Discover Kauda

Kauda can be explored through different travel-planning interests: you’ll find nature and culture in the wider region, while Kivi Puhkemajad brings together accommodation and event facilities at the municipal level. These distinctions can help you choose a holiday rental based on the experiences that matter to you. First decide whether you’re more interested in an excursion, a cultural focus or venues for a gathering; the exact location of the accommodation remains a separate consideration.

Hiking and culture in the wider region

The 4.5 km Alatskivi matkarada runs near Alatskivi Castle and around Lossijärv. The trail features varied terrain, several sights and diverse wildlife. Its length provides a clear planning reference, while the terrain, sights and wildlife give the route a variety of facets. If hiking is your priority, you can use this specific trail as a guide.

The Kolkja vanausuliste muuseum in Kolkja, Peipsiääre vald, offers a cultural focus. It displays traditional household items, clothing and handicrafts of Russian Old Believers. These specific groups of objects make the subject tangible and offer a different way to experience the wider region than a hike does. The nature trail and museum thus cater to different interests when planning an excursion.

Accommodation and events at the municipal level

At the municipal level in Peipsiääre vald, Kivi Puhkemajad offers accommodation and event venues. The buildings have historic stone walls; Kivi Puhkemajad describes its architecture as unique. The complex has a total of 50 beds and six camping cabins, which are available during the summer season. Facilities include a sauna and hot tubs. If you’re considering the camping cabins, their seasonal availability is important for your planning. Details about capacity, season and facilities can change, so it’s best to confirm the details relevant to your stay in advance.

The event venues offer two different sizes to choose from: the smaller hall accommodates up to 30 people and is suitable for workshops, meetings and smaller team gatherings; the Suur peomaja accommodates up to 90–100 people. Kivi Puhkemajad is suitable for seminars, corporate events, weddings, birthdays and other celebrations. You can book a function hall or the entire complex. A 100-inch LCD screen, a sound system and a wireless microphone are also available for seminars and other events. The difference in capacity between the smaller hall and the larger function hall makes capacity a specific criterion when choosing an event venue.

There are different options when choosing an excursion: the Alatskivi matkarada offers a specific trail with varied terrain, sights and wildlife; the museum in Kolkja focuses on the objects, clothing and handicrafts of Russian Old Believers. This lets you choose between a nature-themed outing and a cultural focus. If one of these destinations is a deciding factor for you, take its location into account when looking for a holiday rental.

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