# Tourist Attractions in Tartu maakond ![Tartu maakond](https://super.tours/assets/uploads/places/region-143-167d65d69e.webp) [Home](https://super.tours/)›[Europe](https://super.tours/europe)›[Estonia](https://super.tours/europe/estonia)›Tartu maakond # Tourist Attractions in Tartu maakond Discover the best tourist attractions in Tartu maakond — handpicked, rated by real travellers and mapped for your next trip. **1**Cities & towns **11**Attractions ## About Tartu maakond Tartu maakond embodies Estonian curiosity, blending a venerable university town with lush countryside and welcoming spa escapes. In Tartu city, visitors wander the cobbled streets, ascend Toomemägi for skyline views, and immerse themselves in the Estonian National Museum’s immersive storytelling. The Emajõgi river invites kayaking and riverside strolls, while surrounding villages offer traditional handcrafts, farmers’ markets, and pristine nature. Outdoor lovers hike the Vooremaa drumlins, explore expansive wetlands in Alam-Pedja, or bike scenic rural routes through woodlands and lakes. In Elva, a compact spa town, rejuvenation meets outdoor adventure. It’s a region where culture, history, and nature create effortless day trips and memorable, year-round experiences. Quick facts * Country Estonia * Cities 1 * Population 112,346 * Attractions 11 * Average rating 4.7 / 5 * Total reviews 38,774 * Top category Museum * Top city Tartu ## Cities & towns in Tartu maakond Choose a destination to see its attractions. [ ![Tartu travel guide](https://super.tours/assets/uploads/places/locality-250-5aaf81ae78.webp) Tartu **11**Attractions **38.8k**Votes ](https://super.tours/europe/estonia/tartu-maakond/tartu) ## Most popular attractions in Tartu maakond The highest-rated places across this area right now. [ ![AHHAA Science Centre in Tartu — Museum](https://super.tours/assets/uploads/attractions/estonia/tartu/ahhaa-science-centre.webp) 1 Museum AHHAA Science Centre 4.8 ★★★★★ (10,552) Tartu ](https://super.tours/europe/estonia/tartu-maakond/tartu#a-ahhaa-science-centre) [ ![Estonian National Museum in Tartu — Museum](https://super.tours/assets/uploads/attractions/estonia/tartu/estonian-national-museum.webp) 2 Museum Estonian National Museum 4.7 ★★★★★ (6,306) Tartu ](https://super.tours/europe/estonia/tartu-maakond/tartu#a-estonian-national-museum) [ ![Tartu Town Hall Square in Tartu](https://super.tours/assets/uploads/attractions/estonia/tartu/tartu-town-hall-square.webp) 3 Tartu Town Hall Square 4.8 ★★★★★ (3,580) Tartu ](https://super.tours/europe/estonia/tartu-maakond/tartu#a-tartu-town-hall-square) [ ![Botanical Garden of the University of Tartu in Tartu — Garden](https://super.tours/assets/uploads/attractions/estonia/tartu/botanical-garden-of-the-university-of-tartu.webp) 4 Garden Botanical Garden of the University of Tartu 4.8 ★★★★★ (3,495) Tartu ](https://super.tours/europe/estonia/tartu-maakond/tartu#a-botanical-garden-of-the-university-of-tartu) [ ![Tagurpidi Maja (Peapeal OÜ) in Tartu — Museum](https://super.tours/assets/uploads/attractions/estonia/tartu/tagurpidi-maja-peapeal-ou.webp) 5 Museum Tagurpidi Maja (Peapeal OÜ) 4.6 ★★★★★ (3,845) Tartu ](https://super.tours/europe/estonia/tartu-maakond/tartu#a-tagurpidi-maja-peapeal-ou) [ ![Alatskivi Castle in Tartu — Castle](https://super.tours/assets/uploads/attractions/estonia/tartu/alatskivi-castle.webp) 6 Castle Alatskivi Castle 4.7 ★★★★★ (2,125) Tartu ](https://super.tours/europe/estonia/tartu-maakond/tartu#a-alatskivi-castle) [ ![Ice Age Centre in Tartu — Museum](https://super.tours/assets/uploads/attractions/estonia/tartu/ice-age-centre.webp) 7 Museum Ice Age Centre 4.6 ★★★★★ (2,467) Tartu ](https://super.tours/europe/estonia/tartu-maakond/tartu#a-ice-age-centre) [ ![Aura Waterpark in Tartu — Theme park](https://super.tours/assets/uploads/attractions/estonia/tartu/aura-waterpark.webp) 8 Theme park Aura Waterpark 4.4 ★★★★★ (3,579) Tartu ](https://super.tours/europe/estonia/tartu-maakond/tartu#a-aura-waterpark) [ ![Tartu Toy Museum in Tartu — Museum](https://super.tours/assets/uploads/attractions/estonia/tartu/tartu-toy-museum.webp) 9 Museum Tartu Toy Museum 4.8 ★★★★★ (1,214) Tartu ](https://super.tours/europe/estonia/tartu-maakond/tartu#a-tartu-toy-museum) [ ![Ruins of Tartu Cathedral in Tartu — Historic site](https://super.tours/assets/uploads/attractions/estonia/tartu/ruins-of-tartu-cathedral.webp) 10 Historic site Ruins of Tartu Cathedral 4.7 ★★★★★ (965) Tartu ](https://super.tours/europe/estonia/tartu-maakond/tartu#a-ruins-of-tartu-cathedral) [ ![University of Tartu Museum in Tartu — Museum](https://super.tours/assets/uploads/attractions/estonia/tartu/university-of-tartu-museum.webp) 11 Museum University of Tartu Museum 4.8 ★★★★★ (646) Tartu ](https://super.tours/europe/estonia/tartu-maakond/tartu#a-university-of-tartu-museum) Last updated 2026-05-23 Reviewed by the Super Tours editorial team Facts verified from public sources See something wrong? [Suggest an edit](https://super.tours/submit-attraction) ## Frequently asked questions about Tartu maakond How many tourist attractions are there in Tartu maakond? Tartu maakond features 11 tourist attractions on Super Tours, each listed with traveller ratings, photos, opening hours and directions to help you plan. What are the top tourist attractions in Tartu maakond? The most popular attractions in Tartu maakond right now are AHHAA Science Centre, Estonian National Museum, Tartu Town Hall Square — ranked by real traveller ratings and review counts. Where should I go in Tartu maakond? Popular destinations in Tartu maakond include Tartu. Each one has its own guide with the best things to see and do. Is Tartu maakond worth visiting? Yes — Tartu maakond offers 11 hand-checked tourist attractions for every kind of traveller. Browse the full list above to plan your trip.