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Tartu 2020/2021

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Tarton kaupungin ja seudun parhaat (s.4) inyourpocket.com N°27 Complimentary copy

Labākais Tartu pilsētā un ārpus tās (6 lpp.) Лучшее в Тарту и окрестностях (стр.8)

Located at the very heart of Tartu, TASKU accommodates more than 50 shops and a great selection of fashion brands! Our cafĂŠs and restaurants are perfect for a cosy coffee break and enable you to enjoy tastes from all over the world.

We are open on Mon-Sat 10-21, Sun 10-18 The Rimi food store is open daily 8-23

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The viewing platform, located on the roof of PLASKU, is open from Friday to Sunday on every full hour at 12-18 p.m. The ticket price is â‚Ź 2 (free of charge for children under the age of 7). Tickets are available for purchasing from the TASKU Information Desk.

Contents & Foreword Estonia’s second-largest city is known by many names - the city of good thoughts, the spiritual capital, the intellectual capital, and more. Whether this is you first or fiftieth time in Tartu, you’ve come to the right place to start your visit.

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Labākais Tartu pilsētā un ārpus tās

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Лучшее в Тарту и окрестностях

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The Basics & Transport

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Helpful things everyone should know Transport Navigating Tartu and travelling onward

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Living in Tartu

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As always, we try to give you a complete listing of museums, restaurants, cafés, and other things we think might interest you. We’re not sure what the upcoming year will bring, but up until now, we’ve seen an increase in local tourism, as well as more visitors from neighbouring countries. With that in mind, we’re very excited to tell you that this guide includes an extensive feature ‘The best of Tartu and Beyond’, which we’ve translated into Finnish, Russian, and Latvian. And if you really want to stay in the know, we urge to download the digital guide from our website, which we will be updating throughout the year.

As this guide goes to print, Tartu is seeing a lot of change, as life starts to get back to normal while it recovers from the effects of COVID-19. We’ve done our best to publish upto-date information, but we recommend that you check opening hours and prices before visiting.

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At the time this issue went to print, the world was still recovering from the effects of the global COVID-19 pandemic. Travel and social restrictions were still enforced, and social distancing rules (keeping at least 2 metres apart from other people) were still in place, particularly in restaurants, concert venues, and other places people gather. If you would like to know the current restrictions in place, please visit the Foreign Ministry’s website https://vm.ee/en and the local crisis management website https://www.kriis.ee/en for more detailed and up-to-date information.

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Culture & Events 14 Major events, cinemas, art galleries and more

Sightseeing

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Put on your shoes and grab your camera

Around Tartu

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Sights beyond the city limits

Leisure Take action… or inaction

Restaurants A multitude of fabulous restaurants

Cafés The hottest places in the caffeine scene

Nightlife

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Party until dawn

Hotels

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A bed for every budget

Shopping & Directory

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Cool fashion purchases and other necessaries

Maps & Index Street index, maps

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E S S E N TI A L C I TY G U I D E S

Editor In Chief Nat A. Singer Editor Kristina Lupp General Manager Küllike Johannson-Singer Account Manager & Researcher Irja Luks Photography Küllike Johannson-Singer and Nat A. Singer unless otherwise stated Cover © visitestonia.com, EAS Copyright notice Text, maps and photos copyright Linnajuht OÜ. Maps copyright cartographer. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form, except brief extracts for the purpose of review, without written permission from the publisher and copyright owner. The brand name In Your Pocket is used under license from UAB In Your Pocket (Bernardinu 9-4, Vilnius, Lithuania tel. (+370-5) 212 29 76).

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Tarton kaupungin ja seudun parhaat

Emajõgi-joki Viron toiseksi suurin kaupunki on Tartto ja siellä on paljon nähtävää, tekemistä, hyvää ruokaa ja juomaa. Se tunnetaan parhaiten Viron yliopistopääkaupunkina vuonna 1632 perustetun Tarton Yliopiston ansiosta, joka on yksi Euroopan vanhimmista yliopistoista. Tarton suuren opiskelijamäärän ansiosta tämä uniselta vaikuttava kaupunki ei todellakaan ole niin uninen, vaan on tunnettu sen vilkkaasta yöelämästään ja kukoistavasta kulttuurimaisemasta.

”Pakko-nähdä” -alueet Tartossa Tartto koostuu muutamasta eri-ilmeisestä alueesta, joista jokaisella on oma ainutlaatuinen viehätyksensä. Jos haluat todella kokea tämän kaupungin, suosittelemme kiertämään kaupunkia polkupyörällä, joka on helppo vuokrata paikan päältä. Vanhalla kaupungilla on rikas historia, joka näkyy sen hyvin säilyneessä arkkitehtuurissa. Jos haluat todella uppoutua historiaan, tilaa Blueray VR (s.20), jolla pääset virtuaalitodellisuusretkelle Tarttoon vuonna 1913. Parhaan nykyajan näkymän kaupunkiin tarjoaa paikallisten rakastettu Toomemägi-kukkula. Emajõgi-joki kulkee kaupungin ydinkeskuksen kautta ja voit nauttia rauhallisesta kävelystä joen rannalla tai pysähtyä johonkin ravintolaan, josta avautuu upea maisemanäköala. Paikalliset asukkaat tykkäävät viettää aikaa joen varrella, kun pop-up-kahvilat ja baarit avataan kesäksi. Voit nähdä ja kokea joen myös opastetulla kierroksella tai risteilyillä, joita järjestää moni paikallinen toimija.

Supilinnan ja Karlovan (s.22) positiivisesti eksentriset kaupunginosat on aivan pakko nähdä. Supilinn tai suomeksi Soppakaupunki tunnetaan värikkäistä puutaloistaan ​​ ja vihanneksien mukaan nimetyistä kaduista. Karlova tunnetaan viehättävistä kahviloista ja kaupoista sekä koristeellisista värikkäistä taloistaan. Vieraile mahdollisuuden tullen myös Aparaaditehasissa (s.24), vanhassa Neuvostoliiton 4 Tartu In Your Pocket

aikaisessa tehtaassa, joka on nyt muunnettu luovaksi alueeksi paikallisille taiteilijoille, muotoiluliikkeille, ravintoloille ja erilaisille tapahtumille.

Nähtävyyksiin tutustuminen Tarton Yliopiston Kasvitieteellinen Puutarha (s.25) perustettiin vuonna 1806 Tarton vanhan kaupungin muurien raunioihin ja se on Baltian pisimpään jatkuvasti hoidettu puutarha. Tarton Yliopiston Luonnontieteellinen Museo (s.25) on Viron vanhin museo, joka perustettiin vuonna 1802. Museo sijaitsee vuonna 1914 rakennetussa talossa, joka suunniteltiin erityisesti museon ja luonnontieteiden tutkimuksen tarpeisiin. Pysähdy myös KGB-n sellien museoon (s.23) katsomaan mitä tapahtui entisessä KGB-n päämajassa. Tarton Luonnontalo (s.29) on pieni vihreä keidas keskellä kaupunkia. Innovatiivinen ja ympäristöystävällisesti rakennettu talo tarjoaa ympäristötietoa ja aktiviteetteja koko perheelle. Keskustaa ympäröi kaunis puisto, josta löytyy erilaisia koulutus- ja teemapolkuja, kuten ihmiskoon mukaan suunniteltu majavan pato, erilaiset puutarhat, näköalapaikka ja lasten leikkialue.

Tarton ikoninen, huippuluokan välttämätön turistikohde on erittäin moderni laitos, jossa voit oppia melkein mitä tahansa Viron kansakunnasta ja sen historiasta. Niin massiivinen, että tontiksi oli käytettävä vanha sotilaslentokenttä, jotta saataisiin rakennukselle tarpeeksi tilaa. Kyseessä on tietenkin ERM (Eesti Rahva Muuseum eli Viron Kansallismuseo) (s.22), kuten paikalliset sitä kutsuvat, joka sisältää 6000 neliömetriä näyttelytilaa, taidegallerian, oman elokuvateatterin, kirjaston, ravintolan ja kahvilan. Museon vieressä on toinenkin nykyaikainen nähtävyys Tagurpidi Maja (ylösalaisin oleva talo) (s.25), jossa kaikki, koko talo aina kalusteita ja kivijalkaa myöten on ylösalaisin! Tarton Lelumuseo (s.24) tarjoaa myös jotain jokaiselle ikäluokalle. Tutustu lelujen historiaan ja osallistu työpajoihin sekä muihin aktiviteetteihin. Sekä lapset että aikuiset löytävät paljon tekemistä AHHAAtutkimuskeskuksen (s.29) interaktiivisista näyttelyistä. tartu.inyourpocket.com

Tarton kaupungin ja seudun parhaat Tartossa on monia kivoja rentoutumismahdollisuuksia, muun muassa moderni ja vaikuttava V-Spa (s.30). Nykyaikaisessa ja laadukkaassa laitoksessa on päiväkylpylä, joka tarjoaa laajan valikoiman virkistäviä ja rentouttavia hoitoja, kuten hierontaa ja erilaisia eksoottisia ​​ terapiavaihtoehtoja.

Luonnollisesti vesipuisto ja kaikki siihen liittyvät erilaiset saunat, vesiliukumäet ja chill-out-alueet - mukaan lukien baarialue - ovat laitoksen vetonauloja, samoin kuin erikoissuola- ja saunamaailmat. Herb Spa-ssa (s.30) on omalaatuinen skandinaavinen tyyli, ja kuten sen nimi viittaa, siellä käytetään erilaisia yrttejä ja kasveja hoidoissa, jotka näkyvät myös sisustuselementeissä. Kaupungin keskustassa sijaitsevassa Aura-vesikeskuksessa (s.30) on putkiliukumäkiä, vesiliukumäkiä, vesiputouksia, poreallas, saunat, suihkulähteet ja useita muita uima-altaita, kuten 25 x 50 metrin kilpailukokoinen uima-allas ja 25 x 8 metrin aloittelijoille tarkoitettu uima-allas.

Kulttuuri Tartossa on vilkas kulttuurimaisema. Vanemuine-teatteri (s.16) on toiminut nykyisessä sijainnissaan vuodesta 1967 lähtien. Vanemuine esittää draaman lisäksi säännöllisesti myös oopperaa, baletteja, modernin tanssin esityksiä ja musikaaleja. Samassa rakennuksessa sijaitsee myös konserttisali. On myös muita pienempiä teattereita, jotka kannattaa tarkistaa, kuten Tarton Uusi teatteri, Black Box -teatteri, Emajõen kesäteatteri ja Karlova-teatteri.

Syöminen ja juominen Viinin ja ruokailun osalta Tartossa on paljon upeita vaihtoehtoja. Kysyimme vinkkejä paikallisilta ja tässä on heidän suosituslista: Dolce Vita (s.35) on upea italialaistyylinen ravintola. Funkytunnelmasta pääsee nauttimaan katuravintolassa Kolm Tilli (s.34). Loistava valinta satunnaiseen ateriaan on Kampus (s.33), kuten myös Vilde ja Vine (s.34). Kokeile hienoja kahvijuomia Karlova Kohvissa (s.38). Muita paikallisten suosikkikahviloita ovat Crepp (s.37), Pierre (s.36) ja Truffe (s.37). Kannattaa poiketa myös hienossa ruokasalissa Hõlmiin (s.33), joka sijaitsee Lydia-hotellissa. Hyvä valinta romanttiseen illanviettoon on varmasti Antonius (s.32), tai jos haluat suunnistaa jonkin verran modernimpaan suuntaan, kokeile Fii (s.31) ravintolaa.

Tarton suosituimpia juomapaikkoja ovat Illegaard, Pepe’s Bistro & Social Club, SaTiir, Väike Kuuba, Barlova, Vein ja Vine (s.39 - 40). Ja jos haluat maistaa hieman nostalgisempaa tunnelmaa, suunnista Püssirohu Kelderiin (s.40), joka on yksi kaupungin vanhimmista pubeista.

elintarvikkeista muotiin. Tasku on iso, trendikäs ostos-, ruokailu- ja viihdekompleksi Tarton keskustassa. Upouusi ydinkeskustaan rakennettu Kvartal tarjoaa kolme kerrosta ostos- ja ruokailumahdollisuuksia sekä V-Spa kylpylän, jossa voit rentoutua myöhemmin. Eeden-ostoskeskuksessa on tavallisten kauppojen lisäksi useita suuria myymälöitä, elokuvateatteri ja O’Learyn viihdekeskus, jossa on myös lasten leikkikenttä. Kaupungin laidalla sijaitseva Lõunakeskus on koko Etelä-Viron suurin ostos- ja viihdekompleksi, johon mahtuu kaikkien mahdollisten kauppojen lisäksi sisäinen luistelurata, seikkailupuisto, elokuvateatteri, golf-studio, urheilukerho sekä erilaisia ravintoloita ja kahviloita.

Löytöretkellä Tarton seudulla Tarton ulkopuolella on paljon nähtävää. Luke-kartano (s.26) on peräisin vuodelta 1557 ja siellä on esillä muutamia upeasti kunnostettuja rakennuksia. Kartanon lisäksi haluat varmasti vaeltaa upeassa Napoleonin-tyylisessä puistossa, joka on kunnostettu 1800-luvun lopulla.

Elistveren eläinpuisto (s.27) sisältää runsaan valikoiman Virossa asuvia eläinlajeja. Eläimiä löytyy aina karhuista villisikoihin, joten tämä on loistava paikka lapsiperheille.

Hyvä vaihtoehto lapsiperheille on myös Kaiaveren järvenrannassa sijaitseva Vudila (s.27), joka on yhdistelmä vesipuistosta, huvipuistosta, trampoliinikeskuksesta ja rannasta, jossa on paljon tekemistä sekä taaperoille että teini-ikäisille.

Juulamõis (s.27) on söpö ja viihtyisä kahvila, joka tarjoaa parasta paikallista ruokaa ja listalta löytyy myös useita kasvisvaihtoehtoja. Omistajat ovat erityisen ylpeitä perinnöstään ja kertovat kävijöille mieluusti paikallisia tarinoita ja legendoja.

Missä yöpyä Tampere Maja (s.43) tarjoaa asuntoja, joissa on oma keittiö, sekä joitain yksittäisiä huoneita, joissa on keittiö. Dorpat (s.42) on Tarton suurin hotelli ja sijaitsee Emajõgi-joen rannalla. Hotellivieraille tarjotaan myös aamusaunakupongit ja mahdollisuus käydä uimassa viereisessä Aura Keskuksessa.

Lydia (s.43) tarjoaa ihanteellisen sijaintinsa aivan kaupungintalon takana ja huipputason modernin tyylin.

Hotelli Tartu (s.43) on varmasti yksi kaupungin parhaista vastineista rahoille.

Ostokset ja shoppailu Tartossa on useita suuria ostoskeskuksia sekä keskustassa että sen ulkopuolella (s.49). Kaubamaja on Viron suurimman tavaratalon paikallinen versio. Se toimii myös täysivaltaisena ostoskeskuksena, joka tarjoaa kaikkea facebook.com/TartuInYourPocket

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Labākais Tartu pilsētā un ārpus tās

Igaunijas otrajā lielākajā pilsētā Tartu ir daudz ko redzēt, darīt, kā arī daudz iespēju izbaudīt ēdienus un dzērienus. Pateicoties Tartu universitātei, kas dibināta 1632. gadā un ir viena no vecākajām universitātēm Eiropā, Tartu ir labi zināma kā Igaunijas studentu galvaspilsēta. Lielais studentu skaits šo miegaino Tartu pilsētu padara par ne tik miegainu, piepildot to ar nerimtīgu naktsdzīvi, plaukstošu kultūras telpu un daudz ko citu.

Tartu rajoni, kas noteikti jāapskata Tartu pilsētu veido vairāki rajoni, un katram no tiem piemīt savs šarms. Ja patiešām vēlaties sajust lielpilsētu, iesakām nomāt velosipēdu, lai apbraukātu pilsētu. Vecpilsētai ir bagātīga vēsture, un par to liecina labi saglabājusies arhitektūra. Ja vēlaties iedziļināties vēsturē, reģistrējieties virtuālās realitātes ekskursijai pa Tartu 1913. gadā, izmantojot Blueray VR (sk. 20. lpp.). Lai izbaudītu labākās mūsdienu pilsētas ainavas, dodieties uz Toomenjagi kalnu. Emajegi upe plūst tieši cauri pilsētas centram, un apmeklētāji var nodoties nesteidzīgai pastaigai vai piestāt kādā no restorāniem vai kafejnīcām ar skatu uz upi. Kolīdz vasarā atveras pop-up jeb pagaidu kafejnīcas un bāri, upmalu pārpludina vietējie iedzīvotāji. Tāpat upes burvību varat izbaudīt ekskursijā gida pavadībā vai kruīza izbraucienā, ko piedāvā kāds no daudzajiem šī apgabala pakalpojumu sniedzējiem.

Obligāti ir jāapskata pozitīvā nozīmē ekscentriskie rajoni Supilinna un Karlova (22. lpp.). Supilinna jeb Zupas pilsēta ir iecienīta, pateicoties krāsainajām koka ēkām un dārzeņu nosaukumos dēvētajām ielām. Karlovas popularitāti nodrošina neierastās kafejnīcas un veikali, kā arī krāšņās un košās ēkas. Apmeklējiet veco padomju laika fabriku “Aparaaditehas” (sk. 24. lpp.), kas tagad ir pārvērsta par radošu vietu vietējiem māksliniekiem, dizaina veikaliem, restorāniem un pasākumiem.

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Apskates objekti un aktivitātes Tartu universitātes Botāniskais dārzs (25. lpp.) tika izveidots 1806. gadā starp Tartu vecpilsētas mūra drupām, un tas ir visilgāk darbojošais dārzs Baltijas valstīs.

Tartu universitātes Dabas vēstures muzejs (25. lpp.) ir Igaunijas vecākais muzejs, un tas dibināts 1802. gadā.

Muzejs atrodas ēkā, kas 1914. gadā celta tieši muzeja un dabas zinātņu pētniecības vajadzībām. Lai uzzinātu, kas notika kādreizējā VDK galvenajā mītnē, dodieties uz VDK ieslodzījuma kameru muzeju (23. lpp.). Tartu dabas māja (29. lpp.) ir neliela zaļā oāze pilsētas sirdī. Inovatīvajā un ilgtspējīgi būvētajā ēkā tiek piedāvāta vides izglītība un aktivitātes visai ģimenei. Ap centru plešas skaists parks, kur apmeklētāji var iepazīties ar dažādām izglītojošām takām, cilvēkiem domātu bebru dambi, dārziem, skatu platformu un bērnu rotaļu laukumu.

Ja Tartu ir kāds leģendārs, izcils un obligāti apskatāms tūrisma objekts, tad tas ir ārkārtīgi modernais Igaunijas Nacionālais muzejs (22. lpp.), kurā varat uzzināt visu par igauņiem. Muzejs ir tik milzīgs, ka tā uzbūvēšanai bija nepieciešams vecs lidlauks. Vietējie muzeju dēvē par ERM, un tajā ir 6000 kvadrātmetru plašas izstāžu telpas, mākslas galerija, savs kinoteātris, bibliotēka, restorāns un kafejnīca. Blakus muzejam atrodas otrādi apvērstā māja “Tagurpidi Maja” (25. lpp.), kurā viss ir kājām gaisā! Arī Tartu rotaļlietu muzejs (24. lpp.) būs interesants jebkura vecuma apmeklētājiem. Tajā var uzzināt rotaļlietu vēsturi un piedalīties darbnīcās, kā arī iesaistīties citās aktivitātēs.

Kā bērniem, tā pieaugušajiem daudz interesanta sniegs Zinātnes centra AHHAA (29. lpp.) interaktīvie eksponāti.

Ja vēlaties atpūsties un izbaudīt mieru, Tartu ir daudz spa, tostarp ievērojamais “V Spa” (30. lpp.). Plašais komplekss ļauj izbaudīt dienas spa, piedāvājot plašu klāstu atjaunojošu un relaksējošu procedūru, piemēram, masāžas un dažādas eksotiskas terapijas. Protams, liels ieguvums ir tartu.inyourpocket.com

Labākais Tartu pilsētā un ārpus tās ūdens atrakciju parks un dažādas saunas, masāžas baseini un atpūtas zonas, tostarp bāra zona, kā arī specializēšanās sāls un pirts pasaulē. “Herb Spa” (30. lpp.) ļauj iepazīt īpašu skandināvu stilu un, kā liecina nosaukums, cildina zāles un augus, ko plaši izmanto procedūrās un kas redzami arī interjera elementos. Tieši pilsētas centrā atrodas akvaparks “Aura” (30. lpp.), kurā ir slidkalniņi, ūdens slidkalniņi, ūdenskritumi, džakuzi, pirtis, strūklakas un vēl citi baseini, tostarp 25 x 50 m baseins, kas piemērots sacensībām, un 25 x 8 m baseins iesācējiem.

Kultūra Tartu kultūra ir dzīva un nerimstoša. Vanemuines teātris (16. lpp.) darbojas kopš atvēršanas pašreizējā vietā 1967. gadā, un tajā regulāri tiek iestudētas operas, baleta, drāmas, modernās dejas un mūziklu izrādes, kā arī teātra izrādes.

Teātra ēkā mājvietu radusi arī Vanemuines koncertzāle.

Iesakām apmeklēt arī citus mazākus teātrus, piemēram, Tartu jauno teātri, teātri “Black Box”, Emajē vasaras teātri un Karlovas teātri.

Ēdināšana Tartu ir daudz lielisku iespēju paēst. Bet tā vietā, lai sniegtu jums ieteikumus, mēs palūdzām vietējo viedokli. Lūk, ko viņi iesaka!

“Dolce Vita” (35. lpp.) piedāvā lielisku itāļu maltīti. Jums noteikti patiks vienreizējā atmosfēra ielā tirgotas pārtikas restorānā “Kolm Tilli” (34. lpp.). Arī “Kampus” (33. lpp.). ir ļoti laba izvēle tradicionālai maltītei; jāmin arī “Vilde ja Vine” (34. lpp.). Vai arī pamēģiniet “Karlova Kohv” (38. lpp.) izcilo kafiju. Iecienītas kafejnīcas ir arī “Crepp” (37. lpp.), “Pierre” (36. lpp.) un “Truffe” (37. lpp.). Vakariņas piedāvā “Hõlm” (33. lpp.), kas atrodas viesnīcā “Lydia”. Romantiskam vakaram piemērots ir arī “Antonius” (32. lpp.) vai kas modernāks — “Fii” (31. lpp.).

Iecienītākie Tartu krogi ir “Illegaard”, “Pepe’s Bistro & Social Club”, “SaTiir”, “Väike Kuuba”, “Barlova”, “Vein ja Vine” (sk. 39 - 40 lpp.). Un, ja vēlaties sajust īsto Tartu būtību, dodieties uz vienu no senākajiem krogiem “Püssirohu Kelder” (40. lpp.).

komplekss Dienvidigaunijā, un tā telpās atrodas slidotava, piedzīvojumu parks, kinoteātris, golfa studija, sporta klubs, kā arī daudz dažādu restorānu un kafejnīcu.

Ārpus Tartu Daudz apskates objektu ir pieejami ārpus Tartu. Lukes muižas (sk. 26. lpp.). pirmsākumi meklējami 1557. gadā, un neliela daļa no kompleksa ir renovēta un pieejama apskatei.

Muižā noteikti vēlēsieties paklīst pa vareno Napoleona stilā izveidoto parku, kas 19. gadsimta beigās tika atjaunots.

Elistveres dzīvnieku parkā (27. lpp.).apskatāmi Igaunijā sastopamu sugu dzīvnieki, un nav labākas vietas, kur ar tiem iepazīties. Sākot ar brūnajiem lāčiem un beidzot ar mežacūkām — šī ir lieliska vieta, kur doties ar bērniem.

Ja meklējat kādu citu vietu, kur visu dienu pavadīt kopā ar bērniem, varat doties uz rotaļu zemi Vudila (27. lpp.).Kaiaveres ezera krastā. Tur vienkopus atradīsiet akvaparku, atrakciju parku, batutu centru un pludmali ar daudz dažādām iespējām kā pašiem mazākajiem, tā pusaudžiem.

“Juulamõis” (27. lpp.) ir jauka un mājīga kafejnīca ar labāko vietējās virtuves piedāvājumu, tostarp piedāvājot izvēles iespējas veģetāriešiem. Īpašnieki ļoti lepojas ar savu mantojumu un labprāt stāsta vietējos stāstus un leģendas.

Kur nakšņot “Tampere Maja” (43. lpp.) piedāvā numurus ar personīgu virtuvi, kā arī dažas istabiņas ar kopīgu virtuvi. “Dorpat” (42. lpp.) ir Tartu lielākā viesnīca, un tā atrodas Emajegi upes krastā. Viesi saņem kuponus rīta pirtiņai un peldei netālu esošajā “Aura Keskus”. Savukārt “Lydia” (43. lpp.) atrodas ideālā vietā tieši aiz Rātsnama un piedāvā greznu modernismu, ko grūti pārspēt. Viesnīca “Hotel Tartu” (43. lpp.) noteikti ir viena no visizdevīgākajām izvēlēm.

Iepirkšanās Tartu ir vairāki lieli tirdzniecības centri, kas atrodas gan pilsētas centrā, gan ārpus tā (49. lpp.). “Kaubamaja” ir Igaunijas lielākā universālveikala vietējā filiāle. Tā darbojas kā pilnvērtīgs iepirkšanās centrs, kas piedāvā visu, sākot ar pārtiku un beidzot ar modi. “Tasku” ir liels un moderns iepirkšanās, ēdināšanas un izklaides komplekss Tartu centrā.

“Kvartal” piedāvā dažādas iepirkšanās un pusdienošanas iespējas trijos stāvos, kā arī spa centru “V Spa”, kur pēc tam atgūt spēkus. Iepirkšanās kompleksā “Eden” atrodas vairāki plaši outlet veikali, kā arī tradicionālie veikali, kinoteātris un izklaides centrs “O’Leary’s” ar bērnu rotaļu telpu. “Lõunakeskus” ir lielākais iepirkšanās un izklaides facebook.com/TartuInYourPocket

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Лучшее в Тарту и окрестностях

Ангельский мостик (Inglisild) Являясь вторым по величине городом Эстонии, Тарту есть чем похвастаться: как множеством достопримечательностей, так и местами, где можно перекусить и выпить. Тарту наиболее известен как студенческая столица Эстонии и всё благодаря Тартускому университету, основанному в 1632 году и являющемся одним из старейших европейских университетов. Огромное количество студентов вырывает Тарту из сонного состояния и наполняет город бурной ночной жизнью, насыщенной культурной жизнью и многим другим.

Что посмотреть и куда сходить в Тарту Тарту состоит из нескольких районов, каждый из которых имеет своё очарование. Если вы действительно хотите почувствовать дух города - стоит взять напрокат велосипед, чтобы передвигаться по городу. Старый город богат историей, что видно по отлично сохранившейся архитектуре. Если вы действительно хотите погрузиться в историю города, зарегистрируйтесь на виртуальный тур по Тарту 1913 года с использованием Blueray VR (стр. 20). Хотите увидеть современный Тарту? Для этого поднимитесь на холм Тоомемяги (Toomemägi). Через центр города протекает река Эмайыги, и гости города могут насладиться неспешной прогулкой вдоль берега или любоваться видом на реку из ресторанов или кафе. Местные жители охотно летом проводят свой досуг на берегу реки, в сезон работы прибрежных кафе и баров. Вы также можете заказать экскурсию или круиз по реке у одного из многочисленных операторов в этом районе и полюбоваться видами города с реки. Обязательно посетите эксцентричные районы Supilinn и Karlova (стр. 22). Вам обеспечена масса положительных эмоций. Supilinn (в переводе на русский: “суповой городок”) известен своими разноцветными деревянными домами и “овощными” названиями улиц. Район Karlova славится причудливыми кафе и магазинами, а также 8 Tartu In Your Pocket

оригинальными фасадами домов. Посетите творческий городок Aparaaditehas (стр. 24) - бывшую фабрику советской эпохи, в настоящее время мекку для местных художников, дизайнерских магазинов, ресторанов и многого другого.

Достопримечательности и развлечения Ботанический сад Тартуского университета (стр.

25) был основан в 1806 году среди руин стен Старого города и является самым старым ботаническим садом в странах Балтии. Музей естественной истории Тартуского университета (стр. 25) является старейшим музеем Эстонии и был основан в 1802 году. Сейчас музей расположен в здании, построенном в 1914 году специально для музея и изучения естественных наук. Посетите музей КГБ (стр. 23), чтобы взглянуть собственными глазами на бывшую штаб-квартиру КГБ. Тартуский дом природы (стр. 29) - это маленький зеленый оазис в центре города. Обновленный дом природы также является центром экологического образования и в нем проводятся мероприятия для всей семьи. Если вы хотите узнать всё-всё об эстонцах - то в Тарту есть одна культовая достопримечательность, которую вам стоит посетить. Эстонский национальный музей (Eesti Rahva Muuseum) (стр. 22) - это суперсовременный объект, столь масштабный, что пришлось найти старый аэродром, чтобы на нем мог поместиться ERM, как сокращенно называют его местные жители. Выставочная площадь в 6000 квадратных метров, художественная галерея, собственный кинотеатр, библиотека, ресторан и кафе - это все ERM. Рядом с музеем находится Tagurpidi Maja (перевернутый дом) (стр. 25), где все перевернуто вверх тормашками! Музей игрушек Тарту (стр. 24) также предлагает что-то для любых возрастов. Можно узнать историю игрушек и принять участие в семинарах, а также других мероприятиях. И дети, и взрослые точно найдут чем заняться среди интерактивных экспонатов в Научном центре AHHAA (стр. 29). tartu.inyourpocket.com

Лучшее в Тарту и окрестностях Чтобы расслабиться и отдохнуть в Тарту есть много спа-салонов на любой вкус, включая отличный центр V Spa (стр. 30). Этот водный и банный СПАцентр может похвастаться дневным спа-салоном, предлагающим широкий спектр омолаживающих и расслабляющих процедур, таких как массаж и различные экзотические лечебные процедуры. Само собой, аквапарк и все его многочисленные сауны, бассейны с гидромассажем и зоны отдыха, включая бар, привлекают большое внимание, так же как и специализированные соляные бани и сауны (Мир Соли). Спа-центр Herb Spa (стр. 30) отличается своеобразным скандинавским стилем и, как видно из названия, делает акцент на травах и растениях, которые активно используются в процедурах и которые также можно увидеть в элементах декора интерьера. В расположенном в самом центре города, Aura Keskus (водном центре Aura) (стр. 30) находится великое множество водных аттракционов: водные горки, водопады, джакузи, сауны, фонтаны и несколько бассейнов.

Культура Сценическое искусство ярко представлено в Тарту. Нынешнее здание театра Vanemuine («Ванемуйне») (стр. 16) было построено в 1967 году. Помимо драмы, в театре Vanemuine регулярно ставятся оперы, драмы, спектакли современного танца и мюзиклы. В этом же здании находится концертный зал Vanemuine.

Еда и напитки Когда вы соберетесь пообедать и выпить - тут в Тарту есть масса великолепных вариантов. Вы можете не верить нам на слово, но мы попросили нескольких местных жителей порекомендовать какие-то места и вот, что они посоветовали: Захотелось отличной итальянской кухни - обратите внимание на Dolce Vita (стр. 35). Вам наверняка понравится веселая атмосфера в ресторане уличной еды Kolm Tilli (стр. 34). Kampus, а также Vilde ja Vine - места где можно всегда хорошо и вкусно пообедать (стр. 33, 34). Любите хороший кофе - добро пожаловать в Karlova Kohv (стр. 38). А вот еще названия любимых кафешек местных жителей: Crepp (стр. 37), Pierre (стр. 36) и Truffe (стр. 37). За изысканной кухней отправляйтесь в Hõlm (стр. 33), расположенный в отеле Lydia. Antonius (стр. 32) - хороший выбор для романтического вечера. А если хочется чего-то более современного - смело идите в Fii (стр. 31). Среди любимых местными жителями заведений Illegaard, Pepe’s Bistro & Social Club, SaTiir, Väike Kuuba, Barlova, Vein ja Vine (стр. 39 - 41). А если вы хотите в полной мере ощутить «дух Тарту», отправляйтесь в Püssirohu Kelder (стр. 40), один из старейших пабов города. facebook.com/TartuInYourPocket

Покупки В Тарту имеется несколько крупных торговых центров, расположенных как в центре города, так и на окраинах (стр.

49). Tartu Kaubamaja - это местный филиал крупнейшего в Эстонии универмага. Он также работает как полноценный торговый центр, предлагающий все, от еды до моды. Tasku - это большой, модный торгово-развлекательный комплекс в центре Тарту. Торговый центр Kvartal - это три этажа магазинов и ресторанов, а также СПА-центр V Spa, где вы сможете восстановить силы после шопинга. В торговом комплексе Eeden, помимо обычных магазинов, находится несколько крупных аутлетов, кинотеатр и развлекательный комплекс O’Learys и детская игровая зона. Lõunakeskus крупнейший торгово-развлекательный комплекс в Южной Эстонии, в котором есть крытый каток, парк приключений, кинотеатр, гольф-студия, спортивный клуб, а также множество ресторанов и кафе.

За пределами Тарту Не только в Тарту есть на что посмотреть. Первые упоминания о Luke mõis (мыза Луке) (стр. 26) относятся к 1557 году. Здание мызы несколько раз реставрировалось. Находясь на мызе , вы непременно захотите прогуляться по прекрасному парку в стиле необарокко, который был реконструирован в конце 19-го века.

Elistvere loomapark (Лесной зоопарк Элиствере) (стр. 27). В природном зоопарке экспонируются дикие животные, жившие в Эстонии в прошлом и живущие в настоящее время в условиях, максимально приближенных к природным условиям. В парке можно увидеть животных, обитающих в Эстонии, и нет лучшего места, чтобы вы могли их мельком увидеть, чем здесь - от бурых медведей до кабанов! Это отличное место для детей. Если вы ищете, где бы провести целый день с детьми отправляйтесь в страну игр Vudila (стр. 27) на берегу озера Kaiavere, которая представляет собой аквапарк на открытом воздухе, парк развлечений, аттракционы в помещениях и на улице, батутный центр и пляж, где есть чем заняться малышам и подросткам. Кафе Juulamõis (стр. 27) - это милое и уютное кафе, предлагающее блюда по старинным местным рецептам, включая и несколько вегетарианских блюд. Владельцы очень гордятся своим наследием и любят рассказывать посетителям местные истории и легенды.

Где остановиться Tampere Maja (стр. 43) предлагает как апартаменты с собственными кухнями, так и комнаты с общей кухней. Отель Dorpat (стр. 42) - это крупнейший отель Тарту и расположен на берегу реки Эмайыги. Гостям предлагаются ваучеры на посещение утром сауны и бассейна в находящемся поблизости Aura Keskus. Lydia (стр. 43), кроме идеального расположения, сразу за Ратушей, может похвастаться таким уровнем роскоши, который трудно превзойти. Отель Tartu (стр. 43), определенно, является одним из отелей в городе с наилучшим соотношением цены и качества.

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Tartu Population: 95,405 (as of 01.02.2020) Density: 2,458.89 inhabitants/km2 Ethnic composition: Estonians 79%, Russians 15%, Ukrainians 1.2%, Finns 1%, Others 3.8% Estonia Population: 1,323,824 (as of 01.01.2019) Territory: 45,339km2 Density: 29 inhabitants/km2 Ethnic composition: Estonians 68.7%, Russians 24.8%, Ukrainians 1.7%, Others 4.8% Populations of other cities: Tallinn 448,764, Narva 62,064, Pärnu 40,700, Kohtla-Järve 38,190.

Local time: Estonia is in the Eastern European Time Zone (GMT+2hrs). Summer time (GMT+3hrs) is in effect from the last Sunday of March until the last Sunday of October.

tartu visitor centre Located in the beautiful, old Town Hall, the Tartu Visitor Centre is a full-service affair. It provides travel tips on all of Estonia, but of particular interest is the wealth of information available for Southern Estonia. Here they’ll help you find tour guides, hold onto your luggage and even sell you some cool Tartu trinkets. There are three internet terminals, free for tourists and exhibitions on the city of Tartu in an adjoining room.QB‑2, Raekoja plats 1A (Town Hall), tel. +372 744 21 11, www.visittartu.com. From May 15 to September 15 open Mon-Fri 09:00-18:00, Sat, Sun 10:00-17:00. From September 16 to May 14 open Mon 09:00-18:00, Tue-Fri 09:00-17:00, Sat-Sun 10:00-14:00.

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public toilets Toilets are generally fairly easy to find in the relatively small ‘downtown’ core of Tartu. If you have urgent business to attend to you can usually just duck into any restaurant, pub or shopping centre. Alternately, Tartu does provide two paid public facilities - see details below.

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Arriving in Tartu Even if Tartu is your final destination, it’s likely that your first stop in the Baltics will be Tallinn or Riga. Pick up the appropriate In Your Pocket guide to learn the intricacies of arriving in those cities.

By bus For anyone without a car, the bus is a convenient way to get from Tallinn to Tartu. Each day more than 30 express buses make the 2.5-hour trip from the capital, departing from Tallinn’s bus station (bussijaam) at Lastekodu 46. The ride costs about €10. See www.tpilet.ee for a complete schedule and prices. Buses arrive at Tartu’s bus station at Turu 2, C-2.

Getting to town: Taxis are usually standing out front, but you’re only a 5-minute walk from the heart of Tartu.

By train For those coming from Tallinn, Estonia’s shiny, new trains offer a fast and comfortable way to reach Tartu at roughly the same price as the buses. Eleven trains make the trip from Tallinn’s Balti Jaam train station each day (info at www.elron. ee). Rides take about 2 to 2.5 hours, depending on whether it’s an express train. The trains have free WiFi throughout.

Booking your seats in advance is recommended as the trains tend to fill up, especially on Fridays and Sundays. See Train Station listing for more details.

Getting to town: Tartu’s train station, located at Vaksali 6, is about 1.5km from the centre, so walking isn’t out of the question. A taxi should only cost about €4-5. Buses N°20 (from July N°3) and 25 will also get you there, of those N°25 is a free bus.

Find Tartu’s most central public facility right next to Town Hall Square, in a small building behind the Tartu Art Museum (the leaning house at No.18), Vabaduse pst. 4 (C-2).

Open 08:00 - 20:00, Sun 09:00 - 20:00. It only costs €0.20, but if you have €1.60 you can take a 15-minute shower here. The facility even offers services such as ironing and towel rental. There’s also modern, automatic toilet a couple hundred meters from the square, in the other direction, on Küüni street near the corner of Vallikraavi (C-2). It uses a coin lock and costs a mere €0.20, no matter if you need to sit or stand up.QOpen 08:00-20:00; Sun 09:00-20:00.

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Basics & Transport long-distance buses Bus Station Tartu’s bus station might be small but it is very centrally located. It’s best to buy your tickets from the booths or machines inside the station, but you can usually also purchase tickets directly from the driver if space is available. Two or three buses depart for Tallinn each hour; these leave from Platform 1, on the opposite side of the building from most of the other platforms. There is also an early morning bus that departs at 02:30 every day and costs €15. The trip to Tallinn usually takes two and a half hours and regular tickets generally cost about €10. Long-distance buses to farther away places like Riga and Kiev are available through Lux Express (www.luxexpress.eu) and can be purchased from the ticket agents inside the terminal, open 09:00 - 17:45, information telephone number +372 680 09 09. WiFi is available on most express buses.QC‑2, Turu 2 (next to Tasku Centre), tel. +372 680 09 00, www.tpilet.ee. Open 06:00-21:00.

Parking Driving to Tartu is easy, but finding convenient parking in the city centre might not be, especially during working hours. Here’s what you need to know: Public parking in the centre, either on the street or in small lots, is generally a paid service on weekdays from 08:00 - 18:00. Weekends and public holidays are free. Parking the most prime area, Zone A (marked ‘A Piirkond’ on signs), is free for the first 15 minutes. You have to leave a note, or a so-called ‘parking clock’ (often provided with rental cars), on your dash to indicate the time you parked. In Zone B, parking is free for 1.5 hours. Again, mark your time. After that, parking costs €2/ hr in Zone A or €1/hr in Zone B. Buy a ticket from one of the vending machines you see on the street and leave it on your dash. For more info about public and private lots, see www.visittartu.com.

Alternately you can opt for a private lot at the Kvartal, Kaubamaja or Tasku shopping centres. All are reasonably priced and centrally located.

Kvartal parking First hour free, after that €1/hr.QC‑3, Riia 2, www.kvartal. com.ee. Open 24hrs.

Tartu Kaubamaja parking First hour free, second hour €0.60, and €1/hr from then on.QC‑2, Riia 1, tel. +372 731 48 00, www. tartukaubamaja.ee. Open 09:00-22:00; Sun 10:0020:00.

Tasku parking Parking on 2-4 floor: first hour free, €1/hr after that.QC‑3, Turu 2, tel. +372 661 02 23, www.tasku.ee. Open 24hrs.

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taxis Taxi fares are made up of a starting fee plus per-kilometre charges. Note that the second (short) telephone numbers listed here will work from all Estonian fixed and mobile lines, but if you’re calling from a foreign mobile, you need to dial the regular seven-digit number. Another option is to use one of the numerous taxi ordering apps like Bolt or Yandex. The often controversial Uber ‘taxi’ service is also available in Tartu.

Elektritakso €2.00 + €0.60/km.Qtel. +372 58 85 88 00/1918, www.elektritakso.ee.

Takso Üks €2.80 + €0.55/km.Qtel. +372 742 00 00/1210, www. taksod.ee.

Tartu Taksod €2.80 + €0.55/km.Qtel. +372 455 55 55, www.tartu. taksod.ee.

Tartu Taksopark €2.70 + €0.60/km.Qtel. +372 730 02 00/1200, www. gotaksopark.ee.

public transport Buy a one-hour ticket from the bus driver for €2, or, if you’re going to be riding frequently, go to a kiosk and pay €2 for an electronic pass card or sticker, which you then load with credit. Be sure to validate your pass once on board or risk a hefty fine if an inspector catches you. The cards automatically give you the cheapest rate, be it a 1-hour ticket (€0.83), a 1-day ticket (€2.11) or a 10-day ticket (€7.03).Qwww.tartu. pilet.ee/buy.

Trains Train Station Elron’s super-modern trains that came to Estonia in 2014 are giving bus lines a run for their money, offering less cramped conditions and a quicker, more scenic way to reach Tallinn. The one drawback - especially if you’re travelling with more than a backpack - is that the station in Tartu is a bit of a hike from the centre. The station offers a spacious waiting hall and a place to buy snacks and houses a lovely café Wedur. Tickets can be purchased online or from an agent on the train (credit cards accepted). Tickets to/from Tallinn cost €10.60 €12. First class costs a tiny bit more and doesn’t give you many perks. For more information see www.elron. ee or call.QA‑3, Vaksali 6, tel. +372 616 02 45 (24h).

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Living in Tartu

This vibrant University town full of surprises and excitement, and we’re sure you’ll agree. If you’ve had a good time as a visitor, whether you came on a business trip, as a tourist, or as a student, you might consider relocating to and working in Estonia’s second largest city. As with most cities in Estonia, doing business here is simple and efficient. Tartu is also home to many new start-ups created by talented students both past and present. Not only that, but as the effective capital of the region, there’s a lot of industry within a relatively short commute. It’s a breeze to get to work in and around Tartu, not to mention an easy train or bus trip to Estonia’s capital city, Tallinn. To help newcomers get started, there are many organisations ready and waiting to help, such as the Settle in Estonia Programme.

The Settle in Estonia Programme (www.settleinestonia. ee/en) is a state sponsored and free of charge national programme, designed to make it as simple as possible for new arrivals to join in and integrate with the Estonian way of life. The programme also aids newcomers in getting used to the business, study, and leisure culture.

Participating in the programme will give you a wealth of information in regards to everyday life in Estonia, plus, details on how to study at a university, how to receive Estonian language lessons, and loads more. There’s also a Facebook page: Settleinestonia.

Getting settled in a new country can be an exciting yet challenging experience. As a newcomer, you are most likely familiar to the feeling of having dozens of questions about the daily life and legal processes in your new home.

Tartu Welcome Centre (www.tartuwelcomecentre.ee) is a team of local advisers with the mission of supporting 12 Tartu In Your Pocket

international newcomers in the process of settling in Tartu via free consultations and information, residency registration and ID-code issuing service and cultural and networking events. Find out more at their website and Facebook page.

There’s also plenty of additional information to be found in online resources about life in Tartu. The first stop after the Settle in Estonia Programme would be Tartu City’s own website (www.tartu.ee/en), which has plenty of English-language info on visiting or living in the city. And naturally, there’s Facebook - the social network is still a great way to find out about places and events, wherever you are. There are several informative groups, the largest is Expats in Tallinn/Estonia, which offers up hints and tips on basically everything one might want to know, or the more Tartu oriented, Foreigners in Tartu. Be warned: although the first group is, shall we say, enthusiastically moderated and somewhat colourful, you may get the occasional sarcastic responses to standard queries.

Don’t let it put you off – it’s a goldmine of worthwhile information and the majority of members are rather helpful.

Given that it’s a smaller student town with an adventurous spirit, finding friendly social activities in Tartu is generally quite an easy task and the people here are very welcoming. The simple way is to just take a walk through the centre at around 8pm, head to a decent looking bar or lounge that shows some signs of life, walk in and listen for English being spoken. More often than not, you’ll soon end up finding yourself being bought drinks, invited to join a table and possibly end up at some sort of an event or party that same night. If that isn’t your style, you tartu.inyourpocket.com

Living in Tartu can opt for connecting ahead of time with some of the various groups in Tartu that deal with social activities and more.

The International House Tartu Facebook group is an excellent resource that basically covers everything from regularly scheduled language lesson cafés, social activities, intercultural gatherings, how to access healthcare and simple overall advice for those new to the city.

If the purpose of your stay in Tartu is academic in nature and at the University of Tartu, they have a well developed system in order to help the more than 1,500 international students and 230 international staff every year. Each academic year begins with orientation days for international students. More info and links can be found here at the Welcome Web for students and staff (https:// www.ut.ee/en/welcome).

There’s no need to worry about healthcare. The family physician advisory line offers service in English. The advisory line is mainly intended for minor healthcare concerns, but with the permission of the patient, the doctor can access digital health records to provide more personalised service. The service is available 24/7 by calling +372 634 66 30 or 1220. Phone carrier charges may apply.

Nothing ever stands still in this vibrant, creative and youthful ‘City Of Good Thoughts’, however, online you’ll discover all the assistance you could ever want in getting to grips with life in this corner of Europe. Start with the Settle in Estonia Programme, and remember, whatever you need to know, there’s a one-stop resource in which you can reach out to for answers.

Settle in Estonia Programme for new arrivals Are you considering moving to Estonia?

Or maybe you’re already living in this beautiful and innovative country?

Do you want to acquire the primary knowledge and skills to settle in as fast as possible? To get you acquainted with the Estonian way of life, Settle in Estonia Programme.

Investing in your future

SETTLE IN ESTONIA PROGRAMME (free of charge) consists of various informative and interactive TRAINING MODULES: •

BASIC MODULE which gives an overview of the Estonian state, society, culture and people, also rights and obligations of residents, public services etc;

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THEMATIC MODULES which give an overview of working and entrepreneurship, family life, studying and research;

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SEPARATE TRAINING MODULES for children under the age of 15 and

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BASIC LEVEL ESTONIAN LANGUAGE TRAINING (level A1).

More information about the programme and registration: www.settleinestonia.ee; info@settleinestonia.ee SettleinEstonia

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Culture & Events Tartu’s famed Vanemuine Theatre (encompassing three houses) acts as an all-in-one cultural institution, handling the bulk of the city’s music, theatre and ballet events. For details on upcoming events, check our online Events Calendar at tartu.inyourpocket.com and the city’s culture portal at kultuuriaken.tartu.ee.

main events Festival Glasperlenspiel July 09 - 15, St. John’s Church, www.klaasparlimang. com.

One of Estonia’s most respected music festivals, Glasperlenspiel covers both contemporary and classic works, and like every year, will include a variety of wellknown conductors, groups and musical directions.

Concerts are held in the awe-inspiring atmosphere of the St. John’s Church and bring together singers, choirs and ensembles from a number of countries.

Punk & Rock music festival 2020 July 10 - 11, Raadi Manor Park, https://www.ticketer.ee/ punk-and-rock-festival-2020.

As Estonia’s largest and oldest outdoor punk-rock festival, ‘Punk & Rock’ brings together the best local punk bands, as well as a few visitors from abroad. This year fans can look forward to Herald, Kurjam, Deformation, Puberteet, Koopaorav, Sitaharakas, Redneck Rampage, Tora Bora, J.M.K.E. and many more.

5th Tartu Love Film Festival tARTuFF August 10 - 15, Town Hall Square, www.tartuff.ee.

Also known as the Tartu Love Film Festival, this romantic cinematic event is loved for screening most of its films outdoors, right in the Town Hall Square. Those wary of the weather can check out the documentary film programme, which takes place indoors.

Festival in Aparaaditehas August 28 - 29, Aparaaditehas, www.aparaaditehas.ee.

For those who haven’t heard of the Aparaaditehas, it’s an old factory turned cultural centre that also happens to be a major focal point for all things creative and bohemian. It’ll be particularly buzzing during this two-day festival that offers a range of events including cinema nights, concerts, sports contests, pop-up cafés, workshops and tours. Drop by the flea market for bargains galore.

where to get tickets Tickets to concerts and other performances in Tartu are sold at the theatres’ individual box offices, but they can also be bought at any of the Piletilevi or Piletimaailm offices throughout Estonia or online - see www. piletilevi.ee and www.piletimaailm.com for more info.

In Tartu, tickets can also be bought at all the bigger shopping centres.

Museum Night August 29, all official museums and other institutions throughout Estonia, http://muuseumioo.ee.

Once a year, on a Saturday evening in May, Estonia’s museums and other cultural institutions stay open later and offer free admission. Museum Night has a different theme each year and this year’s is ‘Time in the Night’. The goal of the event is to offer people the chance to discover and rediscover these cultural values on this special night.

Karlova Days beginning of September 2020, Karlova district streets, www.karlova.ee/karlova-paevad.

Enjoy a full week of culture and entertainment during Karlova Days. The festival programme includes guided tours of the historical houses, painters, and writers of the area of Karlova, as well as sports competitions and concerts. This year’s theme is literature, art, activity, cinema, cafés, family and churches, allowing visitors to discover different facets of the district.

Tartu Student Days: Autumn 2020 September 21 - 27, all over town, www.studentdays.ee.

Every autumn students take over the town for this weeklong event, a scaled-back version of the more famous Spring Student Days. Expect an event-packed week and enough silly, cheeky (oh yes all kinds of cheeks) fun to fill every corner of the city and its parking lots, parks, bars and clubs, and possibly even sketchy former Soviet-era factories – cool.

Tartu International Literature Festival Prima Vista September 21 - 26 and November 9 - 14, various venues throughout Tartu, www.kirjandusfestival.tartu.ee.

Bring along your reading glasses and get ready for a mindexpanding, or at least culturally eye-opening, experience.

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Culture & Events Tartu’s annual international literature festival aims to bridge the gap between world communities through the sharing of the craft, with presentations, films and other planned events. See the full programme for events in English from the website.

World Film Festival 2020 October 5 - 11, Estonian National Museum, www. worldfilm.ee.

Dedicated primarily to documentary films about issues that shape the world around us, this international festival is over a decade old and it keeps growing. The aim of the World Film Festival is to bridge the gap between audience and filmmaker, creating a dialogue through a variety of events, discussions, exhibitions and workshops. The films are shown in their original language, with English subtitles.

Check the website for the precise event dates.

IDeeJazz November 5 - 7, Estonian National Museum and other venues throughout Tartu, www.ideejazz.ee.

There’s plenty of concept work packed into this festival’s short name: ‘Idee’ as in ‘idea’, ‘ID’ as in cultural identity and ‘Jazz’ as in, well, jazz. Groups representing a generational cross-section of Estonia’s jazz and rhythmic scene will be represented over the course of the event. Check the schedule and make your picks, cool cats!

Street Dance Festival Battle of EST November 6 - 8, Vanemuine Concert Hall, www.boe.ee.

The Battle of EST, or BOE as it’s also called, is an international hip-hop and breakdance cultural event that brings in dancers from more than 20 countries.

Since its start in 2002, BOE has grown to become one of the biggest events of its kind in Northern Europe. Much more of a small festival than merely an event, BOE is not to be missed.

Christmas City Tartu November 29, 2020 - January 11, 2021, Town Hall Square and various other locations, www.joululinntartu.ee.

Fun for the whole family! This traditional holiday festival is packed with workshops, carolling, great Christmas food, mulled wine and various other warming activities. There are also several concerts held in churches all around the city. Check the website for schedules.

Christmas Fair December 12, Town Hall Square and Küüni street, www.tartu.ee/et/tartu-laadad.

This is the fair that just keeps on giving. If there is anyone on your Christmas list who is hard to buy for, head to this annual event where you will find that special gift and so much more. sTARTUp Day January 27 - 29, 2021, University of Tartu Sports Hall, www.startupday.ee. sTARTUp Day began in 2016 as a way to bring different business events together in Tartu. It was a huge success and in 2019, the festival will bring together 4000 participants and 100 top speakers. sTARTUp Day is organized by the City of Tartu, University of Tartu, Tartu Science Park, Startup Estonia, Tartu Biotechnology Park, Tartu Centre for Creative Industries, Tartu Business Advisory Services and Contriber.

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Tartu Black Nights Film Festival PÖFF November 13 - 29, various locations throughout the city, www.poff.ee.

PÖFF is one of the largest and most prestigious film festivals to be held in the Nordic nations. The ‘party’ headquarters and the bulk of the screenings are in Tallinn, but there’s loads of great cinema to be seen in Tartu as well. See website for the full schedule, ticket info and all the nitty-gritty details. facebook.com/TartuInYourPocket

Galerii Noorus Located just a short walk from the centre, the Pallas University of Applied Sciences’ ‘Youth Gallery’ naturally showcases works by the best and the most promising of the student body. Some of the art displayed here also showcases the bodies of promising students - naturally.

August 24 - September 19: Tartu Interdistsiplinaar. Check full list of exhibitions from website.QB‑3, Riia 11, tel. +372 734 99 54, www.pallasart.ee/en/galerii-noorus. Open 11:00-18:00; closed Sun, Mon. Admission free.

Kogo Gallery Kogo is a contemporary art gallery representing outstanding emerging and mid-career Estonian and international artists of all media. The gallery is focused on solo artist projects, curatorial projects, and exhibitions born out of cooperation between artists. The gallery is particularly passionate about supporting artistic freedom, interdisciplinarity, and fresh ideas. Check the gallery’s 2020/2021

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Culture & Events website or Facebook page for current and upcoming exhibitions. QF‑3, Kastani 42, tel. +372 557 75 92, www. kogogallery.ee. Open Wed, Thu, Fri 13:00-19:00; Sat 13:00-18:00; closed Mon, Tue, Sun. Tartu Art House Run by the Tartu Artists’ Union, the Tartu Art House has gallery rooms on two floors. June 4 - 28: Vilen Künnapu; July 2 - 26: ‘Graphics Grammar’; July 30 - August 23: ‘Intersektion’ (DE). Extensive list of exhibitions from website.QB‑3, Vanemuise 26, tel. +372 742 76 71, www.kunstimaja.ee.

Open 12:00-18:00; closed Tue. Admission free.

Tartu Centre for Creative Industries Housed in a beautiful old building, this development centre for creativity in Tartu is home to the Trepigalerii gallery, a fashion studio and a photo studio among others. There are revolving exhibitions, workshops and many assorted creative happenings to be found here.QC‑1, Kalevi 13 and 17, tel. +372 735 50 03, www.lmk.ee.

Theatres & Event venues Genialistide Klubi ‘Gen Klubi’, as it’s known to insiders, is a hidden gem.

Genialistid markets themselves as a house for sub and city culture. Inside you’ll find the MÖKU baar, Gramaphonetree Records vinyl shop, Must Kast theatre, as well as an open air programme taking place outside in the warmer months. There are all sorts of happenings at Genialistid, so be sure to check their website for upcoming events. QB‑1, Magasini 5, tel. +372 56 82 27 75, www. genklubi.ee. Open 12:00-03:00; Fri, Sat 12:00-04:00; closed Sun. Tartu Uus Teater Related to the adjacent, über-hip Genialists’ Club, the Tartu New Theatre aims to provide an opportunity for alternative and contemporary theatre performances to gain a wider audience. The venue houses an intimate setting in which to catch some of these performances, which range from weird to wonderful. See website for full calendar of upcoming performances.QB‑1, Lai 37, tel. +372 56 75 59 77, www.uusteater.ee.

Vanemuine Concert Hall Tartu’s foremost concert hall is located in the same 1967 facility as the Vanemuine Theatre and even though it’s an oldy, it’s a goodie. Check website for full event schedules.

QC‑3, Vanemuise 6, tel. +372 737 75 36, www.concert. ee. Box office open Mon - Fri 12:00 - 19:00, Sat, Sun one hour before performances.

Vanemuine Theatre Tartu’s premiere performance venue is every bit the cultural hotspot it has been since moving into this massive structure in 1967. Vanemuine is a ‘theatre’ in the broadest possible sense, staging operas, ballets, dramas, modern dance performances and musicals in addition to drama.

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cinemas Apollo Kino Eeden Apollo Kino Eeden is Tartu’s newest cinema. With three screening rooms, comfy leather chairs, and top European cinema technology, you can expect an excellent cinematic experience. Regular films €5.69 - 7.99.

QG‑3, Kalda tee 1c, www.apollokino.ee.

Cinamon The central and high-tech Cinamon shows Hollywood blockbusters as well as Estonian and Russian productions.QC‑2, Turu 2 (Tasku Centre), tel. +372 53 06 76 30, www.cinamonkino.com/tasku.

Ekraan Though it dates to another era, the two-screen, 3Dcapable Ekraan is still a viable choice if you want to catch a mainstream flick. Tickets to films always only €5.QB‑3, Riia 14, www.forumcinemas.ee.

Elektriteater The Electric Theatre serves up an irregular menu of irregular films, i.e. off-beat, art-house offerings, in the former University of Tartu church building. Keep a careful eye on the schedule because you’ll rarely see the same thing twice. Tickets €5.50.QB‑2, Jakobi 1, tel. +372 58 87 78 07, www.elektriteater.ee.

The same building is home to the Vanemuine Concert Hall.QC‑3, Vanemuise 6, tel. +372 744 01 65, www. vanemuine.ee. Box office open Mon - Sat 10:00 - 19:00, Sun one hour before performances.

Vanemuine Theatre - The Harbour Theatre (Sadamateater) Modern and experimental productions are performed at this riverside venue, which includes a black-box theatre.

QD‑2, Soola 5b, tel. +372 734 42 48, www.vanemuine. ee. Box office open one hour before performances.

Vanemuine Theatre - The Small Building This classic, Italian-style theatre hall is Tartu’s most charming stage venue. Originally used by Tartu’s German Theatre, it was taken over by the Vanemuine theatre in 1944.QB‑3, Vanemuise 45a, tel. +372 744 01 60, www.vanemuine. ee. Box office open one hour before performances. tartu.inyourpocket.com

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Photo: Visitestonia.com A large part of Tartu’s charm is that it’s an incredibly easy city to explore on foot. The most interesting bits are all concentrated in the same general area, with the historic Old Town flanked on one side by the leafy Toome Hill and on the other by the peaceful Emajõgi river. Please note that the admission prices we have listed for museums and other attractions, as a rule, list the regular adult price only. Children, senior, group and student prices may be offered at a discount.

Essential Tartu Old Town The heart and soul of Tartu is without a doubt the Old Town, a criss-cross of narrow, pedestrian streets that hold the town’s most interesting architecture, as well as its biggest concentration of restaurants and pubs. This is the area where a medieval city once stood, but wars and fires, particularly the ‘Great Fire’ of 1775, wiped out nearly all signs of that version of Tartu. Most of what you see now is its replacement - an attractive neoclassical ensemble from the late 18th and early 19th centuries.

Town Hall The majestic, pink building that lords over Town Hall Square is Tartu’s Town Hall, built in 1789 by the town’s master builder, Rostock-born Johann Heinrich Bartholomäus facebook.com/TartuInYourPocket

Walter. It’s actually the third town hall to have stood on this spot - the previous two were destroyed by fire. This encarnation mixes early classicism with touches of baroque and rococo. In its day, the cellar and the ground floor on the left side housed a prison, while the right side was a weigh house. Rooms for the Town Council were on the upper floors, and continuing the tradition, the building serves as the city’s administrative centre even today. The Town Hall’s 34-bell carillon sounds every day at 09:00, 12:00, 15:00, 18:00 and 21:00.QB‑2, Raekoja plats.

Town Hall Square If you’re standing on Town Hall Square, you’ve reached the very heart of Tartu. Since the 13th century, this spot has served as a marketplace, a cultural gathering point, and more recently, a massive outdoor café. Apart from the Town Hall, its most noticeable feature is the somewhat cheeky Kissing Students fountain. This is a relatively recent addition - designed by Mati Karmin and installed in 1998 - but locals have already adopted it as a symbol of the town. The buildings around the square all date from after the 1775 fire. Those on the north side are neo-classical, whereas those on the south side, which was wrecked during World War II, are actually Stalinist. Look carefully and you can still see sickles and hammers in the plaster. At the lower side of the square stands the ‘Leaning House’ (see below), and the Arch Bridge, which has spanned the Emajőgi since 1959. It replaced the much nicer 18th-century Stone Bridge destroyed in 1944. Taking a daring walk over the top of the arch has become a time-honoured student tradition.

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Sightseeing Leaning House Estonia’s answer to the Leaning Tower of Pisa is the socalled ‘Leaning House’ at the northeast corner of Town Hall Square. Builders in the 1790s unwisely set part of its foundation on the old city wall and another part on wooden piles. The latter eventually sank, giving the house a noticeable lean. It was in danger of falling over until Polish engineers managed to shore it up during the Soviet period. You can see the inside of the house by visiting the Tartu Art Museum (see ‘Museums’).

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St. John’s Church This magnificent, 14th-century edifice is not only Tartu’s oldest surviving church, it’s also a treasure trove of medieval sculpture.

Its most famous feature is the approximately 1,000 terracotta figures that inhabit the church, both inside and out, remnants of the 2,000 it’s thought to have had in the middle-ages. The church was wrecked in World War II and stood derelict for nearly a halfcentury. After 16 years of renovation, it was finally reconsecrated and opened to the public on June 29, 2005. The tower’s viewing platform is open to the public during the church’s regular opening hours, closed for concert or service time only. During winter season the platform can be visited only on prior registration by phone.QB‑1, Jaani 5, tel. +372 744 22 29, www. jaanikirik.ee. Open 12:00-16:00; Sun 10:00-13:00; closed Mon. From June through August open Mon-Sat 10:0019:00. Sunday service at 11:00. Admission to tower €2.

University of Tartu Main Building & Art Museum Built in 1809 just after the Tartu University’s reopening, this grand, neo-classical structure is the symbol of Estonia’s biggest brain factory. The building holds three main attractions for visitors. Among Estonia’s oldest museums, the University of Tartu Art Museum, displays plaster cast copies of ancient Greek and Roman sculptures as well as the not-to-miss ‘Chamber of Mummies’. Until March 26, 2021 temporary exhibition ‘‘Enchantment of Glyptics. Morgernstern 250’ is on display. It introduces the ancient and for18 Tartu In Your Pocket

gotten art of carving in miniature on semi¬precious and precious stones. The museum also offers tours of the fabulously decorated Assembly Hall (Aula) and the building’s weirdest feature, the Student Lock-up where, in the 19th Century, students were incarcerated for minor offences.

The punishment for returning a library book late was 2 days. Insulting a cloakroom attendant would get you 5 days, and duelling, 3 weeks. Cartoons and graffiti the students scribbled still cover the walls. You can experience a complete virtual tour of the university by logging on to www.ut.ee/virtualtour.QB‑2, Ülikooli 18, tel. +372 737 53 85, www.kunstimuuseum.ut.ee. From May to September open 10:00-18:00, closed Sun. From October to April open 11:00-17:00, closed Sat, Sun. Admission to entire building €6, reduced €4, family €14, Art Museum only €4, family €10. Joint ticket for University of Tartu Museum, Old Observatory and University of Tartu Art Museum is €12-14.

Essential Tartu Toome Hill Rising above Old Town, the quiet, leafy Toome Hill (Toomemägi) is a history enthusiast’s dream. Tartu’s original settlement, Tarbatu, was established here in 600 AD, and if you trace the hill’s outline on a map, you can still see the shape of fortifications built here in the 17th and 18th centuries. Nowadays the hill is home to some of the town’s most fascinating historic sights. More than that though, it’s a peaceful place to stroll, look out over the town, and ponder what makes this the ‘city of good thoughts’.

Cathedral ruins The massive, red-brick structure at the northwest tip of the hill is the remains of the Tartu Cathedral, which dates to the late 13th Century when Tartu was a bishopric. It was heavily damaged during the Livonian War and finally finished off by fire in 1624.

In 1804, with the reopening of the university, the choir end of the cathedral was rebuilt into a library.

Now it houses the University of Tartu Museum. Visitors are welcome to stroll through the cathedral’s columns, to attend open air exhibitions and, in the warmer months, can visit both the renovated towers and the University of Tartu Museum with the same ticket. Towers are open from May to September, Tue-Sun 10:00 - 18:00, closed Mon.QB‑2, Lossi 25, tel. +372 737 56 74, www.muuseum. ut.ee. Admission to towers Photo: Shutterstock only €5, reduced €3. tartu.inyourpocket.com

Sightseeing Old Observatory This grand building was the university’s original observatory, founded in 1810, and now houses one of university’s museum branches. Its most famous director, F. G. W. Struve (in charge 1820 - 1839) installed what was then the most powerful telescope in the world. A shiny plaque in front honours Struve’s Geodetic Arc, a string of survey triangulations stretching 2,820km from Norway to the Black Sea. The arc was put on UNESCO’s Cultural Heritage List in 2005. The museum takes visitors through the observatory’s history from the early-19thcentury right up until the time of the Soviet space program.

Here visitors can check out antique stargazing devices, try several interactive exhibits and climb outside for city views.

Old-school planetary shows done on a mechanical projector will help you keep your zodiac signs straight. The best photos of the observatory’s II astrophotography competition are displayed in the main staircase. QB‑2, Uppsala 8, tel. +372 737 69 32, www.tahetorn.ut.ee. From May to September open 10:00-18:00, closed Mon. From October to April open 11:00-17:00, closed Mon, Sun. Admission €4, reduced €3, family €10, planetarium admission €3. Joint ticket for University of Tartu Museum, Old Observatory and University of Tartu Art Museum is €12-14.

Angel’s Bridge Toome Hill’s larger bridge is the yellow and white, classical style Angel’s Bridge, which stretches over Lossi street. It was built in 1838, and dedicated to the university’s first rector (post-reopening), G. F. Parrot. The name is thought to come from a linguistic twist - part of the hill is landscaped like an English garden and the words ‘English’ (Inglise) and ‘Angel’ (Ingel) are nearly the same in Estonian. Locals like to hold their breath when crossing it and make a wish.QB‑2.

Devil’s Bridge Visible from Angel’s Bridge, the darker, stone Devil’s bridge is newer, built in 1913 to honor the 300th anniversary of Romanov rule in Russia. Like the Angel’s bridge, its name might also come from a play on words - the bridge was built under the supervision of a professor Mannteuffel, whose name in German translates to ‘man-devil’.QB‑2. facebook.com/TartuInYourPocket

Old Anatomical Theatre The Old Anatomical Theatre is an impressive piece of neo-classical architecture. It was built by architect J. W. Krause in 1803-05, and was used as an anatomical theatre until 1999. These days, there’s not much to see if you just wander in, but the university’s collection of decently creepy, formaldahyde-preserved ‘bodies and parts’ that the theatre used to house are on display at the Science Centre AHHAA.QB‑2, Lossi 38.

Sacrificial stone and Kissing Hill Pre-Christian Estonians used to worship their pagan gods at the Sacrificial Stone, a large boulder on the north side of the cathedral.

This is one of about 400 sacrificial stones scattered around the country where (typically bloodless) sacrifices were made. And the sacrifices continue - nowadays, as a cathartic way to end the academic year, students burn their lecture notes here after exams. Behind the stone is the romantic Kissing Hill, where newlywed grooms are supposed to carry their (hopefully thin) brides. The padlocks you see clamped to the rails at the top are part of a Russian newlywed tradition, the locks symbolising the bonds of matrimony.

Toome Hill monuments Toome hill is sprinkled with memorials to the university’s best and brightest; most are clustered on the north side of the cathedral ruins. Starting from the cathedral, the first is Kristjan Jaak Peterson (1801 - 1822), a poet and philosopher. He carries a walking stick to remind us of his habit of travelling to the university from his home in Riga by foot. Next is national activist Willem Reiman (1861 - 1917). A bit further, near the edge of the hill is a relatively plain monument to Johann Karl Simon Morgenstern (1770 - 1852), a philologist who founded the university’s library. The most prominent monument, surrounded by its own fence and garden patch, is to Karl Ernst von Baer (1792 - 1876). Probably the most famous of the university’s minds, he founded modern embryology. Last but certainly not least, we find the newest monument, dedicated to Johan Skytte (1577 - 1645).

Unveiled in 2007 by Queen Silvia of Sweden, this striking and modern monument honours the Swede responsible for bringing the university to Tartu.QA/B‑2.

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Sightseeing Guided tours If you’re interested in tours of Tartu, you can check out any of the operators we have listed here, check www.visittartu. com website or you can pay a visit to the Tartu Visitor Centre at Town Hall Square and they’ll help you find qualified guides. Allow at least one and a half hours, preferably more, to see the main points in town.

BLUERAY - VR Tartu 1913 History comes to life with the help of Blueray’s virtual reality tour of Tartu. With a pair of virtual reality glasses, you can step back in time in the place where you stand and experience the space, sound and colours of Tartu’s history.

For example, visit Tartu in August 1913 and explore its sleepy, dusty streets. You’ll see the Stone Bridge and the Bellevue Hotel on the banks of the Emajõgi River, as well as Estonia’s first cinema ‘Illusion’ and one of the Tartu’s most stunning Art Nouveau buildings, the Hotel Jakor. Blueray also offers an exciting virtual tour of the Toila-Oru Presidential Palace and Park in 1938. Tours are available in Estonian, English, German, Russian, Finnish, Latvian, Lithuanian and French. Tickets can be purchased contact-free from the website and all VR glasses are cleaned after each visitor. Qtel. +372 53 43 95 26, vr.blueray.ee. Tickets €8, reduced €6, family €12-24.

Ronk Ronk Ghost and Folkore Tours Do you love ghost stories and folklore? Take a tour with Ronk Ronk to discover such things as the Tartu Toome Hill Ghost Tour, Tartu Human Sausage Factory Tour, ‘Werewolf’ and the Purple Lady: Ghost Stories from Vanemuise and Tiigi Street. Minimum group size is 10 people for a private tour or look at their schedule for regular tours. Qtel. +372 53 90 21 77/+372 56 48 99 38, www.ronkronk.ee.

Tartu Tourist Guides Association The association can provide personalised tours in 10 languages, just not all at the same time because that would be confusing. Tours should be booked in advance by contacting the tour guides directly, see website for details.

Prices vary depending on how many people are in your group, the length of the tour, etc.Qwww.tartugiid.ee/en.

Wanderest Immerse yourself in the Estonian wilderness with Wanderest. This Tartu-based tour operator offers customised hiking, biking and overnight camping trips that will take you off the beaten path. Hikes can be organised on foot or with bog shoes, and their one-day bike trips are a comfortable way to experience Estonian nature. If you’re looking for more adventure, you can sleep over in a tree tent and experience a night in the forest. All guides are experienced hikers.Qtel. +372 58 05 67 37, www. wanderest.eu.

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Elamusturism This active company has got a great walking tour of Tartu designed with the whole family in mind. The informative, hour-long tour focuses on stories, basic facts, famous buildings and people. The tour runs throughout the year.

Prices vary, so inquire when you book.Qtel. +372 53 46 00 78.

Pseudo Tours If you’re looking for an alternative tour of Tartu, look no further than Pseudo Tours. Offering a unique glimpse of the cultural side of the city, this tour will explore everything from street art to the history of the colourful wooden houses, in addition to bohemian bars and shops. Tours are available in Estonian, English, French, Spanish and Polish.

Min. 5 people per group.Qwww.pseudotours.com.

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While walking around Tartu and seeing all the red and white flags, you might think that the people of the city have some sort of strange fascination with Poland. The flag in fact belongs to Tartu, however it does indeed have Polish roots. It all started back in 1584 when King Stephan Bathory of Poland gave the flag to the city after his forces drove out Ivan the Terrible of Russia. Poland now uses a very similar flag, adopted in 1919, but Tartu has been using its version for over 400 years. The flag’s equal-sized, horizontal bands are red and white, the same colours used by the Hanseatic League, to which Tartu - or Dorpat as it was then known - belonged. The middle of the flag bears a large image of Tartu’s coat of arms, which contain the symbols of the city - a stronghold, a key and a sword. These symbols were also used on the Tartu coin when the city had its own currency in the 15th Century. tartu.inyourpocket.com

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Barge Jõmmu From Hanseatic times right up until the beginning of the 20th century, a very specific type of merchant barge called Hansalodi was a common sight on the Emajõgi River. Since 2005, a group of enthusiasts has been recreating these barges as well as an exact replica of Viking ship and various other traditional, water-faring vessels, which can be seen at their shipyard on Ujula Street. They also arrange a bunch of different water adventures down the Emajõgi and into Lake Peipus, which take place aboard these vessels of yore.

For information on tours and barge-related activities, be sure to check out the official website.QF‑2, Ujula 98, tel. +372 551 83 86/+372 55 59 91 00, www.lodi.ee. The sailing season runs from April to November, depending on weather conditions.

Find Tartu’s most famous church, the St. John’s Church, listed in the ‘Old Town’ category. Here are some of the city’s other notable churches:

Estriver Cruises - Signild Set off on an adventure aboard the Signild with Estriver Cruises! This river boat cruises along the Emajõgi River from mid-June until the end of September. Scheduled cruises run on Wednesdays at 16:00, 18:00 and 20:00; on Thursdays and Fridays at 16:00 and 18:00; on Saturdays at 13:00, 15:00 and 17:00; and on Sundays at 11:00, 13:00, 15:00 and 17:00. The boat leaves from the Tartu Market Hall dockage. Cruises last 1.5 hours and cost €5-7. Private cruises can be arranged as well. Qtel. +372 53 40 10 33, www.estriver.ee.

Pegasus If you have a thing for boats or just want to see Tartu and the surrounding areas with the waves under your feet, the Pegasus will whisk you away for a one hour cruise up the Emajõgi River. Tickets cost €8, but you can also rent the boat for private functions. Boats launch from a dock next to the Dorpat Hotel. Water levels and lack of ice permitting they operate from June through September Tuesday - Friday 12:00, 14:00 and Saturday Sunday 12:00, 14:00, 16:00. See website for full pricing information and schedules.QC‑2, Soola 6, tel. +372 737 10 43, www.dorpat.ee/et/joelaev-pegasus.

Seto Line A great bet for a leisurely cruise along the Emajõgi, this company runs regular, 1.5-hour jaunts on its boat, the 80-passenger Alfa. They leave from the Tartu Market Hall dockage and turn around at the village of Kabina. Cruise season runs from May through September. Trips usually depart Monday - Friday at 15:00 and 17:00, and Saturday - Sunday at 13:00, 15:00 and 17:00. Tickets cost €7. During July and August they also run excursions to Piirissaar island on Lake Peipus on certain Saturdays and Sundays.

Trips depart at 9:00 and return to Tartu at 21:00. Tickets cost €30. Check the website for updated schedules.QC‑2, Vabaduse pst. 1B, tel. +372 517 30 92, www.setoline.ee. facebook.com/TartuInYourPocket

Church of St. George the Conqueror A testament to the exotic beauty of Russian Orthodox architecture, this picturesque, pink church just east of the river was originally built in 1870, then re-consecrated in 1945 after post-war restoration. Try to get a peek inside at the elaborate iconostases.QF‑2, Narva mnt. 103, www.orthodox. ee. Services every Sat 09:00 and 18:00, Sun 10:00.

Church of the Virgin Mary Its full name is actually the Roman Catholic Church of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary, but rather than pondering that long label, we suggest coming here for a close-up look at this charming example of late-19th-century, neo-historicist architecture. The church was built in 1899 by architect Wilhelm Schilling, and features a vaulted interior with stained glass windows. The altar painting ‘Virgin Mary with Jesus’ dates to 1905.QA‑1, Veski 1, tel. +372 742 27 35/+372 554 11 62, www.neitsimaarja.ee. Services in English on Sun 19:30, in Russian and Polish on Sun 10:30.

St. Paul’s Church Look for this towering church topped with its distinctively square, copper spire along Riia street, just out of the centre.

If the style here looks a bit different from the town’s other churches, there’s good reason - it was built by famed Finnish architect Eliel Saarinen in 1917. Its interior, unsurprisingly, has a distinctly Nordic feel. Be sure to visit the underground areas, including a crypt hall and peaceful columbarium, that were added in 2012.QF‑3, Riia 27, tel. +372 742 02 58, www.tartupauluse.ee. Open 10:00-17:00; Sat 10:0012:00; Sun 09:00-12:00. Service in Estonian Sun 10:00.

St. Peter’s Church Rivalling St. John’s Church as Tartu’s most imposing and impressive, St. Peter’s is a red-bricked, pseudo-Gothic gem that’s definitely worth the short trip over the river to see. It was built in 1884, and features a vast nave wrapped in two levels of galleries, allowing it to seat up to 3,000 people. The large altar painting was created by Estonia’s seminal artist, Johann Köler, in 1897.QF‑2, Narva mnt. 104, tel. +372 53 32 71 37, www.tartupeetri.eelk.ee. Open 09:00-14:00; Sun 08:00-12:30; closed Mon, Sat. Service in Estonian on Sundays at 10:00.

Uspenski Orthodox Church Built in 1783 on the former site of the Dominican cloister of St. Mary - Magdalena, which was founded sometime before 1300, this striking albeit faded Orthodox church is a fine example of early Russian classical architecture. The interior design is fairly modest when compared to other Orthodox worship houses of this size, but it’s still certainly worth checking out.QB‑1, Magasini 1, www.eoc.ee. Services in Russian every Saturday at 17:00 and Sunday at 10:00.

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Sightseeing Wooden-house neighbourhoods To get the full dose of Tartu’s old-fashioned vibe, visit one of the late-19th-century/early-20th-century residential districts that survived World War II. These feature quiet, narrow streets lined with jumbles of wooden houses, and each has its own flavour.

Karlova The fact that it’s home to a bunch of art schools (and hence art students) makes Karlova a great place to see inventive graffiti as well as beautiful Art Nouveau architecture and curious, leftover buildings of decades past.

The district was once an estate governed from the 18th-century Karlova Manor House, which stands on the corner of Salme and Eha. The manor is closed to the public.QF/G‑3, South of Riia, between Võru and Turu.

Supilinn ‘Soup Town’ gets its amusing name from a weird confluence of history and geology: The area was a flood plain until the 19th century when the Emajõgi subsided, making this an ideal place for cheap housing and vegetable gardening. Because of the numerous gardens in the area the residents gave the streets vegetable names such as Kartuli (Potato), Herne (Pea), Oa (Bean), Marja (Berry) and Meloni (Melon). Apart from its architecture, the neighbourhood is known for its residents, a fun-loving and creative bunch who throw some of the best backyard parties in town.QF‑2/3, North of Kroonuaia, between Jakobi and the river.

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400 years of university history

University of Tartu Museum Lossi 25, Tartu

Old Observatory Uppsala 8, Tartu

University of Tartu Art Museum Ülikooli 18, Tartu

muuseum.ut.ee Museums 19th Century Tartu Citizen’s Home Museum Providing a fascinating glimpse of what Tartu life was like in the early 19th Century, this re-created middle-class dwelling from 1830s is comprised of a number of rooms, and decorated with the Biedermeier furniture that was popular in that era. Detailed explanations in English offer a good understanding of the exhibition.QB‑1, Jaani 16, tel. +372 736 15 45, www.linnamuuseum. tartu.ee/linnakodanik. From April to September open 11:00-17:00, Sun 11:00-15:00, closed Mon, Tue. From October to March open 10:00-15:00, closed Mon, Tue. Admission €4, reduced €2, family €8. Joint ticket to Tartu City Museum and all of its branches is €15.

Estonian National Museum (erm) If there’s one iconic, over-the-top, must-see tourist attraction in Tartu, it’s this super-modern facility where you can learn anything and everything about the Estonian nation. So massive that they had to find an old airfield to fit it on, the ERM, as the locals call it, comes with 6,000 square metres of exhibition space, an art gallery, its own cinema, a library, a restaurant and a café. One permanent exhibition, ‘Encounters’, walks you through the entirety of Estonian history from the Stone Age to this morning, with fascinating side rooms that delve into topics like language and

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Impressive inside and out - the Estonian National Museum. Photo: BTH Studio cuisine. Downstairs, ‘Echo of the Urals’ tells the story of the Finno-Ugric peoples. A guided tour will race you through both exhibits in 1.5 hours, otherwise plan to spend 3 to 6 hours exploring at your own leisurely pace. Until May 2021, temporary fairytale exhibition ‘Once upon a Time’ where visitors will follow in the footsteps of fairytale heroes, encountering magical items, bountiful deeds, monsters, pots of gold, and all the things one may read between the lines. It’s a 20-minute walk from the centre, but you can take bus N°7 from the Tasku shopping mall to the ERM stop.

QG‑1, Muuseumi tee 2, tel. +372 736 30 51, www. erm.ee. Open 10:00-18:00; closed Mon. Admission €14, reduced €10, family €28.

KGB Cells Museum As if you needed more reasons to dislike the KGB... The KGB Cells Museum is housed in Tartu’s infamous ‘Grey House’ which was the regional KGB headquarters in the 1940s and 50s. Apart from the lock-ups themselves, the museum has extensive exhibits on deportations, life in the gulags and Estonian resistance movements.

QB‑3, Riia 15b, tel. +372 746 17 17, www. kgbkongid.ee. Open 11:00-17:00; closed Sun, Mon. Admission €5, reduced €2, family €10. Joint ticket to Tartu City Museum and all of its branches is €15. facebook.com/TartuInYourPocket

Museum of the Estonian National Defence College The Defence College’s military museum is chiefly meant for educating cadets, but all interested parties can see it if they book in advance. The small museum has a collection of medals, patches and uniforms, as well as some rifles and the all-important Maksim heavy machine gun that was decisive in so many battles.QB‑3, Riia 12, tel. +372 717 62 91, www.kvak.ee/muuseum. Open 10:00-17:00; Fri 10:00-15:00; closed Sat, Sun. Admission free.

Oskar Luts Home Museum Often referred to as the ‘Estonian Dickens’, Oskar Luts (1887 - 1953) wrote touching stories that continue to be near and dear to the hearts of all Estonians. His most famous novel Kevade (Spring), published in 1912, has been adapted into plays, ballets and even a well-known film. Set in the house Luts lived in for the last years of his life, this museum displays an extensive exhibition on his life and works, and includes a his quaint old sitting room, preserved for posterity.QF‑3, Riia 38, tel. +372 746 10 30, www.linnamuuseum.tartu. ee/en/lutsu-majamuuseum. Open 11:00-17:00; closed Sun, Mon, Tue. Museum is closed July 1 - 26. Admission €2, reduced €1, family €5. Joint ticket to Tartu City Museum and all of its branches €15.

Paper and Print Museum The Paper and Print Museum is an operating workshop next door to the Aparaaditehas creative factory where visitors can get in touch with these unique forms of art. They display a huge variety of old-fashioned printing, cutting and binding equipment and the funky notebooks, cards and posters produced here are for sale. Here you’ll learn that paper isn’t just a two-dimensional medium.QF‑3, Kastani 48f, tel. +372 56 82 81 17, www.typa.ee. Open 12:0018:00; closed Mon, Tue. Admission €8, reduced €4.

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Sightseeing aparaaditehas Trendwatchers seeking the city’s hippest hangouts should definitely make their way to the Aparaaditehas (Widget Factory), a reclaimed factory turned cultural/ commercial hotspot. Those familiar with Telliskivi Creative City in Tallinn will understand the concept: Take an abandoned industrial facility not too far from the centre, keep the off-beat, unpolished look and bring in the interesting institutions. In the case of Aparaaditehas, that translates to artists’ studios, design shops and cool restaurants, not to mention the Paper and Print Museum and a funky book room. Expect the courtyard to be buzzing during warmer months, especially if there’s a special event planned (keep an eye out for posters about concerts and parties). The Aparaaditehas is developing quickly, so if you check back in a few months, you’ll probably find something new.QF‑3, Kastani 42, www.aparaaditehas.ee.

Song Festival Museum Located in the wonderfully restored nineteenth-century Vanemuine society house, this museum exhibits and showcases the history and ideas behind Estonia’s most powerful display of national identity – The Song Festival.

The heart and soul of the collection here is a permanent exhibit entitled ‘Carrying Our Own Tune’, which looks at what makes singing together so powerful and celebrates 150th anniversary of the first Estonian Song Festival.QD‑1, Jaama 14, tel. +372 746 10 20, www.laulupeomuuseum. ee. Open 11:00-18:00; closed Sun, Mon. Admission €4, reduced €2, family €8. Joint ticket to Tartu City Museum and all of its branches is €15.

Tartu Art Museum (Tartmus) This museum in Tartu’s famous ‘Leaning House’ hosts temporary exhibitions on its ground floor, while upper floors present works by great Estonian artists of the past. Until June 28: The Anatomy of Estonian Jewellery 1953 - 2019.

Until June 28: Flo Kasearu ‘Endangered Species’. June 12 September 27: Silver Girls. Female photographers of 1930’s.

July 7 - September 27: Silence. October 23 - January 31, 2021: Tiit Pääsuke retrospective. Check full list of exhibitions from website.QC‑1, Raekoja plats 18, tel. +372 58 81 78 11, www.tartmus.ee. Open 11:00-18:00; Thu 11:00-20:00; closed Mon, Tue. Admission €6, reduced €4, family €8.

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Tartu City Museum The best overview of Tartu’s history can be found at the City Museum, housed in a beautiful, 18th-century mansion just across the river from Old Town. Permanent exhibition is ‘Dorpat. Yuryev. Tartu.’ and it covers all the major periods. One can learn about the brick structures of the Medieval era, the aftermath of the Livonian war, 18th century handicraft, the signing of the all-important Tartu Peace Treaty and more. The exhibition ‘On the Stage and on the Canvas’ will be on display until July 31. The exhibition juxtaposes non-commissioned works the artists created for the stage. Through these, the exhibition examines the manifestations of modernist tendencies in both fields of art and how the authors expressed themselves in those different roles. QC‑1, Narva mnt. 23, tel. +372 746 19 11, www.linnamuuseum.tartu. ee/en. Open 11:00-18:00; closed Mon, Tue. Admission €5, reduced €3, family €10. Joint ticket to Tartu City Museum and all of its branches is €15.

Tartu Toy Museum and Theatre House With more toys than even the most shamefully spoiled of children could possibly imagine, this museum could easily keep most youngsters, and probably more than a few adults, wide-eyed for hours. Here you’ll see everything from antique paper pop-ups and a 130-year old doll to an elaborate electric train set that will move if you drop in a coin. Upstairs is a free playroom for kids. Your ticket includes entry to the neighbouring Theatre House which displays puppets and archeology in its low cellar. Tall visitors are supplied with hard hats. QB‑1, Lutsu 2 and 8, tel. +372 746 17 77, www.mm.ee. Open 11:00-18:00; closed Mon, Tue. Play room open 11:00-16:00, closed Mon, Tue. Admission €6, €2 - 5 for children.

University of Tartu Museum One of three branches of the university’s museum (with Art Museum and Old Observatory), the division housed in the city’s famous Tartu Cathedral chronicles the history of the university from its founding in 1632 to the present time and also of the building. Its well-presented collection with the fascinating University Treasury, Morgernstern Hall and Parrot’s office brings the story of the institution to life.

Morgernstern Hall, University of Tartu Museum. Photo: Terje Ugandi

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Sightseeing Little ones will be intrigued by the ‘The Crazy Scientist’s Office’ with many hands-on attractions and interactive fun. From May through September, the same ticket will let you climb the cathedral towers for some great city views.

Until January 10, 2021 temporary exhibition ‘Estonia of the ideals. 100 years of quest’ is on display, it focuses on the Estonian national university and its role in the evolution of the Estonian state.QB‑2, Lossi 25, tel. +372 737 56 74, www.muuseum.ut.ee. From May to September open 10:00-18:00, closed Mon. From October to April open 11:00-17:00, closed Mon, Tue. Admission from May to September €7, reduced €6, family €17; from October to April €6, €5, €14 respectively. Joint ticket for University of Tartu Museum, Old Observatory and University of Tartu Art Museum is €12-14.

University of Tartu Natural History Museum The recent update puts this curious institution among Tartu’s most contemporary museums while the title of its permanent exhibition, ‘Earth. Life. Story.’ tells you everything you need to know about what’s inside. As Estonia’s oldest museum, displays cover geology, meteorites, fossils and evolution, but the bulk of the space is taken up by all varieties of creatures great and small, safely behind glass. Explanatory texts are in Estonian and English.QB‑3, Vanemuise 46, tel. +372 737 60 76, www.natmuseum.ut.ee. Open 10:0018:00; closed Mon. Admission €8, reduced €4, family €16.

University of Tartu Natural History Museum

Something different St. Anthony’s Courtyard If you want to get a first-hand look at how leather goods, pottery, stained glass, printed textile, quilts, dolls and other crafts are traditionally made, the St. Anthony’s Courtyard (Antoniuse Õu) in Old Town should be your first stop. Members of the guild, a collective of artisans and craftsmen, demonstrate their skills to the public in their workshops. Visitors are encouraged to wander the halls of their three houses, drop into any open door and chat with the artist at work. In summer the courtyard acts as a picnic area and often comes alive with special festival events, as well as concerts and performances.QB‑1, Lutsu 3, 5 and Jaani 6, www.loovtartu.ee/antonius. facebook.com/TartuInYourPocket

University of Tartu Botanical Gardens The university’s botanical gardens isn’t just about studying and classifying plant species. It’s also a peaceful place where visitors can stop and smell the roses - quite literally.

You can escape the northern climate in the steamy, jungle-like palm house, which has its own fish pond and tropical birds. The gardens hold 9,000 plant species from all climatic zones of the world, making it the most species-dense area in the entire Estonia. Be sure to check out both of the greenhouses.QB‑1, Lai 38, tel. +372 737 61 80, www.botaanikaaed.ut.ee. April 15 - October 15 open 07:00-21:00; October 16 - April 14 open 07:0019:00. Greenhouses open 10:00-17:00. Admission to greenhouses €3, reduced €2, family €8.

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Upside Down House Located just a hop, skip and a jump away from the Estonian National Museum and its dramatic structure, the Upside Down House will challenge your perception of reality – if it doesn’t, we’ll be happy to refer you to a very good psychiatrist. For those that aren’t quite sure, the whole house has actually been built upside down and all the furnishings have been attached to the walls or ceilings, or floors, or... we’ll let you be the judge. While we think it would be quite a challenge to live here (especially using the toilet or having a bath), it’s certainly worth a visit. The attention to detail here is fantastic and is the perfect place to take some funky selfies, although most of the situations one can get themselves into here will probably require the assistance of a friend.QG‑1, Roosi 86, tel. +372 56 88 18 11, www.tagurpidimaja.ee. Open 10:00-18:00.

Admission €7.50, reduced €6, family €11-17.

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Around Tartu Tartu is certainly a fun and fascinating city, but it’s also the centre of Tartu County and a launching point for travel to other parts of Southern Estonia. There are quite a few interesting things to do in this part of the country.

Sightseeing Estonian Agricultural Museum Just outside Tartu is this sprawling outdoor museum set up on the grounds of what was the Ülenurme manor house.

The museum explores every aspect of Estonian agriculture, from the old days of hand plows to modern horticulture.

In an addition to antique carriages and harnesses, a working blacksmith shop and flax-making equipment, there’s a re-created poultry shed complete with stuffed birds and recorded chirping. There are real, live farm animals here too and pony rides for little visitors.

Getting there: Take bus N°37 next to Tartu Kaubamaja (see Shopping section for details) to Ülenurme keskus stop (about a 15-minute ride).QPargi 4, Ülenurme, 7km from Tartu along Vőru road, tel. +372 738 38 10/+372 58 55 66 44, www.maaelumuuseumid.ee/en/estonianagricultural-museum. From May through October open 10:00-18:00, Wed 10:00-20:00, closed Mon, Tue. From November through April open 09:00-17:00, closed Mon. Admission €5, reduced €3, family €10.

Estonian Aviation Museum Aviation enthusiasts of all stripes will want to plot a course to this museum, about 16km from Tartu. The inside of the exhibition house is filled with glass cases containing more than 400 model aircraft, fighters and bombers of every type and manufacture from around the world. It’s the outside that most people will be interested in however. Here there are about 25 aircraft on display including helicopters, fighter jets, passenger planes and even a Soviet-era bomber. Visitors can climb ladders to peek into the cockpits. There are trampolines and simulators for the kids too. Museum operates from May 2 to November 1.

Getting there: Take Võru street towards Ülenurme, turn left at the Haaslava/Kurepalu/Roiu signs, after 5 km turn right at the Aviation Museum sign, drive straight for another 6 km and you’re set.QVeskiorg, Lange, Kastre parish, tel. +372 502 67 12, www.lennundusmuuseum.ee. From June through September open 10:00-18:00. In May and October open 11:00-16:00. Admission €10, reduced €5-7.

Luke Manor and Park Located in the Nõo district at Luke, the manor, dating back to 1557, has seen its share of history, from the extraordinary to the horrific. The manor’s main buildings were destroyed during the Second World War, however there are still a few renovated structures on display such as the gardener’s house, the pond with a series of cascades, and a small pavilion, as well as a reconstructed distillery workers house, now housing a handcraft studio. While at the manor you’ll certainly want to roam the magnificent Napoleonic style park, which was reconstructed at the end of the 19th century. The park features a steep terrace, which is divided into upper 26 Tartu In Your Pocket

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and lower sections via a staircase, flanked by fierce looking concrete lions...grrrr.QLuke village, Nõo parish, tel. +372 55 68 90 96/+372 508 83 59, www.lukemois.ee. Open for pre-booked events only.

Lake peipus Lake Peipus (Peipsi), the fifth largest lake in Europe, straddles the Estonian-Russian border.

In summer, you can enjoy some of its quiet sandy beaches and endless roadside food stalls selling locally-caught smoked fish. Mustvee is the largest town on the lake where you will find an Old Believers Church dating back to 1927. The Russian Old Believers are an Orthodox offshoot who were persecuted for refusing to accept liturgical reforms in 1666 and practice their branch of Christianity. They took refuge on the western shores of Lake Peipus and founded many small coastal villages, including Kallaste.

Kallaste dates back to 1720. Here you can visit an historic cemetery and the sandy beach with small caves. Other points of interest include Kolkja where there is a green wooden church and Old Believers’ Museum and a popular Kolkja Fish and Onion Restaurant.

Every summer Peipsi Food Street festival (175km long) will feature pop-up restaurants from Vasknarva to Saabolda, offering food, drink and products made from the local Peipsimaa ingredients – including many involving fish and the famous Peipsi Onions. The onions, brought to the Estonian shores of Peipus by the Old Believers hundreds of years ago, are so important to the area that there’s an official Onion Road organisation that promotes the Onion Route, local products, and sightseeing activities in the area. For more information please visit www.sibulatee.ee. tartu.inyourpocket.com

Around Tartu Peipsimaa Visitors’ Centre Peipsimaa Visitor Centre provides information about tourism opportunities in the Lake Peipus region.QSuur tee 25, Kolkja, tel. (+372) 55 63 93 98, www.peipsimaa.ee. From June 4 - 24 and from August 6 - 26 open 11:00 - 18:00, closed Mon, Tue. From June 25 till August 5 open 11:00 - 18:00, closed Mon. Other times you have to phone in advance to make sure they are open.

vooremaa Vooremaa, located just north of Tartu, is a land of lakes.

The area boasts hiking trails and sandy beaches, and offers plenty of activities for nature lovers or those simply wishing to escape the city.

Ice Age Centre Just about a 20-minute drive through the beautiful rolling hills of central Estonia, you’ll find yourself along the shore of one of the prettiest lakes close to Tartu – Saadjärv. The Ice Age Centre is actually more of an interactive exhibition, exploiting 3 floors of educational entertainment. There are fun activities for visitors of all ages and most likely everyone will learn some great new facts about various ‘ice ages’. The friendly staff always seem eager to assist their guests and they offer tours in three languages – Estonian, English and Latvian. The life-like exhibits make learning more exciting by providing children with fun activities and games.QÄksi village, Tartu parish, tel. +372 59 11 33 18, www.jaaaeg. ee. From May through August open 11:00-18:00. From September through February open 11:00-18:00, closed Mon. Admission €9, reduced €6, family €19.

Local Heritage cafe of Juulamõis Located in northern Tartumaa near the Ice Age Centre and Vudila and Elistvere Animal Parks, this cute and cosy café offers the best of local cuisine, including several vegetarian options. Outside, berry bushes and herbs grow, which are incorporated into all of the dishes in some way. Juulamõisa Café focuses on local traditions. The owners are particularly proud of their heritage and love to tell visitors local stories and legends.QJuulavälja, Juula village, Tartu parish, tel. +372 525 74 97/+372 529 31 03, www. juulamois.ee. From June to August open 11:00-19:00; in September and October open 11:00-16:00, Sat, Sun 11:00-18:00; from November to March open 11:0015:00; in April and May open 11:00-16:00.

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RMK Elistvere Animal Park Contained within this beautiful nature reserve is one of Estonia’s hidden gems in the form of a wildlife sanctuary. The Elistvere Animal Park sanctuary contains animals species native to Estonia, and there is no better place to ensure you catch a glimpse of them than here. From the brown bears to wild boars this is a great place to bring the kids.

Besides the sanctuary, you can enjoy the reserve, which is dotted with forests, rolling countryside and numerous lakes.QElistvere, Tartu parish, tel. +372 676 70 30/+372 53 46 50 30, www.loodusegakoos. ee/elist vere -animal park. Animal Park open February - May, September, October 10:0017:00. June - August 10:00-20:00. November - January 10:00-15:00.

Animal Park admission €3.20, reduced €1.60, family €6.40.

Saadjärve Yachtclub Located on Lake Saadjärve, the yacht club offers all sorts of recreational possibilities that are sure to make you happy., including a boat trip to the lake, with a floating sauna.QÄksi village, Tartu parish, tel. +372 56 69 76 15/(+372) 511 86 80, www.saadjarvejahtklubi.ee.

Open 10:00-21:00. Operates from June until September.

Vudila Playland If you’re looking for a place to take the kids for the day, then head out to this playland on the shores of Lake Kaiavere, a combination water park, amusement park, trampoline centre and beach, with plenty to do for the toddlers-to-teens set. The list of activities includes everything from face-painting to motor racing, but you can also just relax, picnic and work on your tan.

QKaiavere village, Tartu parish, tel. +372 58 22 42 24, www.vudila.ee. Open 11:00-19:00; closed Mon. Open from July 1 to August 23. Daily admission: age 1-3 €9; age 4-17 €19; adults €15.

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Leisure

Sauna and water centre V Spa (see listing on page 30).

Sure, you can admire Tartu’s sights and check out the local museums, but if you’ve got the time and or are looking for something cool, hands-on or sporty with the family - or just by yourself - we’ve got a few interesting options listed here.

Activities Baribal Piljard Located just next to ‘Big Ben’ on what we refer to as the ‘other side of the street’ from the centre. This club is a little smaller than Tähe, but certainly will cater to all of your ‘stick and balls’ needs. Both snooker and pool will set you back between €4.50 - 6.50/hour, depending on the time.

Hard and soft drinks available at the bar.QC‑3, Riia 4, tel. +372 730 69 70, www.baribal.ee. Open 14:00-02:00; Mon, Tue, Sun 14:00-24:00.

Escape Room Tartu’s Escape Room is one of the bigger escape rooms in Estonia. The challenge lasts 75 minutes and is meant for groups of 2-5 people. There are five different escape rooms to choose from, which vary in difficulty and type of task. QA‑3, Tiigi 78, tel. +372 56 77 54 05/+372 53 73 11 77, www.escapetartu.ee.

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FunBowling The extra fun at this active bowling centre comes at night when they turn on the groovy, neon light system.

Ten lanes, price €15.90 - 24/hour. QF‑3, Võru 55F, tel. +372 740 41 11, www.funbowling.ee. Open 14:0023:00; Fri, Sat 12:00-24:00; Sun 12:00-23:00.

Tähtvere Leisure Park If you’re staying in Tartu for more than a couple of days or you just have a daily need to burn off more calories than you take in - Tähtvere Leisure Park can certainly help. There’s an 850m asphalt track for roller-blading and roller-skiing, a wood-chip track for running and Nordic walking, and an 18-hole disc-golf course. It’s also the largest skateboard/BMX park in the Baltics.

In winter, there’s a 850m and a 1.3 km track for skiing - these are lit until 23:00 so there’s no need to bring a flashlight.

Equipment for most of the above can be rented on the spot.

Weather permitting, there’s a park for the kids as well.QE‑2, Laulupeo pst. 25, tel. +372 742 29 52, www.arena.ee/en/ tahtvere-leisure-park/sports-park/.

Tartu Adventure Park Afraid of heights? Now’s your chance to either rid yourself of this fear, or perhaps increase it. This ‘heights-oriented’, treetop adventure park offers a fantastic opportunity to those who’ve never experienced this kind of bird’s-eye (or sometimes squirrel’s-eye) view of the world. The ‘trails’ include wooden bridges that are conveniently missing a few boards, nets to jump into, a 300m zip-track to ride and more. The main trail has a height requirement of 140cm, but there’s also a less frightening, although equally thrilling, kid’s adventure ‘trail’. There’s a cafeteria on site where you can get food as well as hard and soft drinks. They also have an indoor adventure park in Lõunakeskus shopping centre with three different trails. QG‑1, Narva mnt. 126D, tel. +372 776 02 22, www.tartuseikluspark.ee. Outdoor park operates from April until September. Open 11:00-19:00, in September only on weekends 12:00-18:00. Lõunakeskus indoor park (Ringtee 75, E-4) is open Mon - Fri 13:00-20:00, Sat, Sun 12:00-20:00. See website for pricing. tartu.inyourpocket.com

Leisure Family fun Marakratt Playland This centrally located, indoor world is packed with jungle gyms, inflatable trampolines and plenty of other things for kids to bounce and climb on.QC‑2/3, Riia 2 (Kvartal), tel. +372 58 58 98 78, www.marakratt.ee. Open 10:0021:00; Sun 10:00-20:00. Admission €3/hr.

Science Centre AHHAA AHHAA! as in, ‘Oh, that’s how that works!’ One of the city’s biggest attractions by far, this vast, super-modern centre invites people of all ages to discover - or rediscover - just how fun science can be. Here you can spend hours trying out the over 170 riveting, often wacky hands-on exhibits.

These will have you biking across a tight-rope and losing yourself in mirror maze. Over 20,000 inhabitants await you in the Hall of Nature. Be absolutely sure to check the schedule for the amazing Science Theatre shows where things bubble, smoke and go bang. The cutting-edge planetarium shows (these cost extra) are also well worth checking out. Visit the Hall of Technology and one of its exhibition ‘Aha, Cubed!’. Located on the third floor, this exhibition explains that math is all around us and that almost everything we do can be explained through mathematics.

Until January 10, 2021 exhibition ‘Aha, Phobias!’ invites you to face your fears. See the website for the updated list of temporary exhibitions. QD‑3, Sadama 1, tel. +372 745 67 89, www.ahhaa.ee/en. Open 10:00-19:00; Fri, Sat 10:00-20:00. Admission: adults €15, reduced €11, family €35. Ticket price includes a 20% discount at the Aura Water Centre or 10% discount at V Spa.

building options and in the play corner, you can even ride a bike to generate electricity. A beautiful park surrounds the centre, where visitors can familiarise themselves with different educational trails, a beaver dam meant for humans, gardens, a viewing platform and children’s play area. Want to learn more? Why not book an guided tour of the centre. QC‑3, Lille 10, tel. +372 736 61 20, www. tartuloodusmaja.ee/en. Open 09:00-18:00; closed Sat, Sun. From June through August open Tue-Fri 10:0018:00, Sat 11:00-16:00, closed Mon,Sun. Admission €3, reduced €2, family €10. In summer with special exhibitions admission €5, reduced €3, family €13.

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Tartu Nature House Tartu’s Nature House is a small green oasis in the middle of the city. The innovative and sustainably built house offers environmental education and activities for the whole family. At the heart of the centre is the winter garden where you’ll find various exotic plant species, as well as tortoises. In the animal room, you can meet dozens of furry and feathered pets. The centre always has many different nature-themed exhibitions on display, including a permanent exhibition, which looks at different sustainable facebook.com/TartuInYourPocket

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Leisure biking Jalgratas shop Tartu’s small size makes it a perfect place to explore using your own pedal-power. Here you can rent bikes for a 24-hour period for the price €14.QF‑2, Laulupeo pst. 21, tel. +372 742 17 31, www.kauplusjalgratas. ee. Open 10:00-18:00; Sat 10:00-14:00; closed Sun.

Herb Spa Located in hotel Dorpat, Herb spa has a distinctive Scandinavian style and as their name implies, celebrates the herbs and plants that are widely used in their treatments and which can also be seen in the interior elements. There is a wide variety of massages and cosmetic treatments as well as bath and body treatments on offer. QD‑2, Soola 6, tel. +372 733 71 87, www.herbspa.ee. Open 09:0020:00; Sat 10:00-18:00; closed Sun.

Tartu Smart Bike Share There are 69 bike rental points around Tartu, offering 750 bikes, of which 510 are electric (which can be used only when temperatures are above 0°C). Bikes can be unlocked using a Tartu bus pass (bus pass must be linked to your bike share account) or via the Tartu Smart Bike app, and are available free of charge for those who can ride free on Tartu buses, as well as those with the following active bus tickets: 10, 30, or 90 day ticket. Visit the website map for exact locations.

Qwww.ratas.tartu.ee. Bike share membership fee is €5/day or €10/week.

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Aura Water Centre Located right in the centre of town, Tartu’s indoor water park features two large tube slides, 5 smaller water-slides, waterfalls, Jacuzzis, fountains and several other pools, including a 25 x 50m competition-sized pool and a 25 x 8m beginners’ pool. The ticket is good all day, so stay as long as you like, or until your fingers get all wrinkly. Visitors can also enjoy different saunas (Finnish sauna, juniper sauna, rock salt sauna, steam & aroma sauna, and an igloo sauna on the terrace). For those that want to really cool off after, you can take advantage of the icy cold water provided, or spend a few minutes in the refreshing cold room, then wind down in the cosy leisure area with hanging chairs.QD‑3, Turu 10, tel. +372 730 02 80, www.aurakeskus.ee. Open 10:00-22:00; Sun, Sat 09:00-22:00. Swimming pool open 06:30 - 22:00, Sat, Sun 09:00 - 22:00. Admission €7 - 15, includes a 20% discount at the AHHAA Science Centre. Only swimming pool €3.50 - 7.

V Spa A worthy attraction in the Kvartal shopping centre, V Spa is more than merely a spa. The sprawling complex boasts day spa facilities offering a wide range of rejuvenating and relaxing treatments such as massages and various exotic therapeutic options. Naturally, the water park and all of its various saunas, jet pools and chill-out zones - including a bar area - are a huge draw, as are the speciality salt and sauna worlds. The salt world offers a dreamy floating salt bath, salt stone sauna and a salt scrub sauna. The sauna world offers various options including a Russian Banja and a cold dipping pool. If you’re lucky, the sauna master will be on site to beat you down with branches as well. We enjoyed it so much it was hard to leave when we last visited. Various packages available, including ones combined with hotel stays. See website for a full list.QC‑3, Riia 2, tel. +372 740 40 70, www.vspa.ee. Open 09:00-22:00; Sun 09:00-20:00.

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Tartu’s favourite pizza comes from La Dolce Vita (see page 35).

For a city its size, Tartu has a surprising variety of restaurants. It’s important to note though that the lines between restaurant, café and pub are often blurred here - you can get full meals in most cafés and pubs, and by the same token, you can drink the evening away in a restaurant. Be sure to read through all the restaurant and nightlife pages here to get the complete picture of what’s available.

Asian Red Chilli Craving a bit of spice? Red Chilli is a favourite Asian restaurant among locals in Tartu. While we could have used a bit of extra chilli, there is certainly something for every taste here, with a long menu of Asian and Indian dishes.

QA‑2, Näituse 7, tel. +372 51 91 91 19, www.redchilli. ee. Open 11:00-22:00; Fri, Sat 11:00-23:00; closed Tue. €€. T­S­V Vaga Mama An inviting, modern interior and an intriguing menu of Nepalese, Chinese and Indian choices await you at this somewhat hidden restaurant. Items range from old standbys like sweet and sour pork to the more exotic garlic frog legs. Ordering anything from the Nepalese section gets you the full package with rice, salad, bread and sauce on a huge, tin plate. We liked the friendly service.QC‑3, Ülikooli 2 (entrance around the back), tel. +372 747 70 93/+327 56 91 48 17, www.vagamama.ee/tartu. Open 11:00-22:00; Sun 12:00-22:00; Fri, Sat 11:00-23:00. €€.

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Estonian Fii Located on the second floor of Hotel Sophia, Fii’s menu finds inspiration in Scandinavian and international flavours. Chef Ken Trahvi aims to take diners on a voyage of culinary discovery and does not disappoint. Dishes are elegantly plated, while at the same time staying true to the raw ingredients. This is a true favourite among locals and a good choice for a romantic night out.QE‑4, Ringtee 75, tel. +372 58 85 52 00, www.fiiresto.ee. Open 12:00 22:00. Mon, Tue 12:00 - 16:00, Closed Sat, Sun. P­U­L Hansa Tall As far as super-elaborate decorations go, nothing in Tartu comes close to Hansa Tall. Owners have gone all out to create an old-fashioned, country-style feeling to go with their lengthy offering of hefty and hearty dishes. The antique-packed interior is a must-see, resembling a rural Estonian home of bygone days and there’s even a fireplace, igloo sauna and hot tub for chillier nights. When the season turns warm, diners can enjoy their meals in a wide courtyard that’s set up like a scene from the Wild Wild West.QG‑3, Turu 27a, tel. +372 737 18 02, www.hansatall.ee. Open 07:00-22:00; Thu 07:00-23:00; Fri 07:00-24:00; Sat 08:0024:00; Sun 08:00-22:00. T­I­S­L­6­W

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Lihuniku Äri Part butcher shop, part restaurant, this unique concept place is a hit in Tartu. A weekly special is served during the day or choose any piece of their dry-aged Estonian beef and they’ll cook it up for you. The atmosphere is cosy, yet chic, but the best seat in the house is certainly the butcher’s table in the kitchen, which you can pre-book for an evening to enjoy a special menu.QC‑2, Ülikooli 2A, tel. +372 58 65 01 54, www.lihunik.ee. Open Wed, Thu 12:00-18:00; Fri 12:00-21:00; Sat 14:00-21:00; closed Mon, Tue, Sun. €€€. P­B­J­6­W

There is still no rule per se, but the general practice is to leave roughly 10% in any restaurant where you ate a full meal and where the bill was brought to your table (i.e., you didn’t order and pay at the bar). Also, it’s often simpler to tip in cash rather than adding the tip to a credit card payment. while creating a bright, comfortable space to sample the casual menu. This includes a decent selection of vegan items as well as simple, well-made meat dishes. Popularity has made it noisy and busy, so we recommend you book ahead.QF‑3, Kastani 42, tel. +372 730 30 90, www. aparaadiresto.ee. Open 12:00-23:00; Fri, Sat 12:0001:00; Sun 12:00-18:00. €€. P­T­U­B­S­L­6­W Dorpat This eatery located inside the hotel of the same name has got a lot going for it. Perfect for groups as it seats 100, the interior is stylish and the food equally well designed. We suggest you try out the food sampler menu, which gives you the opportunity of tasting all the a la carte items without the hefty price-tag. Dorpat also offers breakfast and soup buffets as well as a lunch buffet (12:00 - 14:00 on business days), a bargain at €8.50. There’s an outdoor café open during summer months.QD‑2, Soola 6, tel. +372 733 71 89, www.dorpat.ee/restoran. Open 12:00-22:00; closed Sun. €€€. X­T­U­S­L­6­W

International Antonius Those looking for fine dining should head straight to Hotel Antonius’ elegant, yet modern, cellar restaurant. The food is European-inspired with a focus on fresh, local ingredients. The interior pairs traditional and contemporary style for a unique atmosphere. Most tables are arranged under the large, domed skylight, but if you’re on a date, you can ask to be seated in one of the secluded nooks. In summer, their terrace is open from 12:00-22:00.QB‑2, Ülikooli 15, tel. +372 737 03 77, www.hotelantonius.ee/restoran.

Open 18:00-22:00; closed Sun. €€€€. U­B­J­W Aparaat A 15-minute hike (mostly uphill) from the centre, Aparaat is the place to go if you’re looking for the city’s hippest and hipsterest dining spot. This buzzing Mecca of cool-dom makes its home in the courtyard of the Aparaaditehas, an old factory building that’s been taken over by the local art and culture scene. Designers here have done a fantastic job of retaining the restaurant’s converted warehouse feel 32 Tartu In Your Pocket

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new Green Room Cafe Located on the banks of the Emajõgi River, the Green Room Café offers beautiful views of the city, and a sunny terrace on which to enjoy good food, good wine, and good company. With a menu that caters to every taste, you’re sure to find something for even the fussiest eaters.

Lunch specials are available from 11.00-14.00 on workdays.

QC-2, Narva mnt. 2, tel. +372 56 88 90 04, www. greenroomcafe.ee. Open 11:00 - 23:00. Sat 11:00 - 01:00, Closed Sun. B tartu.inyourpocket.com

Restaurants Hõlm Listed by White Guide as Tartu’s no.1 restaurant since its opening, for that high-class, bow tie and linen glove experience, you’re simply not going to do better than Hõlm. We found the entire operation to be every bit as crisp and professional as we’d expect from the renowned Lydia Hotel’s restaurant and the items we tried from the inventive menu came off flawlessly. The open kitchen is an interesting touch, but diners will probably be drawn more to the picture windows offering alluring views of the adjacent park and - albeit from an oblique angle Town Hall Square.QB‑2, Ülikooli 14, tel. +372 730 40 08, www.holmrestoran.ee. Open 18:00-23:00; Sat 17:0023:00; closed Sun. €€€. P­T ­U ­J ­W­

street food In summer the riverside comes to life with different street food trucks and pop up bars. Tartu also has a couple of restaurants that specialise in street food like Kampus and Kolm Tilli (page 33). Tartu’s street food scene is buzzing, so much so that the city holds a festival dedicated to it every year at Aparaaditehas.

Hesburger This branch of Finland’s popular burger chain serves up fried meals in a convenient locale, between Town Hall Square and the foot bridge.QC‑2, Vabaduse pst.

3, tel. +372 55 90 24 94, www.hesburger.ee. Open 09:00-23:00; Fri, Sat 09:00-05:00. S­J McDonald’s If you’re homesick and absolutely have to have a Big Mac, who is anyone to judge?QC‑3, Turu 6a, tel. +372 55 61 70 15, www.mcdonalds.ee. Open 07:00-24:00; Fri, Sat 07:00-01:00. McDrive open 24hrs. S

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Joyce This 2018 White Guide listed eatery is certainly one of the culinary gems of Tartu. The feel is upmarket, yet somehow casual and in no way does it give off the air of a hotel restaurant - naturally, the attached V Spa Hotel is also a gem worth checking into. We truly and thoroughly enjoyed each delicious morsel of the international offerings. If you’re lucky enough to have your kids along with you, they’ll joyfully finish every last bite from the specially created children’s menu. From the enthusiastic and knowledgeable service to the fancy yet cosy interior, the time spent at Joyce - is a joy, to say the least.QC‑3, Riia 2, tel. +372 53 21 75 00, www. vspahotel.ee/en/joyce-restaurant. Open 12:0023:00; Fri, Sat 12:00-24:00. €€€. P­U ­W­i Kampus Right in the heart of Tartu’s Old Town is where you’ll find this three-in-one restaurant. It’s a new concept, at least in Estonia, combining food and drink in an organised chaos. KAUSS (poke), Uulits (burgers), and Peakoka nurk or chef’s corner are lined up at one side of this light and airy space. At the end, there’s a bar.

Everything is self-serve. Perhaps the only thing missing are extra tables. Kampus is busy all day long.QB‑2, Rüütli 7, tel. +372 529 75 67. Open 12:00-23:00; Fri, Sat 12:00-02:00; Sun 12:00-21:00. €€. P­B ­S ­V ­ J­6 ­W facebook.com/TartuInYourPocket

Metro Metro is a friendly sandwich shop where folks stop in for one of the sub-and-fries combos that are its speciality or just to grab a coffee. It is especially popular with students who are trying to avoid studying.QC‑1, Raatuse 18, tel. +372 748 47 47. Open Mon, Tue 08:30-23:00; Wed, Thu, Fri 08:30-04:00; Sat 09:0004:00; Sun 09:00-23:00. €. S­W Ossu Burger This funky burger joint is a favourite among locals and we can see why. The menu offers plenty of tasty vegan options in addition to the many meals and snacks of omnivores. The burgers have a good patty to bun ratio, with a selection of tasty toppings. And prices are reasonable, especially if you go with a weekday lunch special. With so many options, the only dilemma is what to try next...QF‑3, Võru 50, tel. +372 57 84 65 56. Open 12:00-22:00; Fri, Sat 12:00-02:00. €€.

P­T­S­V­L­6­W Subway In case you’re one of the last handful of people on Earth who hasn’t heard of this international franchise, it serves up submarine (baguette) sandwiches, made to order.QC‑2, Riia 1 (Tartu Kaubamaja), tel. +372 675 52 60, www.subway.com. Open 09:00-21:00; Fri 09:0023:00; Sat 10:00-23:00; Sun 10:00-21:00. S­J

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Restaurants Kolm Tilli This stylish converted warehouse space is the perfect location for a street food restaurant, but you won’t be eating standing up here. On weekdays, enjoy a hearty breakfast, or come for lunch like we did, when they serve Neapolitan style pizza made on open fire and a couple of daily dishes - one for carnivores, one for herbivores. At dinner, you get to choose from the whole menu, which has just about any kind of classic street food you could think of.

Add a great drinks list to the mix, friendly and attentive service on top of that, an you’ve got a great place to take even the fussiest of eaters.QF‑3, Kastani 42, tel. +372 56 27 77 53, www.kolmtilli.ee. Open 09:00-23:00; Fri 09:00-01:00; Sat 10:00-01:00; Sun 10:00-20:00. €€.

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Meat Market Stake & Cocktail That’s ‘meat market’ in both senses - it’s part cosy, steakcentred restaurant and part happening cocktail lounge, complete with its own menu, guest DJs and lots of action.

The restaurant features minimalist décor, cool paintings and clock collection. As the name implies, this is a carnivore’s dream with a wide selection that even runs to game dishes like venison. The grill items were particularly good.

Make a reservation on weekends.QB‑2, Küütri 3, tel. +372 653 34 55, www.meatmarket.ee. Open 12:00-23:00; Sun 12:00-22:00; Fri, Sat 12:00-01:00. €€€. P­U­B­ S­J­W Trikster Tihane The lofty dining room and abstract, minimalist décor certainly set this one apart from other Tartu restaurants, but fit perfectly into the hip, post-industrial milieu of the Aparaaditehas where Trikster Tihane is located. Friendly staff serve up a decent selection of mains that tend to be simple, but well executed. We definitely left with taste buds and tummies satisfied. Note that there’s also a late breakfast served on weekdays.QF‑3, Kastani 42, tel. +372 688 87 00. Open Open 09:00 - 22:00. Sat 10:00 - 22:00, Sun 10:00 - 18:00. €€. P­T ­U ­B ­S ­V ­L­ 6­W­

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new pepe´s Bistro & Social Club Located in the Old Town, Pepe’s Bistro & Social Club is Tartu’s newest restaurant, which focuses on all things simple, yet good. Their bistro menu is inspired by comfort food with an Italian-American twist and as far as we know, this is the only place in town offering a proper Italian-style aperitivo. The bar promises creative cocktails and a short wine list of interesting bottles. And the cosy summer terrace makes you feel like you’re in the Mediterranean. QB‑2, Ülikooli 7, tel. +372 744 00 55, www.pepes.ee. Open 11:00-23:00; Fri, Sat 11:00-01:00; Sun 11:00-21:00. €€. B­TS­V­J­6­W Vilde ja Vine New owners have brought a fresh concept to this old Tartu favourite. Built inside an old, brick printing house, Vilde ja Vine aims to combine many of the finer things in life: art, wine, a pleasant atmosphere and good food, the last of which can be ordered from the international menu. Vilde ja Vines’ BBQ corner lets you watch as your food is prepared on the hot grill. Blindfolded dinners and set menus with wine pairing can be booked in advance.QB‑2, Vallikraavi 4, tel. +372 734 34 00, www.vilde.ee. Open 11:30-22:00; Thu 11:30-23:00; Fri 11:30-01:00; Sat 12:0001:00; closed Sun. €€. P­T­B­S­J­6­W

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Werner The more exclusive, upstairs portion of the famous Werner café (see Cafés) is a full-fledged restaurant with a high degree of flair. Designers gave it a timeless, dreamy look by packing it with candelabras, linen-draped chairs and art. You can choose from an inventive menu with dishes like Asian-intartu.inyourpocket.com

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spired tacos, or bison with pepper sauce.QB‑2, Ülikooli 11, tel. +372 742 63 77, www.werner.ee. Open 07:30-22:00; Sat, Sun 09:00-22:00. €€€. P­T­B­S­J­6­W­i

10 (entrance from Gildi), tel. +372 740 75 45, www. ladolcevita.ee. Open 11:30-23:00; Fri, Sat 11:30-24:00; Sun 12:00-23:00. €€. T­S­V­J­W

Italian Da Vinci Pasta & Pizza When we say this is the classiest place you’ll find in a Tartu shopping mall, we mean you’re literally right out there watching the escalators. That said, the window-side tables will give you a fairly nice city view. We found the service to be warm and professional. While our food was not overthe-top spectacular, we have no complaints either and left with satisfied bellies.QC‑2, Turu 2 (Tasku Centre), tel. +372 733 93 33, www.davincifood.ee. Open 10:0021:00; Sun 10:00-18:00. €€. P­T­U­S­V­6­W­i La Dolce Vita Everything you could possibly want in a casual, Italian restaurant - checker-print tablecloths, pleasant aromas and authentically thin, crunchy pizza crusts - it’s all here.

The owners are actually Italian, so this is the real deal.

The menu includes an excellent meat plate, cheese plate, a choice of bruschettas, salads, fresh pastas and over 40 kinds of tasty pizza and calzones, which are cooked to perfection in a wood-burning oven. To top off your meal, there’s a selection of home-made gelatos for dessert. Voted among the best 50 restaurants in Estonian for the last several years. Bellissimo!QB‑2, Kompanii facebook.com/TartuInYourPocket

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Vapiano Tartu’s version of this popular international chain is a pleasant, leafy affair. It sits at one edge of the Kvartal shopping mall with an adjacent pedestrian street providing views and, season permitting, opportunities for al-fresco dining. For those unfamiliar with Vapiano, it revolves around a ‘fresh-casual’ concept where the tantalising food is prepared right before your very eyes. Arriving visitors are given a plastic card, then proceed to the open kitchen area to order their pasta, salad/antipasti, pizza and drinks, with each item charged to the card. The quality is generally high for the price.QC‑2/3, Riia 2, tel. +372 683 00 92, www. ee.vapiano.com. Open 11:00-22:00; Sun 12:00-21:00; Fri 11:00-23:00; Sat 12:00-23:00. €€. P­T­B­S­6­W 2020/2021

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Sushi City Located at the edge of Old Town near Supilinn, this tiny sushi spot is pretty much geared to those who might want to take their sushi back home or to the hotel with them. They do have a truly large selection, their prices are very good and we certainly found the quality and size to price ratio above average. Best to order a bunch of different items and share with a few friends.QB‑1, K.E. von Baeri 2, tel. +372 58 20 30 60, www.sushicity.ee. Open 12:00-21:00; Fri, Sat 12:00-22:00. €. P­S­V­L­J Tokumaru The Tallinn chain of Japanese restaurants now has a location Tartu. Tokumaru offers everything from sushi to ramen. A good choice if you’re craving Japanese food and if you’ve got kids, as they’ve got a large play area.QC‑2, Riia 1 (Tartu Kaubamaja), tel. +372 56 29 66 10, www. tokumaru.ee. Open 10:00-20:00; Sun 10:00-19:00. €€.

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World Cuisines BabyBack Good luck biting into that fat burger, big-mouth! Just pour on the Heinz 57 and try your fork. Estonia’s elaborate take on the all-American restaurant, BabyBack is an oasis of vinyl booths, 1950s ads and truck-stop kitsch where diners chow down on burgers and pizzas to the sounds of country music. The speciality, of course, is barbecued pork ribs and there are a few kinds to bite into. Not a place for dainty dining.QC‑2, Turu 2 (Tasku Centre), tel. +372 731 00 80, www.babyback.ee. Open 12:00-19:00; Fri, Sat 12:0020:00; Sun 12:00-18:00. €€€. T­U­S­W Cafe-Restaurant Pierre This place couldn’t get any more French if it brought in a troupe of mimes. The popular, Town Hall Square establishment works as both a café and a restaurant, so you can just as easily pop in for a coffee and a look at the cake and truffle counter as you can slide behind one of the wooden tables for a full meal experience. The bouillabaisse has won praise, and you can opt for a warm salad if you want to skip the heavier meat dishes. Those who book ahead can dine in the adjacent Bel Ami room, which offers the same menu in more formal surroundings.QB‑2, Raekoja plats 12, tel. +372 730 46 80, www.pierre.ee. Open 08:00-23:00; Fri 08:00-01:00; Sat 10:00-01:00; Sun 10:00-22:00. €€€.

P­T­B­J­6­W­i München Tartu’s answer to Oktoberfest (if indeed Oktoberfest were a restaurant) comes in the form of this popular cellar venue where the crowds file in for bratwurst, beer and a herzliches Willkommen. In fact, with all the upbeat marching music and Bavarian mementos, you might be tempted to start hopping around in a pair of lederhosen. The food we had was interesting, if somewhat average.QB‑2, Küütri 2, 36 Tartu In Your Pocket

Pappa Pizza This cosy niche on a busy street is Tartu’s representative of a popular national chain. Normal pizzas go for around €5, whereas pan pizzas are in the €6.50 range.

QC‑3, Riia 7, tel. +372 742 79 33, www.pappapizza. ee. Open 12:00-22:00. S Ruunipizza & Pannkoogikohvik Pizza and pancakes are part of the name, and this cheerful little café/shop just of Town Hall Square certainly has a wide enough selection of both to blow any diet to smithereens. The menu deluge doesn’t stop there though - they also offer hot pots, soups, salads and even breakfast porridge.QB‑2, Rüütli 2, tel. +372 743 35 75/+372 51 92 92 11. Open 12:00 - 24:00. Fri, Sat 12:00 - 03:00. €. T­B­S­V­J­6­W

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Open 12:00-23:00; Fri, Sat 12:00-24:00; Sun 12:00-21:00. €€. B­S­V­J­6­W Sheriff Saloon Twangy country music and enough cowboy clichés to choke a horse are just part of what earns this cellar restaurant its authentic ‘burger and steak house’ badge. It’s the extensive menu, which also includes ribs, wings, fajitas and ‘Western finger food’, that seals the deal. Only those with Texas-sized bellies should attempt the 4-patty ‘Killer Sheriff’ burger. Ever wonder why the sheriff ain’t around no more?QB‑2, Gildi 7, tel. +372 58 97 32 09, www. sheriffsaloon.com. Open Mon, Tue, Wed 11:00-22:00; Thu, Fri 11:00-23:00; Sat 12:00-23:00; Sun 12:00-22:00. €€. P­B­S­J­6­W Vassilissa Inviting, relaxing and elegant in a slightly kitschy way, this roomy establishment just off Town Hall Square is exactly what we look for in a Russian restaurant. The bliny (pancakes) with mushrooms were fantastic and the fish Russian-style was surprisingly quiche-like. The smiling service was another plus.QC‑2, Kompanii 2, tel. +372 646 20 01, www.vassilissa.eu. Open 12:00 - 22:00. Fri, Sat 12:00 24:00, Closed Mon. €€. P­T­U­B­S­J­6­W tartu.inyourpocket.com

Cafés

The bohemian Karlova Kohv café is a popular meeting place (see the review on page 38).

Serving as places to meet and mingle, not just fill your belly, cafés play an important role in the town’s cultural life. Try them all and find the one that best suits your style.

Cafés Anna Edasi The name of this quaint little Karlova-area café is kind of a play on words using the name of one of the owner’s grandmothers and a phrase in Estonian which means ‘pass it on’. And after tasting their delicious little cakes you will certainly want to pass the news on. Perfect for an afternoon of drinking coffee and mulling over the finely crafted words of a great book.QF‑3, Tähe 20, tel. +372 730 45 32, www.annaedasi.ee. Open 11:00-18:00; closed Sun. €. P­T­S­L­6­W Armastus Café Amore Definitely the most romantic of Tartu’s cafés, Amore is a place to sink into cushy seats and enjoy a light meal while listening to tunes of love and longing. It’s also fine stop for pastries, cakes and tea, and by night it takes full advantage of its prime, Rüütli street locale and turns into a casual drinking spot.QB‑2, Rüütli 5, tel. +372 782 55 22. Open 09:00-22:00; Fri, Sat 09:00-05:00; Sun 10:00-22:00. €.

P­B­S­J­6­W­i Café Truffe This sharp, multi-roomed place on Town Hall Square seems to be a particular hit for its modern, comfy style and tasty food. It’s a fine spot to chat over tea or better still, indulge in a full meal of the international variety. Everything we tried was a winner and our bruschetta was so colourfully presented we couldn’t resist posting photos of it online. facebook.com/TartuInYourPocket

QC‑2, Raekoja plats 16, tel. +372 742 88 40, www.truffe. ee. Open 11:00 - 22:00. Fri, Sat 11:00 - 01:00. €€. P­T­ U­B­S­J­6­W Caffeine The name says it all - this is where you can stop in for your daily dose of fresh roast before this morning’s lecture. The international chain provides a pleasant atmosphere for sitting and sipping too, so no need to rush with that flat white.

QC‑2, Küüni 5B, tel. +372 59 11 83 62, www.caffeine.ee.

Open 08:00-21:00. Fri 08:00-22:00, Sat 10:00-22:00, Sun 10:00-21:00. Also at: C-2, Turu 2 (Tasku), tel. 56 80 66 60.

Open 10:00-20:00, Sun 10:00-18:00. S­J­W Cookbook What gives this classy, little café its name is the fact that it’s attached to the Rahva Raamat bookshop. So if you can’t wait to break open that steamy, romantic physics textbook you just bought, this the place to do it. Pastas, risottos and soups are on offer. There are indeed cookbooks set in the tables in case you want to brush up on your culinary skills – and your Estonian.QC‑2, Turu 2 (Tasku Centre), tel. +372 731 22 12, www.cookbook.ee. Open 10:00-21:00. Sun 10:00-18:00. €€. P­T­U­S­V­6­W­i Crepp A touch of France comes to Tartu’s Old Town in the form of this classic, old-fashioned Parisian-style café. Crepes play heavily in the menu, but you can also find salads, baguettes and quiche. The food leaves nothing to be desired, however it’s often quite busy so you’ll want to leave a little time in order to wait for a table.QB‑2, Rüütli 16, tel. +372 742 21 33, www.crepp.ee. Open 11:30-22:00; Thu 11:30-23:00; Fri, Sat 11:30-24:00; Sun 11:30-23:00. €.

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Cafés GMP Patisserie Enjoy a little bit of Paris in Tartu. GMP Patisserie’s interior is sleek and stylish; its cosy tables offer the perfect setting for a romantic dinner or casual lunch with friends. Stop in for a cake or coffee - both are divine.

Or, taste your way through their French-inspired menu.

A must on any culinary tour of Tartu.QC‑2, Küüni 5b, tel. +372 51 94 06 07, www.patisserie.ee. Open 11:00 - 20:00. Fri, Sat 11:00 - 22:00, Sun 11:00 - 18:00. €€.

P­T ­U ­B ­S ­V ­J ­6 ­W­i Karlova Kohv A perfect representative of the off-beat Karlova neighbourhood where it resides, this little local haunt somehow creates a cosy feel in an edgy, half-renovated space. Expect to find delicious organic third wave coffee roasted at the coffee shop weekly and healthy organic food.QG‑3, Tähe 63, tel. +372 51 98 06 59, www. karlovakohv.ee. Open 08:00-17:00; Sat 10:00-17:00; Sun 10:00-16:00; closed Mon. €. B­I ­S ­L ­6 ­W­ Krempel It’s roomy, comfy and serves coffee in gigantic cups, but the reason we’ll keep coming back to Krempel is that it offers the best café breakfasts we’ve had in a loooong time. The daring menu combinations here just seem to work. Other meals are also offered - check the chalkboard menu and ask for interpretation, if needed.

QB‑2, Rüütli 12, tel. +372 445 15 10. Open 08:3016:00; Mon 08:00-18:00; Sat 10:00-16:00; Sun 09:0016:00. €. T­B ­S ­J ­6 ­W­i Pihlaka Known throughout Estonia for its cake shop goods, Pihlaka brings its show to Tartu in the form of this classic bakery/café where young and old alike swarm in for shots of sugar and caffeine. We know it’s hard, but try not to leave nose prints on the display cases.QC‑2, Poe 10, tel. +372 730 45 10, www.pihlaka.ee. Open 09:0020:00; Sun 09:00-19:00. S­J Reval Café As anyone familiar with this Tallinn-based chain can tell you, when it comes to cafés, the people at Reval really know what they’re doing. The debut Tartu version lives up to the high standard, providing a large, pleasantlydecorated room with plenty of natural light. Its menu goes far beyond coffee and pastries, extending to soups, fillets, gelato and breakfasts served until early afternoon.

QC‑3, Riia 4, tel. +372 745 15 60, www.revalcafe.ee.

Open 07:30 - 20:00. Sat, Sun 08:00 - 20:00. S Säde kohviteek ‘Contemporary cosiness’ is probably the best way to describe this friendly, central coffee joint. There’s plenty of firewood in the décor and no fireplace. Overall a good place to get your caffeine fix and plug in your laptop.

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Spargel This low-key café, located just a stone’s throw away from the centre, makes its home in a stylish, Art Nouveau building it shares with the city’s creative industries bureau. It’s quite a decent place to eat, especially given the emphasis on local ingredients. You can also drop in for a cup of wine (that’s right, a cup) or just hang out and absorb the creative vibes. The café also doubles as a commercial art gallery - come in for the paintings and stay for the cakes.

QC‑3, Kalevi 13, tel. +372 735 39 11, www.spargel.ee.

Open 11:00-22:00; Fri, Sat 11:00-23:00; closed Sun. €€.

T­U­B­S­L­6­W Toome kohvik This lovely café is located in the valley of Toomemägi in Tartu, right by the tennis courts. Inside, the bakery and kitchen spill out into the dining area, where you can enjoy freshly baked pastries and bread, as well as light lunch specials, all day long. Owner and head baker, Marju Männik is an actor by trade but gave it all up for her love of all things sweet. Her famous cloudberry cheesecake was chosen as the official cake for Estonia’s 100th anniversary. QA‑2, K.E. von Baeri 6, tel. +372 521 19 51, www.toomekohvik.ee.

Open 08:00-18:00; Sat 10:00-16:00; closed Sun. B­S Ülikooli Kohvik The legendary University Café is well worth a visit for its old-fashioned interiors alone. You can settle into Art Nouveau paradise complete with high ceilings and glasscovered atrium. When the weather is warm, head to the upstairs terrace.QB‑2, Ülikooli 20, tel. +372 518 08 66, www.kohvik.ut.ee. Open 11:30-15:30; closed Sat, Sun. First floor bar open on Thursdays 17:00-23:00, Fridays and Saturdays 17:00-02:00. €€. B­E­S­J­W Werner Werner has actually been around since 1895, but after its transformation into a lounge café, you’d never guess. Grab your coffee and snacks at the well-stocked pastry counter in front, then head to the back room for cushy chairs and piped-in Jazz. Be sure to check out the long menu, which offers breakfasts and lunch mains at incredibly friendly prices.QB‑2, Ülikooli 11, tel. +372 742 63 77, www. werner.ee. Open 07:30-22:00; Sat, Sun 09:00-22:00. €€.

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Nightlife

Tartu by night. Photo: Shutterstock.

Due to the fact that it’s a student town, Tartu has a respectable variety of pubs and clubs for a city its size, and quite a few of them exhibit a kind of creative daring or underground feeling that you won’t find elsewhere in Estonia.

Bars & Pubs Barlova Perfectly representing the spirit of Tartu’s artsy Karlova neighbourhood (Bar + Karlova = Barlova, get it?), this relaxed, little haunt attracts every manner of student as well as those who are just too laid-back to be hipsters. The Italian owner has become somewhat of a local celeb and is probably the reason this place serves the best coffee in town. Barlova is equally good for a quick pint or game of Scrabble with friends.QG‑3, Tähe 29, tel. +372 58 44 89 20. Open 17:00-01:00; Fri 17:00-03:00; Sat 19:00-03:00; closed Sun. B­E­L­6­W DeTolly Õllebaar Looking for a fun spot for a brew? Duck into this unassuming, cellar dive behind Faster’s to find a selection of 200+ bottled craft beers along with some rare whiskies.

DeTolly is run by brew aficionados, so don’t be afraid to ask for recommendations or share your opinion with the other folks who crowd in.QC‑2, Küüni 5A, tel. +372 56 29 23 30, www.detollybaar.ee. Thu 16:00 - 02:00, Fri, Sat 16:00 04:00, Closed Mon, Tue, Wed, Sun. S­J new Drinkgeld Known for its quiz nights and service so friendly you feel right at home, Drinkgeld is a great option for a casual and relaxed night out. In addition to great cocktails served by the glass or pitcher, Drinkgeld’s food menu offers plenty of tasty and filling options. See their Facebook page for facebook.com/TartuInYourPocket

upcoming events.QB‑2, Üikooli 20, tel. +372 518 08 66.

Open Thu 17:00-23:00; Fri, Sat 17:00-02:00; closed Mon, Tue, Wed, Sun. B­J Emajõe Pruulikoja õllekelder Just below Tartu’s central market you’ll find this cosy beer cellar. Don’t let the somewhat ‘secret’ entrance discourage you, inside there’s an ever-changing selection of local craft beers and dishes inspired by the produce available upstairs in the market hall.QC‑2, Vabaduse puiestee 1, tel. +372 518 68 72, www.emajoepruulikoda.com. Open 11:00-24:00; Fri, Sat 11:00-02:00; Sun 11:00-18:00.

Illegaard This cellar bar is a favourite local watering hole and eatery serving simple dishes like burgers, wraps, salads, etc, until late. In fact, their vegan burger gets great reviews! While there are a few screens for watching sports, the real sports happen in the bar, as many locals come here to play chess or table soccer. QB‑2, Ülikooli 5, tel. +372 740 17 14, www.illekas.ee. Open 12:00-01:00; Thu, Fri 12:00-03:00; Sat 14:00-03:00; Sun 14:00-01:00. J­6­W

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Nightlife Kivi Baar Estonians claim to be nature worshipers, so this little bar with a big hulking tree in the middle should make them feel right at home. Its neolithic trappings aside, the Stone Bar is simply a comfortable place to hang out. We were impressed by the choice of music, imported brews and we’ll definitely be coming back. In fact we did and enjoyed an excellent ginger beer or three while we were there. As with the other locales on this section of Rüütli, the party usually spills out onto to the street and turns into a block-party of sorts.QB‑2, Rüütli 13, tel. +372 551 96 56. Open Tue, Wed 19:00 - 03:00, Thu 19:00 - 04:00, Fri, Sat 19:00 - 05:00.

Closed Mon, Sun. Age restriction 18+. B­E­J­6­W Lokaal Pirogov Named for a renowned Tartu University doctor, this watering hole has a decidedly medical theme that includes ceiling lamps meant to look like bloody needles. Apart from its alcoholic cures, it offers table football and little booths in back for those in need of more private consultations.QB‑2, Rüütli 2, tel. +372 730 23 39, www. pirogov.ee. Open Mon, Tue 13:00-03:00; Wed, Thu 13:00-04:00; Fri 13:00-05:00; Sat 17:00-05:00; Sun 17:00-03:00. X­B ­J ­6 ­W Möku Möku, named for a kind of born loser in Estonian, serves as the main bar of the town’s grooviest alternative nightclub, Genialistide Klubi. Naturally, that means the place radiates a shabby-chic vibe, both during the day, when members of its die-hard regular crowd use it as a second living room, and on club event nights, when the music lovers drift in. Drop in to sample the interesting selection of imported beers and experience the mellow, chummy atmosphere.QB‑1, Magasini 5, tel. +372 740 45 14, www.moku.ee. Open 17:00 - 02:00. Closed Sun. Age restriction 18+. B­J ­6 ­W Pühaste Kelder Craft beer connoiseurs will not want to miss a visit to this cellar bar. Pühaste, a local craft beer brewer, opened the “cellar” to showcase not only their beers, but other local and international brews as well. The cosy atmosphere, together with the 21 different beers available, as well as great food make this a must-visit when in Tartu.QB‑2, Rüütli 11, tel. +372 775 13 13, www.puhastebeer.com/ kelder. Open 17:00-01:00; Mon 17:00-23:00; Fri, Sat 17:00-02:00; closed Sun.

ee. Open 12:00-02:00; Mon 12:00-22:00; Tue 12:00-23:00; Sun 12:00-22:00. Admission when live bands perform €5 - 8. B­E­S­J­W SaTiir This funky local hangout has all the right ingredients for a fun night in Tartu. With a fabulous selection of craft beer, tasty cocktails and a relaxed and bohemian vibe, what more could you want?QB‑2, Rüütli 12, tel. +372 55 57 16 76. Open Wed, Thu 19:30-24:00; Fri, Sat 19:30-03:00; closed Mon, Tue, Sun. Shooters Tartu For that pulsing, party feel, it’s hard to beat this popular, ‘before-you-hit-the-clubs’ shooter bar - it comes complete with upbeat music and its own small dance floor. Here patrons slide up to the bar to order embarrassingly-named shots, all sold in sets of five. Just be warned that you probably shouldn’t order two sets for yourself if you actually want to make it to the clubs.QB‑2, Vallikraavi 4, tel. +372 51 92 16 44. Open Wed 22:00-04:00; Thu 22:00-03:00; Fri, Sat 22:00-05:00; closed Mon, Tue, Sun. Age restriction 18+.

X­J­6­W Zavood Popular with the alternative crowd, Zavood is a funky, little dive bar that’s somehow managed to maintain its popularity through the years. The name resembles the Russian word for ‘factory’ and there’s certainly a raw, industrial feel to the place - car seats and water valves line the walls and cheap drinks keep the crowds thirsty for more.QB‑1, Lai 30, tel. +372 744 13 21, www.zavood.ee. Open 19:00 - 04:00.

Thu, Sat 19:00 - 05:00, Fri 19:00 -06:00. E­J­W

riverside venues As the weather turns warmer, you’ll notice the riverside come to life, especially opposite the Atlantis House where pop-up food and drink venues open for the season. It’s a sign that summer has arrived in Tartu.

This lively area offers simple, gourmet street food, signature drinks and cocktails (especially from the popular Väike Kuuba), and everything in between.

No trip to Tartu is complete without an afternoon or evening spent here.

Püssirohukelder If you’re a newcomer to Tartu, make at least one stop at the Gunpowder Cellar while you’re here. The world’s tallest pub is a former gunpowder vault that was carved into a downtown hillside in the mid-18th Century. If you’re hungry, try the soup served in a bread bowl or the dangerous garlic bread dish called ‘kiss me more’. The very decent red house beer can be ordered by the litre. The cellar tends to fill up when live bands hit the stage (you may have to pay admission).QB‑2, Lossi 28, tel. +372 730 35 55, www.pyss.

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Nightlife late eats Faster’s Express Slide into this down-market eatery and join the queue for Faster’s late-night offerings, all of which seem to come fried or deep-fried. There’s even a shashlik (kebab) burger. We can’t vouch for the quality either way, but at 4 o’clock in the morning, it will certainly fill that certain hole left by six hours of binge drinking.QC‑2, Küüni 7 (entrance from Ülikooli 3/5), tel. +372 740 03 08, www.fasters.ee. Open Mon, Tue 10:00-04:00; Wed, Thu 10:00-06:00; Fri, Sat 10:00-07:00; Sun 11:00-23:00. S­J

Clubs Tartu’s nightlife is as vibrant as you would expect from a university town and its night clubs are no exception. Tartu’s handful of nightclubs offers something for every taste and budget.

When this guide went to print, nightclubs had not yet received permission to open. To avoid disappointment, we suggest checking websites before heading out.

Club Illusion One of Tartu’s most exclusive nightclubs makes its home in what used to be a Stalin-era cinema house, and it has the antique projectors out front to prove it. The theatrical look intensifies inside, where the lavish, draped interior includes massive, mirrored balls and balconies looming over the dance floor. A mellower upstairs lounge is done up in an artistic chandelier-and-dripping-paint motif - a lot like the haunted house ride at Disneyland ...but with more blondes in short skirts. A hip diet of trendy beats makes up the DJ menu.QD‑1, Raatuse 97, tel. +372 742 43 41, www.illusion.ee. Open Wed, Fri, Sat 23:00-04:00; closed Mon, Tue, Thu, Sun. Admission €3 - 15, age restriction 18+. X­U­E­L Level Look! Someone froze an Estonian nightclub from 15 years back, defrosted it and stuck it in this Tartu cellar! At least that’s what Level seems like, judging from all the twirling lights, leopard-print minidresses and zealous security guards.

This would probably make a good destination for history or anthropology students who want to pick up loads of observational research material. At least the price was right when we were there (entrance = 1 thorough pat-down, otherwise free), and the music was semi-danceable.QC‑2, Ülikooli 6a, tel. +372 56 65 45 28. Open Tue 24:00-03:00; Wed, Thu 24:00-05:00; Fri, Sat 24:00-07:00; closed Mon, Sun. J Maasikas Maasikas means strawberry in Estonian. It also means hickey, which may be an insight into the hopes of the 30+ crowd that tends to gather here. The club is something of an upscale club for Tartu, with its relatively swank feel and higher prices than similar establishments. It’s also the longest running nightclub catering to the type of crowd found here. When we last stopped by the place it was packed, but not so much so that facebook.com/TartuInYourPocket

you had a hard time getting a drink or finding space to get your dance on - in fact we found it not overly difficult to get ‘picked-up’ here, even though we tried hard not to. Various theme nights and some pretty decent DJs round out the experience. Mushroom-themed smoking lounge as well.QC‑2, Küüni 7, tel. +372 736 62 73, www.maasikas.com. Open Fri, Sat 23:00-05:00. Closed Mon - Thu, Sun. Admission €8.

Age restriction 21+. X­J­W Rock & Roll Heaven This slightly-out-of-the-centre club is so underground that most locals haven’t even heard of it. If you manage to make your way here, you’ll find a cellar full of rock posters and beer sold in plastic cups. Typical nights see a number of live acts from around Estonia performing everything from funk to metal. Needless to say, those in the crowd are not your typical club bunnies and the dresscode, although not officially regulated, should involve various shades of black.QA‑3, Tiigi 76a, tel. +372 742 20 98, www.rocknroll.ee. Open only for special events and live acts, see website for details. Age restriction 18+. X­E­L­W Vabank Tartu This centrally located, upscale club follows in the footsteps of its bigger sister in Tallinn - offering somewhat private areas and some excellent cocktails. The decor is posh, the music danceable and the staff were quite helpful. Certainly a club to hit for the upwardly mobile and more mature crowd. Decent smoking lounge as well - there are actual upholstered seats and it didn’t feel too dirty to indulge in the nasty habit.

Dresscode smart casual.QB‑2, Ülikooli 8A, tel. +372 660 66 93, www.vabankclub.ee. Open Fri, Sat 23:00-05:00. Closed Mon - Thu, Sun. Admission €8. Age restriction 21+. X­J

Wine bar Vein ja Vine A student hangout through and through, Vein ja Vine is a buzzing destination crammed with little tables and deep conversations. You can order a reasonably-priced bottle from the chalkboard menu, or go for the house wine at just €12 a litre. A few antipasti, paninis and cakes are available too. On weekends, arrive early if you want any hope of getting a seat. QB‑2, Rüütli 8, tel. +372 58 16 41 76, www.veinjavine.ee. Open 17:00-01:00; Fri, Sat 17:0002:00; closed Sun. B­J­6­W 2020/2021

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Hotels

View of hotel Lydia. Photo: Jorma Suumann Due to the city’s increasing popularity, new hotels are springing up everywhere. However, just because there is a lot of choice these days in Tartu, doesn’t mean that you should just show up in town without a reservation, so book as far ahead as you can to guarantee getting a place that suits both your style and your price range. Prices listed below include VAT and breakfast unless otherwise indicated.

Upmarket Antonius Steeped in history, this building dates back to at least the 16th Century. The luxurious Antonius is located just across from the University of Tartu main building and much detail was given to its restoration. In fact, many original architectural details can be seen throughout.

Of course, its ‘five-star’ level of quality ensures its guests will feel like royalty no matter who they are.

Rooms on the 4th floor have a romantic, cosy feel, complete with wooden ceiling-beams and a great view of Tartu’s rooftops, while the Antonius suite… well, let’s just say an Estonian President overnighted there and he seemed pleased with the accommodations.QB‑2, Ülikooli 15, tel. +372 737 03 77, www.hotelantonius. ee. Z­P ­G ­U ­I ­J ­W ­K ­H Art hotel Pallas by Tartuhotels This spiffy hotel in a downtown business/shopping centre has great views both inside and out. Choose a room on the street side (as opposed to the quieter side) and you can easily spy on the crowds moving into Old Town. Much more fascinating is the interior - in homage to the Pallas art school that operated here before the war, all the rooms are decorated with modern art. After a recent renovation, the new rooms really pop with colour and trendy decor. The contemporary lobby could almost pass for a trendy café. Breakfast is served in the Big Ben pub, next door.QC‑3, Riia 4, tel. +372 730 12 00, www.pallas.tartuhotels.ee. Z­P ­G ­U ­R ­6­ W­K ­H hhh 42 Tartu In Your Pocket

SYMBOL key L Free parking

Z Anti-allergy rooms

6 Pet-friendly

H Conference facilities

T Child-friendly

U Facilities for the disabled

F Fitness centre

I Fireplace

R LAN connection

C Swimming pool

K Restaurant

J Old Town location

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category guide Based on the average price of a double room.

Upmarket: over 60€ Midrange: 40 - 60€ Budget: up to 40€

Dorpat Modern, stylish, comfortable, friendly staff, lots of amenities and just steps from the bus station and a shopping centre - what more could you ask for? Tartu’s largest hotel is a professionally-run, 205-room affair on the banks of the Emajõgi river. Features include the city’s largest conference centre, a spa and a little, red car parked in the lobby. Guests get vouchers for a morning sauna and swim at the nearby Aura Keskus and room keys are good for free entrance at some local nightclubs. We also found the morning breakfast buffet quite excellent, even if you’re not staying in the hotel it’s well worth the low price.QD‑2, Soola 6, tel. +372 733 71 80, www.dorpat.ee. Z­P ­G ­U ­L ­R ­6­ W­K ­H ­F­w hhh tartu.inyourpocket.com

Hotels Hotel London by Tartuhotels Tartu’s first four-star hotel brings a welcome touch of class to Old Town - there’s even a fountain in the lobby!

Rooms are modern and plush, nicely decorated in daring colours, and some have interesting views of the surrounding old streets and rooftops. Big, artistic photos of Tartu add a cerebral touch while the hotel’s restaurant, Polpo, will satisfy your culinary cravings.QB‑2, Rüütli 9, tel. +372 730 55 55, www.london.tartuhotels.ee.

Z­P ­G ­U ­J ­R ­6 ­W ­K ­H hhhh Lydia If we could afford to, we’d move in here. Permanently.

Lydia is the latest offering from the same group that runs the much-respected Dorpat, so in addition to its ideal location just behind Town Hall, it offers a level of swank modernity that’s hard to top. Rooms come in three different classes (Classic, Superior and Executive), all of which come loaded with a long list of goodies like bathrobes, slippers, coffee-making gear, laptop safes, etc. Guests are free to work out in the little gym, chill out in the spa or mix themselves a cocktail in the elegant, self-service lounge, which operates around the clock.QB‑2, Ülikooli 14, tel. +372 733 03 77, www.lydia.ee. Z­P ­G ­U ­I ­J ­W ­K ­H ­C­ D­F hhhh

Mid-range Sophia This contemporary hotel option was created by the group behind the upscale London and Pallas hotels with the idea to bring a similar high level of quality at a lower price. We certainly appreciated the crisp design and colourful room interiors. The big difference here is the location - Sophia is attached to the Lõunakeskus shopping mall at the edge of town. That makes the hotel convenient for those who want to take advantage of south Estonia’s largest retail and entertainment complex. A free shuttle will take you from there to the centre in 15 minutes.QE‑4, Ringtee 75, tel. +372 638 08 50, www.sophia.tartuhotels.ee. Z­P ­U ­L ­W­ K­D ­F Tampere Maja Tampere House, named for Tartu’s sister city in Finland, operates some very cosy, home-style guest rooms for Finns and non-Finns alike. The Old Town dwelling is actually one of the oldest buildings in the city, and wooden beams give it an old-fashioned feel. Apartments come with their own kitchens, and there are two additional kitchens that the four other rooms share. Guests are also free to use a computer terminal in the corridor. The house is also a base for cultural exchange, so be prepared to get cultured.QB‑1, Jaani 4, tel. +372 738 63 00/+372 56 45 38 22, www.tamperemaja.ee. P­G ­L ­J ­6­ W­H ­D

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V Spa Hotel and Conference Centre This sparkling hotel, centrally located and attached to the Kvartal Shopping Centre, has so many amenities that guests may not find very many reasons to leave the premises. Whether staying for business or pleasure, the friendly staff will go out of their way to make one feel at home while away from home - both style and comfort are priorities at V. The rooms feature a delightful mix of Old World elegance and modern conveniences. The in-house restaurant, Joyce, serves up an excellent breakfast and a world class a la carte menu on its two levels. Included in the price, guests are also welcome to enjoy the superb pampering available in the V Spa, complete with massaging jet pools, various saunas and relaxing areas.QC‑3, Riia 2, tel. +372 677 66 77, www.vspahotel.ee. Z­P­G­U­ R­W­K­H­C­D­F­w facebook.com/TartuInYourPocket

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Tartu Hotel Probably one of the more cheerful places to stay in Tartu, this hotel next to the bus station is certainly one of the city’s best value-for-money establishments. ‘Superior’ singles and twins are located in the building’s newest wing, while the hotel’s main section offers small but respectable standard rooms, all fully-outfitted and decorated with funky and bright paintings. Guests should check out the modern, little spa, which has three saunas, two hot tubs and its own bar. There’s also a lobby computer to use in case you left your own gadgets at home.QD‑2, Soola 3, tel. +372 731 43 00, www.tartuhotell.ee. Z­P­G­U­ L­W­K­H­D­F­w 2020/2021

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Hotels Budget Hektor Design Hostel An entirely new hostel concept in Estonia, Hektor is geared toward the savvy traveller who seeks out budget accommodation that’s ultra-functional, ultraclean and looks darn cool as well. This place, opened in 2016, certainly delivers on all points. With 112 rooms, it’s massive by local hostel standards and offers a high-quality lobby café, guest kitchens, laundry facilities, and a modern seminar room, built by popular demand. Staff organise movie nights in the downstairs rec hall. Most rooms are private with their own kitchenettes and bathrooms, but some share these amenities with a neighbour.QF‑3, Riia 26, tel. +372 740 51 00, www.hektorhostels.com. Z­U ­L ­6­ W­K ­H ­D ­F Looming Hostel This shiny hostel just a little outside of the centre is bright, clean and ecologically friendly - in fact over 95% of the hostel’s décor has been made from reused or recycled materials. There are loads of amenities including games, free WiFi, free parking, hammocks and more. In summer you can chill on their rooftop terrace.QF‑3, Kastani 38, tel. +372 56 99 43 98, www. loominghostel.ee. Z­L ­6 ­W Riia Villa This lovely, little villa on Riia street comes with romantically-named rooms such as ‘Cleopatra’s Room’, the ‘Aristocrat’, and ‘Romance’. Some are even furnished with bathtubs. They’ve also got a lovely garden and a sauna complete with cooling pool.QE‑4, Riia 117a, tel. +372 738 13 00, www.riiavilla.ee. G­L ­W ­D Terviseks Backpackers B&B If cheap, communal living is your bag, then this fun and eclectic backpackers’ haven is certainly where you’ll want to lay your head, no matter what time of day or night. You really can’t beat the location right on Town Hall Square and it certainly won’t take long to stumble to your bed from most of the local bars or parks. Oh, and did we mention that a light breakfast is included?

Awesome!QC‑2, Raekoja plats 10, tel. +372 565 53 82.

J­W Vaksali 4 Hostel This hostel is located in a beautifully renovated wooden house right next to the railway station. A little bit of a walk to the city centre, but its cosy atmosphere makes up for the distance and if you happen to come to Tartu by train it’s a perfect pick. Toilets and showers are shared and, although there is no kitchen proper, there are fridges and a microwave for preparing light bites.

Arrange your arrival ahead of time by e-mail or phone because reception is only open 16:00 - 20:00.QA‑3, Vaksali 4, tel. +372 510 46 98/(+372) 744 16 10, www. hostel4.ee. Z­G ­U ­L ­6 ­W 44 Tartu In Your Pocket

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Shopping & Directory

Given its size, Tartu probably won’t be on your list as a premiere shopping destination. That being said, it is Estonia’s second largest city and therefore you’ll certainly be able to spend some euros here on speciality items, handicrafts, the usual brand names and items specific to Tartu’s artistic culture. Here you’ll find a great list of shops, boutiques and shopping malls where you can indulge your inner shopaholic.

Antiques Inderlin Books, postcards, art, and antiques are what you’ll find at Inderlin.QB‑2, Küütri 16/Kompanii 4, tel. +372 58 03 67 52, www.inderlin.ee. Open 10:00-14:00;15:00-18:00; Sat 10:00-15:00; closed Mon, Sun.

Books Krisostomus Books from all over the world.QC‑2, Raekoja plats 11, tel. +372 744 00 10, www.kriso.ee. Open 10:00-18:00; closed Sun, Sat.

Fashion The highest concentration of clothes shops are in malls like Tartu Kaubamaja, Tasku, Lõunakeskus and Kvartal (see Shopping centres). Beyond that, try these: Baltman One of Estonia’s home-grown, international fashion brands, Baltman specialises in men’s suits, jackets and trousers.QC‑2, Riia 1 (Tartu Kaubamaja), tel. +372 731 48 facebook.com/TartuInYourPocket

97, www.baltman.andmorefashion.com. Open 09:0021:00; Sun 10:00-19:00.

Disainimaja Although not a typical fashion boutique, given the location and the fact that these Estonian top designers are selling their ‘wearable’ wares in a design incubator of sorts, this fashion outlet is certainly worth checking out.QC‑3, Kalevi 15, tel. +372 506 96 92, www. disainimaja.ee. Open 11:00-18:00; Sat 11:00-15:00; closed Mon, Sun. LEVI Design Shop Top Estonian fashion design and accessories.QC‑2, Riia 1 (Tartu Kaubamaja), www.levi.design. Open 09:0021:00; Sun 10:00-19:00.

Manna Couture Vintage clothing.QB‑1, Munga 10, tel. +372 741 10 84, www.mannacouture.ee. Open 11:00-18:00; closed Sat, Sun. Monton A popular Estonian brand providing cutting-edge clothing for both men and women.QC‑2, Riia 1 (Tartu Kaubamaja), www.monton.andmorefashion.com. Open 09:00-21:00; Sun 10:00-19:00.

Suva Estonian brand producing socks and stockings. Its trademark has become its ethnic-line, which features various Estonian national costume designs.QB‑2, Küüni 4, tel. +372 740 90 86, www.suva.ee. Open 10:00-18:00; Sat 10:00-16:00; closed Sun. 2020/2021

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A. Le Coq gift shop A. Le Coq is an Estonian drinks company founded in 1807 by Albert von Le Coq. This popular brewery produces a range of beers widely available throughout Estonia. So, if you’re a fan, why not take a few souvenirs home, like beer glasses or t-shirts? They also sell a wide range of A. Le Coq products, both alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages. QF‑2, Laulupeo pst. 15, www.alecoq.ee/en/beer-museum/gift-shop. Open 10:00-17:00; Sat 10:00-16:30; closed Mon, Sun.

Tartu Market Hall Sure, you can visit the museums, you can explore the cafés, but if you really want to understand life in Tartu, you have to go where the people shop: Tartu Market Hall. Housed in a square, imposing, riverside building that dates to 1938, Tartu Turg, as it’s called in Estonian, is filled with vendors selling fresh meat, excellent sauerkraut and pickles, as well as fresh local fish from the Emajõgi River, Lake Peipsi and Lake Võrtsjärv. You’ll also find craft beer retailers in the basement. Its outdoor extension Tartu Farmers Market is just as lively find it in Soola 10, across Riia street between the bus station and the Sadamateater.QC‑2, Vabaduse pst. 1, tel. +372 738 71 01, www.tartuturg.ee. Tartu Market Hall open 07:30 - 16:00, Sun 09:00 - 15:00. Outdoor Farmers Market open from May through September 07:00 - 17:00, Sat, Sun 07:00 - 16:00.

Rae Käsitöö A huge variety of quality souvenirs and crafts, right on Old Town’s main square.QB‑2, Küüni 2 (entrance from Raekoja plats), tel. +372 742 34 24. Open 10:00-19:00.

Gallery shops Gildi Gallery This Old Town gallery deals in oil paintings, watercolours and graphic art as well as some leather goods.QB‑2, Gildi 2, tel. +372 744 21 70, www.gildi-galerii.business.site/.

Open 10:00-17:30; Sat 10:00-15:00; closed Sun. Mikkeli Gallery Ceramics, glass and porcelain, some made right on the spot.QG‑3, Tähe 39, tel. +372 734 40 65. Open 11:0018:00; closed Mon, Sat, Sun. Nõunõu Studio Gallery Contemporary ceramic art and design by Estonian artists in a Nordic-style gallery shop.QB‑1, Jaani 14, tel. +372 507 45 73, www.nounou.ee. Open Wed - Fri 10:00 15:00. Other times open by appointment.

Handicrafts/Souvenirs Kiiks ja Knihv Funky gifts for all ages and genders.QB‑2, Rüütli 7, tel. +372 58 87 96 60, www.kiiksjaknihv.ee. Open 11:3019:30; Sat 11:30-18:00; closed Sun. Milgren Studio Shop Delicate and intriguing porcelain items from which you may sip your tea.QF‑3, Kastani 42, tel. +372 55 54 06 14, www.milgren.ee. Open 12:00-18:00; Sat 12:00-16:00; closed Mon, Sun. 46 Tartu In Your Pocket

Saare Hobu Käsitööpood In addition to its signature lambskin items, this Saaremaa-based outfit sells knits, ceramics and trinkets made from carved wood, metal and glass.QB‑2, Raekoja plats 8, tel. +372 782 81 78, www.kris.ee. Open 09:00-19:00; Sun 10:00-17:00; Sat 09:00-18:00.

Textile Studio Shop Textile design, art, ceramics and accessories.QB‑1, Lutsu 5, tel. +372 55 52 22 62. Open 10:00-16:00; closed Mon, Thu, Sat, Sun. Vanalinna Eesti Käsitöö Unique handicraft products from genuine leather and other Estonian gifts.QB‑2, Ülikooli 3. Open 10:30-18:00; closed Sun.

Pharmacies Euroapteek QC‑2, Küüni 5b, tel. +372 730 08 44, www.euroapteek. ee. Open 09:00-19:00; Sat 10:00-16:00; closed Sun. Raekoja Apteek QB‑2, Raekoja plats 1A, tel. +372 742 35 60, www. apotheka.ee. Open 24hrs.

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Shopping & Directory Shopping centres Eeden Located somewhat close to the centre, this shopping complex features several large outlet stores in addition to the regular shops and services. There is also plenty to keep the whole family entertained, including Apollo cinema and O’Leary’s entertainment complex with a kids play area.QG‑3, Kalda tee 1c, www.eeden.ee.

Open 10:00-21:00.

Kaubamaja This centrally located, retail mecca houses the local branch of Estonia’s largest department store, Kaubamaja. It also functions as a full-fledged shopping mall, offering everything from food to fashion. It’s the best destination for finding upscale and known fashion brands, some of which are exclusively sold here, as well as a good selection of authentic Estonian designs.QC‑2, Riia 1, tel. +372 731 48 00, www.tartukaubamaja.ee.

Open 09:00-21:00; Sun 10:00-19:00. Food department open 09:00 - 22:00, Sun 10:00 - 20.00.

Tasku Centre Tasku is a big, trendy shopping, eating and entertainment complex in the centre of Tartu. You’ll find a plethora of high-end retail shops and dining experiences along with a large cinema and a supermarket for stocking up on all your party supplies.QC‑2, Turu 2, tel. +372 731 22 11, www. tasku.ee. Open 10:00-21:00; Sun 10:00-18:00. Food department open 08:00 - 23:00.

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food Biomarket The largest chain of organic products and natural food stores in Estonia.QC‑2, Küüni 7, tel. +372 735 26 50, www.biomarket.ee. Open 10:00-20:00; Sun 10:0016:00; Sat 10:00-18:00.

Coop Maksimarket Centrally located, this large supermarket has everything you need, from groceries to cosmetics to homewares.QC‑2/3, Riia 2 (Kvartal), www.coop.ee. Open 09:00-22:00; Sun 09:00-20:00.

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Kvartal The newest and flashiest of the malls occupying Tartu’s most retail-packed street corner (along with Kaubamaja and the Tasku Centre), Kvartal really does feel like a neighbourhood in itself. There are three floors of shopping and dining options to keep your bags heavy and your belly full, and a spa where you can recuperate afterwards.QC‑2/3, Riia 2, www.kvartal.com.ee. Open 10:00-21:00; Sun 10:00-19:00.

Lõunakeskus Lõunakeskus is the largest shopping and entertainment complex in South-Estonia, offering the greatest variety of goods and services in the region. Lõunakeskus accommodates an indoor ice-skating rink, an adventure park, the Apollo cinema, a golf studio, a MyFitness sports club as well as a variety of restaurants and cafés. Getting there is simple via the free bus service which operates from in front of the Kaubamaja department store, on the Riia mnt. side. Buses leave every 30 to 60 minutes from 11:00 to 21:44.QE‑4, Ringtee 75, tel. +372 731 55 00, www.astri.ee/lounakeskus.

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Specializing in producing raw fruit and vegetable snacks and raw chocolate, Naat also offers organic (vegan) coffee drinks, smoothies, and snacks that you can enjoy in their cosy little shop or on the green summer terrace during warmer months. Also a good place for picking up a tasty souvenir. QB‑2, Rüütli 4, tel. +372 523 95 17, www.naat.ee. Open 12:00-18:00; closed Sat, Sun. Rimi Centrally located, Rimi covers all your grocery needs.QC‑2, Turu 2 (Tasku Centre), tel. +372 55 51 23 87, www.rimi. ee. Open 08:00-23:00. Also at: C-2, Küüni 7, tel. +372 731 77 04. Open 07:30-22:00, Sat, Sun 09:00 - 22:00.

Tartu Kaubamaja Located on the main floor of Tartu’s Kaubamaja, this grocery is considered slightly more upscale, and is a good place to come for food souvenirs.QC‑3, Riia 1, tel. +372 731 51 00, www.kaubamaja.ee. Open 09:00-22:00; Sun 10:00-20:00.

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Please note, that this coupon is only valid in the Kaubamaja department store.

This includes Women’s Fashion, Kidswear and Toys, Men’s Fashion, Women’s Shoe Department and the Home Department. In the Beauty Department the discount applies to jewels, watches and fashion jewellery. This discount incorporates the Partner Card and Club One Card discounts.

Mon–Sat 9–21 Sun 10–19 Riia St 1, Tartu Valid until 31.03.2021