One of the things I enjoy doing the most when in Estonia is visiting the places my family used to frequent when they lived there. Much has changed in the country since the 1940s but many things have remained the same or improved in some way. I love visiting places like Maiasmokk Cafe, The Raeapteek and St.Olaf Church. Places I have a connection to which still stand today.
I love old railway stations with their timber interiors and old world charms. For me they represent the Golden Age of the railways. Unfortunately, too many stations throughout the world have become too modernised or get demolished and replaced with ugly glass structures. They lose their character. However, this is not the case in Tartu station. It has been refurbished and maintains many of its original features.
Tartu railway station was established in 1876 when the Tapa–Tartu route was created. The station building was opened in 1877.
The station consists of two platforms with lengths of 260m and 330m.
The station has received a complete overhaul and was re-opened to passengers in 2012.
High ceilings with beautiful timber interiors.
Services from Tallinn to Tartu are operated by Elron. The journey takes approximately two hours.
