Läänemaa is an active holidaymaker's paradise

Läänemaa’s rich cultural landscape, with its traditions and customs, offers exciting opportunities for quality time.

Want to try something new or do something different?
So that your holiday or business seminar is like a little adventure on a theme of your choice and with local specialities?

It’s a place where the entrepreneurial people of Haapsalu and Läänemaa bring together their bright ideas, their passion for all things Western and your desires.
Exciting workshops, unique experiences and activities suitable for groups of friends, families, team events and conferences – we have it all.

Find the right one for you.

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Promenaad tennis club, Haapsalu

The Promenaad tennis club offers outdoor courts right next to Haapsalu’s famous Episcopal Castle as part of the Krahviaia tennis centre. There are five clay/sand courts, while the adjacent pavilion hosts the clubhouse and a pro shop. There are also changing rooms and everything else you need. Those who have the time and inclination after a game can also play pétanque, croquet or darts – there is plenty of room to play both indoors and outside in Krahviaia park.

Pleasure trips in Haapsalu on board sailboat Meeri

Sailboat Meeri can take up to 5 passangers on board. 

You can choose the length of the trip; usually, a trip lasts two to three hours, and this includes a swim.
When there is more time, we can sail to Vormsi or Rohuküla for ice cream or go for a spin around Hobulaid Island.

In order to visit more distant places, such as Heltermaa, Kärdla, Roograhu, Dirhami, Virtsu, Kuivastu, Sõru, or Orjaku harbours, you should set aside an entire day.
You can also go on a one-way trip.
You can bring your own food and drink, tableware is available on the yacht.

Läänemaa Health Path

Läänemaa Health Path is an almost 60-kilometres-long path for pedestrians and cyclists along the embankment of the Riisipere-Haapsalu-Rohuküla line. The road has been marked with kilometre posts and with pickets every 100 metres. When at the section between Haapsalu-Rohuküla you should visit the remains of Ungru Castle not far from the path. You can also see the old airfield in Kiltsi. When at the section between Haapsalu-Risti near Taebla, go visit the Laikmaa Museum and Koela Museum and Lääne-Nigula church. When near Risti, go and take a look of Marimetsa bog.
Good to know: The path is covered with a strong surface. Driving on the road is safe and you will be undisturbed by traffic.

Blokarting (Land-Sailing) at Uuskalda Sports and Holiday Village

Blokarting is becoming more and more prominent in the world and Estonia’s first, almost 1-kilometre long blokart land-sailing track has been built in Uuskalda.
Blokart is a 3-wheel kart which consists of a frame, back-wheels, a turning front wheel, a steering-wheel, rigging and a sheet. The available sail sizes are 3, 4 and 5.5 m2, the suitable winds start at 6 m/s. The best time from the point of view of the wind is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., instructions are always given before the ride. The rules applicable to ordinary sailing apply here as well. You should wear sporty clothes suitable for the weather conditions. If possible, you should wear a helmet.

Haapsalu Sports Hall and Stadium

Haapsalu Sports Hall includes a modern sports centre complex. Here, you can play basketball, volleyball, and tennis in an indoor hall and, if the weather is warm, on the outdoor stadium as well. The sports hall includes a gym, an aerobics room, an indoor cycling room, and a fencing room.
The stadium includes:
• an athletics stadium
• a full-size soccer field
• a soccer field with artificial grass
• an outdoor basketball court with a wooden floor
• volleyball courts on grass and sand
• two tennis courts
• gymnastics areas
• a roofed platform with benches for up to 900 spectators.

The centre also includes a hostel and is located next to Haapsalu Water Centre.

Haapsalu Winter Swimming Centre

The Haapsalu Winter Swimming Centre offers you:
– a heated house with separate changing rooms for women and men;
– a swim platform with ladders;
– recreation area with a campfire site;
– changing rooms outside.

Book a time by calling 535 44314 or contact us on Facebook (Haapsalu Talisupluskeskus). A one-time visit costs 1 euro. The season ticket, which is valid from 1 July to 30 June costs 30 euros and with it, you can swim here for an unlimited number of times at your convenience.
Bring swimwear, a hat, slippers, and a towel.
Winter swimming invigorates both your body and mind!