About Tartu
Tartu is one of Estonia's major cities, home to around 91,407 people.
Best time
May–June & September–October for mild weather and thinner crowds
Weather
Temperate, with warm summers and cool winters
Experiences
Things to do in Tartu
1
Town Hall Square
2
Statue of Oscar Wilde and Eduard Vilde
3
Estonian National Museum
4
Toy Museum and Theater House
5
Aura Waterpark
Budget travel
Free things to do in Tartu
Town Hall Square
Aura Waterpark
Mostly free or pay-what-you-like — always double-check opening times and any seasonal fees before you go.
Plan your trip
Suggested itinerary
- 1
Day 1
Icons & landmarks
- Visit Town Hall Square
- Visit Statue of Oscar Wilde and Eduard Vilde
- Visit Estonian National Museum
- Eat at 12 Tooli
- 2
Day 2
Culture & neighborhoods
- Visit Toy Museum and Theater House
- Visit Aura Waterpark
- Eat at Opera Pizza
Where to eat
Local favourites
- $
12 Tooli
A fast food restaurant.
Opera Pizza
Pappa Pizza
pizzeria
Ruunipizza
Taverna Restaurant/Pizzeria
- $
Sirius Aardla
A fast food restaurant.
Where to stay
Tourist favourites & top-rated
- $
Hotell Tartu
Tartu Student Village
- $
Aleksandri Hotell
- $
Hotel Starest
It is a quality budget hotel. All rooms are equipped with Sat-TV and an internet connection. Located just few minutes by car from Tartu Town
- $
TerviseksBBB
English speaking, overlooking the Town Square, Excellent kitchen and bathrooms.
Shopping
- Kvartal
- Lõunakeskus
- Tasku
- Prisma Sõbra
- Tartu Kaubamaja
- Veeriku Ostukeskus
Nightlife
- Pirogov Park
- Café Crepp
- Café Werner
- Café Krempel
- NAIIV
- Barlova
Museums & culture
- Estonian National Museum
- Toy Museum and Theater House
In pictures
Tartu gallery
Keep exploring
