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West Estonia

Museum of the Coastal Swedes

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 peasants bought Large-Pakri Island from the Padise Monastery for 34 silver marks in 1345. Swedish King Carl XVI Gustaf had great words of praise for the pictorial rug! In addition, other interesting events are organised and traditional wedding feasts are held.
Good to know: the museum houses several traditional wooden boats typical of coastal Swedes.
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West Estonia

Opening times

1. sept - 30. april

Tue-Sat 10:00 - 16:00

1. june - 31. aug

Mon 10:00 - 16:00

Tue-Sat 10:00 - 18:00

Sun 10:00 - 16:00

1. may - 31. may

Tue-Sat 10:00 - 18:00

Location

Sadama tn 32, Haapsalu linn, Haapsalu linn, Lääne maakond