Railway and Communications Museum — Local services in Haapsalu linn

The rail from Tallinn to Haapsalu still ran when I was a kid, but I doubt it stopped at that specific station on arrival. Which is a pity as its probably the nicest looking one we have in this country. In any case, the museum itself is fine, but the main thing is the trains outside (mostly climbable, except the cool one you want to climb on. That one they fenced away with some very aesthetic wire fencing) and the building. The boarding area is great for sitting on the edge in the sun and eating Hesburger, which, surprising myself the most here, is one of the finest dining establishments in the city. But be aware that when the museum closes, the bathroom closes so you have a real treat waiting for you on the urinating side of things after that. At the time we found ourselves in this predicament, we went looking for the bathroom in the main building to find it closed, but there were a group of homeless looking people inside who gently pointed us towards a portable bathroom outside. While that one doesn't cost money, it does take what it's owed in olfactory suffering. Breathe in deep, relax to conserve oxygen and work fast. You'll get through it. When you come from Hesburger you could bring some extra chicken nuggets or something. The crows love it and you'll make friends in no time. I believe they actually remember me. Or they just welcome everyone with a loud screeching chorus. And if you would be so kind, do not press the button on the wall in the waiting area, it's supposed to make train sounds but the speakers are broken so everyone just has to suffer through several minutes of loud,...

As one might have noticed we do not have a railroad going to Haapsalu. There is a slim chance that we might get it back one day, but until then we just have to visit this museum and keep dreaming. This place has a nice exposition detailing the history of railroads in Estonia. One room in particular has knowledge in abundance (however very little is in English) while other rooms lacked descriptions entirely. But if you like rail-related then you probably want to visit anyway.

There are also old locomotives and various carriages on display outside, you can see them for free. Unfortunately some of them are in disrepair and lack descriptions entirely.

In addition there's also a small section at the other end of the station dedicated to history of communication, mostly by having old telephones and...

This is an fantastic historic building that served as the main railway station in Haapsalu.

Construction started in May 1904 of the main wooden building, with limited train service starting in December 1904.

The railway station has several buildings: the passenger terminal, a train control pavilion, a terrace with roof and a covered platform with a total length of 216 metres.

It was designed by architect Karl Verheim and engineer V. Vestfalen, with final construction taking place during 1905–1907.

Today is serves as a train and communication museum. Trains are not in the...