Tartu, Estonia · Europe
Tartu sits on the route: 10 minutes from Soinaste.
Tartu is a town located in Tartu, Estonia. With a population of 91,407, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Tartu 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 Tartu to your route.
Tartu is the second largest city in Estonia after Tallinn. Tartu has a population of 97,304 (as of 2025). It is 186 kilometres (116 miles) southeast of Tallinn and 245 kilometres (152 miles) northeast of Riga, Latvia. Tartu lies on the Emajõgi river, which connects the two largest lakes in Estonia, Lake Võrtsjärv andRead more
Lake Peipus. From the 13th century until the end of the 19th century, Tartu was known in most of the world by variants of its historical name Dorpat.
Tartu, the largest urban centre of southern Estonia, is often considered the "intellectual capital city" of the country, especially as it is home to the nation's oldest and most renowned university, the University of Tartu (founded in 1632). Tartu also houses the Supreme Court of Estonia, the Ministry of Education and Research, the Estonian National Museum, and the oldest Estonian-language theatre, Vanemuine. It is also the birthplace of the Estonian Song Festivals.
Tartu was designated as the European Capital of Culture in 2024.
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Tartu is located in Tartu, Estonia, Europe. The coordinates are 58.3806 latitude, 26.7251 longitude.
Tartu has a population of approximately 91,407 people, making it a town in Estonia.
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