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See and experience Vaasa and the Vaasa Region

Find your own version of the Vaasa region

Your journey of discovery has brought you to the Vaasa region – welcome! Are you planning to explore the unknown archipelago or enrich yourself with experiences in museums and restaurants? Whatever you choose, everything is close by – you won’t risk accidentally ending up on the wrong continent during your adventure.

  • Sights and attractions

    Check out the most interesting sights – put on your walking shoes, hop on a bike, or get in the car and start exploring the Vaasa region!

  • In the Vaasa region, you don't have to choose, as amazing nature experiences and vibrant urban life can easily be combined in one trip.

  • The municipalities in the Vaasa region offer a large selection of cultural and tradition events. Culinary enjoyment is also a good theme for a tour of the region.

  • In the Vaasa region, enjoying good food is part of the local culture. Traditional fish soup, thick-crust pizza and beautifully presented gourmet food all go hand in hand here.

  • Vaasa has excellent transportation connections, and it is easy to reach us regardless of where you are coming from

  • Here you find information about tourist information, traffic, brochure and maps and other useful things to know when you visit our region.

  • We’ve compiled a list of all the saunas in the Vaasa region! Find your favorite and enjoy the heat.

  • Central Vaasa is filled with fine architectural history and the buildings have many interesting stories to tell.

  • The unique Kvarken Archipelago is Finland's only Natural World Heritage Site on the UNESCO World Heritage List.

What's on?

Here are some of the hottest events - find out more about what's on by visiting the event calendar

20.6. Midsummer dance in Molpe

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27.-29.6. Meeting of Styles Finland - international graffiti event, Vaasa

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30.6-6.7. Vörå days, Vörå

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2.-5.7. Tomatkarnevalen, Närpes

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4.-6.7. Wasa Football Cup, Vaasa

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5.7. Drömmen Festival, Vaasa

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11.-12.7. Big Day Festival, Vaasa

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18.-19.7. ZINC Craft Beer Street Food Festival, Vaasa

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In the events calendar you find events from the whole region

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