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See and experience Vaasa and the Vaasa Region

Welcome to the Vaasa Region and Ostrobothnia!

In the Vaasa region, you won’t need to choose one or the other, as beautiful nature and urban city life can be easily combined on a single visit. Everything in the Vaasa region is close by, and moving from one sort of atmosphere and experience to another is effortless.

  • Sights and attractions

    Check out the most interesting sights – put on your walking shoes, hop on a bike, or get in the car and start exploring the Vaasa region!

  • In the Vaasa region, you don't have to choose, as amazing nature experiences and vibrant urban life can easily be combined in one trip.

  • The municipalities in the Vaasa region offer a large selection of cultural and tradition events. Culinary enjoyment is also a good theme for a tour of the region.

  • In the Vaasa region, enjoying good food is part of the local culture. Traditional fish soup, thick-crust pizza and beautifully presented gourmet food all go hand in hand here.

  • Vaasa has excellent transportation connections, and it is easy to reach us regardless of where you are coming from

  • Here you find information about tourist information, traffic, brochure and maps and other useful things to know when you visit our region.

  • We’ve compiled a list of all the saunas in the Vaasa region! Find your favorite and enjoy the heat.

  • Central Vaasa is filled with fine architectural history and the buildings have many interesting stories to tell.

  • The unique Kvarken Archipelago is Finland's only Natural World Heritage Site on the UNESCO World Heritage List.

What's on?

Here are some of the hottest events - find out more about what's on by visiting the event calendar

Vaasa International Dog Show 26.-27.4.

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MEGA fleamarket, Vaasa 26.-27.4.

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Vaasa XXXI Choir Festival, 22.-24.5.

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Jakkurokki - village rock in Laihia, 7.6.

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Lisää löylyä - Rock Festival, Vaasa 13.-14.6.

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In the events calendar you find events from the whole region

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