The University of Tartu Museum in Tartu, Estonia covers the history of science and university education from the 17th century to present day with fascinating tales covering science, art, astronomy, medicine and student life. There are permanent exhibitions spanning three floors showcasing objects and materials the university has used over it's long and historic academic operation, with the heritage on display, accompanied by a number of temporary exhibitions. The University of Tartu Museum offers guided tours, educational programmes, and various science events and special programmes, the Crazy Scientists office is available for children's parties, and the White Hall available for hire for special events, and there's the not to be missed very popular science tea night held once a month with intriguing presentations. Also here is The Treasury, home to truly rare gems of the University which have rarely if ever been on display, come for a fascinating journey through the academia and history of the museum.READ MORE

The Estonian Literary Museum is a state institution in Tartu, Estonia of research and development, created on the basis of the Archival Library founded all the way back in 1909, as well as many other foundations and departments, and is the leading centre for Estonian studies in Estonia. Here they preserve Estonian language and culture, and promote the advancement of Estonian studies and participation in international research and development activities. The Estonian Literary Museum is old and dignified featuring six departments, yet at the same time is a future oriented institution that is not only dynamic but values traditions, integrates innovative and new technologies, and presents the preservation of cultural heritage and its mediation to the public.READ MORE

Cafe-Restaurant Pierre in Tartu, Estonia offers great food, a romantic atmosphere and waitrons beautifully dressed, plus they are open from breakfast with great menu choices. There is also a warm terrace perfect for summer months, and the interior is a mix of cosy old furniture and cafe house style. There's an excellent selection of cakes, and melt in the mouth chocolates and truffles by Pierre with a heady selection to choose from, come for an unforgettable experience, great dining choices, wine and coffee, they come highly recommended.READ MORE

Hostel Vaksali 4 in Tartu, Estonia offer comfortable accommodation for non smokers only in a historical building dating back to 1880. They can accommodate 49 guests in 27 rooms over one, two or three beds, and breakfast is available for groups plus there's free parking on the hostel property and coach buses are welcome. Hostel Vaksali 4 is located just 2 kilometres from the town centre and there's free WIFI, common showers and bathrooms and sports equipment storage, ideal for sports teams and traveling groups.READ MORE

Tasku is a shopping centre in the heart of Tartu, Estonia where the provide the complete experience of great shopping, good food, pleasurable times and a great place to meet with friends. There are over 50 shops over two levels offering anything from clothes to footwear and accessories, there's a big bookshop and electronics stores as well as hair salon and solarium centres, novel place to eat and even a food store. The fourth floor boasts the Cinamon Cinema Centre with entertainment and high quality movie experiences and 5 movie halls. Tasku has a wonderful viewing platform on the Plasku roof and you can enjoy beautiful views over the entire city and group tours are available with a guide if needed.READ MORE

Tartu Toy Museum in the heart of Tartu, Estonia is a fascinating attraction housed in an old wooden building and transports visitors back to the joys of their childhood. There are permanent exhibits of toys through the ages including artist made dolls, souvenir dolls and traditional toys, and they have a play room and workshop rooms, plus alternating exhibits and children's activities are organized at the museum. The Tartu Toy Museum collects, preserves, studies and introduces toys of Estonia and the world, they even have a house of theatre and animation puppets in the former coach house in the yard, where they also show characters and props of animation films, and sketches and cartoons previously exhibited. There is also a theatre stage in the theatre house, children's studio and theatre puppets, come for a world of fun, learn about the process behind the making of puppet films, see the exhibits and let the children and yourself play.READ MORE

The Aura Centre in Tartu, Estonia is a spa, waterpark and modern swimming pool complex with a 25X50 metre swimming pool that meets international standards. The spa is a wonderful health club with jacuzzis, different saunas including steam, Finnish, kneipp and aroma, and you can enjoy beautiful river views from your deck chair or the warmth of the sanarium, plus there are cloakrooms and lockers. The waterpark offers a world of fun on water slides, and there's a water cannon, water curtains hiding caves with seats and water massage facilities, there's a fountain, a waterfall and much more, splash pool for the children and water toys. The waterpark includes a sauna, cafe, cloakroom with lockers and in summer they open up the sun terrace, plus visitors to the spa and water park can use the swimming complex. The Aura Centre offers the biggest swimming pool in Estonia, and it is used for water aerobics, local and international sports events, as well as sportsmen, amateurs and swimming enthusiasts, there is also a training pool for children's swimming lessons.READ MORE

The Barclay Hotell is located in the center of Tartu, Estonia close to the local attractions is offers the ideal stay for the holidaymaker or business traveller. Enjoy comfortable and pleasant surrounds in the 49 rooms with choices of single, twin or suites and two suites have a sauna, one with balcony, all rooms come with cable TV, safety box, mini bar, phone and complimentary WIFI. The Barclay Hotell features a conference hall that can seat 80, and a meeting room for 10 people, they offer the free use of flipchart, overhead, and slide projector, television, video, multimedia projector and computer as well as business services and simultaneous translation, come for an unforgettable stay.READ MORE

The Dorpat Hotel and Convention Centre is the largest in Tartu and southern Estonia and features an excellent restaurant, wellness spa and multifunction conference and event centre right in the centre of town close to main attractions and the business district. Many rooms boast views over the river and city, and this historically desired destination has standard rooms, family rooms, suites, superior rooms and sauna suites, there's even a separate floor for people with allergies. The restaurant with river views serves a fine selection of Estonian and International cuisine, and there's a lobby bar with delicious coffee and freshly baked pastries, they also have and outdoor cafe in summer, and offer catering for company events. The spa offers different massages, beauty treatments and spa body treatments, and there are specialists, dermatologists, leech therapy doctors and rehabilitation therapists to assist with health problems. The Dorpat Hotel and Convention Centre offers the largest and most contemporary conference and event centre in Southern Estonia with 10 multi functional rooms of various sizes, come for a wonderful stay whether for business, health or pleasure, it's all here.READ MORE

Culture Bar NAIIV in Tartu, Estonia is a bar, art gallery and cafe serving craft ciders, spirits, rye ales, craft beer, cognac, whiskey and more, they have an excellent wine selection and a wine rack with excellent choices. They also host regular fun events and music quiz and game nights with prizes so get a team of four together or join a fun one. Culture Bar NAIIV has great bar staff and is a really wonderful place to visit with a group of friends for a great time out, come make memories and enjoy the original art on the walls, and the little courtyard outside.READ MORE