The 7 Best Things to do in Alatskivi, Tartu County

The exhibitions in this museum provide an overview of the life and work of one of Estonia's most famous composers - Eduard Tubin. They also showcase the other musicians Tubin studied with in Tartu under Heino Eller: Eduard Oja, Alfred Karindi, Olav Roots and Karl Leichter. The museum lets you see and hear Tubin's manuscripts, recordings and books, looks at those who have interpreted his music and displays musical instruments, records and theatre programmes connected to Tubin. You can also look at and watch the composer's own photos and films.

Alatskivi Fort, the fort of ancient Estonians, was probably used as a vassal stronghold in the 13th and 14th centuries. The fort is protected by lakes in the south and the south-east and a slope that is 10 metres high on the northern side. The fort is surrounded by a moat that is a couple of metres deep and 5 m wide. The yard of the stronghold has an oval shape.Interesting facts:- old folk stories say that stone cellars with iron doors are hidden inside the hill. People believe that squires used to lock rebellious peasants there in the old times.

When you go to Alatskivi, make sure you go and see Alatskivi Church as well as the palace. The interesting church on Kirikumagi Hill was built by squire Stackelberg from 1777 to 1782. It was altered in later days and its layout was given the shape of a cross. W Nolcken’s painting ‘Holy Supper’ adorns the altar of the church. The organ was made by Mullerstaedt in 1868. Interesting facts:- the graves of people who have made important contributions to local culture on the Alatskivi cemetery are under national protection.

The track starts in the north-east and ends on the path that cuts through the south-eastern part of the nature reserve. There is a big information board about the nature reserve at both ends of the track. Passing the track by foot takes about 1.5 hours. The track is on forest paths.

Flavours of Alatskivi Manor: shop for local flavours and wine cellar. Manor flavours – wines, herbal teas, vinegars, and jellies – all made from local berries and herbs.