Vaasa is a place where history meets the present, culture meets nature and boutiques meet the market hall. Squares and large parks in the centre, together with a rocky archipelago create a seaside resort with a unique atmosphere. And the sun shines often in the sunniest city in Finland.

Choose music from rock, jazz and pop to opera and symphony concerts. See the art museums’ enormous art treasures from the Golden Age to contemporary art, take a closer view of handicraft villages and Vaasa’s 400 year history, or get acquainted with the Kvarken nature. Have theatre experiences from dramas to musicals and enjoy students’ or children’s theatre either in Finnish or Swedish.

Vaasa provides several alternatives for those interested in different leisure activities: sports halls, gyms, many outdoor courts, skit racks, jogging tracks, and a 27-hole golf course. Walking routs, trails and outstanding cycle paths along the seashore are like winning the first price in the lotto for outdoor and keep-fit enthusiasts. Because Vaasa is surrounded by the sea there are many opportunities for boaters and yachtsmen. Canoeing and outdoor winter swimming naturally have their devotees here too.