Vormsi is a small island in Estonia.
The island is called Ormsö in Swedish.
Historically Vormsi was inhabited by coastal Swedes and before World War II more than 2500 people lived on the island. During the Soviet occupation Vormsi was a closed border-zone, where guests could arrive only with government permission. There are approximately 240 inhabitants.
The nature on the island is very diverse. Vormsi Nature Reserve has been brought to life to protect the numerous plant and bird species supported by coastal grasslands, reed beds, alvars, forests, bays and lagoons.
- Vormsi Landscape Reserve.
- Vormsi cemetery. See Celtic crosses from the 13th century.
- Norby Rear Light. Lighthouse located in the north-east coast.
- Vormsi Farm Museum, Sviby. The museum represents a haven for historical farm buildings, tools, tradition and habits of the Swedish population on the island of Vormsi until 1944.
Vormsi Landscape Reserve.
Vormsi cemetery. See Celtic crosses from the 13th century.
Norby Rear Light. Lighthouse located in the north-east coast.
Vormsi Farm Museum, Sviby. The museum represents a haven for historical farm buildings, tools, tradition and habits of the Swedish population on the island of Vormsi until 1944.
- Sviby Bicycle and Boat rental, Sviby, +372 51 78 722. Bicycle (1h €5; 8h €10; 24h €15; 48h €20; 72h €30); Rowing boat for 4 people €5/h; Petanque play set €5;
Sviby Bicycle and Boat rental, Sviby, +372 51 78 722. Bicycle (1h €5; 8h €10; 24h €15; 48h €20; 72h €30); Rowing boat for 4 people €5/h; Petanque play set €5;
- Hullo pood, Hullo. Grocery store
Hullo pood, Hullo. Grocery store
- Krog №14, Hullo, +3725141418. Open in summers.
Krog №14, Hullo, +3725141418. Open in summers.
- Haapsalu – "Venice of the north", and a major seaside resort and medium-sized port city, good for visiting spas, taking mud baths, sailing and swimming. But also interesting monuments of the middle ages, like the cathedral and the Ruins of Haapsalu Castle, and a famous and picturesque Railway Museum can be seen here.
- Pärnu – Estonia's 4th largest city and the summer capital of Estonia, popular for its balneo-therapy complexes and spa centres, surrounded by numerous beaches.