Golden grains of the archipelago
A guided tour of the Kvarken Archipelago World Heritage Site is a unique opportunity to see and learn about the fascinating phenomenon of land uplift. During the tour, you will discover more about the area's geological history and its vibrant archipelago culture.
After a short city tour the group heads towards the archipelago and drives over Replot Bridge, the longest bridge in Finland. Visitors will learn about Replot village, visit in the unique wooden church from 1781. In the 1840s, the church received its altarpiece and pulpit from the Santa Maria Church in Old Vaasa, thus rescuing them from the fire in Vaasa in 1852.
Later visitors will have a chance to admire and buy handicrafts and delicacies characteristic to the archipelago at Sommaröhallen. The journey then continues to the charming bay of Sommarösund, now an idyllic shallow bay but once a long sound providing a sheltered passageway for boats.
Lunch is served at Restaurant Bernys next to the Raippaluoto Bridge.
- Period: May–September
- Duration: 5 hours
- Group size: at least 20 people
- Price 2026: Mon-Sat 39.50 €/person (Sun 61 €/person)
- Price includes: Guide service, lunch, program facilitation, and VAT
Bookings: booking@visitvaasa.fi