Source: Otepää Vallavalitsus, Ragnar Vutt
Source: Otepää Vallavalitsus, Valju Aloel
Source: Marika Soidra
Source: Valgamaa Arenguagentuur, Sven Zacek
Source: Valgamaa Arenguagentuur, Sven Zacek
Source: Valgamaa Arenguagentuur, Sven Zacek
Source: Valgamaa Arenguagentuur, Sven Zacek
Source: Valgamaa Arenguagentuur, Sven Zacek
Source: Valgamaa Arenguagentuur, Sven Zacek
Source: Valgamaa Arenguagentuur, Sven Zacek
Source: Valgamaa Arenguagentuur, Sven Zacek
Source: Valgamaa Arenguagentuur, Sven Zacek
Source: Otepää Turismiinfokeskus, Külliki Pikk
Source: Valgamaa Arenguagentuur, Sven Zacek
Otepää Hill Fort
Otepää Hill Fort represents one of the places worth discovering in South Estonia and is recommended for those interested in nature holidays.
Come and conquer the peak of the approximately 13,000-year-old Otepää Hill Fort and take a look at the city of Otepää and its surroundings. Have a picnic, see the ruins of the stone fort founded by Bishop Herman in 1224, and explore the map of ancient Estonian forts.
In the 11th century, Otepää was the most important stronghold of the ancient Ugandi County. One of the strongest fortresses in Ancient Estonia was located on this hill. The oldest known firearm in Europe and an ancient war trumpet have also been found here.
Come and discover the history of this ancient fortress!
Opening times
Open all year round
Round the clock
Location
Linnamäe, Otepää linn, Otepää vald, Valga maakond
Phone
+372 7661200
turism@otepaa.ee