This memorial, which is dedicated to the freedom fighters of southern Estonia, represents the figure of an unknown soldier. The design of the memorial was made in 1925 by Amandus Adamson. Original was destroyed on 1940. The new memorial was inaugurated on 2013 in the original location
The steam engine monument erected near the Valga railway station in 1998 celebrates the 110th anniversary of the Pihkva-Valga-Riga rail connection. Engine SU 251-98 was built in the Sormovo Shipyard in 1949. The engine weighs 87 tons and its output is 12 tons of steam per hour.
Railway station building called Walk was inaugurated in 1889. It was a red-brick building in Historicist style. The historical railway station was destroyed in the battles of World War II. The new station building was completed in 1949. From 2017, the magnificent Stalinist railway station building is under heritage protection.
The Pedeli River that runs through Valga is swelled up into two lakes along the side of those one can walk, cycle and roller-skate. There are playgrounds, rest areas and a beach right by the track. In summer time beachcafe is opened.
Valga Town Hall, built in 1864-1866 is one of the most outstanding examples of Late Classicism wooden architecture in Estonia. This neighbourhood is the city’s oldest settled region. Valga Visitors’ Centre is located on the ground floor of the Town Hall.
Historic city centre of Valga has become an imposing central square, which is actively used for leisure and where public events are held.
Jaani Church, located right in the heart of the city, was built in 1816 according to the design of architect Christoph Haberland and it is the only church in Estonia with an oval ground plan. The unique organ has been preserved in its original shape and it is the only instrument built by Friedrich Ladegast still left in Estonia.
Riia 18, Valga
You can find a decent meal in the town of Valga at “Sinel” Café. The goal of the café is to offer you a nice lunch at an affordable price. We also offer catering service.
The Korean Bar “Horan” is located close to Valga’s new central square.
