Discover Roosisaare on Lake Tamula

Roosisaare combines the landscape of Lake Tamula with a remarkable history. The peninsula extending into the lake can be reached via a pedestrian suspension bridge, while archaeological settlement sites and special places for walks are also located here. Those looking for a holiday apartment in Roosisaare can therefore plan their stay around paths by the water, historical discoveries and views of Võru.

Across the Roosisaare Bridge to the Peninsula

The Roosisaare Bridge leads from the Tamula beach promenade to the peninsula named after Roosisaare. It is a 100-metre pedestrian suspension bridge built at the end of the beach promenade in 1998. This makes it a clear landmark for anyone wishing to explore Roosisaare on foot. The Tamula beach promenade and Roosisaare are popular walking destinations for locals and visitors.

The bridge offers a beautiful view of Võru and Lake Tamula, especially at sunset. This perspective gives the walk its own highlight without requiring you to set aside a specific amount of time for the visit. When planning, also take the length of the bridge into account if you want to connect various destinations around the beach promenade and the peninsula.

Archaeological Traces on Lake Tamula

Roosisaare is not only a destination for activities by the water. The Stone Age settlement site of Roosisaare was discovered in 1938 based on finds that had been washed ashore by Lake Tamula. The archaeological settlement site of Tamula II is also located on the peninsula extending into Lake Tamula. It is associated with the Middle Stone Age and the Late Iron Age. In 2003, Tamula II was recognised as a cultural monument by an order of the Minister of Culture.

Near the Roosisaare end of the bridge is a Stone Age settlement site that is approximately 5,000 years old. Such tangible traces make the walk interesting for travellers who like to combine a stay by the lake with history. The information is also suitable as a conversation starter for families who, while out and about, are looking not only for landscapes but also for visible links to the past.

Beach Promenade, Views and Art

At Tamula Beach in the city of Võru, there are changing rooms and facilities for various activities. A yellow National Geographic window offers a view of Lake Tamula and the Roosisaare Bridge. The surroundings are complemented by the Elujõud sculpture: it depicts a branch with two buds and symbolises the perseverance and continuity of life. The sculpture was created in 2009 by P. Leinbock.

A holiday apartment in Roosisaare suits a plan that includes walks, views of the lake from the bridge and archaeological discoveries. If you would also like to spend time at the beach promenade, include the location of the particular accommodation option in your personal route planning. This keeps your choice focused on the desired combination of landscape, history and art, without deriving unsubstantiated accommodation features from individual sights.

If you would like to extend your search to other places, you can also find Nooska, Umbsaare, Mõksi, Palometsa, Koloreino and Kasaritsa.

For the higher-level travel overview: Võru.