In the 19th century, Haapsalu became famous for its shawls a delicate handicraft made by local women. The Land of Ilon Wikland (Wiklandia), a recreation centre for children is set to open this year. This world famous book illustrator has been involved with Haapsalu since her childhood. It is going to take some years to complete the project, but there is no doubt it will be a success.
Related Travel Information
Lääne County : Estonia
Lääne County, or Lääne maakond, is a County or maakond of Estonia. It is located in western Estonia bordering to Pärnu counties on the mainland, and to the island counties of the Saaremaa and Hiiumaa in the west.
Municipalities
There are 1 urban municipality (est: linn - city) and 11 rural municipalities (est: vallad - parishes) in the county.
Urban municipality:
Haapsalu
Rural municipalities:
Hanila
Kullamaa
Lihula
Martna
Noarootsi
Nõva
Oru
Ridala
Risti
Taebla
Vormsi
Rapla County : Estonia
Rapla County, or Rapla maakond, is a County or maakond of Estonia. It is located in western Estonia bordering to Lääne, Pärnu and Harju counties.
Municipalities
There are 10 rural municipalities (est: vallad - parishes) in the county:
Juuru
Järvakandi
Kaiu
Kehtna
Kohila
Käru
Märjamaa
Raikküla
Rapla
Vigala
Rapla Travel : Estonia
Rapla is a city in Estonia, the centre of the Rapla County and the rural municipality of Rapla.
Rakvere Travel: Estonia
Rakvere (Wesenberg in German) is a town in North Estonia, county seat of Lääne-Viru County, 20 km south of the Gulf of Finland. Rakvere is mainly known for its historical stone castle in Vallimägi Hill. The castle was built before 1226 at the place of Tarwanpe fortress of ancient Vironians, known as Rakovor in Russian sources.
Põlva County : Estonia
Põlvamaa is a county of Estonia. It located in the southeast of Estonia.
Municipalities
There are 1 urban municipality (est: linn - city) and 13 rural municipalities (est: vallad - parishes) in the county.
Urban municipality:
Põlva
Rural municipalities:
Ahja
Kanepi
Kõlleste
Laheda
Mikitamäe
Mooste
Orava
Põlva
Räpina
Valgjärve
Vastse-Kuuste
Veriora
Värska
