Valga County is located on Estonia's southern border and is known for the twin city of Valga-Valka, split between Estonia and Latvia. The area is rich in forests and lakes, offering a quiet rural life. The Otepää area is Estonia's winter sports center, often called the country's winter capital.

Valga received town rights in 1584 and has historically been an important railway junction. After World War I, the town was divided between Estonia and Latvia. The Otepää Order Castle ruins recall the Livonian Order's rule. The region has been the cradle of Estonian national sport of cross-country skiing.

Otepää ski center and Tehvandi Sports Park, Otepää Holy Lake, Sangaste Castle and rye bread museum, Valga-Valka twin city and border museum, Barclay de Tolly mausoleum in Jõgeveste, Pühajärve recreation area, Palupera Manor, Puka forests.

Valga is a railway junction toward Tartu, Riga, and Pechory. Bus lines connect to Tartu and Tallinn. Valga Hospital and Otepää Health Center provide medical care. Schools and kindergartens are available in larger settlements. The Otepää area has good tourism infrastructure.

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Valga County

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