Haapsalu’s summer streets are full of nostalgic hustle and the scent of the sea – and among them merrily runs the sightseeing train Peetrike. The arrival of this joyful train makes almost every passerby smile.

This small yet bravely running train takes passengers on a journey through the historic streets of the Old Town, past lace-like verandas and the promenade caressed by the sea breeze. Peetrike does not rush; it allows time to breathe and be. For children, the ride is an adventure, for adults, a journey back to childhood summer memories. The journey begins and ends at Haapsalu railway station, right by the Railway and Communications Museum. You can conveniently find the detailed summer schedule on our Facebook page.

Peetrike is a symbol of Haapsalu that connects people and moments.

The ticket includes a visit to the Railway and Communications Museum.

Come and hop on the train!

In front of the Hestia Hotel Haapsalu, on the shore of Väike Viik in Haapsalu, you will find Juhan Raudsepp’s sculpture ‘Stick-breaker’. It symbolises someone who has recovered from their illness in Haapsalu and breaks their walking stick in half, since they no longer need it.

Interesting facts: In 1992 the sculpture was stolen and broken up into four pieces. To the disappointment of the thieves, it proved to be hollow, so they sold the sculpture. Thankfully the pieces were recovered and the sculpture was restored to its former glory.

St. John’s Church in Haapsalu, a town church rebuilt from a granary, first mentioned in writing in 1513, is a Lutheran church which has been active without interruption since 1524. In the church there is a stone altar wall, created by Joachim Winter in 1630. The stone altar is rare in the whole Northern Europe. Its central motif, a high relief depicting ‘Christ in the Garden of Gethsemane’ is also unusual. The tombstone of the first known pastor, Joachim Jacobi (1581-1587), lies on the ground in front of the altar. The wooden pulpit with baroque-style wooden carvings dates back to 1707. Two bells, the older of which is from 1590, toll in the church tower.