Viitina: Lake, Manor Park and Nature Park
Accommodation in Viitina
Viitina combines a lake, the manor park and the landscape of Haanja Nature Park. This provides various points of interest for planning your trip: a beach with a view of Meegomägi, historical traces around the manor and an activity for children in the park.
- The village of Viitina is located in Haanja Nature Park, which is part of the Natura 2000 network.
- Viitina Manor was first mentioned in 1542; its main building was completed in 1896.
- You can see Viitina Manor from the outside.
- In July, the Kuurits fishing competition is held annually on Lake Viitina.
- Viitina Karavan has six pitches for caravans, including two directly on Lake Viitina.
Key facts about Viitina
Viitina beach is located behind the old manor. From there, you can see Meegomägi. This landmark is also connected with the history of the place, as Meegomägi lies on the far side of Lake Viitina. Meegomägi is therefore on the other side of the lake and remains visible from the beach as a distinct landmark.
The manor park also has a distinctive layout. It consists of the park area around the main building and Järvesaare Park on the other side of Lake Viitina. The two park areas are therefore part of the documented history of the place, but are not located along the same section of the lake. This distinction is useful when visiting if you want to keep the area around the manor and the park area opposite conceptually separate.
What experiences are available in the manor park?
Järvesaare Park has an actively used open-air stage. Viitina’s low ropes course is also located in the manor park. It gives children a place to climb and try things out. The open-air stage in Järvesaare Park and the low ropes course in the manor park thus belong to the two different park areas.
When choosing the location of your accommodation, it remains important which of these parts of the area you want to include in your plans: the area behind the old manor with a view of Meegomägi, the park around the main building or Järvesaare Park on the other side of the lake. An additional practical piece of information concerns Viitina Karavan: you can rent a motorcycle there.
What other places can you compare?
If you would like to explore other places in the same travel area in addition to Viitina, you can also find Rasva, Kaugu, Horsa, Suurõ-Ruuga and Matsi.
FAQ
When is the Kuurits fishing competition held?
It takes place every year in July.
What is the connection between Barbara Juliane von Krüdener and Meegomägi?
Barbara Juliane von Krüdener returned to Viitina in 1818 and gave Enlightenment sermons to the villagers on Meegomägi, which lies on the far side of the lake.
Can Viitina Manor be visited from the inside?
Visits are limited to viewing the exterior.
For the overarching travel overview: Rõuge.
