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Home to the city government of Viljandi, this is one of the four oldest preserved stone buildings in town.
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Stairs hill
The stairs of the Trepimägi in Viljandi were constructed around the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century in order to improve the road connecting the town and the lake. Next to the Trepimägi lie the beautiful homes of the town’s merchants and rich residents from the old days.
The building of the Museum of Viljandi is one of the oldest stone buildings in town. Until 1940 the house accommodated a pharmacy, the museum moved into this building in 1942. The permanent exhibitions of the museum provide an introduction into the local history from ancient times until today.
Castle Escape offers immersive escape room experiences in Viljandi. It is a fun, challenging activity for friends, families, or corporate groups, where participants solve puzzles to escape the room within a set time.
Founded in 2008, this festival promotes improvisational and cross-genre guitar playing. It runs for 5 days in October, featuring concerts by both Estonian and international guitarists. The festival also includes artist-led workshops and the annual Tiit Paulus Young Guitarist Award.
Jaani kirik
A characteristic Estonian church, which dates back to the 17th century, but might appear 15th or even 14th century. The outside is not very interesting, but the interior is. A spacious hall with a flat wooden ceiling, more like a medieval castle. Also, there are several stained glass windows.
The festival runs for 4 days on the last weekend in July. More than 100 concerts take place in Viljandi castle's ruins, churches, and other venues throughout Viljandi County. It is the largest annual music festival in Estonia. Each year the festival draws over 20,000 visitors.