Tartu celebrates the European Mobility Week from September 16 to September 22.
The theme of this year’s Mobility Week is “Mobility for All.” The campaign calls for a society where sustainable mobility is accessible to all, regardless of income, location, gender, or ability.
During the week, several public events will take place in Tartu, highlighting different groups of road users in the urban space.
European Mobility Week began in 2002, and today more than 3,000 cities participate every year – including Tartu.
This is a public event. The organizer will take photos, record videos, and make audio recordings during the event and will share them with participants as well as through public media channels. The materials will also be used in the City of Tartu’s marketing and communications materials.
The program for Mobility Week in Tartu:
September 16–22: free bus rides for all WHO REGISTER
To encourage Tartu residents to choose environmentally friendly modes of transport and to introduce the possibilities of using public transport, the city of Tartu will give everyone who wishes free bus travel during the European Mobility Week (16–22 September). The free bus rides only apply to the Tartu city buses, but not the Tartu county buses.
To obtain the right to travel for free, you must first fill out a short form on the Tartu website, after which you will receive a QR code in your e-mail. When entering the bus, register each trip with the QR code at the reader at the bottom. We are looking forward to filling out the form this year so that we can better understand how many people interested in public transport use the right to travel for free. Nothing will change for passengers with a valid season ticket.
NB! The form for obtaining the right to travel for free will be available on this page as Mobility Week approaches.
Bike Share Monthly Pass at Half Price
The Tartu Bike Share discount code for Mobility Week is Liigun26. With this code, you can buy a 30-day Bike Share pass for half price – €7 instead of the regular €14.
Enter the code in the discount code field when purchasing the pass. The code can only be used to purchase a pass from 16 to 22 September 2026, and the pass becomes valid immediately upon purchase.
September 16th to 21st: free walking tours in the spirit of tartu
Tartu is made for exploring, and the best way to do so is on foot. The walking tours organized as part of European Mobility Week invite the residents of Tartu to discover the city and get active in a way that benefits both people and the urban environment. On these walking tours, you’ll hear stories about Tartu and its residents, and discover the city from a perspective that might otherwise go unnoticed in everyday life.
september 16 at 18:00: tartu through the eyes of Marco Tasane
Marco Tasane, Tartu’s unofficial legend, takes fellow residents on a walk through his eyes, hips, and soul. The walking tour is an eclectic journey through fascinating events and adventures. The opinions and words of the tour guide may not necessarily reflect the views of the Tartu City Government.
Marco Tasane is an Estonian stripper, singer, model and an artist.
Starting point: Town Hall Square, by the Kissing Students Fountain
Duration: ~1.5 hours
Registration is closed
The tour will be conducted in Estonian.
September 17 at 20:00: twilight walk "Tartu Nightlife"
Juhan Kari invites you on a walk that takes you through the paths of Tartu’s nightlife. Along the way, you will hear stories of the places that have brought together entertainment, music, and nightly adventures for generations of Tartu residents.
Instead of a typical city tour, this is an opportunity to experience Tartu as twilight falls and night sets in, when the city’s stories take on a whole new tone.
Juhan Kari is an enthusiast of Tartu nightlife and a cultural organizer.
Meeting point: In front of St John’s Church on Jaani Street
Duration: ~1.5 hours
Register here
The tour will be conducted in Estonian.
September 18 at 18:00: Walk “the legendary cafés and restaurants of tartu"
Do you know where the posh Sinimandria restaurant or the not-so-posh Vogeli Tavern were located in Tartu? On this tour of historic cafés, you’ll discover the famous and infamous taverns, cafés, and restaurants that once operated in downtown Tartu, and hear stories about the colorful crowd that frequented them. The walking tour will be led by Ants Siim, curator of the Tartu City Museum.
Starting point: Town Hall Square, by the “Kissing Students” fountain
Duration: ~1.5 hours
Registration
The tour will be conducted in Estonian.
September 19 at 18:00: who let the dogs out?! – A dog walk
Mobility for everyone! Dogs, of course, included. Friendly dog owners and well-behaved dogs are welcome to join the walk on September 19. The walk will be led by Katariina Mengel, a trainer at the Sõprus Dog School.
The maximum number of participants will be 15 for this walk!
Starting point: Raadi Dog Park
Duration: ~1.5 hours
Registration
The tour will be conducted in Estonian.
September 20 at 13:00: discovering the historic tartu city wall trails with jaak juske
Historian Jaak Juske invites you on a tour to discover the fascinating history of Tartu’s city wall trails. Participation is free; at the end of the walk, participants may make a donation if they wish.
Starting point: On the corner of Küüni and Poe Streets
Duration: ~1.5 hours
Registration
The tour will be conducted in Estonian.
September 21 at 18:00: street art tour with sirla
Who are the mysterious street artists who work under the cover of night, and what traces have they left behind? Tartu is considered the street art capital of Estonia, and the city’s walls tell a cultural story that isn’t taught in schools or displayed in museums. Sirla, organizer of the Stencibility street art festival, will guide you through the tour, helping you read and understand the walls.
Starting point: Town Hall Square, by the “Kissing Students” fountain
Duration: ~1.5 hours
Registration
The tour will be conducted in English.
September 22: Car-free day
European Mobility Week traditionally concludes with a car-free day, when we encourage you to leave your car at home and get around on foot, by public transit, or by bike instead.
We’ll celebrate Car-Free Day with a big group bike ride, which starts at 7:00 PM in the city center and arrives at 8:00 PM on Kompanii Street—a cultural and recreational space reserved for pedestrians until September 30. Car-Free Day will conclude with an accessible stand-up comedy show and a trivia game.
Schedule:
19:00: big group bike ride
This leisurely group bike ride starts in the city center and ends on Kompanii Street, which has been transformed from a roadway into a pedestrian-friendly recreational area for the summer. Pump up your tires, turn on your lights, grab a friend, and come ride with us!
Starting point: downtown (TBA)
20:15: wheelchair comedy
Janar Peterson is Estonia’s first wheelchair-bound "stand-up" comedian, who brings to the stage humorous observations about Estonian society as seen through the eyes of a person with a disability. Together with comedian Kaur Sosi, they’ll share their observations about Tartu, mobility, and more.
The comedy night will be held in Estonian.
Location: Kompanii Street
21:00: Trivia night
Come sharpen your wits with a team of up to 5 members! If you don’t have a team, you can find teammates on-site.
The trivia game is conducted in Estonian.
Location: Kompanii Street
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