Haapsalu, EstoniaHaapsalu Episcopal CastleAleksander Iii MälestussammasNoarootsi Püha Katariina KirikSutlepa MeriRukkirahu TuletornKarjatse Meri
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Haapsalu

Haapsalu is a town in Lääne County district, Estonia of about 11,805 people. Within 50 km by road there are 160 places to visit: 79 rivers, islands & mangroves, 21 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 19 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Haapsalu Episcopal Castle, Ernst Enno Mälestumärk and Rudlf Tobias Memorial.

58.9431° N, 23.5414° EPop. 11,805

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Within 30 km122 places
Within 50 km160
Must-see60
Notable133
Best timeSeptember to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Haapsalu Episcopal Castle, heritage site near Haapsalu
Must-see

Haapsalu Episcopal Castle

Heritage site · 1 km

Ernst Enno Mälestumärk, heritage site near Haapsalu
Must-see

Ernst Enno Mälestumärk

Heritage site · 1 km

Must-see

Rudlf Tobias Memorial

Monument · 1 km

Places near Haapsalu by type

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One day from Haapsalu

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:29 pm

59 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Haapsalu
  2. Aleksander Iii Mälestussammasheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Rukkirahu Tuletornbeach · 1.5 hrs
  4. Noarootsi Püha Katariina Kirikchurch · 30 min
  5. Karjatse Merilake · 45 min
  6. Sutlepa Merilake · 45 min
  7. Back in Haapsalu
Today’s loopHaapsaluStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Haapsalu?

Haapsalu Episcopal Castle (heritage site, about 1 km), Ernst Enno Mälestumärk (heritage site, about 1 km), Rudlf Tobias Memorial (monument, about 1 km), Bernhard Laipmani Mälestussammas (heritage site, about 1 km), Tšaikovski Pink (heritage site, about 1 km), Kajakarahu Sihi Alumine Tulepaak (beach, about 2 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Haapsalu?

160 places on Spotwander: 79 rivers, islands & mangroves, 21 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 19 forts & heritage, 13 beaches & coast, 11 churches.

Which is the nearest river spot to Haapsalu?

Mallerahu, about 1 km by road; Kodurahu (2 km) is next.

Which is the nearest lake to Haapsalu?

Väike Viik, about 2 km by road; Saaremõisa Laht (12 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Haapsalu?

Start in Haapsalu, visit Aleksander Iii Mälestussammas, then Rukkirahu Tuletorn, then Noarootsi Püha Katariina Kirik, then Karjatse Meri, then Sutlepa Meri, and drive back — about 59 km by road in all.