The sauna complex includes a heated outdoor SPA pool, a sea water pool and a massage pool, as well as a lounge with glass walls; a Finnish sauna, an aroma sauna, a salt sauna, an infrared sauna and a sanarium help to pamper and refresh you.
We recommend you take along a bathing costume, a towel, a bathrobe and rubber beach footwear to feel comfortable. You can also relax in the private Meresaun lounge. Good to know: The price includes a 3-hour visit.
The ruins of Rooslepa chapel originate from the 17th century. It was originally built as a wooden chapel. The present stone chapel was built in 1834. The chapel fell apart after World War II, but the sanctuary which has by now been completely restored was recommemorated in August 2007. The chapel has a brand new belfry with the ball and weathervane. The weathervane depicts a whale with its toothed mouth open.
Interesting facts: The stone inside the chapel near the entrance waited for 10 years to return to its original place. The stone is unique for the autograph by the grandfather of the present King of Sweden dating back to the year 1932.
This museum in Haapsalu introduces the thousand-year-old settlements of the coastal Swedes in Estonia. In the house inaugurated by the King of Sweden, you can acquaint yourself with their unique cultural heritage and see a 20-metre embroidered rug that depicts the life of the Estonian Swedes. There is a scene where Swedish peasants bought Large-Pakri Island from the Padise Monastery for 34 silver marks in 1345. Swedish King Carl XVI Gustaf had great words of praise for the pictorial rug! In addition, other interesting events are organised and traditional wedding feasts are held.
Good to know: the museum houses several traditional wooden boats typical of coastal Swedes.
Artist Ants Laikmaa was born in the Vigala Rural Municipality in Lääne County on 5 May 1866.
A. Laikmaa studied painting in St. Petersburg and at the Academy of Arts in Dusseldorf; his favourite technique was pastel. He mostly painted natural landscapes and portraits of Estonian intelligentsia and the farmers of West Estonia.
The artist made his last home in Lääne County in the village of Kadarbik. The house was constructed according to the artist’s own drawings and it is surrounded by a gorgeous natural park.
The ground floor of the home museum houses an exhibition about the life of the master. On the upper floor, you will find his studio, study and bedroom with personal belongings and ethnographic antiquities.
The historic Town Hall building (1775) introduces the 190-year resort history of Haapsalu. The resort changed the urban structure of Haapsalu, brought new connections, a different way of life, and a broader world view. The visitor sees the development of the provincial town into an imperial resort of the Russian Empire and a lovely Estonian summer vacation town. In addition, the Town Hall exhibition house offers interesting themed exhibitions.
Noarootsi Church in late-Gothic style was built around 1500. You will first notice the Falu red plank roof – the church is one of the three plank-roof churches in Estonia. In the medieval times the lime and rubble stone building also had the function of being a fortified church.
Inside the church one should pay attention to the baptising stone, baroque pulpit, limestone baroque epitaph to Minister Martin Winter. Interesting facts: By the entrance there is a stone slab with royal autographs from the present King of Sweden – Carl XVI Gustav who visited Noarootsi in 1992. Across the road from the church you will see the oldest wooden building in Läänemaa – the parsonage originating from the 17th century.
Haapsalu, which is bordered by the sea on three sides, fits on a piece of land with a size of just 10.59 km2. The Old Town is located on a peninsula with two eskers, which continue to the north-west as a chain of islets (holms) connected to the mainland. There are low meanders between the holms – Suur and Väike Viik.
The culturally and environmentally valuable Old Town of Haapsalu can be divided into its medieval section and the 20th-century health resort area. The medieval part is around the Episcopal castle with the medieval network of Kooli, Jaani, Vee, Linda, Rüütli and Väike-Mere Streets and buildings. It is surrounded by a belt of wooden houses and the Promenade, Aafrika beach, and parks.
Haapsalu City Gallery showcases and promotes the artistic life not only of Haapsalu itself, but of Estonia as a whole. Located in newly refurbished premises in the Haapsalu Cultural Centre, the gallery is spacious and full of light, making it the perfect place to exhibit paintings and graphic art or even photography or ceramics.
Fra Mare Thalasso Spa hotel lounge has a lobby-bar with 35 seats. A pleasant place to enjoy a coffee break or have a quick snack.
The menu of the lobby bar has something for everyone. The menu includes gluten- and lactose-free food, as well as vegan and vegetarian food.
The terrace café, open during the summer season, has fresh air and a sea breeze. We update our menu every year.
The Roosta Holiday Village Restaurant has 100 seats; in combination with the entertainment centre, it can feed up to 250 people. The restaurant is suitable for both smaller and larger groups. The à la carte menu has been prepared by experienced chefs and, if possible, customers will be surprised with short special menus.
In summer, a bar and a summer terrace await you. You can also order a beautiful party table in a place that suits you from Roosta Catering.
If you are going hiking or to a barbecue, order a picnic basket.
Roosta Resto is open all year round to the customers of the holiday village as well as to everyone else.
Restaurant Bergfeldt is located in Thalasso Spa Fra Mare hotel; a beautiful sea view and Paralepa beach opens from the windows of the dining hall. Carefully composed À la carte menu offers tastes from the Mediterranean cuisine, peaceful atmosphere allows to relax and just feel good.
Good to know: You should definitely sample some of the freshly squeezed juices. In 1825, the first mud resort was built on the shores of Gulf Eeslahe in Haapsalu at the initiative of dr. Hunnius; the place was also called Bergfeldt.
We are a locale and place to hang out in the Old Town of Haapsalu. In the summertime, you can enjoy a selection of various refreshing cocktails or cold beers, as well as warm yourself with a cup of hot chocolate next to the Herman’s fireplace during the colder times. Our menu and drinks selection are both plentiful enough for everyone to find something for themselves. A full stomach is guaranteed!
If you’re looking for a place to spend time with friends, family or enjoy your own company, then Herman is definitely the place to visit! We offer board games and sport channels for entertainment and sometimes we even have a DJ in the house.
There is also a guest house with 3 rooms located on the second floor of our building.