Ants Laikmaa (born in 1866 in Vigala) was the first Estonian artist and educator and acquired his education in St Petersburg and Düsseldorf. While on the island of Capri he met Maxim Gorky and drew a pastel colour portrait of the writer. The house also holds a studio – this is where the artist lived in his final years. The house has been in use as a museum since 1960.
Open: 1st of May to 31st of August Wen to Sun 10.00-18.00
Location: Lihula mnt 10, Haapsalu linn, Läänemaa, 90507
Company Haapsalu Linna Spordibaasid OÜ is established by Town Council of Haapsalu and registred in 06.09.2001. Company is 100% owned by the town.
The main activities are organizing sports and cultural events, training camps; admi...
The museum was established in 1929. During the 1930s, antiquities were displayed in the watchtower of Haapsalu episcopal castle only during summers because the museum did not have its own building. In 1946, the museum was given the town hall dating back...
Location: Promenaadi 1, Haapsalu linn, Läänemaa, 90502
Set on the magical seaside promenade Haapsalu Kuursaal is the only wooden specialty that has stayed in it’s original state since the end of the 19th century. Kuursaal has been one of the centre points of Haapsalu’s summer season since the end of 20th ce...