Alatskivi Castle and Riding Horse Stable
Objects of interest, Accessible to parents with baby-strollers, Partly accessible
Object list
The officail website gives a good overview of what can be experienced in Alatskivi castle. On the first floor, there is a visitor centre that introduces Alatskivi Castle as a residence of one family, as well as the entire history of the manor in general, and provides an overview of the castle’s restoration process. In the basement, there is a photo exhibition of the manors of Old Tartu County, an exhibition of wax figures of the manor servants and craft workshop that offers the opportunity to participate in the pottery rooms and buy handicrafts. On the second floor, there is a museum dedicated to the renowned composer Eduard Tubin who was born in the nearby town of Kallaste.
Description
To reach the castle, you need to go up an incline. There are no signs directing visitors to the ramp located behind the building. There are no designated parking spaces for people with disabilities, but if there is room, it is still possible to park in the spacious castle car park.
The first floor of the castle is accessible. In addition, the former horse stable houses a museum-style exhibition and a concert hall, and it also has an accessible toilet. The most accessible part of the site is the horse stable: visitors can explore the exhibition and local history, use a well-equipped accessible restroom, and attend concerts if desired. The castle’s accessible first floor offers a glimpse of how grand and impressive the building is.
There are no tactile boards, audio information or guidepaths available. However, guided tours are available in the castle in several languages: Estonian, English or Russian, and German or Finnish. Each tour lasts about 1 hour and 15 minutes. Pre-registration is required to book a guide.
A ceramics workshop operates in the cellar of Alatskivi Castle, where Tanel makes handmade pottery for sale on site and also takes custom orders (e.g., as a gift or a company souvenir). Visitors can also take part in a clay workshop, which is recommended to book in advance; finished pieces are glazed and later sent by post. The workshop is open during the castle’s opening hours, and at other times by arrangement.
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The officail website gives a good overview of what can be experienced in Alatskivi castle. On the first floor, there is a visitor centre that introduces Alatskivi Castle as a residence of one family, as well as the entire history of the manor in general, and provides an overview of the castle’s restoration process. In the basement, there is a photo exhibition of the manors of Old Tartu County, an exhibition of wax figures of the manor servants and craft workshop that offers the opportunity to participate in the pottery rooms and buy handicrafts. On the second floor, there is a museum dedicated to the renowned composer Eduard Tubin who was born in the nearby town of Kallaste.
Description
To reach the castle, you need to go up an incline. There are no signs directing visitors to the ramp located behind the building. There are no designated parking spaces for people with disabilities, but if there is room, it is still possible to park in the spacious castle car park.
The first floor of the castle is accessible. In addition, the former horse stable houses a museum-style exhibition and a concert hall, and it also has an accessible toilet. The most accessible part of the site is the horse stable: visitors can explore the exhibition and local history, use a well-equipped accessible restroom, and attend concerts if desired. The castle’s accessible first floor offers a glimpse of how grand and impressive the building is.
There are no tactile boards, audio information or guidepaths available. However, guided tours are available in the castle in several languages: Estonian, English or Russian, and German or Finnish. Each tour lasts about 1 hour and 15 minutes. Pre-registration is required to book a guide.
A ceramics workshop operates in the cellar of Alatskivi Castle, where Tanel makes handmade pottery for sale on site and also takes custom orders (e.g., as a gift or a company souvenir). Visitors can also take part in a clay workshop, which is recommended to book in advance; finished pieces are glazed and later sent by post. The workshop is open during the castle’s opening hours, and at other times by arrangement.
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