Timeline
13:55
Start with crepes at Café Crepp. It is open until 22:00 on weekdays and 23:00 on weekends, so you have plenty of time to eat and digest before the walk. The French-themed pancakes are a solid fuel for the climb.
14:55
Walk 15 minutes NW to Toome Hill. This is the main event. The hill is covered in monuments, statues, and historical buildings. Arriving an hour before sunset gives you time to explore the grounds without rushing.
15:55
Watch the sunset. The sun sets toward the SW at 15:55. From the elevated position of Toome Hill, you get a clear view of the sky changing color over the city.
16:40
End with dinner at Asian Chef. It is only a 6-minute walk from the hill and stays open until 23:00. The authentic Asian cuisine and good price soups and meals of the day make it a convenient and satisfying finish to the evening.
Local tip
The walk up Toome Hill is steep in parts. Wear comfortable shoes. The golden light starts around 14:33, so you can arrive earlier if you want to see the buildings in warm light before the sun goes down.
Check before you go
- Café Crepp is open Mo-Th and Su 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00.
- Asian Chef is open Mo-Th and Su 11:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-01:00.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Tartu (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).