Viljandi

Town hall of Viljandi
Linnu tn 2, Viljandi

The town hall building is one of the four oldest preserved stone buildings in town. The city government of Viljandi resides here.

Ruins of the Viljandi Order Castle
Tasuja puiestee, Viljandi

The fortress got its final shape and size in the beginning of the 16th century and was one of the most distinguished fortresses in Estonia and Latvia. Due to various wars, all that are left from the entire order castle today are just a few stone walls, however they still give an impression of its former grandeur. From the ruins you have the most beautiful view over the lake of Viljandi.

Heimtali Museum of Domestic Life
Heimtali küla, Pärsti vald, Viljandi maakond

Museum situates in an old village school building of Heimtali that is a beautiful rubble stone building from year 1864. Visitors can familiarize themselves with perfect collection of the examples of national handicraft like old household goods and the furnishings of a hundred year old schoolroom. There's also a children's playroom.

St. Paul’s church in Viljandi
Kiriku tn 3, Viljandi

Since 1866 a G. Knauf organ fills the church with music, the biggest still functional organ of its kind in Estonia.

The Museum of Viljandi
Johan Laidoneri plats 10, Viljandi

The building of the Museum of Viljandi is one of the oldest stone buildings in town. Until 1940 the house accommodated a pharmacy, the museum moved into this building in 1942. The permanent exhibitions of the museum provide an introduction into the local history from ancient times until today.

Väikemõisa manor
Väikemõisa bussipeatus, Peetrimõisa küla, Saarepeedi vald, Viljandi maakond

The Väikemõisa manor was build in the beginning of the last century and is a good example of the Swiss chalet style influenced by the art nouveau movement. Today the manor house accommodates the Väikemõisa young children's orphanage and the house can be marvelled at from the outside only.

Trepimägi (Stairs hill)
Linnu tn 2, Viljandi

The stairs of the Trepimägi in Viljandi were constructed around the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century in order to improve the road connecting the town and the lake. Next to the Trepimägi lie the beautiful homes of the town’s merchants and rich residents from the old days.

Viljandi Rope Bridge

The rope bridge has become a favourite for both residents of and visitors to Viljandi and one of the town’s most important symbols. It was reconstructed in 1995 originally built in 1879.