Haapsalu

A compact seaside resort town on Estonia's west coast, Haapsalu has a café and restaurant scene that punches well above its size, with scenic surroundings and easy access to the water. The old town occupies a peninsula between two eskers, and the town's Episcopal Castle has long anchored its historic centre. A short drive from Tallinn, it draws independent travellers looking for a quieter base on the western coast.

• Population11,805
• Nearest water from center1.3 km
• Nearest mountain from center40.4 km