Immigrants
It is natural for us to combine knowledge, languages and cultures. Vaasa is the second most international city in Finland.
Services for immigrants
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Early childhood education and care for children from different linguistic and cultural backgrounds and preparatory education for basic education
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Support for Integration
Integration Services support you when you begin your life in Finland. We help with everyday matters, official services and navigating Finnish society. We offer advice, guidance and services that promote integration for individuals and groups. Our goal is to help you get a good start in your new home country.
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Interpretation and translation services
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Library services for immigrants
Library is a place where everyone is welcome. In the library, you can spend time and meet friends. You can also read and borrow books. It does not cost anything to use the library.
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Meeting places
Would you like to get to know your neighbours? Are you looking for new friends? Do you sometimes feel lonely? Here are some examples of places where you can go to meet other people and spend time in good company!
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Welcome Office - Information and guidance for newcomers
Are you new in Finland? Welcome Office provides basic information in several languages on matters such as immigration, public services, integration, the Finnish society, language courses, working life and leisure activities. We provide general guidance and give advise on how you can settle in Vaasa on a step by step basis.
Events
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Conferences, Courses, Fairs & Seminars
Kiinnostaako kävelyryhmä omalla asuinalueella?
28.8.2025
– 25.8.2026
Vuorikodin kabinetti, Vuorikatu 4
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Museums & Folklore
Kristinestad Maritime Museum open
6.9.2025
– 14.8.2026
Salutorget 1 (Market Square) and Strandgatan 62 (600 m south)
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Museums & Folklore
DesignbyKatrina Textilkonst
23.12.2025
– 27.8.2026
Rantalinna, Strandgatan 13V, Vasa
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Seminarier, föreläsningar och möten
Kamratstödsträffar i Jakobstad för föräldrar
12.1.2026
– 22.6.2026
Psykosociala förbundets utrymmen i Jakobstad
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Recreation & Sports
Sunday walk 5 km
1.2.2026
– 17.1.2027
Hovioikeudenpuistikko 15a, 65100 Vaasa, Suomi
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Museums & Folklore
"Yhteisvoimin Präntööllä" ja "Meillä kotona" -näyttelyt
5.2.2026
– 19.11.2026
Vaasan työväenmuseo
Topical
News
16.6.2026
New life for the Kuntsi terrace this summer – new entrepreneur to start during Midsummer week
A new operator will run the terrace of Kuntsi Museum of Modern Art for the summer of 2026. Vaasa’s Museum Director Elina Bonelius has decided to sign a...
15.6.2026
Street lights switched off again for the summer
Street lighting will be switched off in Vaasa from 1 June to 31 July. Only the city centre will remain lit during the summer months.
15.6.2026
Summer 2026 exceptional opening hours in the City of Vaasa
The city’s units have slightly different opening hours in the summer. Exceptional opening hours are compiled on this page, which will be updated throughout...
15.6.2026
Summer flowers return to Vaasa – including some unexpected species
Beautiful summer flowers are once again being planted across Vaasa to bring joy to both residents and visitors alike. The summer flower displays can be explored...
