The county centre Viljandi is the hilliest town in Estonia with lots of greenery and ancient trees, winding streets and the ruins of the powerful order castle built between the 13th and 16th centuries. A visit to Viljandi means greenery, ancient trees, impressive hilltop ruins of a powerful Hanseatic castle, winding cobbled streets and a beautiful lake. This small city is the “capital of folk music” for most Estonians. Viljandi is winner of the Award “2008 European Tourist Destination of Excellence in Intangible Heritage”.

A nearby attraction is the Soomaa National Park. Soomaa National Park – land of great swamps and mighty rivers.