The conference will take place from 25th to 26th of November
at the Estonian Literary Museum (Vanemuise street 42, Tartu)
and
and 27th of November at the Peipsi shore.
The Estonian Literary Museum is a leading center for Estonian Studies in Estonia; its aims include the preservation of Estonian language and culture, advancement of Estonian Studies and participation in international research and development activities. The Estonian Literary Museum functions as an integrated institution that consists of archival units and research groups. The main activities of the Estonian Literary Museum include basic and applied research mainly in the fields of folklore and the study of religions, research into literature, art and culture, cultural history, life writing, ethnomusicology and bibliography, as well as participation in the respective research and development activities in the field; strategic and systematic collection, long-term preservation and scholarly study of Estonian intangible cultural heritage; making available the results of the scholarly research as well as source materials of the intangible cultural heritage in scholarly, educational and popularising publications as well as in mediation by digital environments and as a public service. The Estonian Literary Museum is old and dignified, yet at the same time it is a dynamic, future-oriented institution; it values traditions, directs and leads positive developments in the field and integrates innovative new technologies into activities related to the preservation of cultural heritage and its mediation to the public.
The venue is easily accessible by foot from the city centre, bus station, and train station. Public transport buses Nos. 1, 2, 3, 4, 8, 9, 11, 12, 25 go through the city centre and stop at bus stops Riiamäe and Pauluse, which are close to the venue. A ticket for one trip can be bought from the bus driver for 2 EUR.
You can also buy a QR ticket for the bus, which costs 1.5 EUR. The QR ticket is valid for 1 hour. Check the webpage https://tartu.pilet.ee/buy for more details.
Tartu is easily accessible by train, plane, and bus.
By Train: Tartu is well-connected by daily trains from major locations such as Tallinn and Valga. Service provided by Elron.
Travelers can reach Tartu from Riga by changing trains at Valga.
By Plane: International travelers can reach Tartu via Tallinn or Riga airports.
Lennart Meri Tallinn Airport is conveniently located near Tallinn's center, on the main route to Tartu. Some buses between Tallinn-Tartu also have a scheduled stop at the airport. However, not all buses have on-demand stops at the airport, meaning that you should make sure to choose the correct line. Information on bus lines and stops can be found HERE. The airport bus station has a self-service ticket dispenser where you can buy tickets for buses stopping at the airport on the way to Tartu. The machine accepts card payments.
Lux Express buses provide a direct connection from Riga International Airport to Tartu five times daily.
Direct Flights from Helsinki: Starting from March 31st, Finnair offers direct flights from Helsinki to Tartu. Flights from Helsinki to Tartu depart at 1:50 p.m. and 11:55 p.m., while return flights from Tartu to Helsinki are at 6:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. The flight duration is just 45 minutes.
From Tartu Airport to the City: Tartu Airport is located only 10 kilometers from the city center. Convenient bus and taxi services are available, and there is a free parking lot at the airport. For more information, please visit the Tartu Airport website.
