Island in Estonia
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Vormsi is a small island in Estonia.
The island is called Ormsö in Swedish.
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See Celtic crosses from the 13th century.
Lighthouse located in the north-east coast.
The museum represents a haven for historical farm buildings, tools, tradition and habits of the Swedish population on the island of Vormsi until 1944.
Bicycle (1h €5; 8h €10; 24h €15; 48h €20; 72h €30); Rowing boat for 4 people €5/h; Petanque play set €5;
Open in summers.
Camping, sauna, grill. Open 15 May - 30 September.
Hostel "Feim & Sull"
Sauna (€25/h); Camping (€5); Catering.
Grocery store
You can take a ferry to the island from Rohuküla port (108 km from Tallinn and ~10km from Haapsalu) to Sviby in Vormsi. The trip takes 45 minutes and can be booked via phone or online.
Read in the guideVormsi is best toured by bicycle or on foot. Both bikes and boats can be rented on the island.
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