Haapsalu Kuursaal

Haapsalu Kuursaal is the only original 19th-century concert hall in Estonia that has survived. It was built in 1898 on the seaside promenade in the heart of this summer resort town. The romantic architecture and the detailed, wooden-laced building reflect the culture of the time, when Haapsalu was an important resort for the Russian imperial family and the upper class of St. Petersburg. Initially, the Kuursaal was located almost entirely in the sea — at the ends of the building there were small bays, which were later filled in, and the shoreline took on its current form.

Together with the adjacent bandstand, the Kuursaal forms a unique ensemble that was the center of Haapsalu's social life at the beginning of the 20th century and remains so today. During the Soviet era, the building fell into neglect and was used as a warehouse, but it was later restored to its former glory. The interior of the Kuursaal combines French elegance and the historic brasserie style, complemented by modern interior design.

Today, the Kuursaal houses a restaurant where you can enjoy a meal with a sea view in a historic atmosphere.