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The idyllic archipelago villages and peaceful roads invite to cycle! Perhaps you follow the road from Vaasa all the way to the De Geer moraine scenery where the road ends and sea begins. Or perhaps you would like to rent a World Heritage bicycle and explore the World Heritage area.
The World Heritage bicycles can be rented from the following places in the archipelago:
- The World Heritage Gateway by the Replot bridge
- Cafe & Restaurant Salteriet or the inn Merenkurkun majatalo in the village of Björköby
- Sommaröhallen handicraft shop in the village of Södra Vallgrund
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Mickelsörarna Nature Trail on Kummelskär Island is about 2 km long. On this nature trail, visitors are able to see the geology, vegetation and animals of the land uplift shores, foundations of old fishing huts and boat docks from the 16th century.
The trail starts from the yard of the Mickelsörarna Nature Station and is only available by boat.
https://www.nationalparks.fi/description-of-trails#MickelsorarnaHiking
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Molpehällorna Nature Trail is about 2 km long and starts from the yard of the Molpe Nature station.
Along the nature trail you’ll see the geology, vegetation and animals of the land uplift shores as well as a reconstruction of the Molpehällorna “vippbåk” beacon (which is a memorial for the first beacon in the Gulf of Bothnia).
The trail is available only by boat.
https://www.nationalparks.fi/description-of-trails#MolpehallornaNatureTrail
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Water taxi / Boat trips, leaves from Vaasa. Guiding included.
Our fast going water taxi travels swiftly and easily throughout the archipelago.
Cruises from the inner bays through the archipelago among summer
cottages to the World Heritage area.The company cooperates with the National Board of Forestry and all boats are inspected by the Maritime Administration.
The entrepreneur Kenneth Åberg has long experience in boating and knows the Kvarken Archipelago. He has the Archipelago and Coastal Certificate and the certificate for high seas navigation as well as the Maritime Administration driver’s license and is a certified Kvarken World Natural Heritage guide.
+358 50 5812920
info@neptune-service.fi
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An experience for those who have a wish to combine an extreme event with learning something new. Come as you are, get dressed into a survival suit and experience the feeling when the ice gives away under your feet, a feeling you won´t easily forget. A fun, safe, and unforgettable morning or afternoon on the ice, straight from the beach in Vaasa or the Kvarken archipelago.
+358 50 553 2338
info@away.fi
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Boat transports in the Kvarken archipelago.
+358 50 530 8062
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Polkuped kayak offers guided tours and rental of kayaks. We are located in Molpe on the west coast of Finland, about 30 minutes south of Vaasa. Molpe is a true paradise for those who love the sea, to practice various sport activities, to swim or just enjoy the nice nature. Welcome!
+358 05 0536 6281
info@polkuped.fi
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Rent or charter a boat from Kvarken sailing and explore the Kvarken archipelago. S/y Minerva is the perfect easy-to-handle small sailboat for the shallow waters in the Kvarken archipelago. Starting from the home port in Sommarösund in the heart of the world heritage are for example both Rönnskären and Valsörarna within reach for a daytrip.
+358 50 575 1111
info@kvarkensailing.com
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The Sommarö Nature Trail is located in the area of the former Sommarö fort, in Södra Vallgrund.
There are two trails in the area. The shorter circular trail (1.5 km/2.4 km) leads through a memorial for the coastal artillery fort to the beach at the camping area. The longer trail leads to the Sommarösund beach in Södra Vallgrund (7 km). Along the longer trail, you will see a geologically fascinating giant’s kettle, as well as cultural landscape (including stone fences).
There are two campfire sites and dry toilets, tables and benches along the Paths. In the yard of the Sommarö guardhouse there is a lean-to shelter (in public use). An information board (including maps) at each end of the trail and five information boards along the trail.
https://www.nationalparks.fi/kvarken/descriptionoftrails#SommaroNatureTrail
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Boat transports in the Kvarkens Archipelago.
+358 50 086 5260
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We drive a hovercraft of the brand Slavir 6KO with an enviroment friendly engine Toyota 2GR V6 EFI 240hp. Max 7 passengers/1100kg.
We make our way on land, ice, snow and water. Max wave height is 60cm. Winter time on ice, no restrictions. Since we are approx 40cm up in the air we make our way where no one else can drive.
We have no established routes but we have many good suggestions. The customer decides where they want to be picked up and where they want to go. We usually drive in the Vaasa and Korsholm archipelago but of course in the entire Kvarken area, if necessary.
+358 40 147 9212
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Boat Transports in Kvarken, Björkö-Panike vaellusreitin salmien ylitykset.
+358 500 163 021
ulf.ronnblad@netikka.fi
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Canoeing – easy – affordable
Vaasakajakki offers a cheap and easy way to get acquainted with kayaking.We rent out kayaks and also deliver the kayaks free of charge within a 15 km radius from Smedsby.
Other areas as agreed. Flexible rental terms and good service.At the moment there are the following kayaks for rent: 2 one-man and 1 two-man, stable and easy to handle.
The rental includes all equipment such as life jackets, cockpit cover, paddle etc.Also guided tours by arrangement.
An easy and inexpensive way to get acquainted with the charm of paddling.
Prices can be found on our FB page @vaasakajakki
You can also follow us on Instagram! @vaasakajakki
+358 40 066 9109
kajakkivaasa@gmail.com
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Valsörarna Nature Trail is a 2,5 km long nature trail from the pier of Ebbskär in the north to the pier of Storskäret in the south.
Along the trail you can see the geology, vegetation and animals of the land uplift shores, a memorial for Russian soldiers, and the famous lighthouse.
Valsörarna is an island group located outer in the Kvarken, about 15 km Northwest from Björkö. Already in the 1948 Valsörarna has been a birdprotection area.
The nature trail is available only by boat.
https://www.nationalparks.fi/description-of-trails#ValsorarnaNatureTrail
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Rout from Vikarskat fishing harbor to Finnhamnen and back 5 kilometers.
https://korsholm.fi/valfard/fritidsverksamhet/naturstigar-och-friluftsleder/vikarskat
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Jukka Viita-aho, the skipper of Villa Meribjörkö, is known for his high-quality services, which he organizes with years of experience. As an experienced scout, he knows nature and is able to lead his guests to the most rewarding experiences of the Kvarken Archipelago – whether it is fishing trip or an atmospheric nature hike.
The Kvarken World Heritage Site’s crystal clear waters, rich nature and landscapes that are in constant change with the seasons that offer experiences for all senses.+358 44 368 3006
jukka@meribjorko.fi
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Västerö Hiking Trails are situated in the outer archipelago of the municipality of Vörå and can be reached by car. The trail starts from the parking areas on Söderskatavägen and Equityvägen, and the visitor can choose trails from 3 km up to 12 km. A map for the area is found in the parking area. There are also maps along the trail.
Along the trails there are a memorial for the Equity (a ship that carried weapons during the civil war in Finland), the cliffs of Ryssberget, the old land uplift forests, bays, flads and seashores.
There are campfire sites and resting spots, dry toilets, two huts to be used as rest spots (they are not meant for overnight stays). NOTE! No wood supply.
https://www.nationalparks.fi/description-of-trails#VasteroHiking
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Westcoast Sportfishing
Experience a great fishing adventure in the Kvarken Archipelago with Westcoast Sportfishing and fishing guide Johan Nydahl. I guide You or Your company all year around with different rod fishing techniques after perch and pike.
To guide larger groups I co-operate with other fishing guides in the area. Arranging half and whole day fishing experience, excluding or including lunch, sauna and dinner depending on your requirements.
+358 50 5532360
info@westcoastsportfishing.fi