Nature holiday - Visit Haapsalu

Immerse yourself in the nature of Läänemaa

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.

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Sports games at UusKalda Sports and Holiday Village

Some people think that sports is only professional sports; others are active in order to feel good and have fun. We offer options for people with various levels of fitness, to children, as well as adults. No one will mind if you will not do as well as you hoped because the joy of being outdoors outweighs all failures.

None of our athletic games require previous experience and knowledge. After simple instructions, you will already know all the basics, and then, everything is in your hands. Disc golf, footgolf, indiaca, beach volleyball and slackline are only some sports games that we offer.

Kalda, Kärbla küla, Lääne-Nigula vald, Lääne maakond

Uuskalda Sports and Holiday Centre

Uuskalda Sports and Holiday Centre offers accommodation in 4 large and 4 medium-sized cabins with room for 2–6 people. There are beds for a total of 40 people. The cabins are minimally furnished, with bunk beds.

In addition to accommodation the centre has a land sailing course. You can play disc golf, beach volleyball, indiaca, croquet, pétanque and so on. Children have their own playground with a range of features. You can enjoy the evening in front of the fireplace in the outdoor kitchen or by dancing around the camp fire. For bigger parties we have a 84 m² party tent and a stage with a dancing floor. You can also enjoy the sauna and a hot tub.

Kalda, Kärbla küla, Lääne-Nigula vald, Lääne maakond

Palivere hiking trails

There are ski and hiking trails of different lengths and degrees of difficulty in Palivere. In winter, children can enjoy sledding on Palivere slopes.

The trails – which are 1, 2, 3, 6 and 7,3 km in length – can be used at different times of year for skiing, running, cycling, Nordic walking, and simply hiking depending on the preferences of the visitor; the area is also perfect for GPS games and orienteering. There is also a 1.5-kilometre-long lit trail.
There is a car park for 100 cars, a warm outdoor toilet, and campfire sites at the start of the trail. You can also play disc golf (18 holes).

There is an old ski-jumping tower close to the hiking trails

Spordikeskuse, Allikmaa küla, Lääne-Nigula vald, Lääne maakond

Haapsalu Väike Viik skating rink

If it is cold enough, children and adults alike can have a fun day on the Haapsalu Väike Viik skating rink. Older skating enthusiasts can participate in skating marathons and other competitions on ice.
Bring your friends and spend the day skating or playing hockey. The beautiful surrounding bay and picturesque sunset offer a fairytale-like experience.
You can also skate and ski on the Haapsalu front and back bay.

Be sure to check the weather conditions beforehand.

Väike viik, Haapsalu linn, Haapsalu linn, Lääne maakond

Huitbergi hiking trail and limestone hill

One of the most fascinating places on Vormsi is the Huitbergi limestone hill in a spruce forest in the middle of the island. The hill is over 400 million years old and a coral reef polished by ice. The limestone outcrop is covered with moss, but fossils can be seen in places where there is no moss. Protected ferns have found their place there.
The circular trail is marked with wooden signs.

Vormsi metskond 1, Suuremõisa küla, Vormsi vald, Lääne maakond

Bike Rental at the Sviby Port on the Island of Vormsi

The bike rental has 50 bicycles for rent. The 3- or 1-speed bikes are ideal for riding on the tracks and landscapes of Vormsi. The bicycles have luggage carriers and bottle holders and you can also use special seats for children.
Vormsi has a well-developed network of roads and bike tracks, and the traffic is much safer than in the mainland. If you ride around by bike you can have much better contact with nature and you can visit places you cannot access by car.
You can rent the bike for 1.5 hours or up to a couple of days.

Rannavälja, Sviby küla, Vormsi vald, Lääne maakond