Vormsi church which dates back to the 14th century and is the main memento of its history and culture – is located in the centre of the island, in Hullo. The church was unused for a long time after the Swedish escaped from the island in the end of World War II. The church was dedicated again on Olav’s Day in 1990.
Be sure to take a look at the characteristic square-shaped nave and have look at the old ceiling paintings in the altar room.
Interesting facts:
The first church in Vormsi was a wooden church.
* St. Olav’s church in Vormsi is unique for the fact that it has no belfry, the bell hangs above the door under the high ridge.
* There are two gnarled pine trees at the gate of the church – this is the place where the pillory stood.

The museum of the world-renowned Estonian art classic, Evald Okas (1915–2011), in Haapsalu is a unique cultural center that introduces the great figure of Estonian art history and the work of his family.

The first floor of the private museum houses temporary exhibitions, including paintings from the 1960s to the 1980s. The second floor houses a permanent exhibition that showcases the artist’s work from his youth to the end of his life. In addition to exhibitions, the museum also organizes art courses, concerts, and other cultural events, offering experiences for both locals and visitors.

Art lives in Haapsalu — come and discover the Okase Museum!

The Museum of Lyckholm is situated in the stables of Saare manor. It was restored in 1995 and gives you an overview of the history of Noarootsi. It focuses on Estonian first independence period between 1918 to 1940. It also displays a collection of old domestic- and farming tools, which emphasises the collaboration between Esonians, Swedes, Germans and Finns living in the area. Good to know: Have you seen fossils dated to silur period? Come and have a look!

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 price does not include the use of towels.

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.

Haapsalu’s Town Hall is a historic building that takes visitors on an exciting journey through Haapsalu’s nearly 190-year-long resort history. The immersive, modern exhibition tells the story of how a small, provincial seaside town became a valued resort, attracting vacationers, artists, and intellectuals from all over Europe.

In the museum, visitors get an overview of the birth of resort culture, the development of mud therapy and the promenade, and how resort life influenced the town’s architecture, lifestyle, and atmosphere. The exhibitions highlight old photos, stories, objects, and historical details that help to feel the elegant aura of the former resort town.

In addition to the permanent exhibition, the Haapsalu Town Hall exhibition house offers changing thematic and art exhibitions that are enjoyable for both locals and visitors.

This is a place where history, culture, and Haapsalu’s special resort atmosphere come together, making each visit a memorable experience.

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.