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The mission of Tartu Welcome Centre is to support you in the process of settling in Tartu.

We provide free consultations and information regarding settling in, residency registration and ID-code issuing service and organise cultural and networking events.

08/06/2026

🩸 Aitamine on veres – become a blood donor!

On Wednesday, 10 June, from 11:00 to 14:00, a blood donation day will take place in Tartu city centre.

📍 Tartu City Library, 4th floor hall
Kompanii 3/5, Tartu

Healthy people up to the age of 65 are welcome to donate blood. Please make sure you have eaten and drunk enough before donating.

Both Estonian citizens and international residents can donate blood if they meet the general health and eligibility requirements. International residents must have lived in Estonia with a residence permit or right of residence for at least the past 3 months. Please remember to bring a valid photo ID with you.

More information about blood donation:
https://valisveeb.kliinikum.ee/verekeskus/doonorile

🩸 Your donation can help save lives.

Credit: Maanus Kullamaa

04/06/2026

📌 Be prepared: crisis information in English

Different crisis situations can happen unexpectedly – for example because of severe weather, technical problems or other events. It is good to know what to do and where to find reliable information.

Tartu City’s crisis information brochure is now available in English. It gives practical advice on how to prepare for crisis situations, what to keep at home, and where to turn if you need help.

👉 Read the brochure:https://tartu.ee/sites/default/files/uploads/tartu_kriisiinfo_web_ENG.pdf

On Wednesday, 10 June, a nationwide test of the EE-ALARM public warning system will also take place. Between 15:00 and 15:10, sirens will be tested in larger settlements, and alerts will be sent through the Eesti app, the “Ole valmis!” app and ERR channels.

Use this day to take a few minutes and think through:
• What would you do during a longer power, water or communications outage?
• Where would you find reliable information?
• Where would you take shelter if needed?

More information about the test: https://kriis.ee/en/news/public-warning-test-june-10-take-three-minutes-be-crisis-ready

Credit: Hendrik Kuusk

02/06/2026

Here’s a lovely reason to visit Tartu Art Museum with your family this weekend! 🎨

Starting from June 2026, families can visit Tartu Art Museum free of charge on the first weekend of every month.

The first free family weekend will take place on 6–7 June 2026.

The free family ticket is valid throughout the museum and includes up to two adults and children up to 17 years old.

It’s a wonderful opportunity to spend time together, explore art and make museum visits part of family life from an early age.

More information: https://en.tartmus.ee/

Credit: Evelin Lumi

01/06/2026

☀️ Discover Tartu step by step this summer

Summer is a wonderful time to explore Tartu - whether you have just arrived, have lived here for a while, or are simply curious to see the city with fresh eyes.

From the begnning of June until the end of August, guided walking tours invite both visitors and locals to discover Tartu’s stories, legends and hidden corners.

The tours take place every Saturday:
🇪🇪 in Estonian at 12:00
🇬🇧 in English at 14:00

All tours begin next to the Tartu information centre by the Town Hall and last approximately one hour.

🎟️ Tickets can be purchased in advance on Fienta.
One ticket costs €5.50.

Browse the dates, choose a tour that suits you, and enjoy summery Tartu from a new perspective! 🌿

👉 Tour dates and tickets:
https://fienta.com/et/o/39868

Credit: Hendrik Kuusk

29/05/2026

🌿 Discover Ihaste this Saturday!

Last weekend, many of us enjoyed the lively and creative spirit of Karlova. This weekend, Tartu invites you to discover a very different kind of neighbourhood - Ihaste.

Ihaste is a green and peaceful garden district, surrounded by pine forest, private homes and quiet streets. Most of the time, its gardens and courtyards stay hidden behind fences - but this Saturday, some of them will open their gates to visitors.

☕ Ihaste home café and courtyard day
📅 Saturday, 30 May 2026
📍 Ihaste, Tartu

Local residents will open their gardens and courtyards to offer home cafés, yard sales, beautiful gardens, friendly conversations and maybe even some live music 🎶

It is a lovely opportunity to walk around Ihaste, taste something homemade, discover local finds and enjoy a relaxed spring day in one of Tartu’s greenest neighbourhoods.

👉 You can find the map of home cafés and yard sales here:
https://tinyurl.com/KKHP2026

Come for a walk, have a taste, and discover Ihaste 💛

Credit: Eva Maria Tartu

18/05/2026

🌿 Tartu Welcome Centre closes earlier this Friday

Please note that on Friday, 22 May, Tartu Welcome Centre will close at 15:00 due to the upcoming Pentecost / Suvistepüha weekend.

And speaking of the weekend - this is one of our favourite times of the year in Tartu, because Karlova Days are here! 💛

On Friday, 22 May, the creative KarlovARTS festival will take place from 15:00–18:00 at Salme 1a, bringing together schools, young artists, families and the Karlova community. Expect a lively fair, performances, student art and crafts, games, food, open school buildings - and a lovely reason to bring a blanket and enjoy a picnic.

On Saturday, Karlova will become even more special with the beloved Karlova home café day - when courtyards open up, neighbours welcome visitors, and the whole district feels like one big friendly family.

Karlova Days are a wonderful way to experience local community life in Tartu - warm, creative and full of character.

See you in Karlova! 🌿

More info in the comments.

Credit: Evelin Lumi

05/05/2026

🎓 Graduating this spring and thinking about staying in Estonia?

If you are a non-EU international student graduating from an educational institution in Estonia this spring, this seminar is for you.

Together with the Estonian Police and Border Guard Board (PPA), we invite you to an information session about your options after graduation.

📅 Date: 20 May 2026
🕑 Time: 14:00–16:00
📍 Location: Tartu Welcome Centre, Ülikooli 17, Tartu

The seminar will cover:
✅ staying in Estonia after graduation
✅ residence permit for employment
✅ other types of temporary residence permits and eligibility criteria
✅ practical questions related to your next steps

The session will be held in English and there will be time for Q&A, so you can ask your questions directly to the PPA migration advisers.

🔹 Places are limited to 25 participants, so please register in advance to secure your spot.
📌 Registration link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc_xkQB8CRg2blbSAT_X3qJ92KEeUD2I_1aRUC8HzKT73K5Lg/viewform

Feel free to share this invitation with other non-EU students who may find it useful.

Credit: Hendrik Kuusk

28/04/2026

🌸 Office closure notice + Walpurgis Night in Tartu

Please note that Tartu Welcome Centre will be closed on Friday, 1 May due to Spring Day.

In Tartu, the night before – Walpurgis Night (Volbriöö) – is always something special. As a lively university city, the streets fill with students, celebrations take place across town, and many student corporations open their doors for visitors. ✨

If you’re around, it’s a unique chance to experience a long-standing local tradition and the vibrant spirit of Tartu!

We’ll be back to our regular opening hours from Monday and look forward to welcoming you again 😊

Enjoy the celebrations and a lovely spring day! 🌿

Credit: Ove Maidla

21/04/2026

Spring is a great time to get involved in your local community 🌱

On 2 May, people across Estonia will once again take part in Teeme Ära / Let’s Do It! Day - a nationwide community action day that grew out of the famous 2008 clean-up campaign and has since become an annual tradition. What started in Estonia has also had a much wider impact: today, the Teeme Ära / Let’s Do It! initiative has reached more than 100 countries, inspiring similar community action days around the world. 🌍

If you would like to take part, you can browse the list or map of registered work bees and choose one that suits you best. You can search by location, type of work bee, date, and even the languages spoken by the organiser, which can make joining easier for international residents as well. Registration is simple and only requires your name and either a phone number or email address.

If you are based in Tartu, we have added a link in the comments to work bees currently looking for participants.

Whether it is cleaning up a neighbourhood, improving a shared garden, helping a community space, or joining another local initiative, it is a nice way to spend a Saturday, meet people, and do something meaningful together.

Credit: Tartu 2024/MaanusKullamaa

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Ülikooli 17
Tartu

Opening Hours

Monday	09:00 - 16:00
Tuesday	09:00 - 16:00
Wednesday	09:00 - 16:00
Thursday	09:00 - 18:00
Friday	09:00 - 16:00

Telephone

+37251913248

Website

https://tartuwelcomecentre.ee/

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