Welcome to Tartu County  - a region with diverse nature, developed economy,
rich historical and cultural traditions.
Tartu County is situated between two big lakes - Lake Peipsi and Lake Võrtsjärv, connected by River Emajõgi. Here you can find wavy plains crossed by valleys and meandering rivers, lakes between drumlins, and vast wetlands, which cover nearly one quarter of the county's territory.

The City of Tartu is sometimes called "Athens on the Emajõgi" - a reference to the classical
architecture of the city as well as its academic traditions. Its citizens take pride in this charming old university city with numerous historical monuments and yet a youthful spirit. In addition to Tartu's museums, parks, cafés and clubs, the visitors of Tartu County may choose hiking paths to
discover our picturesque wetlands and virgin forests in the nature preserves, which take up more than a tenth of the county's territory.

The culturally unique villages of the Russian Old Believers on the shore of Lake Peipsi are definitely worth a visit. For tourists Tartu County is also a gateway further to South Estonia.