A family holiday through Central Estonia

Mulgi Experience Center

UNESCO-listed... porridge?!

Located in the heart of Mulgimaa, like a gateway to a new world, the Mulgi Experience Center is a treasure trove of information. Guessing games, a wishing well, and an exhibition while swinging on swings ensure every family member leaves a little more knowledgeable.

Still, the question hangs in the air – is Mulgi porridge better than ordinary porridge? Answer: Yes, it certainly is! Afterwards, you and your family can confidently say that the journey was filled with both new flavors and new knowledge.

On the shores of Lake Viljandi

The castle that doesn't quit

On a hill high above Lake Viljandi stands a castle no longer in its full glory, though its ruins stand proudly like an old knight refusing to retire. The suspension bridge over the moat sways just enough that even the bravest teenager will feel a slight, anxious shiver. (Of course, they won't admit to being afraid!)

After walking across the wobbly bridge and climbing the castle ruins, a dive into the refreshing waters of Lake Viljandi will help uplift the mood. You can always have a friendly family competition to see who jumps out first — the water is quite invigorating, to say the least!

Põltsamaa Castle

A castle with a fascinating story to tell 

Põltsamaa Castle is like a time machine – it takes you back to the days of wooden ships and iron wills, when evenings weren’t for Netflix but for watching Mom click her knitting needles. At the castle, you can peek into the everyday life of the good old days – what people ate, how they played, and how they managed to survive without electricity or fast internet. While you’re there, it’s worth climbing the castle tower because the view over Põltsamaa’s countryside is so breathtakingly beautiful that even your phone will understand it's time to be TikTok-free. 

Toosikannu Nature Resort

Serene forest silence

At Toosikannu Nature Resort, a wild landscape unfolds. A female red deer appears with her herd and quietly picks her way between the trees. A bold buck glances at your car, assessing the brand’s suitability for this woodland. It feels like a real woodland safari, and the children's excitement will be heard from the back seat: “Look! He moved his head! He looked at me!” These safaris are best in the early morning – while young solo travelers are still dreaming, you and the kids will already be face-to-face with a deer at Toosikannu. Since you can stay overnight at the nature resort, you can begin your adventure straight from bed. You might be half-asleep when bam! a moose is giving you an early morning stare.