The town of  Vaasa was founded in 1606 by Charles IX around the oldest harbour and trading point in Ostrobothnia.

In 1852, Vaasa was burnt to the ground, and in 1862 the new Vaasa was built on the Klemetsö headland, 7 kk form the old town.

Vaasa was the capital of Finland from the 29th of January to the 3rd of May 1918

Vaasa is the sunniest city in Finland with 1900 sunny hours a year.

There are 7 beaches within 3 kilometers of the market place.

Every third person walking towards you is a schoolchild or a student.

Finland's newest museum of modern art, Kuntsi, is located in Vaasa.

The Archipelago around Vaasa is the only nature world heritage in Finland.