Kallaste Karakatitsa 2026

In winter, when Lake Peipus is covered with ice, you’ll see unique homemade vehicles driving across the frozen surface — large-wheeled ice cars known as karakatitsas. These machines are a traditional invention used by local fishermen to move safely over the lake.

To celebrate them, we host Kallaste Karakatitsa, an event where all the most impressive ice vehicles from our region take part in a festive parade. Alongside the spectacle, visitors can enjoy local food, warm drinks and a cultural programme.

The entire event takes place in the town of Kallaste, with part of the karakatitsa parade held directly on the frozen Lake Peipus.