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Things to see in Tartu (Estonia): 31 places and when to go
Tartu is a city in Estonia with around 101,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 31 places in and around it, mainly Temples (12), Architecture (7), Museums and art (6). The best known are St. John's Church, Tartu, Tartu Cathedral and University of Tartu Old Observatory. The best time to come is May to September; also possible: December to April and October. In June there are 17 h 55 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 04. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Estonia · 58.3839, 26.7099
- Population
- About 101,000
- Places
- 31 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Temples (12) · Architecture (7) · Museums and art (6) · History (2) · Nature (2) · Wildlife (2)
- Best time
- May to September.
- Also possible
- December to April and October.
- Nearest airport
- TLL Tallinn, 157 km as the crow flies
What to see in Tartu
The places in and around Tartu, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- St. John's Church, TartuChurch building in Tartu, Estonia614 m
- Tartu CathedralChurch building in Tartu, Estonia503 m
- University of Tartu Old ObservatoryFormer observatory of University of Tartu, Estonia, currently a museum818 m
- KaarsildFootbridge in Tartu, Estonia994 m
- St Paul's Church, TartuChurch building in Tartu, Estonia1.4 km
- Dormition Cathedral, TartuChurch building in Tartu, Estonia741 m
- St Peter's Church, TartuChurch building in Tartu, Estonia1.3 km
- Immaculate Conception Church, TartuChurch in Tartu, Estonia144 m
- St Alexander's Church, TartuChurch building in Tartu, Estonia2.4 km
- St Mary's Church, TartuChurch building in Tartu, Estonia936 m
- St George's Church, TartuChurch in Tartu, Estonia1.1 km
- Ropka-Ihaste Nature ReserveProtected area in Estonia6.0 km
- Friendship BridgeBridge in Tartu, Estonia2.4 km
- Tartu Old Believers churchHouse of prayer in Tartu, Estonia1.4 km
- Ihaste sildBridge in Estonia5.1 km
- Jänese railway bridgeRailway bridge in Tartu Rural Municipality, Estonia6.4 km
- Kroonuaia sildBridge in Tartu, Estonia760 m
- Peace BridgeBridge in Tartu, Estonia1.3 km
- St. Luke's Church, TartuChurch building in Tartu, Estonia800 m
- Vabaduse sildBridge in Estonia828 m
- Kambja ChurchChurch building in Estonia16 km
- Tartu turuhooneMarket1.2 km
- E11 section 25: Kavastu‒VarnjaHiking26 km
- Ilmatsalu-Kärevere linnutee matkaradaHiking10 km
And the other 7, by what you come to do:
When to go to Tartu
The best time to visit Tartu is May to September; also possible: December to April and October. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible6:46
- FebPossible9:00
- MarPossible11:23
- AprPossible14:05
- MayBest time16:28
- JunBest time17:55
- JulBest time17:18
- AugBest time15:08
- SepBest time12:29
- OctPossible9:52
- NovBetter not7:25
- DecPossible6:04
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 17 h 55 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 04. In May, 31 of the 31 places are at their best.
When to go to Estonia in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Tartu
The nearest main airport is Lennart Meri Tallinn Airport (TLL, Tallinn), 157 km as the crow flies. How to get around Estonia (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Mõisanurme küla15 places21 km
- Kaiavere küla16 places23 km
- Puurmani alevik7 places32 km
- Alatskivi alevik17 places35 km
- Pikajärve küla18 places35 km
- Rõngu alevik5 places38 km
And all of Estonia, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Tartu?
The best known: St. John's Church, Tartu, Tartu Cathedral, University of Tartu Old Observatory, Kaarsild, St Paul's Church, Tartu. In all, 31 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Tartu?
May to September; also possible: December to April and October. In June there are 17 h 55 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 04.
How do you get to Tartu?
The nearest main airport is Lennart Meri Tallinn Airport (TLL), 157 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Tartu as the destination and these 31 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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