Mar 22, 2023
On the 74th anniversary of the March deportations (March 25), we will light candles on the Paide rampart in memory of the deportees and war victims.
“The youngest was probably Virve Eliste, born on February 24, 1949, who died on the way at the Petrapavlovski railway station at the age of one month. /…/ The oldest to leave home was Maria Räägel from Abja municipality, born in 1854, so a 95-year-old old lady.”
Read more about Estonian Memento Union https://www.memento.ee
Mar 10, 2023
Today, there are many different and exciting ways to celebrate a birthday, and choosing among them can be quite difficult. Here are 5 tips on how to make the party unforgettable with a reasonable budget.
Only sitting together at a long table does not offer guests an experience – do something new!
The place for the party should be chosen where, in addition to eating at the table and making an impression, it is possible to try something new and interesting and gather knowledge. While it’s also great to host an event in restaurants and other dining venues, sometimes it’s worth exploring options outside of them as well. For example, instead of using museums or activity centers as a party venue, where in addition to the taste and drink experience, many other things are offered, including humorous performance tours, where you can get fun and learn new things.
Get everything you need in one place.
It is useful to find a place that offers everything you need for a great event – entertainment, music and catering. For both price and quality, it should be noted that the kitchen is on site and that food is not ordered from elsewhere. Therefore, there is no need to look for a separate event planner, but everything necessary will be arranged for you at the party venue. It seems like an additional cost, but you don’t have to worry about the party, because it is handled by professionals, and this option is cheaper than hiring a separate event organizer. It is also worth looking into the party venues in smaller places, as the prices there are more reasonable than in the big city.
You also have to think about how guests can get there with ease.
Moving the event very far from home is exciting and novel for both the organizer and the guests, but there may be problems with transportation. Some arrive later due to a long drive, and others have to leave earlier to avoid arriving home late at night. While the guests live in different parts of Estonia, it is a good idea to organize the event in the center of Estonia, because thanks to this, everyone’s journey is the same length. Therefore, it is worth investigating the possibilities offered in Central Estonia. If it is known that some of the guests do not want to drive after the party, it is worth checking whether the party venue offers overnight accommodation or cooperates with a nearby accommodation facility. In this way, it is possible to get the best price for overnight stays, and drivers can also enjoy the party without worry.
Also think about the live performer.
It is especially nice to dance to live music and it is an important part of a proper party. When considering a party venue, it’s worth looking into what performers the venue offers, as they generally work with either bands that are just starting out or bigger stars. If there is no suitable option among the offered options, you could also look into whether it is possible to invite a familiar performer to the party and what possibilities there are for equipment rental on site.
Always check the feedback given to the party venue.
In order for the event to run smoothly and for unexpected costs not to be added later, feedback from previous customers should be studied. If there have been several problems in the past, it is worth being suspicious of the place. When choosing a party venue, you should also look into the experiences of your friends with different places, because their feedback is the most reliable and helps you make a good decision.
If you want a really free birthday, put a gift wish of €50 on the birthday invitation and if 10 people come to the party, you can have a free birthday!
See party options at Wittenstein.
Feb 21, 2023
We´ll celebrate the 105th anniversary of the Republic of Estonia on 24th February 2023.
You are all welcome, Traffic singer Silver Laas & Tihvan Big Band will perform.
During the evening, both beautiful ballads and lively dance music will be heard, and you can enjoy delicious Estonian food.
The evening of the party starts at 19:00.
The ticket costs €40 and includes the concert AND a 2-course dinner.
Tickets can only be purchased in advance, tickets are not sold on the spot. The number of places is limited!
Tickets are on sale at Piletilevi (from January 23) and at Wittenstein Activity Museum (Tallinna tn 9/11, Paide).
Ticket sales end on February 23 at 6:00 p.m
Buy a ticket here, Piletilevi.
Feb 7, 2023
Tourism fair Tourest will come again on 9-11th February🤩
Tourest will take place in the exhibition center of the Estonian Exhibition in Tallinn. Come find us, Järvamaa is here! The Wittenstein Time Center and the Wittenstein Activity Museum will be present at the fair, and our raffle wheel will spin on all days. You can find us in the hall of “Puhka Eestis” and “Experiences and tastes”, where we offer delicious flavors of the ages.
With us are also:
- Toosikannu Puhkekeskus / Toosikannu Holiday Center,
- Kilplaste teemapark,
- Eesti Piimandusmuuseum,
- Eesti Jalgrattamuuseum / Estonian Bicycle Museum,
- Kirna mõis & Kirna manor,
- Paide SPA Hotell,
- Visit Järva.
Feb 1, 2023
Kõrvemaa landscape protection area
Kõrvemaa landscape protection area covers 204 square kilometers and is rich in protected plants. In addition to rare plants, Kõrvemaa is home to a number of rare bird species, such as the bald eagle, little frog eagle and black stork.
For those interested, hiking trails have been established to get to know the nature of Kõrvemaa: Simisalu-Matsimäe, Tammsaare (Vargamäe)-Järva-Madise and Noko-Kakerdaja lake.
Valgehobusemägi is the highest cliff in Kõrvemaa (107 meters) and in 1976 a 28-meter-high observation tower was erected there. According to legend, Kalevipoeg rested here from plowing fatigue, wolves sneaked up on his white horse and broke it down. The body of a horse became the White Horse Mountain, but the landscape is bumpy due to the unfinished plow.
More information: www.korvemaakaitseaala.ee.
A. H. Tammsaare Museum
The museum was opened in 1958 in Vetepere village, the birthplace of Anton Hansen-Tammsaare, Estonia’s most famous literary classic. The complex includes a residential building, a barn and a hayloft, a barn and the buildings of the barns. In these buildings, the living conditions of the time of “Truth and Justice” are exhibited. In the former residence there is an exhibition introducing the writer’s life and work.
Several events take place in the summer, open-air theater performances are very popular. Walking trails into the nature of Kõrvemaa start from the museum.
More information: www.tammsaare.albu.ee.
Paide Vallitorn – Ajakeskus Wittenstein
Interactive Time Center Wittenstein has been built in the tower located on PAIDE VALLIMÄE. Traveling through the tower’s nine floors and eight eras with the help of a time machine (elevator), the time traveler can learn about life in ancient times, sit at the same table with the bailiff of Järva County, pass a witch test and take a fun ride with a tsarist postman. Walk along at the Republic of Estonia city promenade on the first floor, and from the occupation floor, a stagnant train takes the time traveler to the newly independent Estonia. All this and much more is spiced up by sound and light effects, video programs and illusions.
More information: www.wittenstein.ee
Estonian Dairy Museum
The Dairy Museum was created in 1976 for the dairy farm of Estonia’s first joint milk service in Imavere. The museum was opened to visitors on July 14, 2001. The permanent exhibition covers the history of dairying in Estonia throughout the ages. Tasting Estonian dairy products, butter or icecream making workshop.
More information: www.piimandusmuuseum.ee.
Museum of the Järva-Jaani Fire Brigade
The museum of the fire brigade is located in the premises of a former spray shed at 24 Pikk street in Järva-Jaani. Firefighting history through the centuries is on display, including several restored fire engines. The attractiveness is enhanced by the possibility to order show events, where the main characters are the willing splashers. Soviet-era driving and transport machines are also gaining popularity in the old car shelter.
More information: www.jjts.ee.
Järvamaa manors
The manor buildings of Albu, Laupa, Roosna-Alliku and Sargvere are under restoration or have been restored, and the work is carried out based on the principle of restoring the interior close to the original. Currently, the estates are home to primary schools, which are open to tourists during the summer.
Järva-Madis home church
The single-aisled parish church of Järva-Madis is one of the smallest in Estonia. The raid portals of the temple are unique. In the interior, the triumphal arch group, altar and pulpit from the 17th century are particularly valuable. Käärkamber houses the only stone-carved piscina of the churches in Järva County – a holy vessel for washing hands.
More information: www.teelistekirikud.ekn.ee.
Endla nature reserve
The Norra-Oostrik springs area, located within the borders of Järva County, is considered to be the most water-rich spring area in all of Estonia (2.1 million liters per hour). In the untouched area there are abundant springs with different funnel sizes, depths and flow rates. The depth of the funnel of the Sopa spring, which is the source of the kilometer-long Sopa stream, has been measured to be 4.8 meters. It is the deepest source in Estonia. The spring of Võlling is one of the richest in water in Estonia. The springs of Vilbaste offer a unique sight: a cloud of sand rises up from the bottom of the spring for a few dozen centimeters, which, containing grains of spring lime, gives the water a greenish-blue color.
There are several rare and protected plants in the area – the beautiful golden shoe and brown nest root, marsh maidenhair carpet and others.
More information: www.endlakaitseaala.ee.
Türi
When you come to Türi, the spring capital, you will discover a beautiful garden city with a lot of greenery – parks, well-kept boulevards and the beauty of beautiful home gardens. A nice artificial lake or a canoe trip on the Pärnu River are suitable for vacation. It is worth entering the museum building, the church and visiting the craft fair and Resa Tiitsmaa’s studio. Kadri Tare, Külla Jürile and Estonia’s only sewing-themed restaurant Saara Kohvituba offer food and drink.
The Estonian Broadcasting Museum is located on Türi, which became more widely known after 1937, when a radio station with the most modern antenna mast in Europe was completed at that time. The museum’s permanent exhibitions and temporary exhibitions present the history and development of national broadcasting from the beginning of regular radio broadcasts in 1926 to the present day.
More information: www.tyri.ee.
Kilplaste theme park
The Kilplaste theme park is being built in the former Müüsler manor park, which represents a unique playground and sports field for children and young people. Most of the objects and attractions are related to the legends of the Shields.
More information: www.kilplased.ee
