Valga Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
town in southern Estonia
About Valga
The city has the only railway station through which one can get from Estonia to Latvia. The city is rather dull, but curious about its position on the invisible state border. It has a military museum with a rich exposition dedicated to the Estonian War of Independence. The border (in the literal sense of the word) location is, perhaps, the most interesting feature of Valga. In the city there are neither medieval monuments nor interesting wooden buildings, so Valga is deprived of the charm and comfort inherent in many other Estonian cities. The population of Valga is mixed, 35% Russians, and most other people speak Russian, because it was and is the language of interethnic communication between residents of Estonia and Latvia. The city has a light industry (furniture, clothes and footwear,
Top Attractions in Valga
Explore the best things to see and do in Valga:
- ★Beercan Boards
- ★Catholic Chapel
- ★German cemetery and memorial
- ★Hummuli Manor
- ★Library and pond
- ★Military Theme Park
- ★Old Town Hall
- ★Orthodox Church
Where to Eat in Valga
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Conspirator Baar
- 🍴Hesburger
- 🍴Korean bar Horan
- 🍴Metsis
- 🍴Restoran Lilli
- 🍴Riia kohvik
Where to Stay in Valga
- 🏨Aare Majutus
- 🏨Helge Guest House
- 🏨Hotel Metsis
- 🏨Kalda talu
- 🏨Maria Hostel
- 🏨Säde Hotel
Valga Travel Guide Sections
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