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Sights and attractions in the Vaasa Region

Do you dare to embark on an adventure outside your comfort zone? New experiences have been proven to expand a person's perception of the world. We do not recommend venturing into unfamiliar terrain without a map, but guided activities and unique local experiences can also push boundaries.

Kvarken World Heritage Archipelago

The unique Kvarken Archipelago is Finland's only Natural World Heritage Site on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Together with Sweden's High Coast, the Kvarken Archipelago is the best place in the world to experience and understand the land uplift phenomenon caused by the last Ice Age.

Experience Kvarken

Museums of Vaasa

The Museums of Vaasa are Ostrobothnian museum, Kuntsi Museum of Modern Art, Tikanoja Art Museum and the Museum of Old Vaasa. And the exhibitions offer a mix of local and international culture and art.

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Visit Vasa's tip list

On this page we have gathered the best tip lists that will surely come in handy when you’re looking for destinations, planning your vacation in Vaasa and the surrounding area, or dreaming of new experiences.

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Day Ticket to Vaasa City Museums

Vaasa City museums offers sights and experiences enough for a whole day. The day ticket entitles to admission to three museums in one day.

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Ritz is a culture venue and cinema

Come and enjoy concerts, theatre, stand-up and open-stage nights. During Kino Ritz nights there is a wide assortment of movies.

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The primal force of the universe shaped a one-of-a-kind meteorite crater

At Meteoria Söderfjärden, you can experience a unique visitor center located in the heart of this ancient crater!

Meteoria Söderfjärden
Lavalla on iso joukko ihmisiä tanssimassa nunnakaavuissa, kuva Nunnia ja konnia -musikaalista.

The magic of the theater can take you to the end of the world

The Vaasa City Theatre is a house full of stories that offer affordable escapism. Subtitles also in English.

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Why not enjoy live theater while you’re in Vaasa?

Wasa Teater, the Swedish-language regional theater of Ostrobothnia, offers world-class performances, from drama to musicals.

Wasa Teater

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