14.01.2022
culture
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Field trips

On the field trip day, all participants have a chance to visit one area with distinct heritage culture. If you wish to have a day off, wander around in Viljandi or surroundings, you can choose not to participate in the field trip offered by the organizers of the camp.

This year, we are delighted to offer three distinct travel experiences. Tartu town tour and Mulgimaa tour are both shorter and designed to be physically accessible for a wide range of participants. The one-day Kihnu Island discovery tour, however, is more intensive and is best suited for travelers who are physically fit and active. Lunch is included in trip fees.

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Hans Markus Antson
Author: Hans Markus Antson

Estonian National Museum, Antonius' Yard

SCHEDULE:

9.00 Bus departs from Viljandi to Tartu.

10.00-12.00 Guided tour of the Estonian National Museum

Through the Estonina National Museum’s exhibitions one can take a look at Estonians’ everyday lives in different periods. Interactive displays offer hands-on experience; it is possible to observe what an Estonian home looks like, explore Estonian cuisine and make oneself familiar with local dress, language and customs. Attention is also paid to the cultures of other nations, especially those of the Finno-Ugric peoples.

12.00-13.00 Lunch at the museum restaurant

13.30-15.00 Tour of the workshops of Antonius' yard

Arp Karm
Author: Arp Karm

Antonius' Yard, a true cultural gem nestled in the historic Jaani quarter of Tartu's old town.This charming courtyard holds centuries of history, having once been the bustling center for Tartu's guilds of craftsmen and artisans. It is the historic heart of hands-on creativity in the city. Today, the yard is home to a vibrant community of contemporary designers and master craftsmen. A tour here offers a unique opportunity to witness their work firsthand and even order custom pieces

15.00 - 17.00 Time to explore Tartu's old town on your own.


17.00 Bus departs from Tartu to Viljandi

Heimtali Museum, Mulgimaa Experience Centre, Mulgi Brewery

Siim Verner Teder
Author: Siim Verner Teder

SCHEDULE:
9.00 Bus departs from Viljandi to Heimtali.

9.15-11.15 Guided tour of the Heimtali Museum

Heimtali Museum is a distinctive cultural destination brought to life through the vision of renowned textile artist, Anu Raud. The museum is formally situated within a beautifully preserved former village schoolhouse, a structure that dates back to the year 1864, lending a profound sense of history to the grounds.

Sven Zacek
Author: Sven Zacek

Museum´s permanent exhibition offers a compelling glimpse into the past, detailing school customs from nearly 200 years ago, alongside a valuable collection of old documents and local agricultural tools. Of particular note is the exceptionally rich collection of national textiles, complemented by an extensive specialist library focused on folk art, home culture, and general art history.

12.00-14.00 Lunch and guided tour at Mulgi Experience Center

Mulgi Experience Center is a premier destination dedicated to introducing the rich heritage of the Mulgi region in an unusually modern and highly attractive manner.

The Center is built upon the dynamic principle that its narrative is never fully complete. The core content is designed to be fully interactive, featuring an exposition that is constantly developing and regularly renewed to ensure fresh discoveries with every visit. Crucially, alongside this technological interactivity, there is carefully preserved and exhibited traditional structural solutions and original milieu elements, creating a harmonious blend of past and future. Furthermore, your visit offers the optimal opportunity to savor and appreciate authentic traditional Mulgi dishes, completing this immersive cultural experience.

14.30-15.30 Visit to Mulgi Brewery and Taproom

Mulgi Pruulikoda
Author: Mulgi Pruulikoda

It is an exclusive opportunity to access the core production areas. You will gain a thorough understanding of the specialized techniques and carefully guarded secrets that define authentic Mulgi beer making. Your visit will conclude with the highly anticipated opportunity to sample a selection of our finest craft beers.

15.30 Bus departs to Viljandi

Author: Silvia Soide
Author: Silvia Soide

A day trip to Kihnu Island includes a bus trip and a ferry trip. Two light meals are served during the day.

SCHEDULE:
6.10 Bus departs from Viljandi to Munalaiu harbour.

8.10 Arrival at Munalaiu harbour, journey continues by ferry.

9.35-16.15 Tour on Kihnu Island

The cultural landscape of Kihnu Island is so unique it has been officially inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Kihnu represents a remarkable fusion of the past and the present, maintaining a vibrant and fully functional traditional society today. While the islanders uphold the wisdom and customs passed down from ancient times, they simultaneously embrace modern technology and remain well-informed regarding global developments. This distinctive coexistence, fostered by their relative isolation, has shaped the Kihnu residents into a community that is renowned for its self-reliance, tenacity, and respectful caution toward outsiders.

Kihnu Muuseum
Author: Romantiline Rannatee

The island is home to four distinct villages: Lemsi, Linaküla, Rootsiküla, and Sääre. Notably, Lemsi village, situated on the eastern coast, hosts the island's main harbour, which serves as the principal gateway for all traffic between Kihnu and the mainland.

Author: Puhka Kihnus OÜ
Author: Puhka Kihnus OÜ

We look forward to guiding you through this living cultural treasure!

16.15-17.20 Ferry to the mainland

19.30 Arrival in Viljandi