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.
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 KvarkenThe 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.
Find out moreOn 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.
Check out the listsVaasa City museums offers sights and experiences enough for a whole day. The day ticket entitles to admission to three museums in one day.
Buy a day ticketCome and enjoy concerts, theatre, stand-up and open-stage nights. During Kino Ritz nights there is a wide assortment of movies.
Check out the programThe Vaasa City Theatre is a house full of stories that offer affordable escapism. Subtitles also in English.
Read moreWasa Teater, the Swedish-language regional theater of Ostrobothnia, offers world-class performances, from drama to musicals.
Wasa TeaterDo you want to know what it might have looked like on Korsholm's castle in the 1390s?
Download the app Korsholm ARDive into the Kvarken Archipelago's cultural-historical story. We tell stories, show pictures and films from 75 different places.
Listen and enjoy!