Vetepere is passed by the Jägala, Ambla and Tarvasjõgi rivers.

In the 1570s when the owner was J. Wetberg, the place gained the name of Vetepere.

[2][3] One of the most notable Estonian writers A. H. Tammsaare (1878–1940), was born on one of the bog islands in Vetepere.

His notable novel Truth and Justice's (part I) main location Vargamäe farm appears very similar to Tammsaare's birthplace.

In the village, there is also Simisalu observation tower and camping area.