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Tartu (also Dorpat or Yuryev), the second largest city in Estonia is a lovely old university town with a long history. For the year 2024, Tartu became the title European Capital of Culture awarded.
background
Tartu is not only an old but also a modern university city. The large number of students (there are several universities) characterizes the nightlife. Tartu retains its historical charm and is proud of its traditions.
getting there
By plane
Most international flights land in Tallinn-Ülemiste.
Tartu also has an airport: there is a daily connection from Helsinki with Finair.
By train
The train connections in Estonia are generally poorly developed. By train Edelraudtee you can however travel from Tallinn.
By bus
- From the airport to the bus station (bussijaam) you can take a bus or a taxi. The bus takes about 10 minutes and costs 10 Kroon. A taxi is relatively cheap compared to Germany.
- From the bus station in Tallinn, buses to Tartu leave about every 20 minutes. A bus ride from Tallinn to Tartu takes a good 2 hours.
- You can also take the bus to Tartu from Germany with Eurolines or Ecolines. The trip takes a little more than a day and costs less than 100 euros each way.
In the street
At 185 km, the route is not that long, but there is no motorway. So you have to plan a 3 hour drive. These are varied on an almost dead straight route.
mobility
In general, the distances to be covered in Tartu are not too long. Tartu can be crossed on foot in around 40 minutes. Tartu has a well-developed bus network. Tickets can be bought at the RKiosk or on the bus. A multi-day ticket is ideal for the duration of your stay. The best way to get around the historic old town is on foot.
Tourist Attractions
- Toome mägi. The Toome mägi, the Toome Hill, a hill directly in the city center, offers a few of the sights: On it is the old cathedral, which is partly in ruins. Next to the cathedral is a square that is adorned with three statues. Among other things, the statue of K.E. Baer (discoverer of the egg cell), who was the subject of student resistance against the Russian occupation. Despite the Russian ban on this tradition, students washed this statue once a year (then at night). Karl Ernst von Baer is also known as the "Nordic Humboldt" and was probably the last universal scholar of modern times. He achieved fame as the founder of embryology and had a great influence on the fortunes of the University of Dorpat for a long time until he died here in 1876.
The Angel's Bridge and the Devil's Bridge can also be found on Toome mägi.
- Angel bridge (inglisild). The Angel's Bridge probably owes its name to the similarity of the words "English" (inglise) and "Angel-" (ingel) in Estonian. The bridge was built in the English style. The Devil's Bridge (kuradisild) takes its name from Mr. Manteuffel, who designed it.
Churches
- Ruins of the cathedral
- Jaani Kirk (St. John's Church). Adorned by unique terracotta figures.
Castles, chateaux and palaces
Buildings
- There is a badly crooked house on Rathausplatz, which now houses an art gallery.
Monuments
- In front of the Café Wilde there is a memorial in honor of the two wild animals. The monument represents the meeting of the Irish poet Oskar Wilde and the Estonian writer Eduard Vilde. The same sculpture is also in Ireland.
Museums
- Toy museum
- city Museum
- University Museum
Streets and squares
- A walk through the streets of "Supilinn", the soup city, is nice. The streets have names like "pea" or "carrot". The quarter itself is full of old wooden houses and exudes its own charm. Every year there are also the Supilinn days.
- Town hall square in the center: Here you will find the beautiful town hall with carillon, the fountain of the kissing students (suudlevad tudengid) and an art gallery in the "leaning house". There is also an arched bridge over the Emajõgi, which students cross on the arch as a test of courage (it's not that bad).
Parks
various
activities
- 1 A.le Coq beer museum including brewery tour and tasting, Tähtvere 56/62. Guided tours even possible in German.Price: 25 Kroon.
- AURA water park, Do 10.
- movie theater
- Liuväli ice rink in Lõunakeskus, Ring tea 75. There is an ice rink in the middle of a huge shopping center. Skating and ice hockey training takes place here.Open: 9 a.m. - 10 p.m. except training times.Price: 30-50 Kroon per 45 min.
- East of the park Toomemägi is the Cassitoome, a valley in which sledges, even skis and snowboards are used in winter.
shop
Department stores
- 1 Lõunakeskus, Ring tea 75. One of the largest department stores in the city is located on the southern outskirts, but can be easily reached by bus.
- 2 Eeden, Kalda tea 1c. The second large department store is a little closer to the center of town, north of the river Emajõgi.
- Kaubamaja, Riia 1. Right in the city center, between Raekoja Plats and Bussijaam you can find the new Kaubamaja. There is a wide selection (clothing, photo, sports, technology, household items) on three floors.
Supermarkets
There are also several larger supermarkets in the city, which are usually open seven days a week, from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.
kitchen
Cheap
medium
- Maailm Restaurant Club, Rüütli 12. Nice little restaurant with cozy interior and friendly staff; in summer also with tables outside.
- 1 Cafe-Restaurant Crepp, Rüütli 16. In addition to a number of differently filled pancakes, there are also other delicacies.
- Trehv, Narva Mnt. 25a. Is actually more of a bar with pool tables and a small stage for live music, but offers good and cheap meals for lunch.
Upscale
- 2 Café-Lounge Werner, Ülikooli 11.
nightlife
Cheap
medium
- 1 Illegaard, Ülikooli 5. Free entry even to live music.
- 2 Zavood, Lai tn. 30th.
- Genialistide Klubi, Lutsu 2. Concerts, theater, DJ nights.
- Trehv
Night clubs
- Atlantis, Narva mnt. 2.
- Club Tallinn, Narva mnt. 27.
- 3 Club illusion, Raatuse 97.
Upscale
accommodation
Learn
- University of Tartu. The University of Tartu is now the only comprehensive university in Estonia and the mother university for the Technical University and the University of Life Sciences (both in Tallinn).
Other universities:
Work
security
- Emergency 112
- Police 110
- Ambulance 112
health
- Tartu Ülikooli Clinic, L. Puusepa 1.
Practical advice
Free city maps with the sights are available at the tourist information office on the town hall square (Raekojaplats): This is open Mon-Fri 9 am-5pm and Sat 10 am-3pm.
trips
literature
Web links
- An official website is not known. Please open Wikidata add.
- Tartu as European Capital of Culture 2024
