Visit Estonia
Welcome to Estonia, Welcome to Tartu
154 square kilometres, is the second largest city in
Estonia. The first written records of Tartu date from 1030, making it the oldest city in the Baltic States. Tartu has played an important role in the development of Estonian culture and national consciousness: the first national elite stemmed from the local university, the first newspapers and cultural societies, the first national theater - all began their work here, and the first national song festival took place here as well.
Locations of EFOL 2025
Visit Tartu
Year-round cultural events and thousands of students fuel the vibrant aura of Tartu, Estonia's second-largest city and the gateway to South Estonia.
EFOL sprint competition, opening ceremony and banquet are held in Tartu city centre.
Visit Kastre
EFOL middle distance race is held in Vooremäe, located in Kastre parish.
Visit Elva
EFOL relay competition and closing ceremony are held in Elva.
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5 reasons to visit Tartu
- A colourful combination of cultural heritage and modernness
- Joy of discovery for the whole family
- Beautiful countryside and urban nature
- A city full of flavours!
- Numerous possibilities for an active holiday
Why you will love Estonia
More than half of the country is covered by forested land and almost a quarter is protected nature. As a result, Estonia has the 4th best air quality in the world. Naturally, with so much greenery, Estonians have a special connection to the outdoors. Estonians love their nature. That means forests, bogs, and all the creatures that live there. The country's wildlife includes lynxes, brown bears, wolves, foxes, rabbits, and deer. In the spring and autumn time, birdwatching is an extremely popular pastime attracting people from all over the world.