Uuejärve Homestay, located at North-Kõrvemaa nature reserve and Natura2000 area, offers you genuine wilderness experiences as well as the opportunity to vacation in a typical Estonian farm house. At the 20 ha private property you’ll can find protected animals as the Ural owl, pygmy owl, hazel grouse, black woodpecker, the mistle thrush and Brandt’s bat. From plants there are: Pulsatilla patens, club moss, Dactylorhiza fuchsii, lesser butterfly-orchid and many others unique plants.

Uuejärve was one of Estonia’s largest silver fox farms during Estonia’s first independence. Hundreds of silver foxes were bred here in the 1930’s. The main house, built in 1932, served as the residence of the owners.

During the Soviet occupation (1944 to 1991), the farm was seized and incorporated as part of the Soviet Union’s military training base in Estonia. This 100 sq. mile area became forbidden territory for civilians for close to 50 years. As a result, many species of rare plants were preserved in these forests.

After Estonia regained its indendence in 1991, the Estonian government designated these lands as a nature preserve. It became a unique area for camping and hiking.

The family who owned the farm formerly restored the house in 1994. They now live in America and the house is the home of Marilin, a professional nature guide and mountaineer.

We wish you a peasant holiday and stay here.

Home accommodation

There is 4 bedrooms and 11 beds, a fully equipped kitchen, a large living room and a terrace with barbecue facilities. Guests can enjoy a self-heating farm sauna with a wood-burning stove. You can rent tents, bikes, SUP-boards, kicksledges, bogshoes.

House per night 245€ during weekdays, 390€ during weekends and holidays, includes sauna.
Tent per night 35€

Additional services:

After cleaning 55 € (the service is added if the customer does not wash the dishes and the general order needs thorough cleaning)
Bicycle rental 10 € / day; FAT rental 30 € / day
Sauna heated according to the customer’s desired time – 75 €, self heated included at house price.
Seasonally canoe trip on the Soodla river or SUP-board adventure hike
Hiking on the desired distance for up to 3 hours with a tour guide
Bog- or snowshoeing, kickledding, cross-country ski trip with special arrangement.

Cozy Tents, Campfire Nights, and Sauna Bliss

Experience the magic of a night under the stars with Uuejärve Matkapesa’s unique forest camping offering. Nestled on the grounds of Uuejärve Matkapesa, our private camping area features:

4 cozy wooden tents for a comfortable and rustic overnight stay.
5 hammocks with necessary equipment.
A campfire area and an outdoor terrace perfect for enjoying meals cooked on the grill or over an open fire.
Access to a traditional farmhouse sauna in the evening for ultimate relaxation.
2 outdoor toilets for your convenience.

Located on the edge of the forest, the campsite is secluded yet within walking distance of Uuejärve’s homestay. The nearby woods offer the opportunity to forage for blueberries, lingonberries, and mushrooms, making it a nature lover’s paradise.

For added security and charm, the sled dogs of Small Lapland live nearby, quietly watching over the forest.

Additional Options:

Catering services featuring local dishes are available for groups upon request.
Combine your stay with guided hiking tours, foraging adventures, or other nature-based experiences.

Price: Upon request.

📩 Book your camping getaway now: matkapesa@visitkorvemaa.ee
📞 For inquiries, call: +372 510 5441