Haapsu: Sea Views, Cultural Heritage and Holiday Homes
Accommodation in Haapsu
Haapsu combines a landscape with sea views, regional traditions and remarkable examples of Estonian architectural and cemetery culture.
Key facts about Haapsu
- The Haapsu–Võhma landscape is designated as a valuable landscape of local importance.
- It includes the Pulli pank cliff; the landscape offers views of the sea.
- The Vainu talu tuulik windmill, designated as an architectural monument, stands in the village of Haapsu.
- Haapsu puhkemajad holiday homes are located on the juniper-covered seashore in northern Saaremaa.
What cultural experiences does Haapsu offer?
A notable example is the Vainu talu tuulik windmill in the village of Haapsu. It is designated as an architectural monument and gives the local landscape a clear cultural and historical context. The windmill can be regarded as an established element of local identity when planning your trip.
Jaani Church on Saaremaa is one of the few Baroque rural churches in Estonia dating from before the Great Northern War. The roof and ceiling were restored in 2006–2007. Jaani Cemetery is listed in the Haapsu–Võhma landscape as an example of culture and traditional architecture.
What landscape characterises the surroundings?
The Haapsu–Võhma landscape is designated as a valuable landscape of local importance. One of its listed features is the Pulli pank cliff. In the regional surroundings of Haapsu, it is located in the village of Pulli and is also called Oiu pank. The cliff is 430 metres long and 3.5 metres high.
Another defining feature is the views of the sea. Haapsu puhkemajad holiday homes are located on a juniper-covered seashore in northern Saaremaa. A folk tale passed down in Haapsu tells of the legendary figure Vaarao sõjavägi, a sea creature with a human upper body and a fish tail.
What accommodation is described in Haapsu?
The Haapsu puhkemajad holiday complex comprises five holiday homes. Each house can accommodate up to five people and has a shower and kitchenette. For families or small travel groups, the maximum occupancy is therefore a useful point of comparison when looking for suitable accommodation. You can also check whether the combination of a holiday home, shower and kitchenette suits your planned type of trip.
If you would like to compare Haapsu with other destinations, you can also look at Valjala, Laugu, Nässuma, Muratsi, Rannaküla, Kirikuküla, Ruhnu and Igaküla.
FAQ
What is the Haapsu–Võhma landscape?
It is designated as a valuable landscape of local importance and offers views of the sea. It includes the Pulli pank cliff.
How large is Pulli pank?
Pulli pank, also called Oiu pank, is located in the village of Pulli and is 430 metres long and 3.5 metres high.
What accommodation is available in Haapsu?
The Haapsu puhkemajad holiday complex comprises five holiday homes, each accommodating up to five people. Each house has a shower and kitchenette.
What is known about Jaani Church?
Jaani Church on Saaremaa is one of the few Baroque rural churches in Estonia dating from before the Great Northern War. The roof and ceiling were restored in 2006–2007.
For the main travel overview: Saaremaa.