World Heritage Bus to the Kvarken Archipelago!

The bus travels from Vaasa city centre towards the archipelago and makes a stop at the World Heritage Gateway, located at the foot of the impressive Replot Bridge. Visitors can join an introduction to the Kvarken World Heritage Site – a unique landscape shaped by the Ice Age and still evolving due to ongoing land uplift. There is also time to shortly explore the area independently or take photos of the bridge and surrounding archipelago.

At 11:00, the bus continues to Svedjehamn in the heart of the Kvarken Archipelago. Here you can experience a unique landscape formed by the Ice Age, where land uplift continues to reshape nature. The characteristic De Geer moraines form a fascinating “pearl necklace” pattern best viewed from the iconic Saltkaret observation tower.

The area offers beautiful and easily accessible nature, rich birdlife, and an authentic archipelago environment where traditions and history are still alive. Svedjehamn is a place for both experiences and relaxation – where silence, sea and a truly unique landscape meet.

The bus stays in Svedjehamn until 12:45, and you are free to spend your time as you wish.

Suggestions:

Saltkaret – iconic tower with spectacular views over the World Heritage landscape (800 m from parking)
Bodback – a lively fishing harbour until the 1940s; today a mix of history, boathouses, Highland cattle and peaceful nature (demanding accessible trail approx. 1.3 km one way)
Salteriet – a popular archipelago bistro in an authentic setting; enjoy local flavours with sea views
Björkö Boat Museum – presents traditional boats, seal hunting, fishing methods and stories from the archipelago life
Kvarken Shop – a summer shop with local handicrafts

The bus runs three times a week during the period June 23 – August 8, 2026

Tuesday: 23.6. | 30.6. | 7.7. | 14.7. | 21.7. | 28.7. | 4.8.
Thursday: 25.6. | 2.7. | 9.7. | 16.7. | 23.7. | 30.7. | 6.8.
Saturday: 27.6. | 4.7. | 11.7. | 18.7. | 25.7. | 1.8. | 8.8.

Bus timetable

Please note! There is no guide on board the bus.

Departure from Vaasa
09.45 Top Camping Vaasa, Niemeläntie 1
09.50 Hotel Scandic Waskia, Lemmenpolku 3
09.55 Original Sokos Hotel Royal, Hovioikeudenpuistikko 18

approx. 10:30 Stop at the World Heritage Gateway, by Replot Bridge

11:00 Bus continues to Svedjehamn
approx. 11:30–12:45 Time in Svedjehamn
12:45 Departure from Svedjehamn to Vaasa

13:35 Sokos Hotel Royal
13:40 Scandic Waskia
13:45 Top Camping