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 is a scene where Swedish peasants bought Large-Pakri Island from the Padise Monastery for 34 silver marks in 1345. Swedish King Carl XVI Gustaf had great words of praise for the pictorial rug! In addition, other interesting events are organised and traditional wedding feasts are held.
Good to know: the museum houses several traditional wooden boats typical of 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
Reviews
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Don't miss this museum
This is a small museum but interesting to spend an hour here. I never realised how many Swedes lived along the coastline and islands. There are documentaries to watch while you are there and some old...
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Very interesting if you are Swedish
Most Swedes don’t even know of their countrymen in Estonia and the hardships they suffered. This is for good education on them. It is a lot of reading though. Friendly staff with additional...
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A little gem
If you are curious about Estonia's complex history and want to learn about the Coastal Swedes then this little museum is the place to come. The main exhibit is the Aibotapet (Aiboland Tapistry): a...
Information
- Sadama tänav 32, Haapsalu linn, Haapsalu
- Homepage
- http://www.aiboland.ee
- E-mail: info@aiboland.ee
- info@aiboland.ee
- (+372) 556 23993
- (+372) 473 7165
