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Lääne County

Cities
Counties

Tallinn	Jõhvi
Pärnu	Võru
Tartu	Paide
Kuressaare	Põlva
Narva	Valga
Haapsalu	Kärdla
Rakvere	Rapla
Otepää	Jõgeva
Viljandi

Harju County	Valga County
Pärnu County	Viljandi County
Tartu County	Võru County
Saare County	Järva County
Hiiu County	Põlva County
Ida-Viru County	Rapla County
Lääne County	Jõgeva County
Lääne-Viru County

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Haapsalu Castle Museum

Haapsalu Castle is an architectural gem built in the 13th century, which until the end of the 17th century was the seat of power for local authorities. The museum in the main castle focuses on the history of the castle itself. You can learn about the construction of the castle, the birth of the…

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Entrance: 12 € Open today

Ants Laikmaa's Home Museum

Artist Ants Laikmaa was born in the Vigala Rural Municipality in Lääne County on 5 May 1866. A. Laikmaa studied painting in St. Petersburg and at the Academy of Arts in Dusseldorf; his favourite technique was pastel. He mostly painted natural landscapes and portraits of Estonian intelligentsia and…

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Entrance: 5 € Closed today

Haapsalu Lace Centre Museum and Gallery

The Haapsalu shawl, an extremely fine knit shawl that can be pulled through a woman’s ring, has been the symbol of Haapsalu for more than a century. Ever since then, these shawls have been highly regarded by women. The knitters of the traditional shawls are professionals and the skill is passed…

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Entrance: 1.5 € Open today

Haapsalu Town Hall

The historic Town Hall building (1775) introduces the 190-year resort history of Haapsalu. The resort changed the urban structure of Haapsalu, brought new connections, a different way of life, and a broader world view. The visitor sees the development of the provincial town into an imperial resort…

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Entrance: 5 € Advance booking only

Snowshoe hikes in Marimetsa bog

Marimetsa bog, typically to Western Estonia, does not have a lot of trees. At the same time, there are many bog ponds characteristic of Eastern Estonia. Together, it offers a pleasant mix of bouncy soil, large bog ponds, and open bogs. A hike in Marimetsa bog is especially suitable for those who…

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Entrance: 30 € Advance booking only

Ilon's Wonderland

Ilon's Wonderland is a theme park for children and families that showcases the work of Ilon Wikland, the illustrator of Astrid Lindgren's children's books. The three-storey building is open from September to April. It has a gallery, a cinema, an exhibition hall, Karlsson's Room, Ilon's Kitchen…

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Entrance: 7 € Open today

Railway and Communications Museum

The former terminal station of the railway was constructed between 1903 and 1905 to serve the resort town of Haapsalu. With its mysterious and grandiose station building, it invites you to discover the nearly century and a half of Estonian railways and out-of-commission trains. While travelling…

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Entrance: 5 € Open today

Haapsalu Resort Hall

The timber-laced Kuursaal resort hall and the bandstand on the seaside promenade were built at the end of the 19th century and are the only ones of the kind that have survived in their original shape. From the first half of the 20th century until present day, the resort hall has been the centre of…

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Entrance: Free of charge Open today

Haapsalu City Gallery

Haapsalu City Gallery showcases and promotes the artistic life not only of Haapsalu itself, but of Estonia as a whole. Located in newly refurbished premises in the Haapsalu Cultural Centre, the gallery is spacious and full of light, making it the perfect place to exhibit paintings and graphic art…

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Entrance: Free of charge Open today

Africa Beach and Promenade

The splendour of Haapsalu, the famous Czarist era resort, is brought to mind by the seafront Promenade and its jewel -- the Assembly Hall with its wooden lattice designs. Walk on the sloping promenade and glance dreamily at the sea; check the time at the sundial and have a rest on the bench named…

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Entrance: Free of charge Open today

Museum of the Coastal Swedes

This museum in Haapsalu introduces the thousand-year-old settlements of the coastal Swedes in Estonia. In the house inaugurated by the King of Sweden, you can acquaint yourself with their unique cultural heritage and see a 20-metre embroidered rug that depicts the life of the Estonian Swedes. There…

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Entrance: 5 € Open today

Dirhami Fish Cafe

Dirhami Fish Cafe can be summarised with the phrase ‘good tastes and the sea’. Even though the cafe is located at a remote place, the journey there is completely worth it: the cafe is located on the beach, overlooking Osmussaar and the wonderful sunset. We also have a guest house so you can stay…

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Closed today

Ski trails at the Palivere Tourism and Recreational Sports Centre

In Palivere, which is located 20 km from Haapsalu, there are lovely ski trails of different lengths and degrees of difficulty. You will also find sled and snowboarding hills. The trails are perfect for cross-country or classic techniques. The 1.5 km ski trail is illuminated until 9 p.m. during the…

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Entrance: Free of charge Closed today

Bluesfest "Augustibluus"

The main stage is nestled in the beautiful surroundings of the ancient Episcopal Castle, featuring both big names from the United States – the cradle of blues and Europe as well as exciting projects from the local performers. The daily program offers workshops, exhibitions and traditional acoustic…

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Entrance: 65 € Takes place 01.08.2024

Jazz Festival TAFF:fest

TAFF:fest melts the best Estonian jazz music and the spirit of the beautiful town of Haapsalu together into one fun event. This is a meetingplace for everyone who loves quality music and good company. The carefully planned program is developed by Raivo Tafenau, a beloved saxophonist, accordionist…

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Takes place 19.07 - 20.07.2024

Vormsi Farm Museum

Vormsi is an island where Swedes lived for centuries. Documents show that there was a settlement as early as in the 13th century. Vormsi was a Swedish-speaking island, where, for example, in 1934, 2,393 Swedes and 122 Estonians lived. Vormsi Farm Museum is a typical pre-World War II farm of…

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Entrance: 4 € Closed today

White Lady Festival

The White Lady Festival has been one of the highlights of the summer in Haapsalu for three decades. During the weekend closest to the August full moon, the Haapsalu old town transforms into a buzzing marketplace, where the vibrant culture programme lasts from dawn to dusk, and upon the setting of…

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Entrance: Free of charge Takes place 16.08 - 18.08.2024

American Beauty Car Show

The American Beauty Car Show is the largest American car show in the Baltics, first held in 2001. The show is one of the most unique car events in the region. The event will include a car show, a drag race, a parade of cars through the city, and, of course, bands from home and abroad. The car…

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Entrance: 67 € Takes place 12.07 - 14.07.2024

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