Lõuna-Eesti


The region

South Estonia is the land of untouched nature, rivers and deep lakes. Old farmhouses, picturesque villages and pastoral small towns are typical for this part of Estonia. South-Estonia is popular among tourists who seek for sport active and wildlife/nature holidays in all seasons. FIS World Cup cross-country skiing competitions are held in Otepää, where are lot of opportunities for winter sports.  Otepää and its surrounding areas are located in Otepää Nature Park. Thereof the activities in Nature Park territory are stricter.


South-Estonia cluster crosses the border. SMEs that are part of the cluster are from 4 different counties.  Although the main cluster activities are mostly located around the city of Otepää that is situated in Valgamaa county.



Cluster members

 

Pühajärve Hotel & SPA

  • Hotel Karupesa

    • GMP Club Hotel

  • Taagepera Castle

  • Kiisatamme Tourism Farm

    • Looming Hostel

    OÜ Otepää Oskar

    Ecoprint

  • Epler & Lorenz

  • Pajumäe Eco Farm

  • Taarapõllu Eco Farm

  • Alt-Lauri Eco Farm

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    Stakeholders

    Key stakeholders:
    • Regional development centre – Valgamaa Development Agency
    • Foundation South-Estonian Tourism
    • Local tourism organization – Otepää tourism centre
    • Cooperation between local businesses (jointly organized winter week etc.) that has not formed into a NGO or cluster, yet.
    Other stakeholders:
    • Local municipalities
    • Otepää Nature Park (manager of the park is the Estonian Environmental Board)
    • Touristic service providers


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    Latest news 05. January - Devin municipality in Bulgaria endorses local environmental Charter In the framework of the EMAS Easy MOVE-IT! project, 4 hotels in Devin (Bulgaria) - Ismena, Persenk, Orpheus, and Euridika, along with the municipality and the local Hunting and Fisherment Union will sign on January 13, 2012 the Charter for Sustainable SPA & Wellness destinations.