The best of Tartu
Food scene
Great coffee and breakfast in the hippest neighborhood in Tartu.
10 Einheimische empfehlen
Karlova Kohv
63 TäheGreat coffee and breakfast in the hippest neighborhood in Tartu.
An old factory converted to shops and restaurants. You can play ping pong in the open air center and enjoy fresh-baked bread from Muhu.
17 Einheimische empfehlen
Aparaaditehas
42 KastaniAn old factory converted to shops and restaurants. You can play ping pong in the open air center and enjoy fresh-baked bread from Muhu.
Here, in the basement across from the Maximarket, you can find the best gelato (authentically made by an Italian expat) at Il Gelato di Luca.
26 Einheimische empfehlen
Kvartal
2 RiiaHere, in the basement across from the Maximarket, you can find the best gelato (authentically made by an Italian expat) at Il Gelato di Luca.
Grass-fed beef and lamb are sold at this local butchery that doubles as a restaurant. They age the meat themselves in the shop and have a great wine selection.
Lihuniku äri
2a ÜlikooliGrass-fed beef and lamb are sold at this local butchery that doubles as a restaurant. They age the meat themselves in the shop and have a great wine selection.
Great for breakfast or brunch. My favorite is "Grandpa's Porridge" (oats with fatty bacon chunks), but you can opt for "Grandma's" instead if you like sweet and fruity.
8 Einheimische empfehlen
Krempel Kohvik
12 RüütliGreat for breakfast or brunch. My favorite is "Grandpa's Porridge" (oats with fatty bacon chunks), but you can opt for "Grandma's" instead if you like sweet and fruity.
Säde
SädeGreat coffee and if you like swedish-style cardamon buns, this is your place!
Neighbourhoods
Historic wooden houses painted in bright colors line the streets of this hip neighborhood. It's nice for walking around and enjoying the architecture.
6 Einheimische empfehlen
Karlova
Historic wooden houses painted in bright colors line the streets of this hip neighborhood. It's nice for walking around and enjoying the architecture.
Sightseeing
This cathedral, turned university museum offers stunning views even if you don't dare to climb to the top. The museum has interesting displays, some are great for kids, that give a view into the history of Tartu student life.
12 Einheimische empfehlen
University of Tartu Art Museum
18 ÜlikooliThis cathedral, turned university museum offers stunning views even if you don't dare to climb to the top. The museum has interesting displays, some are great for kids, that give a view into the history of Tartu student life.
A fun day out for the whole family. You also get a discount to the Aura waterpark when you buy a ticket.
52 Einheimische empfehlen
AHHAA Wissenschaftszentrum
1 SadamaA fun day out for the whole family. You also get a discount to the Aura waterpark when you buy a ticket.
Spas
A great introduction to Estonia sauna culture. There is a main area with a pool, hot tubs, steam room and saunas for the whole family. You can buy tickets also to 'sauna world' (my recommendation) where you can experience a number of different sauna rituals from Estonia, Finland, and Russia as well as a cold plunge pool and ice room.
11 Einheimische empfehlen
V Spa Hotel and Conference centre
2 RiiaA great introduction to Estonia sauna culture. There is a main area with a pool, hot tubs, steam room and saunas for the whole family. You can buy tickets also to 'sauna world' (my recommendation) where you can experience a number of different sauna rituals from Estonia, Finland, and Russia as well as a cold plunge pool and ice room.
In the Dorpat Hotel, this spa offers massages etc. great for a relaxing day if you can't get a spot in VSpa.
Herb Spa
6 SoolaIn the Dorpat Hotel, this spa offers massages etc. great for a relaxing day if you can't get a spot in VSpa.
Drinking
A bar in a celler selling tons of local beers and ciders from Estonia, including those of the namesake brewery Pühaste. Great for trying lots of different beers.
Pühaste Kelder
11, 51005 RüütliA bar in a celler selling tons of local beers and ciders from Estonia, including those of the namesake brewery Pühaste. Great for trying lots of different beers.
Barlova
29 TäheGreat for getting a drink with the locals.