Explore Tartu
Explore deals, travel guides and things to do in Tartu
What to know before visiting Tartu
Tartu is the second largest city in Estonia after Tallinn. Tartu has a population of 91,407 (as of 2021). It is 186 kilometres (116 miles) southeast of Tallinn and 245 kilometres (152 miles) northeast of Riga, Latvia. Tartu lies on the Emajõgi river, which connects the two largest lakes in Estonia, Lake Võrtsjärv and Lake Peipus. From the 13th century until the end of the 19th century, Tartu was known in most of the world by variants of its historical name Dorpat. Tartu, the largest urban centre of southern Estonia, is often considered the "intellectual capital city" of the country, especially as it is home to the nation's oldest and most renowned university, the University of Tartu (founded in 1632). Tartu also houses the Supreme Court of Estonia, the Ministry of Education and Research, the Estonian National Museum, and the oldest Estonian-language theatre, Vanemuine. It is also the birthplace of the Estonian Song Festivals. Tartu will be the European Capital of Culture in 2024. -Wikipedia
General Info
Time Zone
GMT +03:00
Currency
Euro
1USD = 0.90 EUR
Best time to visit
June
July
Local Weather
JAN
-7.7°
-7.7°
FEB
-8.4°
-2.4°
MAR
-4.5°
2.3°
APR
0.7°
9.7°
MAY
5.7°
16.6°
JUN
9.7°
20.3°
JUL
11.9°
21.9°
AUG
11.2°
20.6°
SEP
6.9°
14.8°
OCT
2.9°
8.8°
NOV
-1.8°
2.4°
DEC
-5.8
-1.0°
Popular Activities
Explore the popular activities
Estonian National Museum
Town Hall Square
Skulptuur "Suudlevad tudengid" / 'The Kissing Students' sculpture and fountain
University of Tartu Museum
Tartu Kunstimuuseum
Botanical Garden of the University of Tartu
19. sajandi linnakodaniku muuseum
Tagurpidi Maja (Peapeal OÜ)
Tartu Rivik Church
TYPA letterpress and paper art centre
Tartu tähetorn
University of Tartu, Museum of Natural History
Tartu Mänguasjamuuseum / Tartu Toy Museum
University of Tartu Art Museum
Tartu Laulupeomuuseum
Tartu Linnamuuseum
KGB Cells Museum
St. John Church, Tartu
Sculpture "Father and Son"
AHHAA Science Centre
Pirogov's park
Sculpture Oscar Wilde and Eduard Vilde
St. Paul's Church
Devil’s Bridge in Tartu
Monument of Nations
Escaper
Õllemuuseum
Estonian Sports and Olympic Museum
Cathedral Hill Park
Ropka manor
Peetri kirik
Tartu Keskpark
Üldlaulupeo Monument
Lydia Koidula ja Johann Voldemar Jannseni mälestusväljak
Aura Waterpark
Tartu Angel's Bridge
Loodusmaja ja loomekeskuse park
Johan Skytte monument
Sadamaraudtee
Holmi park
Ohvitseride park
Tartu loodusmaja
Skulptuurigrupp 100 000. tartlase sünni tähistamiseks
NG yellow window
Mõisavahe park
Arch Bridge
Luke Mõis
Tartu
Pollikivi
Escape Tartu
Karl Ernst von Baeri monument / Karl Ernst von Baeri monument
Tartu City Goverment
Estonian Aviation Museum
NG kollane raam
Ice Age Centre
Get inspiration for your next medical trip
Read our blogs and learn more