The Sunny Pearl of the Kvarken!
The town of Vaasa was founded in 1606 by Charles IX around the oldest harbour and trading point in Ostrobothnia. In 1852, Vaasa was burnt to the ground, and in 1862 the new Vaasa was built on the Klemetsö headland, 7 km from the old town.
Due to two languages, Vaasa has two of everything; i.e. newspapers, theatres, and seats of learning. Vaasa is an attractive place; in the past two years the population, workplaces and tax revenue have clearly increased. Thanks to short distances, Vaasa is an easy place to live.
The grid pattern of the town plan in the Empire style has turned Vaasa into a spacious logical city. Five broad avenues and many fire lanes provide enough space for everyone to breathe.
The city of Vaasa in a nutshell: 
Founded 1606
Population 58.900
Finnish-speaking 69,8 %
Swedish-speaking 24,8 %
Other languages 5,4 %
The fire of Vaasa 1852
The Administrative Building: Vaasanpuistikko 10