# Valga County

Region type: County

Updated 2026-02-24

## Overview

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.

## History & Character

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.

## Points of Interest

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.

## Infrastructure & Transport

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.

## Market Overview

- Active Listings: 16
- Avg. Price/m²: 449 €
- Avg. Sale Price: 43236 €
- Updated 2026-10-19

## Listings in Valga County

- [4-ROOM APARTMENT WITH ITS OWN CENTRAL HEATING BOILER](https://leiakv.ee/en/listings/roheline-tn-valga-korter-muuk) — 21 000 €
- [INDUSTRIAL COMPLEX – 1200 A POWER – GREAT POTENTIAL!](https://leiakv.ee/en/listings/sepa-valga-aripind-muuk) — 300 000 €
- [COMMERCIAL SPACE WITH HIGH POTENTIAL](https://leiakv.ee/en/listings/vabaduse-aripind-valga-muuk-valga) — 38 000 €
- [BRIGHT COMMERCIAL SPACE IN VALGA CITY CENTRE!](https://leiakv.ee/en/listings/puiestee-valga-aripind-uur) — 120 €
- [Stunning views of the Otepää Upland!!](https://leiakv.ee/en/listings/muuk-maja-laukula) — 66 000 €

## Frequently asked questions

### How much does property cost in Valga County?

The average asking price in Valga County is 43 236 € (449 €/m²), as of 19 Oct 2026.

### How many listings are there in Valga County?

There are 19 properties for sale in Valga County.

### How much is rent in Valga County?

The average monthly rent in Valga County is 210 €.


Canonical: https://leiakv.ee/en/regions/valga-maakond