Lake Viljandi is in a primeval valley, which is 11 m deep, 450 m wide and 4600 metres long. The lake is well-known in Estonia thanks to the song about the boatman of VIljandi, who day-dreams about the beautiful blue eyes of a girl he once saw when he was young. The trail that goes around […]
Where to go
Viljandi Market has something for everyone, from local shoppers to tourists passing through! You will find a wide range of produce and plants, according to the season, and plenty of handicrafts. The market building also sells bakery and confectionery items, dairy products from farms in the county and local meat and sausage. Fresh fish is also available. […]
Viljandi is a town and municipality in southern Estonia with a population of 17,407 in 2019. It is the capital of Viljandi County and is geographically located between two major Estonian cities, Pärnu and Tartu. The town was first mentioned in 1283, upon being granted its town charter by Wilhelm von Endorpe. The town became a member of the Hanseatic League at the beginning of the 14th century, and is one […]