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In the romantic small town of Haapsalu and small villages, hospitable people await you, surprising you with their sincerity and interest in history and culture. The guests who stayed here are remembered again and again with great respect.

Handicraft shop Mirimart in Haapsalu

The lovely Mirimart handicraft shop is located in the old town of Haapsalu.
In the shop, you will find exciting products from Estonian craftsmen. The shop offers a wide range of Estonian souvenirs, ceramics, gifts and products of local woodworkers. In addition, you will also find lovely knitwear from local craftsmen and much more. Buy a nice, warm sweater, a beautiful accessory for the kitchen, or a great board game to enjoy later at home.
The Mirimart product range has something for everyone.

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 town of Haapsalu, and the fate of the rulers and locals of the Bishopric of Ösel–Wiek. In order to better understand the life of that time, guests can try out different mechanisms. The passages on the walls offer a wonderful view of the castle and the picturesque town of Haapsalu.

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 Estonian Swedish people. The farm has been restored with the help of old photographs, written sources, and the memories of the people of Vormsi who were born in Vormsi and fled Sweden to escape the war.
The museum sells Vormsi handicrafts, souvenirs, and Vormsi-themed books.

Haapsalu Kuursaal

Haapsalu Kuursaal is the only original 19th-century concert hall in Estonia that has survived. It was built in 1898 on the seaside promenade in the heart of this summer resort town. The romantic architecture and the detailed, wooden-laced building reflect the culture of the time, when Haapsalu was an important resort for the Russian imperial family and the upper class of St. Petersburg. Initially, the Kuursaal was located almost entirely in the sea — at the ends of the building there were small bays, which were later filled in, and the shoreline took on its current form.

Together with the adjacent bandstand, the Kuursaal forms a unique ensemble that was the center of Haapsalu’s social life at the beginning of the 20th century and remains so today. During the Soviet era, the building fell into neglect and was used as a warehouse, but it was later restored to its former glory. The interior of the Kuursaal combines French elegance and the historic brasserie style, complemented by modern interior design.

Today, the Kuursaal houses a restaurant where you can enjoy a meal with a sea view in a historic atmosphere.