The Stick Breaker Sculpture

The Stick Breaker sculpture stands on Sadama Street in Haapsalu on the shore of the Väike viik bay, in front of Hestia Hotel Haapsalu. Created by sculptor Juhan Raudsepp, the work depicts a healed man breaking in two the walking stick he no longer needs. It symbolises Haapsalu's long resort and healing tradition, centred on restoring health. The sculpture also has an unusual history: in 1992 it was stolen and cut into four pieces, but the pieces were later recovered and the work was restored. Today the Stick Breaker is a standalone work of public art that can be seen on a walk along Väike viik.