About Tartu
Tartu is one of Estonia's major cities, home to around 91,407 people.
Best time
May–June & September–October for mild weather and thinner crowds
Weather
Temperate, with warm summers and cool winters
Experiences
Things to do in Tartu
1
Town Hall Square
2
Main building of the University of Tartu
3
Botanic Garden of the University of Tartu
4
Toome Hill
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Statue of Oscar Wilde and Eduard Vilde
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Soup Neighbourhood
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Former Soviet Airfield
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Estonian National Museum
Budget travel
Free things to do in Tartu
Town Hall Square
Botanic Garden of the University of Tartu
Mostly free or pay-what-you-like — always double-check opening times and any seasonal fees before you go.
Plan your trip
Suggested itinerary
- 1
Day 1
Icons & landmarks
- Visit Town Hall Square
- Visit Main building of the University of Tartu
- Visit Botanic Garden of the University of Tartu
- Eat at 12 Tooli
- 2
Day 2
Culture & neighborhoods
- Visit Toome Hill
- Visit Statue of Oscar Wilde and Eduard Vilde
- Visit Soup Neighbourhood
- Eat at Opera Pizza
- 3
Day 3
Markets, parks & hidden corners
- Visit Former Soviet Airfield
- Visit Estonian National Museum
- Visit AHHAA Science Center
- Eat at Pappa Pizza
Where to eat
12 Tooli
Opera Pizza
Pappa Pizza
Ruunipizza
Taverna Restaurant/Pizzeria
Sirius Aardla
Spargel
Kebab Master
Where to stay
- Hostel Looming
- TerviseksBBB
- Hostel Tartu Student Villa
- Hotell Tartu
- Tartu Student Village
Shopping
- Kvartal
- Lõunakeskus
- Tasku
- Prisma Sõbra
- Tartu Kaubamaja
- Veeriku Ostukeskus
Nightlife
- Pirogov Park
- Café Crepp
- Café Werner
- Café Krempel
- NAIIV
- Barlova
Museums & culture
- Estonian National Museum
In pictures
Tartu gallery
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