Our Story
Voose is an ancient village with a history dating back nearly 800 years. Until the 18th century, Voose was home to one of East-Harju's most important crossroad and at this intersection stood the Voose Tavern, which inspired the idea of developing the village into a tourism destination. WATCH our story as a video by clicking on the picture with dandelions.
Voose village is a place deeply rooted in history. First mentioned in 1241 in the Danish Census Book, the area was inhabited long before that.
Towards the end of the Swedish era, the famous Voose Tavern was built here — a historical gem that has since been carefully dismantled and awaits a respectful restoration.
To breathe new life into the area, local resident Tanel Talve established the Voose Päikesekodu seminar center on the former tavern site. Built using innovative yet natural materials, the center’s main building features straw panels, reflecting a strong commitment to sustainability.
Guests can enjoy accommodation in eco-friendly Kärg-cabins, uniquely crafted houses made in Estonia. With straw panel walls, these homes provide an excellent microclimate, ensuring deep, refreshing sleep. The choice of straw panels highlights the dedication to eco-friendliness and reuse.
Tanel is committed to keeping the historic Voose village vibrant and alive. His mission is to attract visitors, support the local community and foster a sense of collaboration — because strong communities create welcoming homes for everyone.
“My goal is to make people feel at home when they visit us,” says Tanel.
The History and Present of Voose
Together with the Community
Creating value
The Voose Päikesekodu seminar house offers everything you need for a successful event: modern seminar rooms with a 180° video projection system, ultra-fast internet for live streaming and professional moderation by Tanel Talve.
Whether it’s a seminar, training session, presentation or a more special occasion – our seminar house is the perfect venue to make your event both professional and unforgettable.
Seminar house
Can host events for up to 100 people
Enjoy the view before falling asleep
In KÄRG eco-houses, you blend with nature
Voose Päikesekodu KÄRG eco-cabins are filled with positive energy and designed to provide true rejuvenation for both body and mind. Built from unique straw panels, these nature-friendly cabins are the perfect retreat for those who value peace, a healthy environment and an inspiring atmosphere.
The smart and functional design transforms the compact 6m² exterior into a spacious and cozy interior, making it ideal for relaxation, creative work or finding mental balance.
Innovative Solutions
Sustainability
“We place great importance on using and showcasing innovative solutions from Estonia.”
Even our sauna heater is smart – the award-winning HUUM heater, recognized with the prestigious Red Dot Award, adds both style and innovation to our sauna experience.
Our main building’s solar-panel roof now powers an electric car charger with a capacity of up to 22 kW and a price of 0.24 EUR/kWh. This cutting-edge solution was installed by the Estonian company Elele.
Choose eco-friendliness: Leave your car in our parking lot to charge and head out to the Kakerdaja bog trail with a nostalgic bicycle rented from our neighbor Vello. It’s a refreshing way to recharge both your car and your own energy!
ELELEVI Electric Car Charger
Voose Päikesekodu thanks:
This project has indirectly received funding from the European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency (EISMEA), entrusted by the European Commission, via an Open Call issued and executed under the SMP-COSME-2021-CLUSTER EU RURAL TOURISM (ECRT) project co-funded under the COSME Programme of the European Union.
The project has also been funded through the Local Initiative Program!
