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 Kvarken
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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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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The Stundars open-air museum is a destination that offers both history and culture in one package — for both children and adults.
Stundars museum village
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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At Meteoria Söderfjärden, you can experience a unique visitor centre right in the heart of this ancient crater!
Meteoria Söderfjärden
Join a guided distillery tour rich in stories, and finish with an excellent gin and whisky tasting.
Kyrö Visitor Center
The Vaasa City Theatre is a house full of stories that offer affordable escapism. Subtitles also in English.
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Do you want to know what it might have looked like on Korsholm's castle in the 1390s?
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Dive into the Kvarken Archipelago's cultural-historical story. We tell stories, show pictures and films from 75 different places.
Listen and enjoy!