Tartu County, Administrative division in eastern Estonia
Tartu County is an administrative region in southeastern Estonia comprising eight municipalities with Tartu city as its administrative center. The area encompasses diverse communities and serves as a major hub for the surrounding settlements.
The region has ancient roots with early human settlement dating back thousands of years. The city of Tartu later became an important trading center that shaped the area's development.
The county maintains 69 educational institutions, including the University of Tartu, and houses 30 museums showcasing Estonian heritage and art.
The region is best explored by car or local buses that connect the municipalities within and beyond the area. Rail connections link the county to other parts of the country.
The region hosts an international cross-country skiing race that brings together competitors from many countries each year. This winter event has grown into a significant gathering for winter sports enthusiasts.
Location: Estonia
Capital city: Tartu
Shares border with: Jõgeva County, Viljandi County, Valga County, Põlva County
Website: https://tartumaa.ee
GPS coordinates: 58.36667,26.71667
Latest update: December 7, 2025 10:06
Tartu Cathedral
1.5 km
St. John's Church
1.8 km
Alatskivi Castle
35.7 km
Toome hill
1.4 km
Karlova
789 m
Main building of the University of Tartu
1.6 km
Villa Tammekann
2.1 km
Annelinn
2.6 km
Tartu Observatory
18.5 km
St. Paul’s Church
591 m
Inglisild
1.4 km
Tartu Town Hall
1.5 km
Stone Bridge
1.7 km
Supilinn
2.3 km
Friendship Bridge
1.7 km
Vabaduse sild
2.1 km
Gunpowder Cellar of Tartu
1.4 km
Kaarsild
1.7 km
Suur Taevaskoda
34.8 km
Ihaste
4.2 km
Raadi Manor
3.9 km
Võidu sild, Tartu
1.6 km
Saint Peter's Church, Tartu
2.7 km
St. Mary's Church
1.1 km
Kuradisild
1.4 km
Barclay de Tolly Monument
1.4 km
Tartu Art Museum
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