# Võru County

Region type: County

Updated 2026-02-24

## Overview

Võru County is located in southeastern Estonia and is known for the Haanja Upland, Suur Munamägi (Estonia's highest point), and the unique Võro language and culture. It is Estonia's hilliest region with deep valleys and beautiful lakes. Võrumaa is a place where the ancient South Estonian cultural heritage lives on.

## History & Character

Võru town was founded in 1784 by order of Catherine II, but the area has been inhabited for thousands of years. Võrumaa is part of the historic Ugandi ancient county. The Seto culture in the border areas is a unique phenomenon. The Võro language, one of the South Estonian languages, has survived and is being actively revived.

## Points of Interest

Suur Munamägi and observation tower, Rõuge Suurjärv (Estonia's deepest lake), Haanja ski center, Piusa caves, Võru Kreutzwald Memorial Museum, Setomaa region and leelo singing heritage, Rõuge Nightingale Valley, Antsla and Vastseliina Castle ruins.

## Infrastructure & Transport

Bus lines connect to Tartu and Tallinn. Võru is the county center with a hospital, schools, and shops. The road network is adequate, but winter driving on hilly terrain can be challenging. The Haanja area has good tourism infrastructure. Cultural tourism is being developed in the Setomaa area.

## Market Overview

- Active Listings: 44
- Avg. Price/m²: 910 €
- Avg. Sale Price: 68231 €
- Updated 2026-10-20

## Listings in Võru County

- [High ceilings, plenty of light, and close to the city center!](https://leiakv.ee/en/listings/uus-voru-maja-muuk) — 109 000 €
- [Two adjacent apartments, multiple possibilities – near Lake Tamula](https://leiakv.ee/en/listings/paju-voru-korter-muuk) — 133 000 €
- [Lille, Vana-Saaluse küla, Võru vald, Võru maakond](https://leiakv.ee/en/listings/lille-vana-saaluse-maja-muuk) — 155 000 €
- [Stylish home in the city center!](https://leiakv.ee/en/listings/lembitu-voru-korter-muuk) — 62 900 €
- [Spacious and bright apartment in the suburbs of Võru](https://leiakv.ee/en/listings/pikk-voru-korter-muuk) — 37 900 €

## Frequently asked questions

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

The average asking price in Võru County is 68 231 € (910 €/m²), as of 20 Oct 2026.

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

There are 46 properties for sale in Võru County.

### How much is rent in Võru County?

The average monthly rent in Võru County is 468 €.


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