Tartu Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
second most populous city in Estonia
About Tartu
Tartu is aHanseatic cityand a university town. It is the oldest city inEstonia, dating back to 1030. Its ancient name of 'Tarbatu' was shortened to 'Tartu' in Estonian and to 'Dorpat' in German. Although large parts of the town were destroyed inWorld War II, Tartu still has a charming old town surrounded by large parks (some of which used to be fully built-up neighbourhoods before the war). Tartu is 185km southeast ofTallinn, the capital of Estonia. The Emajõgi River, which connects the two largest lakes of Estonia, flows for 10km within the city limits.
Top Attractions in Tartu
Explore the best things to see and do in Tartu:
- ★AHHAA Science Center
- ★Angel's Bridge
- ★Arched Bridge
- ★Aura Waterpark
- ★Barclay House
- ★Barclay Park
- ★Botanic Garden of the University of Tartu
- ★Cathedral ruins
Where to Eat in Tartu
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴12 Tooli
- 🍴6Teist Kannu
- 🍴Asian Chef
- 🍴Kebab Master
- 🍴Opera Pizza
- 🍴Pappa Pizza
Where to Stay in Tartu
- 🏨Aleksandri Hotell
- 🏨Barclay Hotell
- 🏨Domus Dorpatensis Guest Apartments
- 🏨Draakon
- 🏨Hostel Looming
- 🏨Hostel Tartu Student Villa
Tartu Travel Guide Sections
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