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  • Megazone

    Tiilitehtaankatu 49, Vaasa

    Megazone laser tag is a fun, futuristic and exciting game that is suitable for all ages.

    We also have escape rooms, billiard football and bumball.

    +358 50 511 5122

    vaasa@megazone.fi

    https://megazone.fi/vaasa/

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  • Mini-Lifti shared cars

    Mini-Lifti is a car sharing concept for all Vaasa residents. On weekdays, the cars are used by city employees, but in the evenings and weekends anyone can rent them freely.

    https://www.vaasa.fi/en/living/traffic-and-streets/mini-lifti-shared-cars/

  • Neptune Service

    Kalaranta, Rantakatu, Vaasa

    Water taxi / Boat trips, leaves from Vaasa. Guiding included.

    Our fast going water taxi travels swiftly and easily throughout the archipelago.

    Cruises from the inner bays through the archipelago among summer
    cottages to the World Heritage area.

    The company cooperates with the National Board of Forestry and all boats are inspected by the Maritime Administration.

    The entrepreneur Kenneth Åberg has long experience in boating and knows the Kvarken Archipelago. He has the Archipelago and Coastal Certificate and the certificate for high seas navigation as well as the Maritime Administration driver’s license and is a certified Kvarken World Natural Heritage guide.

    +358 50 5812920

    info@neptune-service.fi

    https://neptune-service.fi/en/

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  • North Beach Round 2.5 km

    Vasa

    In this guide, you will find a walking route that goes northwards from the City Hall and back along the shore with a lot of interesting things to see and learn on the way. There are also walking guides with other routes available.

    We hope that this walking guide will help you to discover the rich variety of nature, culture and history that are in our immediate environment.

    Open the digital route map.

    Down load PDF-version of the guide.

  • Onkilahti activity park

    Träskgatan 7, Vasa

    Onkilahdenpuisto

    Park Onkilahti is a popular recreational area for the city’s residents both in summer and winter.

    The park consists of an open landscape and stretches around rhe bay Onkilahti. In the area, there is an activity park with beach volleyball courts, a petanque court, and a fitness station specifically designed for seniors. For children, there is a big playground.

    In the park, there is a grill that can be used for picnics (bring charcoal). Park Onkilahti is also a popular spot for fishing with a fishing rod.

    Also Vasa Skatepark is located in a central position within Onkilahti activity park.

    https://www.vaasa.fi/sv/bo-och-lev/fritid/parker-och-gronomraden/parker/metviksparken/

  • Onkilahti’s accessible nature trail

    Onkilahden toimintapuiston leikkialue, Järvikatu 7, 65100 Vaasa

    Metalliritiläpolku kulkee metsän läpi, ympärillä on kuusia ja koivuja.

    The trail is located near Onkilahti Activity Park and provides easy access to the surrounding nature.

    The nature trail is roughly 220 metres long and runs through the wooded area east of Onkilahti Activity Park, close to the cemetery and Paperisilta Bridge (Putusilta Bridge).

    The trail is built from metal grating and has handrails on both sides, providing extra safety for users of all ages. Pets are welcome on the trail, but the metal grating can be tricky for small paws.

    https://www.vaasa.fi/en/news/the-new-accessible-nature-trail-in-onkilahti-is-now-open/

  • The Orthodox Cemetery

    Kappelinmäentie 140, Vaasa

    Have you heard about merchant Lisitzin and his family’s grave chapel? About Russian soldiers and prisoners of the discipline camp in the forest – all buried at Vaasa’s (Greek) Orthodox cemetery, founded in 1823.

    Dates 2024: June 4, 6 pm | June 11, noon | June 18, 6 pm | July 9, noon
    Duaration: 1,5 h
    Start:
    Kappelinmäentie 140, Vaasa
    Pris: 10 €/person, children under 12 years free of charge.

    Bookings at least 12 hours  beforehand!

    From the centre of Vaasa you reach Ristinummi with the local bus lines 1, 2 och 5. Check the routs and timetables.

    https://vaasamustasaarioppaat.fi/en/kohteet/the-orthodox-cemetary/

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  • Vasa-Mustasaari Guide Club's summer walks

    Summer 2025 invites you to join unique guided walking tours where the history, culture, and people of the Vaasa region come to life. Whether you’re intrigued by captivating cemetery stories, historic buildings, charming villas, or coastal village scenery – there’s something for everyone in the program.

    Explore the picturesque Strömsö villa, follow in the footsteps of smugglers on Replot Island, or dive into the dramatic past of Old Vaasa. Each tour offers fresh perspectives and surprising details, even in the most familiar surroundings.

    📅 Tours take place from June to August in Vaasa and nearby areas.
    🎟 Don’t forget to book your spot at least 12 hours in advance!

    https://vaasamustasaarioppaat.fi/en/frontpage/

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  • Oravais Trafik

    Rosteninkatu 8, Vaasa

    We offer modern tourist buses, equipped with, among other things, air conditioning, toilet, radio, CD and DVD player, wifi and adjustable comfortable seats.

    +358 6 318 4000

    info@oravaistrafik.fi

    https://oravaistrafik.fi/

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  • Pilvilampi receationarea

    Kappelinmäentie 215, Vaasa

    The Pilvilampi recreational area is located approximately nine kilometers east of the city centre. It makes up a proportion of an elongated ridge, of which includes Höstvesi and continues north of Vaasa. The recreational area itself covers an area of roughly 800 hectares. In the winter, the area is ridden with marked cross-country ski trails, which in summer are transformed into bicycle and hiking paths.

    Map over the trails in Pilvilampi area

    Download brochure for the nature path at Pilvilampi here.

    https://www.vaasa.fi/en/living/freetime/naturevaasa/attractions/natural-environments/pilvilampi/

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  • Bike rental at Bike Shop Viertola

    Kauppapuistikko 28, Vaasa

    Rent bikes around the year, for one day or for a longer periods.

    +358 6 317 1423

    jvier1@saunalahti.fi

    https://www.pyoraviertola.fi/

  • Rento tila Oy

    Kesäpolku 1, Vaasa

    Would you like to just be and relax? Or would you prefer to enjoy a peaceful moment in nature, walking along paths and stopping to connect with nature, awakening your senses and relaxing with the natural surroundings?

    Guided mind and body relaxations, sound baths, singing bowl relaxation, peaceful and therapeutic moments awakening the senses in nature, as well as Indian head massage, will soothe and balance your state of being.

    Suitable for individuals, couples or groups. It is also great for promoting workplace well-being. Welcome to peaceful moments of well-being at Rento tila!

    +358 40 356 7969

    maarit@rentotila.fi

    https://rentotila.fi/

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  • Risö ja Ryövärinkari 4.9 kilometres

    Ampujantie, 65380 Vaasa

    The Eteläinen Kaupunginselkä bay (the Southern City Bay) is located southeast of Vaasa city centre. There’s a nature trail and two bird towers in the area. Follow the signs ´Lintutorni` from the crossroad of the streets: Kanavasillantie/Hevossaarentie. Parking area at the end of road Ampujantie.

    Coordinates: Euref-Fin (~ WGS84) lat: 63° 03.7663′ lon: 21° 41.9537’ETRS-TM35FIN N: 7003634 E: 232305

    There are great views opening out from the Ryövärinkari birdwatching tower to the Eteläinen Kaupunginselkä bay (the southern city bay) and excellent opportunities to observe the birds in the area. There is another lower birdwatching platform by the mouth of River Tuovilanjoki. At the time of the spring and autumn migrations, hundreds of geese, swans, waders and thousands of waterfowls use the area as a resting and feeding place. There is a campfire site and a dry toilet near the birdwatching tower. Please note that there is no firewood maintenance at the campfire site. The trail is not maintained in the winter.

    https://www.luontoon.fi/en/trails/riso-trail-vaasa-34915-en

  • The winter swimming site at Vaasa's Inner Harbour

    Vaasan sisäsatama, Hietasaarenkatu, Vaasa

    The winter swimming area in Vaasa’s Inner Harbour is open to all and free of charge. The winter swimming area is open from 6–21 daily during the winter swimming season.

    The winter swimming area is located at the end of Hietasaarenkatu and has two heated changing rooms: one for men and one for women. In addition, the pier area is equipped with lights and recording surveillance cameras.

    The opening in the ice is kept from freezing over by a pump. Swimmers can enter the water using a ladder or more gently inclined steps.

    The changing rooms are open to all and feature benches and hooks for clothing. Each changing room also has four storage lockers that can be locked with a small padlock. Swimmers wishing to use the lockers should bring their own padlocks.

    https://www.vaasa.fi/en/living/freetime/exercise-and-outdoor-activities/the-winter-swimming-area-in-vaasas-inner-harbour/

  • Skiing and jogging tracks in Vaasa

    Vaasa

    Lapsi ja isoäiti hiihtää
  • Smash Room

    Pohjolankatu 1, Vaasa

    At Smash Room, stress meets destruction and entertainment all in one place.
    Suit up and smash your frustrations away, or step into our VR Arena for mind-blowing adventures. Test your aim in the SimWay Shooting Simulator, then keep the fun going with pool tables, air hockey, darts, foosball, pinball, and PlayStation gaming.

    Whether you’re here to release stress, play with friends, or just have a unique night out, Smash Room is the ultimate destination. Come in stressed, leave with a smile.

    We also have private rooms available for booking, and we can handle table and sauna reservations at Bock’s Corner Brewery.

    We often host children’s parties and TYKY (well-being at work) days, and everyone leaves happy and satisfied.

    If you’re thirsty, we’ve got both beer and soft drinks at the bar.

    Our place is truly one of a kind in the area!

    +358 45 272 0118

    +358 45 272 0118

    smash@smashroom.fi

    https://smashroom.fi/

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  • Soccer Minigolf

    Niemeläntie 15, Vaasa

    In Vaasa Zip Adventure Park you can play golf in a new way, with kicking skills without using your hands! Suitable for all ages from 7 years up!

    Try a new sport with a friend, family, or group where you aim your football in a hole like golf. The fun and active Soccer miniGolf consists of an 18-hole course that runs in the woods of our park along the trails.

    It takes about two (2) hours to play through the track. Soccer miniGolf works on a drop-in basis: you can just get in and start playing. No booking in advance is required. Before playing, you will receive instructions and a ball from our park staff.

    info@zipadventurepark.fi

    https://www.zipadventurepark.com/soccer-minigolf

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  • St Olav Ostrobothnia - pilgrimage route

    Österbotten

    A European pilgrimage route through coastal Ostrobothnia. Connects up with the Norwegian-Swedish route St. Olavsleden, which leads to Trondheim. A total of 500 km long when complete.

    https://stolavostrobothnia.fi/

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  • Stormcharter

    Korsholm

    We drive a hovercraft of the brand Slavir 6KO with an enviroment friendly engine Toyota 2GR V6 EFI 240hp. Max 7 passengers/1100kg.

    We make our way on land, ice, snow and water. Max wave height is 60cm. Winter time on ice, no restrictions. Since we are approx 40cm up in the air we make our way where no one else can drive.

    We have no established routes but we have many good suggestions. The customer decides where they want to be picked up and where they want to go. We usually drive in the Vaasa and Korsholm archipelago but of course in the entire Kvarken area, if necessary.

    +358 40 147 9212

    http://stormcharter.fi/

  • Sunday walks with Vaasan kävelyklubi

    Market Square, Alatori, Vaasa

    If you go for a walk with the members of the walking club, you will get to know Vaasa and its inhabitants better at the same time! For 20 years, the club’s members have walked 10 km every Sunday. The Sunday walks always start from the market square (by the statue) at 10 am. and go in different directions around Vaasa, the pace is set by the participants and no one is left alone.

    Organizer Vaasan Kävelyklubi ry, but you do not need to be a member of the club to participate in these hikes, all hiking enthusiasts are welcome.

    Also note the Vaasan Marssi walking event in your calendar! The event, which is held annually in August, offers a chance to meet new people and see fantastic nature.

    +358 407361238

    helena.kyrolainen@netikka.fi

    https://www.vaasanmarssi.fi/english/vaasan-kavelyklubi-ry/

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