Marienholm to be the Name of Haapsalu's Seaside Major Development
A new integrated residential and leisure district is planned for the coming years on the entire left bank of Haapsalu's Suur Viik. In addition to low-rise apartment buildings with airy architecture, the area is designed to include harbor quays, a swimming spot, recreational areas, and in the future also an elegant SPA hotel. The entire peninsula development will be named Marienholm. This is a historical name that adorned the peninsula at the beginning of its first flourishing in 1884.
Behind Haapsalu's large-scale development stand Scandium Kinnisvara and Everaus Kinnisvara together with WhatIf Agency and 3+1 Architects. The peninsula has had a magnificent history. In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, a harbor was located here, serving as a landing place for many distinguished guests who arrived in Haapsalu for the summer months. The area was known then as Marienholm. Later it was renamed Crimea Holm and officially bears that name to this day. From the 1940s onwards, a fish processing industry was located on the peninsula, which closed its doors and sealed off the entire peninsula from the public in the mid-2000s.
Maido Lüiste, CEO of Scandium Kinnisvara: "The Marienholm development is a remarkably large project both for Haapsalu and for all of Estonia. Opening up a closed area and developing the entire peninsula as a unified whole is a privilege that we take very seriously. Therefore, significant work is underway to offer future residents beautiful seaside architecture combined with year-round amenities. The apartments, which will be located just 20-30 meters from the sea, will have large glazed balconies, spacious corner windows with sea views, and living rooms that stretch across two floors," said Lüiste.
Janar Muttik, CEO of Everaus Kinnisvara: "We consider it very important to open the entire peninsula to the city's residents and visitors. We want to transform the area into an exciting destination where people can come with their families for walks, picnics, sports, and to enjoy the summer. The scenic natural views of the surrounding islands and sea, combined with the location within the city, make Marienholm a unique destination and summer spot to which people will want to return again and again."
Throughout the summer, intensive demolition work has been carried out on the peninsula, which has been visible from both the shores of Väike Viik and Paralepa beach due to the peninsula's good visibility. The construction of a walking promenade, roads, and the first new buildings is hoped to begin in the coming year. This autumn will also mark the beginning of apartment pre-booking agreements and the mapping of small businesses that wish to operate on the peninsula. More information: www.marienholm.eu
