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 59.175 (31.12.2009)
Finnish-speaking 69,5 %
Swedish-speaking 24,7 %
Other languages 5,8 %
The fire of Vaasa 1852
The Administrative Building: Vaasanpuistikko 10
GENERAL BROCHURE
HIGHLY QUALIFIED VAASA
HISTORY
LOCATION
VAASA IN BRIEF 2010
VAASAGUIDE
