Heaven's Hall in South Estonia

One of my favourite spots in South Estonia are the Heaven's Halls (Taevaskoda), close to the small town of Põlva. The name of the place derives from red and yellow sandstone cliffs that are formed like two giant halls.

The entire nature reserve area of Taevaskoda is truely beautiful. The river Ahja and its sandstone banks with many caves titillate imagination and give sanctuary to such rear species like the Kingfisher.

Two days ago I visited the Heaven's Halls again. And here are some photos I made during that day:

River Ahja seen from a dam bridge - but what is down there?! Let's take a closer look.

Snow roses floating on the river - They are formed of the froth made by the churning of the waterfall above.

A close-up of the snow roses

Red and yellow sandstone cliffs

Reflections on the river

Snow-covered stones on the river

Water has carved small caves in the soft sandstone

Maiden's cave

The river reflects the pale and soft colours of March

A bridge leads you to the Heaven's Hall

Snowmen guard the Heaven's Hall

The river seen from high above

Two wild ducks swimming in the river

A row of birches leads you away from the Heaven's Halls.