At the time it was built, Haapsalu station had the longest covered platform in Europe at 214 m. The station, built in 1907 by the St. Petersburg architect Verheim, is now only a monument and museum. It was the terminus of the 1905 opened railway line from Keila near the capital Tallinn to Haapsalu. The railway project, implemented with the support of the tsar, reflects the importance of the town as a health resort at the time.

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August 9, 2022

The imposing building with its Art Nouveau charm was built at the beginning of the 20th century and served for a long time as an important transport hub for the spa town. Today, the station is a monument and museum that reminds us of the region's great railway era.

The covered platform, which stretches an impressive 214 metres and was once the longest of its kind in Europe, is particularly impressive. The old steam locomotive, which still rests on the rails, also seems to tell stories from a bygone era - with rust and patina that only add to the charm of the place.

The station itself is well preserved and, with its decorative wooden decorations and long roofs, gives an idea of how travellers once waited for the train here. Today, the place is of interest primarily to history buffs and railway fans, but is also a nice starting point for exploring Haapsalu, with its cosy old town and the nearby sea.

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