Tartu Travel Guide

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Alternative names: City rights: 1262 (762 years ago)Population: 93 thous. (2020)Area: 15.05 mi²Maximum elevation: 259 ftCoordinates: 58°22'45"N, 26°43'19"E
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Region: TartuEstonia

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Tartu Top Attractions

Tartu Attractions - What to See and Explore

Tartu offers many attractions and places to visit. Here are the most important ones: Tartu Art Museum, AHHAA, University of Tartu Botanical Gardens, Tartu Cathedral. Below you will find a complete list of places worth visiting.

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  • university of tartu botanical gardens
  • tartu cathedral
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Things to See and Do in Tartu by Category

Sights, interesting and unusual places and attractions valued by most tourists. See the list of places to visit in Tartu.

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Tartu – popular in the area (distance from the center)

In the vicinity of Tartu, it's worth seeing attractions such as: Suur Munamägi (Haanja), Viljandi Castle (Viljandi), Estonian Aviation Museum.

  • suur munamagi haanja48 milesS
  • viljandi castle41 milesW
  • estonian aviation museum6.5 miS
  • poltsamaa castle33 milesNW
  • laiuse castle31 milesN

Best Time To Visit Tartu

Learn when is the best time to travel to Tartu weather-wise and what to expect in each season.

Popularity among visitors

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June is the most popular and therefore the most crowded month to visit this location. Many people also choose to visit in May and July.

Average temperatures in °F

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The highest air temperature is in June and July. While the coldest is in January and February.

Monthly rainfall in inches

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The lowest rainfall is recorded in February and March. Most of it rains in July and August.

Length of day in hours

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We can expect the longest days in June, while the shortest in December.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What are the top attractions to visit in Tartu?

What is the best time to visit Tartu?

June is the most popular and therefore the most crowded month to visit this location. Many people also choose to visit in May and July. The highest air temperature is in June and July. While the coldest is in January and February.

Where to next? Visit tartu Region: Tartu region page or discover the top tourist attractions in Estonia.

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