Haapsalu Episcopal Castle
Haapsalu piiskopilinnus
The 13th-century castle of the Bishopric of Ösel-Wiek. The cathedral within its walls is the largest single-nave church in the Baltic region.
The castle was built in the 13th century as the seat of the Bishopric of Ösel-Wiek. Today, its walls and tower ruins enclose a large park. Visitors can climb the lookout tower for views over the bay and the old town. Legend holds that every August, on the night of the full moon, a 'White Lady' appears at a cathedral window. The castle hosts open-air White Lady Festival performances in August, and early music and blues festivals take place in summer. From June to August, the castle museum is open daily from 10:00 to 18:00, and in the other months, it is open Wednesday through Sunday. The castle park is free to enter.
Opening hours
Park all day; museum daily 10:00–18:00 Jun–Aug, Wed–Sun Sep–May
Nearby sights
- Haapsalu Old Town
- Läänemaa Museum (Old Town Hall)
- Haapsalu Lace Centre (Shawl House)
- Ilon's Wonderland
- Evald Okas Museum
- Haapsalu Promenade & Kuursaal
- Africa Beach
- Estonian Railway Museum (Haapsalu Station)