The Otepää uplands offer activities for every taste and every season. In winter life revolves around the ski trails and snow slopes; in summer these give way to hiking and cycling trails and lakeside relaxation. Tehvandi Villa sits right next to the Tehvandi Sports Centre, so most of the activities here are within a short walk or drive.
Winter in Otepää
Otepää is called Estonia's winter capital for good reason. In suitable weather the Tehvandi Sports Centre prepares up to 5 km of floodlit artificial- and natural-snow trails for both classic and skating technique, plus a sledding hill. Nearby are the Kuutsemäe alpine resort and the Otepää Winterplace winter park with snow tubing, an ice rink and toboggan hills.
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Summer in Otepää
As the snow melts, Tehvandi turns into a network of fitness, running, Nordic-walking and cycling trails. The surroundings of Lake Pühajärv and the Otepää Nature Park offer scenic hiking trails, viewing platforms and swimming spots. Summer here suits both calm time in nature and active adventure.
See the Otepää hiking trails →
Relaxation and sauna
After an active day, a sauna belongs to an Otepää holiday. Tehvandi Villa's own sauna is always at hand in the house, and the area's spa hotels add pools and water-centre comforts. A sauna on the shore of Lake Pühajärv is a classic way to end an Otepää day.
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Places to eat nearby
The Otepää area has dining spots for every taste, from cafés to relaxed restaurants. From near the villa it's worth highlighting:
- Munaka Resto - at the foot of the Väike-Munamäe ski resort in Nüpli, a short drive away. A cosy, family-friendly restaurant that suits both a warm lunch after a ski day and the end of a summer hike.
In addition, Otepää centre and the Lake Pühajärv area have cafés, pubs and restaurants - the exact choice depends on the season and day of the week.
Right for groups and families
Tehvandi Villa is meant to be booked as a whole for up to 19 guests, which makes it a good choice for groups of friends, families and work teams. A shared roof, kitchen and sauna tie an active day together with a comfortable evening together.
How to get here
Tehvandi Villa is located at Tehvandi 5a, Otepää. It is about a 45-minute drive from Tartu and roughly two and a half hours from Tallinn. The ski centre, hiking trails and Otepää centre are all within a few kilometres.
Plan your stay now - book the entire villa and discover Otepää with your group.