Harimägi is also called Leenard’s and Leonhard’s hill. From 1816 to 1819, geodetic surveys were carried out here by the internationally recognised astronomer and surveyor Friedrich Georg Wilhelm Struwe (1793–1864).
The rustic romantic courtyard of the FoodPot in a lovely location is suitable for all the events you want to celebrate with your family or friends. Krista, the hostess of the food pot, is waiting for nice people who like the country environment, natural privacy and good, but at the same time simple and authentic Estonian food from local fresh ingredients. The dishes prepared over the years have developed from the recipes tried and tested by the hostess’ grandmother.
ACCOMMODATION: You can choose between 2 cosy houses. Saunahouse is suitable for maximum 4 people and aid house is suitable for maximum 9 people.
ACTIVITIES: you can rent in summer bicycles and in winter cross-country and mountain skis, snowboards and skates. You can go hiking, play photo hunt or go bow hunting (KONTROLLI ÜLE KAS ON ÕIGE, VIBUJAHT). Also very good atmosphere for yoga.
FOOD: make yourself or pre-order from the hostess (breakfast, lunch, dinner).
Located in the manor park of the same name, the Helme caves, are an unrivaled sight in Estonia. Situated to the north of castle ruins, the caves have a white Burtniek layer of sandstone walls standing 3 m high. Unfortunately for cave lovers though, some of the better known caves have already collapsed. Once comprised of seven interlinked chambers, the biggest of which was known as the Church of Moses. Peppered with springs, the caves have a long history; and over the years they have been dug out and used as shelters when needed.
Did you know…?:
In ancient times the Helme caves were also known locally as the gateway to Hell. Kivialune (under the rocks) was a shelter for Old Estonians during the wars.
The ruins of Helme Order Castle are situated on a steep slope by the Pärnu-Valga road. The castle is thought to have been built in the first half of the 14th century. Parts of its walls with their distinctive window openings remain standing today. Legend has it that a young virgin was entombed within its walls in order to further strengthen it – whether there is any truth to the story is up to visitors to decide! Over the centuries the castle has been governed by Germans, Russians, Lithuanians and finally Swedes – who destroyed it in 1658.
Did you know…?
*In the valley below the castle is the Doctor’s Spring, whose waters are said to cure seven different ailments.
Wagenküll is a leisurely way of holiday thinking. Wagenküll is comfort, treatments, good food, absorbing activities and free time in the middle of nature. This is the newly renovated Taagepera Castle complex – a unique, culturally significant area which includes an art nouveau castle, an à la carte restaurant, a luxurious castle spa, a 1930s style hotel, restaurant, sports and recreation opportunities.
Romantic
1 Day Trip
Boasting a terrace, Kääriku ÖÖD maja provides accommodation in Kääriku with free WiFi and lake views. Featuring a balcony, the apartment is in an area where guests can engage in activities such as hiking and fishing.
Murimäe Wine Cellar is located between the picturesque lakes and hills of Otepää. We have established Estonia’s first vineyard on terraces. In addition to grapes, rhubarb, chokeberry, apples, cherries, gooseberries and rowanberries grow on our farm, which are the main raw materials for our artisanal wines. We value Estonian raw materials, which we also source from other Estonian growers. We offer a tasting of Estonian wines, which is ideal for spending time with friends or colleagues in the middle of the beautiful nature of Otepää. During the visit, we will tour the vineyard, give an overview of the activities of the Murimäe Wine Cellar and Nordic viticulture. Handcrafted wines made from grapes grown in Estonia and other Estonian raw materials will be tasted.
Murimäe Wine Cellar in Valga County also offers its guests cozy and exclusive accommodation in a guest apartment with all amenities and a sauna, where you can wake up and enjoy a beautiful view of the South-Estonian domed landscape! The Murimäe Wine Cellar guest apartment is well-suited for families and smaller groups, as well as for those who value privacy and closeness to nature.
The viewing platform of the Tehvandi ski-jump hill is a unique tourist and sports site in the Nordic countries – you can go on a platform that is 34 m high and watch ski-jumpers train or compete. You can get to the top of the hill by stairs or lift (using the lift costs 45 kroons). The height of the viewing platform in the Tehvandi K90 ski-jump hill complex is 218 metres above seal level. It is the second highest viewing tower in Southern Estonia after the viewing tower on Suur Munamägi Hill. Come and enjoy the panoramic views of the Otepää Highlands!
Boasting a terrace, Kääriku ÖÖD maja provides accommodation in Kääriku with free WiFi and lake views. Featuring a balcony, the apartment is in an area where guests can engage in activities such as hiking and fishing.
Romantic
2 Day Trip
Wagenküll is a leisurely way of holiday thinking. Wagenküll is comfort, treatments, good food, absorbing activities and free time in the middle of nature. This is the newly renovated Taagepera Castle complex – a unique, culturally significant area which includes an art nouveau castle, an à la carte restaurant, a luxurious castle spa, a 1930s style hotel, restaurant, sports and recreation opportunities.
Barclay de Tolly mausoleum is one of the 21 places in Southern Estonia worth discovering which are marked by a yellow National Geographic window; if you love culture and nature, a visit is highly recommended. Field Marshal de Tolly, whose final resting place is in Estonia, is one of the most famous people related to Estonia and probably the greatest Russian military leader. The Russian commander who came from a Baltic aristocratic family with Scottish roots played an important part in the Napoleonic wars between 1812 and 1814. Barclay de Tolly’s name has been related to Jõgeveste since 1791 when he married Helene Auguste Eleanore von Smitten and became the owner of the Jõgeveste manor.
Valga is a town in southern Estonia and the capital of Valga County. Until their separation in 1920, Valga and the town of Valka in northern Latvia were one town. They are now twin-towns. The area of Valga is 16.5 square kilometres (6.4 square miles) and that of Valka is 14.2 km2 (5.5 sq mi). Their populations are respectively 12,261 and 6,164. On 21 December 2007 all border-crossing points were removed and roads and fences opened between the two countries with both countries joining the Schengen Agreement.
Restaurant Lilli operates in a beautiful art nouveau house built in the 1930s. There is a 30-seat restaurant on the ground floor and a 20-seat restaurant and a cigar room on the first floor of the house. A 60-seat terrace is opened in the courtyard of the building in the summer season. There is a children’s playground on the terrace.The restaurant offers a varied à la carte menu, special offers on weekdays and group menus. See you at Lilli!
Valga Visitors’ Centre rents bicycles for everyone. We have city bikes for women, men, and children. The women’s bikes have a basket, where you can put your bag. The price includes a helmet, a bike lock, and two children’s seats for men’s bikes.
The bikes can be rented every day from the Valga Visitors’ Centre on the basis of the price list and with an identity document. Come and pick a suitable bike for you!
NB! For larger groups, we recommend booking the bikes in advance.
Wagenküll is a leisurely way of holiday thinking. Wagenküll is comfort, treatments, good food, absorbing activities and free time in the middle of nature. This is the newly renovated Taagepera Castle complex – a unique, culturally significant area which includes an art nouveau castle, an à la carte restaurant, a luxurious castle spa, a 1930s style hotel, restaurant, sports and recreation opportunities.
Otepää Golf Center is a complex service & competition place with a high quality full-size championship course (18 holes PAR 73), which is located in the ancient forest between two beautiful lakes in a unique natural environment of the Otepää Nature Park. The course was opened in 2006 and it is interesting for beginners as well as amateurs and professionals. Picturesque nature and rolling hills make it a really fun and challenging course.
Otepää golf course is located in South-Estonia, approximately 40 minute drive away from Tartu and 2,5 hour drive from the capital Tallinn or Riga, and 7 minute drive from Otepää town center.
Being surrounded by the beautiful pearls of South-Estonian nature, we present local produce and Estonian food culture in our kitchen. Whenever possible, we always use the raw materials of the good farmers in the area. Just as nature is living, breathing and developing, we are moving in the same rhythm as our nature. We want to be the best friend of our guests and transfer their food philosophy of good taste and beautiful purity. Therefore, we continue to strive to offer new experiences, and we want to remain faithful partners for every guest we will always welcome back. We have gathered our understanding of beauty, taste, and nature and present it on your food table.
Koit Uustalu – Chef de cuisine
Wagenküll is a leisurely way of holiday thinking. Wagenküll is comfort, treatments, good food, absorbing activities and free time in the middle of nature. This is the newly renovated Taagepera Castle complex – a unique, culturally significant area which includes an art nouveau castle, an à la carte restaurant, a luxurious castle spa, a 1930s style hotel, restaurant, sports and recreation opportunities.
With Friends
If you long for peace, beauty and a stress-free holiday, Kivitalu Country Hotel is the place to be! And since it is a farm, we have besides all that cats, a dog, horses, sheep, goats, hen and ducks.
ACCOMMODATION: In Kivitalu Country Hotel you can choose between seven cosy cottages the one most suitable and likeable to your soul.
ACTIVITIES: Taste the delicacies of our restaurant, enjoy saunas of our spaworld, hug and care for our animals, swim in the lake or walk in the forest.
FOOD: You can make yourself or visti Kivitalu Country Hotel restaurant Rock Summer
An educational and moody historical trip, an adrenaline-rich team training, an adventurous birthday party, a fun company event or a romantic night safari – all accompanied by the wonderful taste experiences of Sangaste Rukkiküla. Find a package that suits you or ask for more. If that is not enough, we will drive you to the other side of the eastern border, where we will make a safari “Russian style”
Vidrike is a small village near Otepää in southern Estonia. The stop in Vidrike is a combination of pleasures from lush food and wonderful nature.
Italian flavors and cozy environment. Pizzas and pastries are made in a live oven. In addition, salads, pastas, desserts.