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 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

Restaurant Polpo in Tartu, Estonia offers a comprehensive restaurant experience with excellent chef de cuisine, and the charm lies in the simplicity as they say, where each detail must be in place. Located on the ground floor of the Hotel London, Polpo which means octopus is housed in a building dating back to the second half of the 16th century with a long and interesting history going back. Since opening, Polpo has been chosen as one of the 50 Best Restaurants of Estonia, and there's space for private events, celebrations and gatherings, plus the food and drinks menu is refined, and they are open from breakfast with daily specials, it's a must try and they can cater to large events.READ MORE

La Dolce Vita in Tartu, Estonia is an authentic Italian Restaurant with stunning menu and the owners are Italians offering a true gourmet experience. Enjoy a old traditional recipes, stuffed pastas made in their own kitchen, exquisite sauce pastas straight from Italy and the finest pizza in the country served piping from the living fire wood fired oven. Other delectable La Dolce Vita menu items include several mouthwatering appetizer choices, bruschetta, salads, veal dishes and more, and their food quality comes from authentic ingredients. They import direct from Italy a few times a month, and they have a wide selection of meats, cheeses and other genuine Italy products for sale, come for the divine in Italian.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

Skatetown in Tartu, Estonia is ideal as an individual activity or with family or friends for a great time out skating with music and spinning mirror ball. It's the perfect venue for your birthday or team night out, unique hen party idea or any other special occasion, and there's a cafe where you can rest and enjoy a refreshing drink and healthy snack. Skatetown offers quad skates for rent and safety gear is free, plus they give instructions to beginner and show new steps to advanced skaters, there's weekly roller figure skating, roller derbies and jamskating training sessions. On weekends live Dj's bring a whole new level of excitement, and they also host skateless events and concerts with DJ's and bands from aboard, come for a world of fun.READ MORE

Restoran Umb Roht in Tartu, Estonia offers an interesting menu at excellent value with great service, and the creative chef presents palate and eye pleasing dishes that are tasty and unique. They also serve a good home baked black bread, have strong coffee and tea varieties, and there's an inner courtyard for dining outside, plus there good specials. The menu offers heady delights of starters like leek with hollandaise sauce and truffle cheese, salmon tartare, tomato soup, beef and duck jerky, and a vegetarian main as well as pork, entrecote, rabbit and whitefish plus a fabulous selection of desserts and a cheese platter. Restoran Umb Roht offers a fabulous dining experience in beautiful surrounds and comes highly recommended.READ MORE

The Eduard Vilde salon, restaurant and cafe in Tartu, Estonia offers a wonderful dining experience surrounded by Estonian prose and memorabilia of the great artist the establishment was named after. Here as they say, there is a friendly atmosphere, flavoursome cuisine, enjoyable entertainment and welcoming service all in their own words, and they welcome you to memories of a different time, of different values and noble beliefs. The menu offers exquisite snacks for sharing, delectable light meals, mouthwatering mains through grills, meats, seafood and fish dishes and desserts represent the perfect ending of something great. The Eduard Vilde salon, restaurant and cafe has a conference hall for private meetings and caters beautifully to events of-site including weddings, dinners, wakes and more. They also have a wine cellar with exquisite offerings, and the wine school offers courses for the wine novice and connoisseur alike which includes wines and snacks.READ MORE

The Ice Age Centre in Tartu, Estonia is a fascinating theme park for the whole family showcasing the history of the universe and the future of man with interactive displays. Come visit this unique centre in the Baltic States and see life sized prehistoric animals as well as how the Estonian and world nature was formed, here there is something exciting for everyone in Vooremaa, Tartu County, a well known area for the ice age. The Ice Age Centre welcomes groups, and in summer you can enjoy a raft trip from the centre with guides who regale you with exciting stories, the raft itself unique on plastic floats, there's also a cafe at the centre with terrace open in summer, serving sandwiches, salads, delicious baked goods, ice cream, coffee and soft drinks. The cafe is available for rent up to 40 people and there's a seminar hall for up to 60 people for events, they provide catering for groups, schools and parties, in summer enjoy a raft trip with picnic basket from the cafe. Come for a fascinating, unforgettable, educational visit.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