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 peasant bought Large-Pakri Island from the Padise Monastery for 34 gold marks in 1345. Swedish King Carl Gustaf had great words of praise for the pictorial rug! In addition, other interesting undertakings take place and traditional wedding feasts are held. Good to know: A wooden sailboat – Jaala – was built in the net shed next to the museum, which was modelled on boats from Ruhnu Island.
Foundation of Haapsalu and Läänemaa Museums is an organisation, established in 2013, that consists of 5 museums in Haapsalu and nearby:
Ilons Wonderland – a childrens museum, Ilon Wikland´s gallery
Ants Laikmaa home museum – a famous Estonian ...
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...
Ilon’s Wonderland is a gallery and theme centre for children and families based on the works of the world-famous illustrator of children’s books – Ilon Wikland.
Here you can take a look at the room of Karlsson-on-the-roof, find characters familia...
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