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Tourist Information

 
"KALALA" LAKE MUSEUM

Lake Museum is situated on the east shore of the lake, in building of the Estonian University of Life Scieces, Limnological Centre. Tourist information centre and educational centre for inland waterbodies is operating in the building.  

Tel: +372 522 9570; +372 503 1774

E-mail: oppekeskus@emu.ee
http://kalala.emu.ee

BARBARA VILLAGE CENTRE

This building, named after the legendary countess Barbara von Tiesenhausen, drowned in Võrtsjärv in the 16th century, is located in the communal granary of the time, which has been preserved from a rich knight`s manor. Today, the building is owned by Rannu municipality as the village and information centre. Municipality museum and handicraft hall will be developed in the building.

61120 Rannu, Tartu county
Phone: +372 528 6785
E-mail: vallavalitsus@rannu.ee

VALMA INFORMATION CENTRE/FISHERY MUSEUM

70121 Valma village, Viljandi county

Contact: +372 5198 1423

valmakyla@gmail.com

Opening times: open air museum

Traditions in fishery village, fishing gears and household equipment 

Tourist information from

Monday- Friday

9.00-17.00

+372 5198 1423


PIKASSILLA RECREATIONAL AREA

Pikasilla has always been the southern gate to the Lake Võrtsjärv and an important waterway. The Väike (i.e. small) Emajõgi River, 83.6 kilometres long, flows there and comprises the largest Lake Võrtsjärv inflow due to its catchment basin of 1273 square kilometres.

The riverside rest and recreation zone was constructed in 2006 and includes a proper wharf, auxiliary buildings, car park, stadium and drilled well.

Information:

Anne Puusalu 53 852 231

Rein Reinsalu 56 696 636

LAKE VÕRTSJÄRV VISITOR CENTER

On the borders of Rannu and Kolga-Jaani municipality, beside the mouth of the River Emajõgi, the Lake Võrtsjärv Visitors Centre was built in 2009. The Centre was constructed out of ecological materials - clay, wood, chipboard and straw's. 

Construction works were completed with the help of EU programme and by the seven rural municipalities bordering the lake and is now administred by Lake Võrtsjärv Foundation - www.vortsjarv.ee

Lake Võrtsjärv Visitor Centre provides information about Lake Võrtsjärv as a Natura 2000 site and recreation and tourism in particular. It is possible to book different tourism services as well as kaleboat (traditional trawler sailer) ride on Lake Võrtsjärv (Phone +372 527 5630 SKYPE Maret Kallejärv).

The building is also suitable for various events like training courses, seminars, workshops to carry out. Price per hour lease is 150 EEK and day lease 1000 EEK, which includes presentation equipment - computer, data projector, Wifi.