Haapsalu is a small romantic resort town in Estonia within just a 1.5-hour drive from Tallinn, loved by families and couples for its calm and serene atmosphere. We have compiled 5 most interesting locations to get you acquainted with the city.
1. Haapsalu Promenade
Being one of the most beautiful places in the city, with the unique wooden carved Kursaal, the promenade starts from the African Beach and ends with the Chocolate Promenade named after the cafe that used to work there.
Location: Haapsalu promenade
2. Railway station and museum with extraordinary long covered platform and imperial pavilion
The outdoor exhibition embracing locomotives on tracks is available around the clock and is free of charge. Indoors, you can get acquainted with the history of Estonian railways, explore the old post office and learn more about the development of communications.
Location: Raudtee- ja sidemuuseum Haapsalus
3. Bishop’s castle in Haapsalu
Being one of the best preserved castles in Estonia, Bishop’s castle is known to be a place where the ghost of the White Lady resides. Entrance to the territory of the large courtyard of the castle is free; admission to the museum in the main part of the castle is paid.
Location: Haapsalu piiskopilinnus
4. Old city
We recommend walking along the narrow streets, admiring the wooden houses, visiting one of the local restaurants and immersing yourself into romantic vibes of this city.
Location: Haapsalu vanalinn
5. Ruins of Ungru Castle
One of the grandest neo-baroque buildings in Estonia was created following the example of Mercerburg Castle, but has never been completed. For decades, the castle was empty, which led to its collapse in the 1940s. Nowadays, the ruins of the castle have been substantially preserved.
Location: Ungru lossi varemed
Material prepared by Juliana Iljina (Facebook: Places to travel in Baltic States; Instagram: jusjka)
