The Great Cross-Border Route - Military Heritage of Latvia and Estonia over 100 Years
Day 11.
230 km
Narva–Avinurme–Mustvee–Jõgeva–Tartu
Practical info
- Driving distance: ~230 km
- It is recommended to make a stop at Estonian/Russian border-lake Peipsi, in Kauksi. There are 30 km of sandy beaches by the lake.
- Opening hours and ticket information for Jõgewa Military Museum www.pommiauk.ee/muuseum.php. Guided tours by advance booking.
- Opening hours and ticket information for the Museum Room of the Finnish Boys in Äksi www.visitestonia.com. Groups visits and guided tours should be booked in advance.
- For visiting KGB Cells Museum please check opening hours and ticket information www.visitestonia.com/en/kgb-cells-museum. Group visits with guide should be booked in advance.
Sights
Memorial to the Avinurme Battle
This memorial is situated close to the church and graveyard in the small borough of Avinurme.
The battle took place in 1944 and forced Estonians to fight one another: the battalions of the 27th and 921st Estonian Rifle Regiments on the Soviet side, and the Estonian Waffen Grenadier Division of the SS and units of the 300th Special Infantry Division on the German side.
...Sculpture of the Mourning Maiden. Mass grave of people killed in World War II
The statue of the Mourning Maiden, which marks a mass grave of people killed in World War II, is located in the town of Mustvee by Lake Peipsi.
In 1944, Red Army soldiers killed in Mustvee and the surrounding woods were buried here, in the abandoned Old Believers' cemetery. Soviet Army sources state that 264 Soviet soldiers killed in World War II are buried in the mass grave.
...Jõgewa Military Museum
This museum is situated by the Tartu-Jõgeva-Aravete road in Jõgeva.
It grew out of an exhibition entitled ‘1900-1945’ showcasing exhibits gathered and curated by military history enthusiasts. The museum opened in 2012. It displays local archaeological findings, military and civilian memorabilia, significant cultural exhibits and a wide range of weaponry. It also presents the history of military conflicts from the Stone Age through to the modern era. The...
Museum-room of the Finnish Boys
This museum room is situated in Saadjärve Nature Centre in the small borough of Äksi.
It was opened in 2002 on behalf and with the support of the Finnish Boys Association, Tartu Municipal Government and the Finnish state.
...KGB Cells Museum
This museum is situated on the corner of Riia and Pepleri streets in Tartu.
It is a branch of Tartu City Museum. The museum is located in the infamous grey building on Riiamägi Hill that the KGB used as their base of operations in Tartu during the 1940s and 1950s. The basement here was used as a pre-trial detention centre for political detainees. Now, many years later, it is open to visitors. Some of the cells (including those used for solitary confinement)...
Raadi Military Airfield
This airfield is a former air base on the north-eastern outskirts of Tartu.
On 14 April 1912 Russian pilot Sergei Utochkin made history by completing the first motorised flight in Estonia, in a Farman biplane above Raadi Manor. Baron Liphart, the lord of the manor, had his farmland converted into a runway in summer 1914. During the interwar period of Estonian independence, the 2nd Squadron of the Aviation Regiment was stationed in Raadi. During the...
Places to eat
Avinurme Wooden Handicrafts Center in Avinurme village
Avinurme Woodworking Centre is a tourism centre which is home to local craftsmen. It offers the widest selection of woodwork products in Estonia, including dozens of sauna and household items. You can even put your own skills to the test! The centre organises a variety of workshops, from basket-weaving and felting to bread-making, candle-making, painting and more. The cosy coffee shop offers home-made cakes and pastries, fresh bread and other treats. Arranged in advance, it can provide catering for groups of up to 80 people.
Cafe “Peipsi Teemaja” (summer season) in Mustvee town
On the first floor, we can host family events and other anniversaries...
Veski Guesthouse Cafe in Kantküla village, on the way from Mustvee to Jõgeva
The cafe has a nice interior and a children’s play area and is located next to the Jõgeva–Mustvee highway, in Kantküla. We offer a delicious buffet on every working day. In the summer, we also have an a la carte menu.
Our meals are mostly made from seasonal local raw ingredients. Here, you can enjoy your meals inside or, if the weather is good, on the outdoor terrace.
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“Juulamõisa” Cafe in Juula village, on the way from Jõgeva to Tartu
Juulamõis Local Heritage Café is a small Green Key eatery in Vooremaa. Our wish is to offer people a cozy atmosphere and healthy food!
We offer local food, tell regional legends, and introduce guests to the products of small producers. For those who prefer vegetarian food, there is a vegetarian menu; for families, there is a large family platter for sharing. There is an herb garden on the edge of the café terrace and a haystack for lounging. For those eager to learn, we offer workshops related to Estonian food.
...In Tartu visittartu.com