Norwegian Woman Frida Ingesdatter Found a Home in Haapsalu: "When I Got Off the Bus, It Was Clear"

Norwegian Frida Ingesdatter arrived in Estonia four years ago and decided to settle in Haapsalu. Her life has been filled with years of wandering, music, and the craft of making string instruments.

Norwegian Frida Ingesdatter is one of those people who, upon moving to Estonia, found a place that felt like home immediately. Having arrived in Estonia four years ago, Frida knew on her very first visit that Haapsalu was the city where she wanted to live.

According to Frida, the decision became clear the moment she stepped off the bus. "When I got off the bus, it was clear that I had come home," she described her first impressions of Haapsalu. Such a feeling was not unfamiliar to her after years of wandering, but nowhere else had she felt it so strongly.

Frida's life path has been closely interwoven with music and craftsmanship. She has dedicated much of her life to the craft of making string instruments — a skill that demands both precision and artistic sensitivity. Music and instrument-making have been her constant companions throughout her travels, guiding her through different countries and cultures.

The quiet of the small town of Haapsalu and its distinctive atmosphere are likely among the reasons this town has attracted creative people from across Europe. Frida's story is a good example of how Estonia is able to draw foreigners to itself and offer them a place where they can truly feel at home.