Helme caves — Attraction in Tõrva vald

My plan was to come here in summer but I just couldn't wait! It is an amazing quiet place for nature lovers and adventurers as myself. The first thing I noticed was silence. Although the caves are located quite close to the highway, the minute you step into the forest/park, the noise disappears. My hosts were a couple of deers; I also noticed some other animals signs on the snow 😁 I didn't have enough courage to explore the caves inside because I was alone, however, next time I'll take someone with me. Maybe the legend about the Devil inside scared me, I don't know. Anyway, it is rather easy to get there: take a bus nr 80 from Tõrva or walk for ca 35 minutes from the city; if you come by car, there is a parking lot right next to the park with the caves. Definitely recommend this place...

Quite interesting place to see for a short break from a car ride. Caves in the sandstone used to consist of multiple passages to seven different rooms, but some rooms have collapsed now. The cave used to be called "hell" during old times. Passages were made by spring water, however, people have expanded them and used them for a refuge. As the passages are quite low, it is harder to see much inside. Personally, it seemed a bit...

If you're driving through these lands, take a moment — slow down. Step away from the restless hum of traffic into a realm of stillness. Rolling hills beckon you onward, the transparent forest and a whispering river hum a gentle lullaby. Wander, just for a little while. Old ruins, forgotten caves, a sacred spring — they wait in quiet silence. But be warned: something within you may shift... and never quite...