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Nearly all characteristic features of the old farmstead have been retained: a long dwelling-cum threshing-barn building, a spacious yard area, storehouses, an outdoor kitchen, a cellar and a small smoke sauna. The central part of the dwelling originates from the middle of the 19th century, the chambers from the second half of the 19th century. Explore also the forest trail and exhibition of local rocks called The House of Rocks.
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Põlise leppe kivid
This is most likely an ancient sacred grove, where people used to seek advice from gods and conclude agreements on important matters. Or it might have been the place where seamen brought rocks to the gods for luck before embarking on voyages. In any case, this was a place of profound solemnity.
Ristimägi
By far not as impressive as the Lithuanian equivalent, but good for a stop if you go by anyhow. There is a carpark just nearby. The first cross stemmed from the Swedes in 1781 that had to leave Hiiumaa due to an order of Czarina Katarina II. They were expelled from their farms and supposed to resettle in Ukraine. However, because they had to start their journey in winter, only half of the 1000 people reached the destination at the then later founded Gammalsvenskby village. Finally in 1929, the descendents of these Swedes where allowed by the Soviet Russia to return to Sweden. Most went to Gotland. All following crosses were erected by visitors in remembrance of these Swedes and their difficult journey.
Pühalepa kirik
This traditional fortified church is the oldest stone church in Hiiumaa, dating back to the 14th century. The present building dates back to the 19th century.
The present manor house was built by the Countess Ebba Margaretha Stenbock. Suuremõisa Castle is one of the most beautiful and biggest manor houses in Estonia. The value of the castle lies in its pure Baroque-Rococo style. You can follow a wonderful trail to get to know the manor park. The manor house also accommodates Suuremõisa Technical School and Suuremõisa Primary School. Also includes a restaurant open longer.
Mihkli Talumuuseum
The Hiiumaa open-air museum introduces local architecture and artefacts from the 19th century. The spacious courtyard is a perfect place for various activities, from tar burning in summer to "Christmas land" in winter. A visit to the unique smoke sauna or a picnic on the edge of the forest are just some additional services the museum is offering.
The biggest church in Hiiumaa was built at the turn of the 15th-16th century and was destroyed in 1941. Several tombstones as well as the sun cross above the entrance are protected as art monuments.