{"id":26355,"date":"2023-05-03T22:50:13","date_gmt":"2023-05-03T21:50:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/destinations-europe.com\/?p=26355"},"modified":"2023-12-06T13:44:39","modified_gmt":"2023-12-06T12:44:39","slug":"estonia-essential-things-to-do-tartu","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/destinations-europe.com\/en\/estonia-essential-things-to-do-tartu\/","title":{"rendered":"Estonia: the 9 essential things to do in Tartu"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

When someone says “Estonia<\/a><\/strong>“, you instantly think “Tallinn”. That’s normal, the Estonian capital is one of the most beautiful cities in Europe \u2013 at least in our opinion. But the country has many other treasures to share with its visitors. Among these is Tartu. Located in the south of the Baltic State, not far from the Latvian border, this city, famous in particular for its university, represents a masterful link between nature and modernity. We guarantee it won\u2019t be long before you succumb to its charms. Need a little guide? Here’s what to do in Tartu, Estonia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udd1d Passing through Tallinn? <\/strong>Don’t miss our must-sees<\/strong><\/a> in the Estonian capital, as well as our selection of the most romantic hotels<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\uddd2\ufe0f Two things to know before your trip to Tartu<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Before we begin our list of must-do things in Tartu, let’s answer the two questions most often asked by travellers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How do you get to Tartu?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you go to Tartu, chances are you will pass through Tallinn. So, what routes are there from the Estonian capital?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. By car<\/strong>: By road, it\u2019s about 162 km from Tallinn to Tartu and the journey takes about two hours by car. It mainly follows the E263 motorway, which is in good condition and well-maintained. Be careful, though, the speed will be different depending on the season of your trip \u2013 no more than 100 km\/h in winter.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. By bus<\/strong>: There are regular buses between Tallinn and Tartu throughout the day. The best-known company in Estonia for long journeys is Lux Express<\/strong><\/a>. The journey times vary between 2h15 and 2h30 depending on the bus and the possible waiting time. This is obviously the most economical solution.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. By train<\/strong>: there are also regular trains between the two cities. This takes approximately 2h30. The train is generally slower than buses but can be more comfortable (with two classes of travel on offer) and features breath-taking views of Estonia’s beautiful landscapes. This is our favourite way to travel in Estonia!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Which hotel should you  choose in Tartu?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    There is no shortage of small, charming hotels in Tartu, but here are three that are quite notable:<\/p>\n\n\n\n