cathedral
Tartu Cathedral
Ruined red-brick Gothic cathedral on Toome Hill above Tartu, with parkland walks and a museum tower giving views over the university city.
53 km · about 60 min drive
Jõgevamaa, Estonia · Europe
Põltsamaa sits on the route: 30 minutes from Võhma, 60km from Soomaa National Park.
Põltsamaa is a town located in Jõgevamaa, Estonia. With a population of 3,933, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Põltsamaa sits in Estonia, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Tallinn time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Põltsamaa to your route.
Põltsamaa (German: Oberpahlen) is a town in Põltsamaa Parish, Jõgeva County, in central Estonia. The town stands on the Põltsamaa River, and it features a 13th-century castle.
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Põltsamaa is located in Jõgevamaa, Estonia, Europe. The coordinates are 58.6525 latitude, 25.9706 longitude.
Põltsamaa has a population of approximately 3,933 people, making it a town in Estonia.
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3 notable places within an hour's drive.
cathedral
Ruined red-brick Gothic cathedral on Toome Hill above Tartu, with parkland walks and a museum tower giving views over the university city.
53 km · about 60 min drive
landmark
Estonia's intellectual capital and oldest city, home to one of Northern Europe's most prestigious universities and a vibrant cultural scene.
54 km · about 60 min drive
national park
Estonia's wilderness of raised bogs and floodplain forests, famed for its 'fifth season' when spring floods turn roads into waterways. Quiet forest roads and bog boardwalks make it a superb detour between Pärnu and Viljandi.
60 km · about 70 min drive
May to September
Far northern latitude: short daylight hours outside summer make long drives harder.
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