Valgamaa (Valga County) is one of the youngest and smallest counties of Estonia.
The landscape is picturesque and variable. Land around Sangaste and Helme is flat, around Otepää and in Karula moraine hillocks are frequent; the countryside is rich in big forests, beautiful lakes, and winding rivers.
The rich historical and cultural heritage and the beautiful natural sights of Valgamaa have also given rise to abounding folk tradition.