Top 9 Fun Things To Do in Tartu 2020 - Best Activities in Tartu

Vanemuine

By Piret

You might have heard that us, Estonians, love theatre and every decent town has at least got a stage or two. Vanemuine being the oldest theatre in Estonia could quite easily be called the heart of cultural Tartu.

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Toy Museum

Fun & Active 11 2

By Piret

Unleash the child inside you

Toy Museum

Fun and interesting visit for both children and those who refuse to grow up.

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Local Experience

Day tour to Seto area

The day tour takes you to Setomaa - a wonderful border area between Estonia and Russia. The tour is a journey through the well-preserved traditional culture of the Seto people, enjoying the diverse nature, rich culture, intriguing history and the colorful local people.

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Prices from

100 EUR

Duration

8 h

Languages

Estonian, English

Local Experience

Day tour to Seto area

Book tour ›

Prices from

100 EUR

Duration

8 h

Languages

Estonian, English

Eesti Rahva Muuseum | Estonian National Museum

Fun & Active 6 1

By Kristjan

Estonian history throughout times

Eesti Rahva Muuseum | Estonian National Museum

Through the Museum’s exhibitions and events, one can take a look at Estonians’ everyday lives and get familiar with local dress, language and customs throughout different periods. Also a very nice and relaxing big area to walk around or play disc golf.

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Lodjakoda

Fun & Active 9 0

By Piret

Ship ahoy!

Lodjakoda

While taking a walk along the picturesque bank of Emajõgi, you just might stumble upon a weird looking wooden construction-thingy. Guess what... They’re hiding a real boat under it! Feel free to check out how the building process is coming along or if you are really eager, why not give them a helping hand.

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Elektriteater

Fun & Active 10 1

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Cinema extraordinaire

Elektriteater

Elektriteater screens mainly European and Estonian films of the more curious variety. One of the great things about this place is that they don’t sell popcorn, so you can quietly feast your eyes on the film without someone complementing the soundtrack with their constant munching and crunching.

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Aura Keskus

Fun & Active 7 1

By Piret

Have a splash!

Aura Keskus

Their selection of different saunas (it’s a must for a true Estonian experience, I mean, who doesn’t love sitting around naked in 100°C?), water slides, hot tubs and swimming pools should bring a smile to the face of even the neediest of bathers.

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The banks of Emajõgi

Fun & Active 15 2

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Escape the city

The banks of Emajõgi

If it actually is humanly possible to get tired of the big city life in Tartu, just head down to the hiking tracks along the banks of river Emajõgi. You’ll be wandering around wild nature in 15 minutes.

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TCCI

Fun & Active 2 0

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Get creative

TCCI

Tartu Centre for Creative Industries is a hub for people with ideas. Besides incubating creative start-ups they’ve got an art gallery, an Estonian design shop, vintage shop and a cafe – all in a charming old timey wooden house setting. Open-air events take place in a large park behind the houses.

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Genialistide Klubi

Nightclubs 27 3

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A world of its own

Genialistide Klubi

You can't have lived in Tartu and not have heard of the Genialistide klubi. If this place believed in translations, the name would mean something akin to "Genius club", but better. An establishment within subcultures, it makes for a venue where theatre, music, cinema and joy meet.

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