Your journey of discovery has brought you to the Vaasa region — welcome! Are you planning to explore the unique archipelago or enrich yourself with museum visits and culinary delights? Whatever you choose, everything is close by — you won’t risk accidentally ending up on the wrong continent during your adventure.
UNESCO World Heritage
The Kvarken Archipelago is Finland’s only Natural World Heritage Site on the UNESCO list. Together with Sweden’s High Coast, this area offers the best place in the world to experience and understand the land uplift phenomenon caused by the last Ice Age. Being so close to the sea shapes both the landscape and the local way of life, offering a truly coastal atmosphere throughout your visit.
Another geological wonder is Meteoria Söderfjärden, a unique visitor center located in Finland’s most beautiful meteorite crater. Here, you’ll find an advanced exhibition telling the long story of at least 520 million years of Söderfjärden.
Eat, drink and enjoy
Everyone’s looking for a hidden gem — luckily, the Vaasa region has more than one. Where the sea meets flavor, the city offers dining experiences that spark curiosity and delight the senses. The proximity to the sea is reflected on the plates, inspiring fresh and bold combinations that celebrate local ingredients. In Vaasa alone, there are almost 100 restaurants — from casual bistros and lively breweries to fine dining spots that highlight the best of Nordic and international cuisine.
Among the local favorites is Bock’s Corner Brewery, a small independent brewery in a historic ice cellar, where brewing traditions were revived in 2015 after nearly thirty years of silence.
At the Kyrö Visitor Center, visitors are invited to experience a distillery full of stories, scents, and tastes in the idyllic village of Isokyrö on the banks of the Kyrö river.
Compact, welcoming, and full of Nordic character, Vaasa region offers travelers a fresh mix of nature, history, and culinary experiences
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