Roosisaare

• Roosisaare is a peninsula extending into Lake Tamula.
• The Roosisaare Bridge leads from the Tamula beach promenade to the peninsula.
• The pedestrian suspension bridge is 100 metres long and was built in 1998.
• The Tamula II archaeological settlement site is located on the peninsula.
• Near the Roosisaare end of the bridge lies a Stone Age settlement site approximately 5,000 years old.

The Tamula beach promenade and Roosisaare are popular walking destinations for locals and visitors. The Roosisaare Bridge serves as a clear landmark: it was built at the end of the Tamula beach promenade and is designed as a pedestrian suspension bridge. At 100 metres long, it can be included as a specific element in your daily plans without deriving a particular walking time from it.

The bridge offers a beautiful view of Võru and Lake Tamula, especially at sunset. If you would like to plan your stay around the time of day, this point in time may therefore be of interest for your personal planning. The bridge itself also represents the connection between the beach promenade and the peninsula named after Roosisaare.

Roosisaare is not only a walking destination but is also associated with several archaeological references. The Roosisaare Stone Age settlement site was discovered in 1938 based on finds that had been washed ashore by Lake Tamula. The Tamula II archaeological settlement site is also located on the peninsula. It is associated with the Middle Stone Age and the later Iron Age.

Tamula II was recognised as a cultural monument in 2003 by an order of the Minister of Culture. Near the Roosisaare end of the bridge is another Stone Age settlement site, approximately 5,000 years old. For visitors who do not want to plan a trip exclusively around scenic impressions, this provides an additional focus on cultural history.

The yellow National Geographic window offers a view of Lake Tamula and the Roosisaare Bridge. This detail complements the view from the bridge with another fixed vantage point. The Elujõud sculpture is also among the cultural impressions of the site. It depicts a branch with two buds and symbolises the persistence and continuity of life. The sculpture was created in 2009 by P. Leinbock.

At Tamula Beach in the city of Võru, there are changing rooms and facilities for various activities. This information can be helpful when planning your day if you would like to combine time at the beach promenade with a walk towards Roosisaare.

If you would like to explore additional places for your travel plans, you can find more pages about Kasaritsa, Mõksi, Palometsa, Koloreino, Umbsaare and Nooska.

How long is the Roosisaare Bridge?

The Roosisaare Bridge is 100 metres long. It is a pedestrian suspension bridge and was built in 1998 at the end of the Tamula beach promenade.

What is Tamula II?

Tamula II is an archaeological settlement site on the Roosisaare peninsula, which extends into Lake Tamula. It is associated with the Middle Stone Age and the later Iron Age and was recognised as a cultural monument in 2003.

How old is the Stone Age settlement site near the bridge?

The settlement site near the Roosisaare end of the bridge is approximately 5,000 years old.

What can you see from the Roosisaare Bridge?

The bridge offers a beautiful view of Võru and Lake Tamula, especially at sunset.

For the higher-level travel overview: Võru.