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Viljandi County - Real Estate Guide | leiakv
Viljandi County
Overview
Viljandi County is known for its unique cultural life, scenic Lake Viljandi, and historic Order Castle. The county seat Viljandi is a small but culturally rich town that hosts the annual Viljandi Folk Music Festival. Viljandimaa is also one of Estonia's strongest agricultural regions.
History & Character
Viljandi is one of Estonia's oldest settlements, mentioned as early as 1154 in Arabic geographical sources. The Viljandi Order Castle ruins recall one of the Livonian Order's largest fortresses. The town has been an important trade center on the Tartu-Pärnu route for centuries. The cultural capital tradition took root in the 1990s with the folk music movement.
Market Overview
Active Listings
1
Avg. Sale Price
49 900 €
Avg. Price/m²
904 €
Updated 22 Apr 2026
Points of Interest
Viljandi Order Castle ruins, Lake Viljandi and suspension bridge, Folk Music Center, Kondas Center naive art museum, Soomaa National Park, Suure-Jaani Jaan Tõnisson Memorial Park, Heimtali Museum, Kõpu Manor, Tarvastu Church ruins.
Infrastructure & Transport
Bus lines connect to Tallinn, Tartu, and Pärnu. Viljandi is a strong county center with a hospital, schools, the University of Tartu Viljandi Culture Academy, and shops. The road network is in good condition. The area has well-developed cultural and sports facilities, including Viljandi stadium and swimming pool.