Tartu County

The academic and cultural center of southeastern Estonia, with the university city of Tartu and the shores of Lake Peipus as its main attractions.

Tartu County lies in southeastern Estonia. Its seat, Tartu, is the country's second-largest city and home to the historic University of Tartu; the Town Hall Square, Toome Hill (Cathedral Hill) and the Estonian National Museum are worth a visit. The east of the county borders Lake Peipus, where the shore is dotted with Old Believer villages and known for its onion-growing tradition. Summer is full of cultural events, and winter brings snowy scenery. Trains and long-distance buses connect Tartu and Tallinn, a journey of about two to three hours.

Destinations

• Tartu

Itineraries

• Classic Mainland Estonia Loop – A self-drive loop covering Tallinn, Lahemaa, Lake Peipus, Tartu, Soomaa, and Pärnu, excluding the islands.
• Riga, Gauja & Tartu Railway Northbound – Travel car-free by train from Riga via Sigulda, Cēsis, and Tartu all the way to Tallinn.