Otepää once again named winter capital of Estonia

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On the first day of winter, the Southern Estonian city of Otepää was once again named the winter capital of the country.While spring and fall can be challenging for local businesses, winter is when Otepää truly shines.

The winter season is a major draw for local tourism, and despite recent milder weather, the area’s ski and sledding trails are prepped with artificial snow in time for the holidays.

This year marks Otepää’s 28th as the winter capital of Estonia, and local tourism businesses are reporting no shortage of visitors.

While the city sees its peak tourist season over the winter, these businesses have to figure out whether and what services to provide during the quieter spring and fall months.

Read more: ERR.EE