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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Bike rental in the shop Rattad Vabaaeg

You can rent children’s bikes, mountain bikes, city bikes and trekking bikes from the Rattad Vabaaeg shop. Additionally, we also have safety equipment and helmets. The youngest members of the family can also enjoy a bike ride – we have children’s bike seats for them. If your bike breaks down, we can fix it for you! We also offer accommodation in a room and on the camping side and you can come here with a camper van. We rent bikes for groups.
With more than 20 years of experience in bike rental, we can find the right rental bike for you.

Swimming at Vasikaholm Beach

Vasikaholm Beach is Haapsalu’s second official bathing beach after Paralepa. There are changing cabins on the beach, as well as a toilet with clean water. In the summer, there is also an ice cream cafe. Water quality and cleanliness is inspected twice a month. The official bathing season lasts from 1 June to 31 August.

Good to know: Pay attention to the colour of the flags on the beach:
* green means swimming is safe and the water is warmer than 18 ºC;
* yellow means the conditions are dangerous for children and the elderly;
* red means conditions are dangerous to all, water temperature below 16 ºC.

Liivaseranna-Peraküla study trail

The study trail runs through different types of landscapes and key biotypes. You will pass lakes Toatse and Allikajärv, you can enjoy the nature of the forest, the singing sands, the variety of landscapes. In Liivaseranna and Keibu Bay you will find a dozen kilometres of sheer sandy beach.
The trail will give you an overview of the local cultural heritage of Nõva, you will see a cobble street and radio station dating back to World War I. Good to know: The trail is dry and its length is 4.4 kilometres. It is supplied with information boards.

Winter ice fishing on Lake Veskijärv in Läänemaa

Our guided ice fishing trip takes place on the picturesque, species-rich Lake Veskijärv, a well-known fishing spot in West Estonia.

Ice fishing means catching fish in a completely new way. Our fishing guide will provide you with all the necessary equipment and tips to enjoy the experience in the best possible way. If you are lucky, you might catch perch or pike. If you are not lucky enough to catch a fish, you can enjoy spending time outdoors in winter and learn how to drill ice holes.

The fish you catch are usually released back into the water, but you can also take the catch with you to make a delicious dinner later.

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.

Saare study trail

The Saare study trail is located on the border of Silma Nature Reserve.
The hiking trail, which begins at the Sutlepa car park, is equipped with an observation platform and an observation tower. In the spring, you can admire thousands of waterfowl, and on the information boards, you will find information on the values of the Silma Nature Reserve.