When you are driving to Nõva from Tallinn, you will see three red buildings on your right. The smallest one in the middle is home to a tourist information centre and cafe in the summer. It sells local bread, other baked goods, cold and hot drinks, and ice cream.
You can also rest here and gather information about the area’s attractions.
Nõva is a unique place with unspoiled nature, beautiful forests, lakes, and a 15 km long sandy beach. We have nice accommodation facilities, but it is also possible to enjoy camping at the camping grounds set up by the State Forest Management 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!
Come and discover the healing yoga house of Fra Mare Thalasso SPA in Haapsalu – an inspiring place for body and mind!
Our bright and spacious yoga hall is perfect for yoga classes, as well as workshops, lectures, and other meaningful gatherings. The hall comfortably accommodates up to 25 yogis or 50 listeners in a free-standing format.
Everything you need is waiting for you on-site: mats, blankets, pillows, and yoga blocks – so you can focus on being in the moment and feeling good.
We offer therapeutic yoga for the back every day, as well as Kundalini yoga weekend packages.
As Yogi Bhajan said, “Yoga makes you you.”
The Estonian Orthodox Church of Mary Magdalene is located on the Haapsalu Promenade. The family of the Russian Emperor Nicholas I attended the opening of the church in 1852. The church was restored to its present state and it is open as an Othodox place of worship in 2001. The church is open on Sundays from 9am to noon. To visit at other times, please contact us in advance. The church windows are decorated with stained glass by artist Dolores Hoffmann. The illustrator Ilon Wikland lived with her grandmother and grandfather in the church house during 1938-1944 at Linda 2.
Marker towers, which are normally found on the shore close to the waterline or within low water itself, were originally designed to ensure safe sailing and simplify navigation. The towers at Telise were constructed from local stone in 1910. The lower tower rises 7 metres above sea level; the upper tower 11.9 metres above sea level. The distance between them is 416 metres.
Did you know…?
*Marker towers have fallen out of use and are no longer constructed. Those that remain in Estonia have been placed under national protection.
Of the interior of the church which dates back to the 13th century one should pay attention to the pulpit, chandeliers, organ, altar painting, H. Göseken’s epitaph and triumphal arch group.
In the churchyard you will see Estonia’s oldest wheel cross which reads Sitta Kodt Matz. According to a legend Matz had been gathering horse droppings, then fertilised the field with those and then he grew mighty rye there. He became so rich that he could get himself buried in the churchyard.
Estonia’s first professional composer Rudolf Tobias (1873-1918) is buried in the churchyard.
Nearby you will find Kullamaa Rohumägi – Estonians’ for of nearly 2000 m2 dating back to the 11th-12th centuries. Kullamaa is also the place where the oldest Estonian language signs were found.
Spithami village in Noarootsi rural district in Lääne County is a settlement of old coastal Swedes, surrounded by a forest rich in berries and mushrooms, a sea rich in fish, and fresh air with numerous bird species.
These two log buildings built with love and care are situated in the wilderness of Lääne County, making it the perfect location for your holiday. Spithami Holiday Houses are decorated with unique handmade furniture designed especially for the houses.
Come and listen to the silence!
Uuemõisa manor a few kilometres away from the centre of Haapsalu was first mentioned in 1539 when it was an Episcopal manor. The last owner before the compulsory sale of the manor, which in the 17th century belonged to the de la Gardie family, was princess Yevgeniya Shakhovskaya. In 1833 a two-storey post-classicist main building was constructed in the manor. In the 1920s the building was reconstructed based on the design made by Karl Burman. As a result, long one-storey wings were added to the building. All of this made it an immensely long building.
At present are in the manor Uuemõisa kindergarten and Primary School. The White Hall of the manor is a good place for concerts.
The summer restaurant of Haapsalu Kuursaal operates in the only original wooden concert hall in Estonia! The concert hall is located on the Haapsalu promenade and offers wonderful views of Tagalaht Bay on summer evenings.
The menu features delicious baked goods made on-site, as well as an à la carte menu, group menus, and children’s menus. The restaurant offers a wide selection of drinks, including Estonian craft beers, a wine list, and a summer cocktail menu. The restaurant offers a wide selection of beverages, featuring Estonian craft beers, a curated wine list, and a seasonal summer cocktail menu.
There is a balcony with a sea view where you can enjoy the summer with family and friends!
The holiday village located in the greenery of a Haapsalu suburb is perfect for campers, but meant more for travellers in caravans or cars. All the facilities exist for caravan travellers, starting with washing facilities and electrical power outlets, and ending with food preparation facilities.
If you want to find a place near the main street of Haapsalu, where you can park a caravan car or camp, then this is the place for you. There are also camping rooms and rooms with a private bathroom.
This is a superb location for staying in the Old Town of Haapsalu, just a few steps from restaurants, cafés, and the bishop’s castle.
Bicycles and tents can be rented on site.
Welcome to Kassikäpa Villa – a place where time stops and holidays begin!
Located in Haapsalu, Kassikäpa Villa is a cozy and private retreat, perfect for getaways, (corporate) parties, romantic moments, and memorable weddings.
Here, the tranquility of nature, the comfort of home, and a touch of luxury come together to create the perfect atmosphere for escaping everyday stress or celebrating special events.
In the courtyard, you’ll find a heated pool in summer, a barbecue area, and a spacious outdoor kitchen, where the best memories are made – just like a holiday spot should be.
Kassikäpa Villa is perfectly located – just a few kilometers from Haapsalu’s Old Town, cafés, and galleries, but still nestled in greenery to ensure privacy. The bus stop and health trail are right next door, making it easy to get around.
Whether your wish is a peaceful weekend, a family holiday, a corporate party, or the most important day of your life – Kassikäpa Villa makes it special!