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Norrvalla is a versatile sports and activity centre located in the heart of the Vaasa region – a place where exercise, meetings and memorable experiences come together in an inspiring setting. It offers excellent opportunities for everything from training camps and activity days to conferences and group events for both small and large groups.
The area features modern facilities for a wide range of activities. Visitors can enjoy a full-size sports hall, indoor and outdoor gyms, a swimming pool, an obstacle course, as well as mini golf and disc golf courses. Football players benefit from both an artificial turf field and an indoor football hall, making it possible to train all year round.
Surrounded by beautiful nature, Hotel Norrvalla offers scenic fitness trails and a peaceful atmosphere – perfect for both active days and relaxing moments outdoors.
For meetings and events, several well-equipped venues are available. The main building features an auditorium with seating for up to 150 people, while Holmsgården provides a unique and atmospheric historical setting for gatherings. All meeting rooms are equipped with modern technology.
Meals are served at Elsas Kök, where the focus is on high-quality ingredients and locally sourced produce whenever possible. The restaurant serves lunch every day of the week, and Elsas Café offers coffee, pastries and other café treats for visitors and guests.
Throughout the year, a variety of indoor and outdoor activities and programmes are organised. This makes Norrvalla a popular destination for staff days, celebrations, training camps and other shared experiences.
+358 6 383 1012
norrvalla.reception@folkhalsan.fi
https://www.folkhalsan.fi/en/vara-verksamhetsplatser/norrvalla
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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/
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In the area, there are hiking trails and lean-tos, as well as an approximately 8-meter high observation tower with stunning views. Firewood is delivered to the lean-tos a few times a year. During the winter, there are also unlit ski trails in the area. The Rajavuori hiking trail is approximately 5 km long, forming a circular route. The trail starts from the wilderness and hiking center.
From Rajavuori, there is a connection to Levälampi, a recreational area maintained by Metsähallitus on the border of Kurikka and Laihia. Levälampi is also connected to Jurva’s Pässilä and further to Kalajaisjärvi in Ilmajoki. The route is known as the Levaneva trail “Kurjenkierros,” and the journey from Rajavuori to Kalajaisjärvi covers a distance of 30 km.”
Map – Rajavuori nature trail 5 km
Map – Start of the Levaneva trail, from Rajavuori
https://laihia.fi/hyvinvointi-ja-vapaa-aika/liikunta/liikuntatilat-ja-alueet/ulkoliikuntapaikat/
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Våra lekområden är alltid öppna för dem som vill leka och röra på sig!
Vasa stads lekområden erbjuder en trygg plats att fördriva tiden på och meningsfulla, mångsidiga saker att göra. Lekområdena är trivsamma mötes- och rekreationsplatser för alla åldrar. Staden uppmuntrar barn, unga, vuxna och seniorer att tillbringa tid tillsammans i en mångsidig lekmiljö. Det finns flera än 80 lekområden inom stadens område.
https://www.vaasa.fi/en/living/freetime/parks-and-green-areas/playgrounds/
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Welcome to Vörå ski center! In winter, Vörå ski center offers excellent opportunities for skiing both in cross country and downhill. In the summer the tracks function exercise trails.
+358 50 591 4698, 6 382 1111
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At the Öjberget winter sports center, you can exercise downhill and cross-country skiing and engage in outdoor activities. There are also a toboggan run for the youngest in the family. In the area there is a barbecue hut where you can grill sausages and a ski lodge where Vaasa Ski Club has a café.
On the mountain there is also the fitness staircase which has 271 steps and is open to everyone. In the summer, the place can be used e.g. for an excursion: by raising the condition on the slope or hiking along a nature trail where the terrain is interesting and varied.
ojberget@vaasa.fi
https://www.vaasa.fi/sv/bo-och-lev/fritid/idrott-och-friluftsliv/utomhusidrottsplatser/ojberget/