HÕFF introduces to Estonian and foreign audiences the largest possible contemporary range of horror, fantasy, and cult movies. Although a number of horror and fantasy film festivals are organised in the neighbouring countries of Estonia, HÖFF is unique, as it focuses on a high-quality programme and shows the best movies from the world’s most prestigious genre festivals. Most of the films have not been featured in Estonia and it is unlikely that they will be shown outside of HÖFF.
The Saare Manor was completed in 1798 and the last restoration was done in 1998–2001 by Gustav von Rosen, the son of the last manor owner. Today, the manor is owned by his son Lothar Alexander von Rosen.
If you wish, you can enjoy breakfast in front of the manor in the sunshine and listen to the birds.
In addition to accommodation, we offer catering. Nature lovers can discover the bird watching towers and culture fans can visit the Lyckholm Museum right next to home accommodation.
Interesting to know: in Saare village, there is the Lyckholm aerodrome which is suitable for small airplanes.
The Endla Hostel and guest apartments are located in the centre of Haapsalu – close to the sea and Old Town, only a few minutes walk from the city centre.
Accommodations at the Endla Hostel include single, double, triple, and quadruple rooms. There is also a shared kitchen and a lounge; the shower rooms and toilets are in the hallway.
The guest apartments have twin rooms with a private entrance. There is also the possibility of extra beds in the room. Most rooms have a small kitchenette with the necessary utensils, a sofa, a private shower, and a toilet.
You can securely park your car in the yard.
Tuulingu Guesthouse, located in Haeska village on the north shore of Matsalu Bay, is a renovated former barn. The guesthouse is built using natural materials which become more valuable over time.
Tuulingu is a very popular place for nature lovers, because the Haeska Birdwatching Tower is in the immediate vicinity.
Several bird species have been recorded in the vicinity of Tuulingu Guesthouse.
The scenic Nõva recreation area is a beloved holiday spot for Estonians. There are wonderful beaches, forests, lakes, and hiking trails here. If hiking in the fresh air has tired you out, nourish your body at the Nõva Mõisa Cafe!
We offer delicious home-cooked meals. You will find nutritious daily specials on the menu from Monday to Friday. In addition to hot food, we offer tasty cakes, pastries, pies, and kringels, all made on-site. The place is suitable for groups, birthdays, and other events.
In the same building, there’s a store where you can replenish your food supplies while hiking!
Nõva Break offers rye bread and sourdough bread workshops upon reservation.
We have studied the exciting craft of bread baking for twelve years. By now, we have baked tens of thousands of loaves and we still do it with great pleasure!
The Nõva Break building can accommodate 5–6 people, but we can come to you with our materials and supplies. You only need a large table and an oven.
The workshop includes a bit of theory and baking with the help of a tutor. We will provide the instructions and the fermentation starter. While the bread is rising, which takes about 1–3 hours, you can hike in Nõva in the woods and by the sea.
Saare-Mõisa Coffee Shop in Noarootsi serves you coffee and delicious cakes, also salads and soft drinks. The café is only open during summertime, otherwise upon advance notice.
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After visiting the café, go an see Lyckholm Museum and Saare Manor, also the nature trails in Silma Nature Reserve.
Dirhami Fish Cafe can be summarised with the phrase ‘good tastes and the sea’. Even though the cafe is located at a remote place, the journey there is completely worth it: the cafe is located on the beach, overlooking Osmussaar and the wonderful sunset. We also have a guest house so you can stay longer.
Our menu focuses on fish, largely on local fish. We recommend that you book a table in advance – this way, we can order enough raw ingredients, prepare, and bring in the right people.
Come and discover! We guarantee you a great experience.
The main stage is nestled in the beautiful surroundings of the ancient Episcopal Castle, featuring both big names from the United States – the cradle of blues and Europe as well as exciting projects from the local performers. The daily program offers workshops, exhibitions and traditional acoustic concerts in the old railway station. Music can also be enjoyed in streets and open- air cafes.
The church erected in 1896–1897 on the site of the old graveyard in Haapsalu was dedicated to Alexander Nevsky. A Moscow style tent roof crowned with a small onion dome and a vestibule with a belfry were added according to the project by architect A. F. Krassovsky from St. Petersburg.
The original iconostasis based on the drawings by academician Šaub is now at the orthodox church in Kiviõli, where it was transferred in 1962 after the church was closed.
The church was used as a venue for funerals all year round. A stove was built in the church in the middle of the 20th century and then it was used as the winter church. At the moment the Haapsalu Mary Magdalene (Alexander Nevsky) parish of the Estonian Orthodox Church of Moscow Patriarchate uses the church.
In front of the Hestia Hotel Haapsalu, on the shore of Väike Viik in Haapsalu, you will find Juhan Raudsepp’s sculpture ‘Stick-breaker’. It symbolises someone who has recovered from their illness in Haapsalu and breaks their walking stick in half, since they no longer need it.
Interesting facts: In 1992 the sculpture was stolen and broken up into four pieces. To the disappointment of the thieves, it proved to be hollow, so they sold the sculpture. Thankfully the pieces were recovered and the sculpture was restored to its former glory.
St. John’s Church in Haapsalu, a town church rebuilt from a granary, first mentioned in writing in 1513, is a Lutheran church which has been active without interruption since 1524. In the church there is a stone altar wall, created by Joachim Winter in 1630. The stone altar is rare in the whole Northern Europe. Its central motif, a high relief depicting ‘Christ in the Garden of Gethsemane’ is also unusual. The tombstone of the first known pastor, Joachim Jacobi (1581-1587), lies on the ground in front of the altar. The wooden pulpit with baroque-style wooden carvings dates back to 1707. Two bells, the older of which is from 1590, toll in the church tower.