​In the territory of the Otepää Nature Park it is possible to find traces from different historical periods since the ancient times. In addition to the Otepää Castle Hill, the sights of more cultural historical value also include the Sangaste Castle Hill, buildings of Arula, Pühajärve and Restu Manors, Kastolatsi Apostolic Orthodox Church, Otepää Parish School, Otepää Parsonage Building and Winter Chapel.

The Otepää Upland, with a surface area of ​1,180 square kilometres, has been shaped by the material accumulated from the formation and melting of glaciers 15,000-10,000 years ago. The Otepää Nature Park is located in the central part of the upland and is a landscape protection area.

Rivers and lakes

  • The Otepää Nature Park was founded in 1957, when the first limited landscape areas were created around Lake Pühajärv and Väike-Munamägi.
  • The nature park is designed to protect the landscapes and biodiversity of the Otepää upland.
  • Lake Pühajärv, located in the heart of the nature park, is considered one of the most beautiful lakes in Estonia.
  • The symbol of the nature park is the lesser spotted eagle (Clanga pomarina).
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