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The courtyard of the Episcopal castle of Haapsalu is open daily at 7-24. Free of charge.
Opened are Main Gate, Garden Gate and South Gate.
The convent building of Haapsalu Episcopal castle –
a stronghold-dwelling of bishops and clerics
from the 13th century
On the first floor:
The photo exhibition "Castle walls speak. Photos on architekture" by Tõnis Padu, medieval schoolroom, collection of medieval arms and ashlars, single-nave Dome Church with the incredible acoustics, baptistery with the White Lady window, King’s Chamber.
On the cellar floor:
White Lady's prison.
On the second floor:
Laboratory of alchemy and hospital.
In the Clock-Tower:
The photo exhibition “Echo of ding-dong” on the 1st floor, the 17th-century clock and its framework on the 2nd floor, three working clocks in the framework and the view across the city on the 3rd floor – ringing of bells in every quarter, half and full hour, beautiful glockenspiel at 12 o’clock.
Buffet on the terrace:
Cold and warm drinks, salty and sweet snacks.
Summer season May - September opening hours:
Open:
May 1–May 31 and September 1–September 30 at 10-16
June 1-August 31 at 10-18
Ticket: 4 EUR
Free for preschoolers
1 EUR – pupils of Läänemaa schools
2 EUR – pupils, students, pensioners
8 EUR – family ticket
-10% group discount (free for guide(s))
Additional services:
Museum with audioguide (EST, RUS, FIN, ENG, FRA, ESP, GER):
2 EUR
Additional services with advance order:
Organ concert in the Dome Church (20min): 40 EUR
Guiding (EST, RUS, FIN, SWE, ENG, GER):1h - 44 EUR
Contakt: Marika Peberg, 5184664, 4725346.
NB!
- respect the peace during the services when visiting the church
- there is a parking lot for cars and buses in front of the Main Gate of the Episcopal castle - WC is open during summer season
- Wifi provided during summer season
- catering is available during summer season
- money transfers for payments are accepted with prior notice
- bank cards can be used for payments during summer season
Winter season October 1 – April 30
Visiting the rooms of the Convent Building are arranged by advance orders (recommended number of people at least 10 with 2-day notice)
booklet_ENG.pdf
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