# Viljandi County

Region type: County

Updated 2026-02-24

## 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.

## 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.

## Market Overview

- Active Listings: 54
- Avg. Price/m²: 1272 €
- Avg. Sale Price: 106773 €
- Updated 2026-10-20

## Listings in Viljandi County

- [PRODUCTION COMPLEX WITH FREEZE-DRYING EQUIPMENT AND COLD STORAGE CAPABILITIES](https://leiakv.ee/en/listings/farmi-aripind-muuk) — 1 950 000 €
- [NEW APARTMENT! SAUNA! ENERGY CLASS A!](https://leiakv.ee/en/listings/korter-muuk-itaalia-viljandi-viljandi) — 235 000 €
- [NEW APARTMENT! ENERGY CLASS A!](https://leiakv.ee/en/listings/viljandi-linn-korter-itaalia-viljandi-muuk) — 130 000 €
- [NEW APARTMENT! FIVE ROOMS! SAUNA! ENERGY CLASS A!](https://leiakv.ee/en/listings/muuk-korter-itaalia-viljandi-viljandi-viljandi) — 255 000 €
- [NEW APARTMENT! ENERGY CLASS A!](https://leiakv.ee/en/listings/viljandi-viljandi-korter-muuk) — 165 000 €

## Frequently asked questions

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

The average asking price in Viljandi County is 106 773 € (1 272 €/m²), as of 20 Oct 2026.

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

There are 58 properties for sale in Viljandi County.

### How much is rent in Viljandi County?

The average monthly rent in Viljandi County is 570 €.


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