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

Vein Ja Vine in Tartu, Estonia is a unique school offering wine training events for groups from beginners to advanced wine lovers. Training takes two hours with a fascinating talk about the rich history of wine, tasting and practising, different wine making methods and question and answer time, these courses are very interesting and you learn an incredible amount about wine in the short time. Vein Ja Vine wine courses are ideal for birthday parties and corporate events, and they have a room for hire for seminars and training, or will come to your venue. They also offer a cheese and wine pairing course and more, and come highly recommended, come increase your knowledge and learn something new about the world of wine.READ MORE

The Meat Market Steak and Cocktail in the heart of Tartu, Estonia offers an inspiring menu and excellent quality cocktails, complete with cozy cocktail bar. This family friendly restaurant serves excellent steaks and sausages and a mouthwatering variety of meat dishes including lamb and succulent ribs, and portions are large and satisfying. The Meat Market Steak and Cocktail also offer a melt in the mouth steak tartare and classic black Angus burgers, salads, soups and desserts, here there's something delightful on the menu for everyone.READ MORE

Restoran Chez Andre in Tartu, Estonia comes highly recommended with every meal beautifully designed, pleasing to the palate and the eye, it's like eating art and a must try dining experience. Attentive, friendly service adds value to your visit, and the menu offers truly inspired meals by the passionate chef who loves what he does, and this shines through on your plate, it's a magnificent French cuisine delight with every mouthful. Restoran Chez Andre is also a patisserie offering sweets, and cakes for any occasion including breathtaking wedding cakes, and complex special orders, schedule an appointment with Chez Andre today, and he will create the most beautiful cake you have ever seen.READ MORE

The Tartu University Botanical Gardens of Tartu, Estonia were founded all the way back in 1803, and today the garden design remains main the same as when it was the founded in the historical old days, complete with bronze bust and memorial stone to the founder. Today collections include 10 000 species of plants which originate from tundra, tropical rainforests and more, and they boast the most species in Estonia, dedicated to teaching visitors of the diversity of the flora and saving usage of plantal resources and protection. The Tartu University Botanical Gardens offer fascinating exhibitions and sculptures, and collections can be viewed in outdoor parts with an incredible range and variety of plant life, there;s also a park with arboretum, trees and shrubs from Europe, perennials, dicots, annuals, alpines a rose garden and more. The greenhouses include the palm house with an excellent selection of palm trees, the subtropical house, a tropical house and succulents, come for a fascinating visit to these beautiful surrounds.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 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

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

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

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