Best Beaches and Lakes
Tartu County offers a diverse range of freshwater swimming spots, from the deep glacial waters of Saadjärv to the shallow shores of Lake Lämmijärv on the Russian border. In Elva, Verevi Lake features a well-equipped beach with diving towers, while Kallaste provides access to Lake Peipus alongside its iconic red sandstone cliffs. Many locations, such as Nõo and Rahinge, feature artificial lakes with dedicated recreation areas for wakeboarding and swimming.
A Verevi Lake
Lake Verevi is a 11.7 ha lake located on the western side of the town of Elva in southern Estonia.There is one main dock, that has two…
B Verevi Lake Beach
Sandy swimming area on the shore of Lake Verevi in Elva, featuring a diving tower and designated swimming lanes.
Lake Lämmijärv
A 236-square-kilometer lake connecting Lake Peipus and Lake Pskov, forming part of the border between Estonia and Russia.
Leego järv
A shallow lake located within the Emajõe-Suursoo wetland system in Kastre Parish.
Sandy Beach
Sandy swimming area on the southern shore of Saadjärv, situated near the Ice Age Centre in Äksi village.
Sandy Beach
Recreational area on the western shore of Lake Peipus, characterized by sandy shores and nearby Devonian sandstone outcrops.
Sandy Beach
Swimming area on a 4.5-hectare artificial lake in Nõo, featuring a sandy shore and surrounding parkland.
Saadjärv
A 7-square-kilometer lake and the only one in the Vooremaa region exceeding 20 meters in depth.
Beach
Located at the Rahinge artificial lake, this spot includes a swimming area and a wakeboarding park.
Beach
A public swimming spot on the 7-hectare Ropka artificial lake located on the southern edge of Tartu.
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