Skip navigation

Family time outdoors - outdoor destination for families with children

Playgrounds, art, history, flower splendor and pets – in Vaasa’s diverse parks there is much to experience for the whole family.

1. Edvin’s path playground och sculpture trail

Along Edvinin polku in there is something for everyone.

  • A forest park filled with sculptures made from wood, metal and other recycled materials by the ITE-artist Edvin Hevonkoski.
  • A “korsu” (a war dugout) and a smoke sauna.
  • The play ground in Lystitie 42 with its versatile swings, climbing frames and rope courses are a favorite place for children of all ages.
  • Campfire site where you can barbecue.

Aleksis Kiven tie 57, Vaasa

2. Laivapuisto (the Ship park)

Metvikens aktivitetspark, ligger i stadsdelen Vöråstan och har fått sitt smeknamn av det stora lekskeppet mitt i parken. Den här parken är fylld med nöje för både barn och vuxna och här flyger snabbt en timme eller två förbi. Barnen aktiveras av lekplatsens mångsidiga redskap från klätterställningar, fjädergungor och sandlådor till musikinstrument. De vuxna kan under tiden aktivera sig med hjälp av utomhusträningsredskapen, bättra på sina volleyboll talanger eller för en gångs skull bara slå sig till ro på parkbänkarna och njuta av sommardagen.

Träskgatan 7, Vasa

Metvikens aktivitetspark – Skeppsparken

3. Alkula parken

I den kulturhistoriska Alkulaparken med omgivningar finns det mycket att se:

  • För historieintresserade: Alkula herrgård fungerade från år 1773 till början av 1800-talet som Abraham Falanders tobaksodling. August Alexander Levon köpte herrgården år 1847 och gav gården namnet Alkula. Alkula gård låg utanför den egentliga stadens murar, dit elden under Vasas brand 1852 inte nådde och gården klarade sig.
  • För trädgårdsintresserade: Levon var mycket intresserad av trädgårdsskötsel och från hans tid växer det fortfarande på Alkula bl.a. kanelrosor, syrener och sibriska ärtbuskar. Blomprakten är som bäst från juni till augusti.
  • För djurvänner: Den lokala 4H-föreningen hyr områdets ängar och upprätthåller Alkula gård, där det sommartid finns djur så som får, kaniner och höns. Information och öppettider (på finska).

Gripstigen 1, Vasa

4. Muminparken

Muminparken eller Satopuisto som är dess egentliga namn är en lekplats, med mumintema och den finns i stadsdelen Sandviken. Förutom lekhus och figurer med mumintema har parken gungor, rutschkanor och sandlådor samt andra traditionella och väl beprövade lekredskap. Som förnöjelse för de mera vuxna finns det en pergola med solbäddar i trä, trädgårdsgunga samt fasta bänkar och bord, där medhavd matsäck kan avnjutas.

Sandviksgatan 24, Vasa

5. Setterbergsparken

Setterbergsparkens lekplats är också känd under namnet Barnparken. Parken är lätt att få syn på tack vare sina knallröda klätterställningar och sitt lektåg. Den inhägnade lekplatsen är säker för leksugna i alla åldrar och finns invid den stämningsfulla strandgatan nära centrum av Vasa. De vuxna kan beundra de historiska byggnaderna i närheten samt förstås njuta av havsutsikten.

Strandgatan 5, Vasa

 

Du är kanske också intresserad av

  • Meteoria Söderfjärden

    Marenintie 294, Vaasa

    Söderfjärdenin Meteoriihi

    Meteoria Söderfjärden is a unique visiting centre in the middle of the most beautiful meteorite crater in Finland

    • An advanced exhibition telling  a long story of at least 520 million years of Söderfjärden
      – from an impact crater to the agricultural and Natura 2000 area of today
    • A well-equipped astronomical observatory with a telescope for studies of celestial bodies millions of light years out into the universe
    • A bird-watching tower in the middle of the most important resting area for cranes in Finland
    • A cafeteria in an old treshing barn
    • A model of our solar system, a model of the crater an a timeline of earths history: TellusTimeLine
    • An energy cellar – own production of renewable energy: solar and wind
    • An exhibition with unique meteorites and an exhibition with old farming machinery

    The exhibition is open for individuals and small groups during the opening hours. An exhibition tour on other hours than the usual opening hours, can easily be arranged for bigger groups simply by booking online.

    A certified crater guide is always present on normal opening hours and other hours, if booked in advance.

    The bird watching tower and the exhibition outside the building is available free of charge, every hour of the day and every day of the year.

    +358 50 556 5199

    meteoria@sundom.fi

    http://www.meteoria.fi/en

    Facebook

  • Tropiclandia indoor and outdoor Water Park

    Kesäpolku 1, Vaasa

    Tropiclandia Waterpark is a dream-come-true for a family that loves water.  Water slides, waves, waterfalls, bubble baths, exotic saunas. At the outdoor water park  wild water slide chutes, two activity pools for children, a Jacuzzi and ample space for lying and relaxing in the sun, as well as terrace restaurant.

    +358 20 796 1300

    info.tropiclandia@puuhagroup.com

    https://www.tropiclandia.fi/

    Facebook

  • Aava Kertun Kotitila - Farm

    Österändsvägen 92, Södra Vallgrund

    A heartfelt farm in Raippaluoto, UNESCO World Heritage Site

    With us, you can visit the farm year-round, participate in animal care, or enjoy a cup of coffee in a countryside setting.

    For couples and groups of friends, we recommend a memorable alpaca and llama hike in the tranquility of nature. For families with children, we offer group animal care evenings or guided farm tours.

    Our farm is home to a total of 14 different animal species, so there is definitely a favorite for everyone, regardless of age.

    +358 45 671 9358

    anna.salmi@aavakertunkotitila.fi

    https://www.aavakertunkotitila.fi/home/

    Facebook

  • Stundars museum village

    Stundarsvägen 5, Korsholm

    Stundars is a large open-air museum in Solf village, about 15 kilometers south from Vaasa. The museum tells the stories of what life was like for the peasantry, craftsmen and lower social classes on the Swedish-speaking countryside, from Oravais in the north to Pörtom in the south, during the period of 1870-1920. The museum village have about 70 buildings including a country shop, a school, a farmstead, and crofters’ cottages.

    Come see where the Ostrobothnian forefathers slept, ate and laughed – how did they really fit in the short bunkbeds? Maybe we’ll have an old-time washing day when you visit, or maybe we’ve made coffee over the fire and you’ll get a cup? Or maybe you’d just like to stroll around the picturesque museum village in your own pace and maybe, just maybe hear the grey timber walls whispering of times gone by…?

    The Stundars Open-Air Museum area is open for recreation all year round, but during the summer season the cottages of the museum village are open every day. Outside opeing hours you are free to take a stroll in the open-air museum, but the cottages will be closed.

    Stundars’ museum village offers an opportunity to walk through historical landscapes, next to farms, village schools, and crofters’ cabins. Through Stundars it is easy to walk further to the Söderfjärden hiking trail, to explore the former wetlands in the giant meteor crater, as well as climb up the bird-watching tower. The Stundars trail is also a part of the pilgrim’s way St Olav Ostrobothnia. We welcome you to enjoy a walk through dog-friendly Stundars.

    On Thursdays during autumn, winter and spring, there are free guided tours and other activities at the museum from 12 to 3 pm, as advertised. You can find a more detailed program in our calendar, and on our Facebook-page and Instagram account. During the Museum-Thursdays, there is free entrance.

     

    +358 6 5709 9000

    info@stundars.fi

    https://stundars.fi/en/visit-us/

    Facebook

  • Vaasa skatepark

    Järvikatu 7, Vaasa

    The approximately 1,000 square meter concrete skate park was opened in the autumn of 2021.

    https://www.vaasa.fi/sv/bo-och-lev/fritid/idrott-och-friluftsliv/utomhusidrottsplatser/skejtparken/

  • World Heritage Gateway

    Replotvägen 2, Korsholm

    Welcome to the World Heritage Gateway – the visitor centre of the Kvarken Archipelago World Heritage area

    At the World Heritage Gateway, you can familiarise yourself with the World Heritage Kvarken Archipelago, which is the best place in the world to experience the land uplift after the last Ice Age! Here is our visitor centre summarised:

    • Information lobby gives you an overview of our World Heritage with texts, videos, animations and brochures year-round and free of charge.
    • Open gallery Arte Mare showcases the work of local artists year-round and free of charge.
    • Main exhibition Weichsel tells the story of our World Heritage through the senses against a small entrance fee.
    • Shop with World Heritage products and small souvenirs is open during summer season.
    • Escape Game Kvarken’s Sea Monster can pre-booked online year-round.
    • Guided tours and presentations can be pre-booked via our customer service year-round.

    The service and texts within World Heritage Gateway is available in English, Swedish and Finnish.

    If you get hungry, the Restaurant & Cafe Berny’s offers meals and coffee in the same premises year-round. You can find Berny’s website and opening hours here. Finland’s longest bridge, Replot bridge, is located just next door and is an ideal place for a refreshing walk and taking in the scenery.

    For more detailed information about opening hours, services and fees, visit our homepage.

    +358 50 3466 200

    info@kvarken.fi

    http://www.kvarkenworldheritage.fi/world-heritage-gateway/

    Facebook

  • ZIP Adventure Park

    Uddnäsvägen 15, Vasa

    Welcome to Zip Adventure Park – the adventure park, situated in the beautiful Vasa, Finland’s sunniest city. Here you can experience a different, fast-paced and challenging day of adventure, regardless of age and whether or not you’re with family, your company, your association or your group of friends. We offer challenges for all age groups – move between the treetops, challenge yourself and enjoy both the excitement and the view.

    +358 40 832 2221

    info@zipadventurepark.fi

    http://www.zipadventurepark.fi

    Facebook