About Haapsalu
Haapsalu is the oldest resort in Estonia, famous for its healing sea mud. The first studies of the rare natural healing resource from the bay of Haapsalu date from the beginning of the 19th century. Dr Carl Abraham Hunnius, a military physician, was the first to present the therapeutic impact of the mud. His initiative led to the opening of the internationally known mud baths here in 1825. And this year, Haapsalu is celebrating the 200th anniversary!
Congress & B2B Workshop venues:
Main venue: Cultural Center Haapsalu
Haapsalu Cultural Center is the heart of the town’s cultural life. The center hosts a wide variety of cultural events, including concerts, theatre performances, art exhibitions, and festivals. The Theatre Hall has 511 seats and is perfect for bigger conferences. The building also houses the Haapsalu City Gallery and the Lääne County Central Library.
Networking Dinner venue: Haapsalu Castle
Haapsalu Episcopal Castle, founded in the 13th century, is a true architectural treasure. A captivating 700-meter-long pathway winds across two floors and offers an unforgettable journey through the castle’s remarkably preserved medieval architecture. Haapsalu Castle was proudly nominated for the European Museum of the Year Award (EMYA) in 2021.
Gala Dinner venue: Haapsalu Resort Hall
Located on the seaside Promenade and built in the late 19th century, the wooden lacework Kuursaal and Bandstand are the only ones of their kind in Estonia that have survived in their original form. In the early 20th century, Kuursaal was one of the focal points of Haapsalu’s summer life. Today, it hosts a restaurant and is a popular event venue.
Accommodation
The hosting destination, in cooperation with local partners, has secured rooms in two premium spa hotels in Haapsalu: Fra Mare Thalasso Spa and Hestia Hotel Haapsalu Spa.
You can find more information about the hotels and booking by clicking the link below.
Travel information
Sustainability
The Congress will be organised in an environmentally friendly manner, using more sustainable solutions and considering opportunities for reuse. The Planet Positive Event tool will be used to measure the carbon footprint of the event and obtain a sustainability certificate.
More experiences in Haapsalu
Haapsalu Town Hall
Located in the heart of Haapsalu Old Town, the Town Hall, dating back to 1775, offers visitors a glimpse into Haapsalu’s life from the late 19th century to 1940 through the eyes of vacationers who stayed in the city. Through photos and objects, the exhibition takes visitors back to the era when Haapsalu became a beloved resort town thanks to its curative mud, attracting both renowned and lesser-known summer guests.
N.B. Congress participants have free entry with the congress name badge
Haapsalu Railway and Communications Museum
Located in the grand Haapsalu train station, the Railway and Communications Museum presents the 150-year history of Estonian railways. Built in the early 20th century to serve the Haapsalu resort, the final stop of the railway – with its mysteriously majestic station building and beautiful platform – invites you on a nostalgic journey accompanied by the whistle of a steam locomotive.
N.B. Congress participants have free entry with the congress name badge
