Description of the attraction
Sagadi Manor is located on the northern coast of Estonia in the territory of Laahemaa Park, 90 km from Tallinn. The history of the estate goes back over 500 years. Today the estate is a cultural and tourist center.
The first written mention of the estate dates back to 1469. In 1687 the estate passed to the Swedish Adjutant General Gideon von Fock. Until 1749, the buildings of the manor were made of wood, starting from that year, the grandson of Johann Ernst von Fock, Gideon von Fock, began work on the construction of the stone manor. Von Focky lived on his estate until 1939, but in 1919 it was nationalized, and a school was located in its main building, which functioned here until 1974. Then the estate was transferred to the Rakvere timber industry enterprise, and restoration work began there, which lasted until 1987.
The manor is currently open to visitors. In 1987, a forest museum was opened here, where you can learn about the trees and herbs found in Estonia, as well as about the birds and animals that live here. Today the main building is rented out for various events: weddings, banquets. The estate also houses a hotel and a restaurant.
The main building of the manor was built in the early classicism style with Rococo decorative elements. The interiors of the manor house have been restored. Here you will find furniture and interior items from that era. The spacious courtyard surrounding the buildings is in excellent tidy condition, with numerous flower beds, lawns, paths.
One of the attractions of the Sagadi estate is the wine cellar, where you will be offered to taste branded Viru Valge, Laua Viin, Saaremaa Viin, natural Estonian alcohol and original tinctures on birch buds, mint, garlic, wormwood, and onions.
Of great interest is the hunting hall, which amazes with its original furnishings. It is decorated with wooden tables and chairs, legs and backs of which are made of branched horns. In addition, this room displays a collection of hunting weapons from the past 250 years.
Behind the manor house begins the garden, walking along its central alley, you will find yourself at a pond of unusual shape. It is made in the form of an infinity sign, which was once a symbol of the eternal love of the owner of the estate for his wife, and nowadays it promises a long and happy life for the newlyweds who celebrate their wedding here.
