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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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • On this page we’ve put together tips and advice for responsible and eco-friendly travelers. Pick up the tips and travel responsibly to and in the Vaasa region!

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

What's on?

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

In the events calendar you find events from the whole region

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World Heritage Archipelago

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

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Web cameras in the Vaasa Region

Find all the region's webcams in one place! Follow weather and local life in real time.

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Book cottage and activities in the Vaasa Region online!

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