​The Seto Külävüü ‒ Literally, the "Seto Village Belt," Setomaa's main tourism route – winds like the undone belt of a traditional folk costume from one Seto village to another, leading is to special people and exciting places. This is like the backbone or axis of Setomaa, to which are fastened villages, churches, cafes, museums, and the like. One end of the Külavüü is at Võõpsu, Setomaa's northern gateway, and it winds through Värska and Saatse to Obinitsa and Meremäe, making knots through neighboring places -- like Tsiistre in Võrumaa -- and then ending at the Luhamaa border crossing. This imaginary line could also move forward through the historic heart of Setomaa, which is currently part of the Russian Federation.

1. Võõpsu tsässon

Võõpsu tsässon ehk külakabel asub otse Setomaa põhjapoolse värava – üle Võhandu jõe viiva ...

History & Culture

3. Laossina tsässon

Laossina tsässon ehk külakabel asub juba keskajast pärineval külakalmistul, mis on tänini ...

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4. Mikitamäe Orthodox village chapels

The square in front of Mikitamäe Culture House is called the square of Orthodox village ch...

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6. Podmotsa tsässon

Podmotsa tsässon asub Värska lähistel, vaikses järveäärses külas keset keskaegset külakalm...

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7. Värska Spa

Värska Spa is unique in Estonia for its treatments. We offer revitalisation through natura...

Sauna & Wellness

9. Värska Church

The patron saint of the Värska Orthodox Church is St. George. The most important church ho...

History & Culture

10. Petseri Statue of Liberty

The statue for those who perished in the War of Independence in Petseri county stands on t...

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14. Värska Visitor Centre – Reek’s House

The Art Nouveau summer residence of General Nikolai Reek on the shores of Lake Õrsava is u...

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Värska Vesi

Most Estonians have heard of Värska mineral water. The mineral-rich, curative water is ext...

18. Värska Farm Museum

Värska Farm Museum is a unique place in Setomaa, offering comprehensive insight into the l...

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19. Õrsava Lake Hiking Trail

The Õrsava Lake Hiking Trail winds around the lake of the same name. The 5 km trail starts...

Nature and Activities

20. Treski Village Chapel

The tiny Treski tsässon, or Orthodox village chapel, can go unnoticed as you pass by it, t...

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22. Laskevälja Bike Trail

The 43-kilometer Laskevälja bike trail runs through the forested hills, salt marshes, lake...

Nature and Activities

23. Lõunalaagri hiking trail

The 2 km long hiking trail of Lõunalaager is established on the former grounds of the Esto...

Nature and Activities

24. Saatse Museum

The Saatse Museum's main building was originally a residential building, then a school bui...

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26. Jumalamägi

Jumalamägi on setode iidne pühapaik. Pärimuse kohaselt võtab selles kohas Jumal taevasse m...

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27. Old Jüri`s Soap Chamber

Old Jüri`s Soap Chamber is one special place. Silver Hüdsi, the first and only male soapma...

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30. Obinitsa kirik ja kalmistu

Obinitsa kirik on ehitatud sügaval Nõukogude ajal: 1952. aastal, mil riiki juhtis Stalin. ...

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31. Lauluema kuju

Obinitsa paisjärve kõrgel kaldal seisab kivist Seto lauluema kuju. See on mälestusmärk kõi...

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32. Taarka Tarõ Köögikõnõ

Taarka Tarõ Köögikõnõ Setomaal, Obinitsas on kodune ja hubase interjööriga söögikoht. Tõel...

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33. Obinitsa Galerii

Obinitsa keskseimal ristil, 1930. aastatel seto kaupmehe Ivan Kalju pere poolt ehitatud ma...

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34. Obinitsa village chapel

Next to the Obinitsa Museum is a small log building with a barely noticeable wooden cross ...

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35. Obinitsa Museum

At the Obinitsa museum, one can explore the unique culture and history of Setomaa, partici...

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36. Härma walls in the Piusa river ancient valley

The Upper Härma Wall, also known as Keldri wall, is Estonia's highest Devonian sandstone o...

Nature and Activities

38. Tobrova tsässon

Väike puust Tobrova tsässon Tobrova-Küllätüvä tee kõrgel kaldal näeb välja justkui eeskoja...

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39. Serga tsässon

Eesti-Vene kontrolljoone lähedal asub väike õigeusu külakabel, kohalikus keeles tsässon. H...

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40. Meremäe Viewing Tower

The Meremäe Viewing Tower is located between Meremäe village and Vastseliina Castle on Mer...

Nature and Activities

42. Miikse Church

The Miikse St. John the Baptist Church is a small wooden Orthodox church located in the so...

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45. Piiri kohvik

Piiri kohvik asub Võrumaal Eesti ja Vene Luhamaa piiripunkti ootealal. Pakume maitsvat keh...

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Värska Mineral Water

For years, mineral rich, healing water has been extracted from several different wells in ...

Psrykov-Caves Monaste

From a small group of cave-dwelling monks in the 15th century has developed the spiritual ...

Pechory Varvara Church

Setos have their own church in Pechory: the small wooden Varvara Church, which is dedicate...

Tailovo Church

Tailovo Orthodox Church is a special place for many Setos now living in Estonia, as a larg...

Irboska Castle

According to legend, Irboska dates back to the founding of the Russian state: in 862, thre...

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