THE VAASA REGION 2015

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The Vaasa region is located on the west coast, comfortably situ-ated in the middle of Finland. The region is a slice of Ostrobothnia at its fi nest and can be reached by land, sea or plane.

The largest city in the region is Vaasa. On a passenger number basis, Vaasa airport is the sixth busiest in Finland with around 320,000 passengers a year. There are regular fl ights from Vaasa to Helsinki and Stockholm. (*)

Train: www.vr.fiBus: www.expressbus.fiAirplane: www.fi navia.fi/fi/vaasa/Ferry: www.wasaline.fi

The railway station is in the very centre of the city, and from Hel-sinki by the fast Pendolino train the journey takes approximately 4 hours. The regional train from Seinäjoki also stops in Isokyrö, Tervajoki and Laihia, while the Pendolino stops in Isokyrö.

On the Swedish side of the Kvarken, only 80 km from Vaasa as the crow fl ies, lies the capital of Västerbott en, Umeå. The ferry route is operated all year round by Wasaline, a company owned jointly by the cities of Vaasa and Umeå.

Distances to Vaasa km

Helsinki 420 50 min. 4 h

Seinäjoki 80 1 h

Pori 190 4,5 h

Jyväskylä 280 4 h

Lahti 370 4,5 h

Oulu 320 5 h

Distances to Vaasa km

Rovaniemi 540 7,5 h

Tampere 240 2,5 h

Turku 330 4,5 h

Stockholm 460 1 h 5 min.

Umeå 80 Air taxi 20 min.

By ferry about 4 h + bus about 30 min.

(*) Vaasa airport is closed 22.6–26.7.2015 due to runway maintenance. During this time, all fl ights are re-directed to the Kokkola-Jakobstad airport in Kronoby or to Seinäjoki airport.

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THE VAASA REGION

DO & SEE The Vaasa region, located at the narrowest point of the Kvarken, has many faces. The region offers modern urban cul-ture, a relaxed country village atmosphere, and glorious sea-scapes. A large stretch of the archipelago has also been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site.

EVENTSEven though the distances are short, there are large varia-tions in the scenery. The mother tongue of the locals also varies! Entrepreneurship and diligence unite the entire region.

Take your pick of festivals, traditional events, markets, concerts, open-air dances and much more. Local events are arranged to celebrate almost anything and everything. For ex-ample, Närpes has a tomato festival while Laihia, an area re-puted to have stingy inhabitants, has its own special carnival.

The Korsholm Music Festival and the Vaasa Choir Festi-val are always among the most popular summer happenings.

This year, however, they will have to compete with the Sum-mer Services of the Conservative Laestadians, which will take place in Söderfjärden from June 26–29. The Summer Services event is the largest spiritual gathering in the Nordic countries, and is expected to attract some 75,000 visitors.

HIGH-QUALITY ARTIn Vaasa there are two theatres; the Vaasa Kaupunginteatteri, which is the Finnish city theatre (see 26), and the Wasa Teater, the Swedish regional theatre. The program of the City orches-tra is often ambitious and even provocative.

Thanks to active associations and enthusiastic amateurs, you can enjoy interesting plays and music performances all across the region, especially in summer. Performances are given in Finnish or Swedish.

The largest collections of visual arts are presented in Vaa-sa at the Ostrobothnian museum, Tikanoja museum and the Kuntsi museum of modern art (see 24). If you’re interested in

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visual arts, we also recommend Stundars, and the new culture and congress centre Mittistan in Närpes.

FOR CHILDREN AND GROWN-UPSHere, memorable moments can be had from even the smallest of things. Inspiring pieces of art or performances, nicknacks from the market, warm sand under your feet, a white-tailed ea-gle soaring towards the horizon, the joy on the faces of children in the amusement park, or splashing around in the water park; all will bring a smile to your face (see 25). And why should a her-ring caught from Replot Bridge, the longest bridge in Finland, be a less victorious catch than a blue marlin in the Caribbean?

LIVING HISTORYHistory is strongly present, almost tangible here. In ancient times, a meteorite left its huge imprint on the earth for all eternity, while ancient glaciers changed the landscape and created the magnificent archipelago in the Kvarken.

The Tales of Ensign Stål come to life again in the battlefields where the Swedish-Finnish army fought the Russian soldiers two hundred years ago.

At one of the oldest industrial facilities in Finland, the Kimo Iron Works museum, you can try your hand at blacksmith skills that date back 300 years.

In the Stundars museum village you can travel back in time. Get to know schoolgoing, the lives of craftsmen and the coun-try shop’s goods from the old days.

SHOP!In the compact city centre of Vaasa there are numerous stores and shopping centres.

And if it’s shopping that you want, there are also a number of open air markets and flea markets to visit around the re-gion. One of the largest is the 18th century market in Isokyrö, held on the second weekend in August.

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TAKE A TRIP TO SWEDEN!If you have the time, you can visit two countries on one trip. On the other side of the Kvarken, only four hours by ferry, the capital of Västerbotten, Umeå (see 27), and the High Coast of Sweden await. The route passes through the scenic Kvarken archipelago.

The Vaasa-Umeå ferry route is Finland’s northernmost in-ternational sea crossing, and it operates once or twice a day all year round, with few exceptions.

You can also go on a nice day cruise to Umeå. There is bus transport from Holmsund port. You have about 5 h to spend in the city.

EAT & ENJOYEvery region has its characteristic tastes and aromas. The Vaasa region is famous for freshly smoked Baltic herring, sourdough bread made by the best bakery in Finland, and tasty dumpling soup served in the refreshing summer air. A juicy shrimp sandwich munched on a restaurant terrace is not half bad either. As a dessert you might try a pannacotta made with sea buckthorn and cream, a sugar donut or a delicate pas-try with Finnish coffee.

Apart from the traditional cuisine, many ethnic special-ties are served across this cosmopolitan region; not to men-tion the pizza! Vaasa is in fact the hometown of the Kotipizza chain. Buon appetito!

Whether you are looking for relaxation or activities, the Vaa-sa region has something to offer. Make a mental note of our tips! They will help you get the most out of your visit.

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All over Ostrobothnia you will also find many popular open-air dancing places, folk parks and entertainment centres, where you can take your turn on the dance floor accompanied by a live band.

STAYIn the Vaasa region you can stay at good quality hotels, rent a cottage, or park your mobile home or caravan at one of the many camping sites. Or maybe you prefer a spa hotel by the sea shore, a city centre hotel with shopping nearby, or an in-dulgent suite with your very own sauna.

MEETINGSThanks to its central location, easy access and versatile range of services, Vaasa has become one of the most popular meet-ing and conference cities in Finland.

If you wish to guarantee smooth meeting arrangements, feel free to contact us. We are happy to help you with the plan-ning and arrangements.

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The locals greatly enjoy the archipelago. The shoreline con-sisting of thousands of islets and islands is scattered with summer cottages and small saunas. Not surprisingly, boating is very popular.

If you are into fishing, the area is known for its abundance of pike. For example, the wide bays by the Replot Bridge and between other large islands are very rocky, but also rich in fish. Why not try herring angling from the Replot Bridge in springtime? Ice-hole fishing for perch is also a popular winter pastime along the coastline.

Get to know the coastline by bike, boat, or kayak; enjoy hik-ing, fishing or bird watching; there is something for everyone. In winter there is snowmobiling and dog sleighing; you can ice skate, ski and, for the brave, one can take a dip in a hole in the ice. If the conditions allow, you can even drive your own car to some islands using roads over the ice.

Visit our website www.visitvaasa.fi for more information on service providers, guest marinas and cottages for rent along the Vaasa region coast.

KVARKEN ARCHIPELAGO

The west coast offers the visitor a broad spectrum of expe-riences, which you won’t find elsewhere. The Gulf of Both-nia between Finland and Sweden is a mix of barren, arctic beauty and bays with fluttering birdlife.

Barren beauty and a fishing paradise

The Replot Bridge

Svedjehamn

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AN ECHO FROM THE ICE AGE IN THE KVARKEN WORLD HERITAGE SITEThe Kvarken Archipelago is Finland’s only natural beauty area on UNESCOs World Heritage List and, together with the High Coast in Sweden, it is part of a global family of 46 Marine World Heritage sites.

The area of the Kvarken Archipelago increases by one square kilometre annually. The Kvarken is becoming shallower each year and in approximately 2500 years’ time, a land link between Finland and Sweden will be formed.

The geologic history of the region goes back two billion years in time. The final touch to the landscape we see today was laid by the continental glacier, which during the Ice Age covered most of Northern Europe. The surface of the earth was pressed some one kilometre downwards by the pure weight of the up to three kilometre thick ice. When the continental glacier melted 10,000 years ago, the Baltic Sea was nearly 300 metres deep. The ground rose as the pressure of the ice diminished, at first by more than one metre a year. Nowadays the land uplift is slower, about 8.5 mm a year.

START YOUR ARCHIPELAGO ADVENTURE IN SVEDJEHAMN The Kvarken Archipelago is full of hidden gems awaiting dis-covery. Every single stone and island is unique. All across this

world heritage area you will find examples of the region’s nat-ural beauty, culture and geology. For example in Svedjehamn, in Replot you can see for yourself how the land uplift has af-fected both nature and culture. Along the Bodvattnet runt nature trail you can learn more about the land uplift and be on the lookout for the grandest washboard moraines, i.e. the so-called De Geer moraines of Kvarken from the 20 metre high

observation tower Saltkaret. The moraines can be seen as long parallel ridges emerging from the water.

In the old Salteriet building, which was used for storing fish until the end of the 1980s, you will find a summer café and a boat museum. Svedjehamn is also alternately the starting and finishing point of the an-

nual Postrodden rowing and sailing from Holmön in Sweden to Svedjehamn in Finland. This event commemorates those villagers who transported mail and people across the Kvarken for centuries.

Many attractions are accessible by car, but to truly dis-cover the world heritage site you should go to sea or take part in a guided tour on foot. If you don’t have your own boat, you can go on a guided cruise in summer, for example to the Mickelsörarna or Valsörarna Islands or a tour of the Vaasa archipelago.

Contact companies offering a variety of experiences throughout the Kvarken World Heritage site!Kvarken World Heritage Customer Service:+358 50 346 6200, Mon–Fri 8–16info@kvarken.fi, www.kvarken.fi

FINLAND’S ONLY NATURAL BEAUTY AREA ON UNESCO’S WORLD HERITAGE LIST“The area is an outstanding example representing majorstages of the earth’s history, including the record of life,significant ongoing geological processes in the develop-ment of landforms, or significant geomorphic or physiogeo-graphic features.”

SaltkaretRowing the mail

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Modern and trendy Vaasa offers visitors plenty of activities in a scenic and historical setting.

In Vaasa history and the modern day come face to face. There is culture and unspoiled nature. Visit the market hall, stroll along the esplanades and enjoy the archipelago with its myriad of islets. Vaasa smells like the sea, sounds youthful, looks international and is vibrant with energy. As the regional centre for com-merce and business life, Vaasa continues to grow and develop yet offers a host of free time activities.

Vaasa has one of the most significant concentra-tions of energy technology in the Nordic countries. The Vaasa region’s energy technology exports repre-

sent 30 % of Finland’s total, and more than 12 % of the country’s entire technology exports.

With a strong industry, good services and numer-ous educational institutions, Vaasa attracts people and investments from home and abroad. The city’s multicultural and youthful image can be both seen and heard. A fifth of Vaasa’s some 67,000 inhabitants are university students. Vaasa is a trend setting city with numerous restaurants offering international cuisine.

The energy capital of the Nordic countries, embraced by a barren, beautiful archipelago

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NATURE CENTRE TERRANOVA At Terranova, located in the Ostrobothnian museum, you can experience the sights and sounds of the unique Kvarken archipelago UNESCO World Heritage site. See how the mil-lennia have shaped, and continue to shape, our world, one millimetre at a time. (see 24)

MUSEUMS OF VAASAWith an affordable day ticket you can visit the Ostrobothnian museum, the Terranova nature centre, the Tikanoja art museum, the Kuntsi museum of modern art and the Museum of Old Vaasa.www.pohjanmaanmuseo.fiwww.tikanojantaidekoti.fihttp://kuntsi.vaasa.fi

THE MARKET HALLTraditional market with local produce by the market place.www.vaasankauppahalli.fi

THE CITY FOR MEETINGS AND CONFERENCESThanks to its central location, availability and versatile service, Vaasa has become one of the most popular meeting and confer-ence cities in Finland. Large national events and smaller expert meetings with auxiliary program alike can be arranged.

THE WASALINE FERRY CRUISEIf you wish to make a trip beyond the country borders, the Wasaline ferry will take you to the vibrant capital of Västerbotten, Umeå in Sweden, in just four hours. (see 23)www.wasaline.fi

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Market hall

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CULTURAL TREATSThe city is also known for its wide and versatile cul-tural offering. There are even two theatres; one for Finnish language and the other for Swedish language performances. The city’s galleries and art museums offer true gems for visual art lovers. The home venue of the Vaasa City Orchestra is the beautiful great hall in the City hall. The annual chamber and choir music festivals are also renowned for their high standard performances (see 24, 26).

FOR CHILDREN BIG AND SMALLIn Vaasa there are several beaches to choose from for eager swimmers and sun-worshippers, right outside the city centre. Should you find the weather cold, sum-mer always presides at Spa Tropiclandia (see 25)!

In summer, the Wasalandia amusement park (see 25) is an attraction for families with small children. The tickets are among the most affordable in Finland. It is easy to get there from the city centre by riding the Lilliputti city train.

GREAT SHOPPINGIn the compact city centre of Vaasa there are numerous stores and two shopping centres, located either side of the market square (see 25). Chain stores lie side by side with trendy interior decoration shops, small cozy bou-tiques and the traditional covered market.

Another large cluster of shops is located in Kivi-haka, towards Kokkola. In Kivihaka you will find large markets, furniture shops, home electronics and vari-ous hardware stores – loved especially by handy dads. There is also a third shopping centre, the GW Galleria.

VAASA REGION TOURISM LTD Raastuvankatu 30 65100 Vaasa Tel. +358 (0)6 325 1145

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Market place

JANUARY-FEBRUARY9.1-7.2 Candide (teatteri.vaasa.fi)

/ Vaasa Opera

20-21.2 Winter market

21.2 Polar Sound Festival

MARCH11-15.3 Vaasa City Storm

– shopping event in Vaasa city centre

16-19.3 Vaasa EnergyWeek

APRIL18-19.4 Ostrobothnian exhibition,

book fair

MAY-AUGUST1.5 May Day market

13.5 Vaasa Choir Festival

13.6 Fishing Day

29.6-1.7 Kvarken market

3-5.7 Wasa Football Cup

6-12.7 European food market

30.7-6.8 Korsholm Music Festival

6.8 Night of the arts

7-9.8 Walking event Vaasan Marssi

SEPTEMBER-DECEMBER4-5.9 Whitefish and herring

market

4-5.9 Traditional autumn market

16-20.9 Vaasa City Storm – shopping event in Vaasa city centre

24-25.10 VASARA Ostrobothnian Builders’ exhibition

31.10 Halloween Blues Main EventRestaurant Central

28.11 Christmas opening in Vaasa

See more events:events.vaasa.fi

Kuntsi museum of modern art Tropiclandia

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LIVE WELL AND PROSPER!The number of inhabitants is close to 20,000 and is steadily growing. Korsholm offers some of the nicest living and outdoor environments in the country. For example, the village of Solf has been crowned the best housing area in Finland, while Hankmo was judged Os-trobothnia’s village of the year. On top of that, Kors-holm came in second place in a 2014 survey to find where the healthiest people in Finland live.

KORSHOLM HAS IT ALLKorsholm is multifaceted. There is the archipelago, the sea and landscapes, urban townships and indus-trial growth, traditional village life and green fields.

Thanks to the extensive archipelago, the municipality can boast of no less than 1600 km of coastline. In the archipelago you can hike along well-marked trails, go kayaking, sail, go on a cruise, fish, swim and enjoy life in a holiday cottage. Enjoy the barren but beautiful na-ture, old villages, fishing harbours and shores.

THE GATEWAY TO THE WORLD HERITAGEThe Korsholm archipelago accounts for 70% of the Kvarken World Heritage site.

The largest islands in the archipelago are Replot and Björköby. The longest bridge in Finland – the Replot Bridge – takes you there. The bridge, completed in 1997, is more than one kilometre long, 1045 m to be precise.

KORSHOLM

The Replot Bridge

The municipality of Korsholm spans an impressive area of 3600 km2, three quarters of which is water. Not to worry! The land uplift in the area is fast enough for the land mass to increase by some 20 hectares a year.

The largest island municipality in Finland

30.7-6.8KORSHOLM MUSIC FESTVALKorsholm Music Festival has established itself as an international chamber music event of very high standard. The event is financed in part by grants from the Korsholm municipality, the city of Vaasa and the Ministry of Education. The Music Festival is also sponsored by some hundred regional businesses. The opening concert of the festival is traditionally held in the beautiful Korsholm Church. (see 24)

27.6ROWING THE MAIL (POSTRODDEN)Rowing the mail is an annual traditional event, attracting a large group of spectators in Svedjehamn. The mail transport over the Kvarken commenced in 1617 and continued for nearly 200 years. The procession travels to Holmön in Sweden by rowing boats and old time sailing vessels. The event starts in Sweden every other year.

Rowing the mailKorsholm Music Festival

Söderfjärden

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The impressive pylons span 82 m, and under the bridge vessels of up to 26 m in height may pass.

Svedjehamn in Björköby is the gateway to the world heritage site. Further out in the Kvarken, many interesting islands await, including Norrskär, Rit-grund, Maraskär and Valsörarna. There are several service providers off ering guided cruises in the Kvarken archipelago, both scheduled sailings and private charters.

PEEK INTO THE PASTThe meteorite crater in Söderfj ärden was formed 520 million years ago. The wide circular fi eld is one of the most remarkable geologic sights in Finland. The history of the area is presented in the Meteoria visitors’ centre located in the centre of the crater.

The Söderfj ärden is also an important resting place for our largest migratory birds. In the autumn thou-sands of cranes take refuge here, as do migrating swans.

FEAST ON FRESH FISH Along the coast and in the archipelago you will fi nd many cozy summer restaurants, cafés and terraces where visitors and holiday makers can enjoy deli-cious local dishes. A steaming hot salmon or white-fi sh soup is a classic!

Also be on the lookout for what local fi shermen have to off er. Freshly smoked perch or Baltic herring are irresistible treats.

Stundars

THE KVARKEN ARCHIPELAGOKorsholm features numer-ous islands and islets, as well as more than its share of rocks. Most are located in the UNESCO World Heritage site.

THE REPLOT BRIDGEThe longest bridge in Finland serves more than 2000 island inhabitants on a daily basis, also making it easy for visitors to gain access to the archipelago.

STUNDARS MUSEUM VILLAGE AND CULTURE CENTREStundars museum and culture centre in Solf is one of the largest open-air museums in Finland. Here you will fi nd an entire village of handicraft workshops, a bakery, a school and a manor. (see 24)www.stundars.fi

THE METEORITE CRATER IN SÖDERFJÄRDENA large rock fell from space 520 million years ago, resulting in the most beautiful meteorite crater in Finland. At the visi-tors’ centre there is also an ob-servatory and a bird-watching tower. www.meteoria.fi

THE BOTNIA HALLThe largest athletics, ball game and multi-purpose centre in Finland. Here you can exercise, participate in sports, or arrange large public events.www.vaasanseudunareenat.fi

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ENJOY YOURSELF AND RELAX ON THE BANKS OF THE RIVER KYRÖNJOKIIsokyrö is rich in history. The Old Church, built in 1304, is a pop-ular attraction and features some unique murals. Concerts are held in the church during the summer. In Isokyrö you will also find the oldest suspension bridge in Finland, grave sites from the Bronze Age, and the mysterious sacrificial spring in the swamps of Leväluhta.

The rich history is also celebrated by the annual 18th century market in August, which gathers handicraftsmen and visitors from all over Finland. The Sirpistä puimuriin event at the end of July attracts those interested in old agricultural machines.

The Kalliojärvi entertainment centre has become one of the most popular in Ostrobothnia. In addition to the many restau-rants and dance halls, there are plenty of cottages for rent, as well as a first class caravan park, SF-Caravan Lukkuhaka, win-ner of the Best Caravan Site title in 2010.

Pukkilansaari Island in the middle of the River Kyrönjoki also offers dancing to live bands in summertime. You get there by cable ferry.

The river offers great opportunities for kayaking, for beginners and experienced white-water rafters alike. The bridges crossing the river also extend the choice of scenic cycling and jogging trails. There is also an extensive network of marked hiking trails that extend for some 130 km in and around Isokyrö, Vähäkyrö and Laihia.

Isokyrö is located halfway between Vaasa and Seinäjoki. The events arranged here attract thousands of people each year. Tervajoki is one of the largest centres for car dealers in Finland.

Always eventful

ISOKYRÖ

TERVAJOKI CAR SALESIn Tervajoki thousands of cars are sold each year to people from all over Finland. The largest dealers are Rinta-Joupin Autoliike Oy and Arton Auto Oy.

KALLIOJÄRVI ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE AND SFC LUKKUHAKAA popular entertainment centre with open-air dances, restaurants, beach, mini-golf and cottages for rent. Dance to top Finnish artists from March to the end of the year. Nearby you will also find the SF-Caravan site Lukkuhaka, which can house some 100 vehicles.www.kalliojarvi.com

18TH CENTURY MARKET 7–9.8Handicraft enthusiasts gather during the second week of August by the Old Church in Isokyrö. Music, work demonstrations, carriage rides, traditional meals. Some 150 vendors will attend.www.1700-lmarkkinat.net

THE OLD CHURCHA single-nave church in grey granite from 1304. Note especial-ly the 114 murals from the 1560s.

ORISBERG RECREATION CENTREOrisberg by Kotilammi Lake is part of the nationally significant cul-tural scene. This is where Sibelius got engaged, Topelius attended confirmation school, and Kekkonen went for walks in the forest. Nowadays, Orisberg is a recreation centre maintained by Kansan Raamattuseura, Logos Ministries of Finland. The are numerous programmes and courses held here, especially in summer.www.orisberg.fi

18th century market

MUNICIPALITY OF ISOKYRÖPohjankyröntie 13661500 IsokyröTel. +358 (0)6 470 1111

www.isokyro.fi

Kalliojärvi entertainment centre

Sirpistä puimuriin

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Laihia has a lively town centre, surrounded by billowing, fer-tile fi elds. The traditional Ostrobothnian farms with their two storey main buildings are a picturesque addition to the local scenery. In Laihia you will also fi nd the largest collection of relics in Finland, a total of 4356. But the town’s reputation centres around one thing – being stingy!

Even though being stingy (in Finnish ’nuukuus’) defi nes Lai-hia, the ideas and the exaggerative way of thinking – as well as the dialect – represent the Southern parts of Ostrobothnia.

The “Empire” of Laihia has its very own currency, the stretched Laihia euro. You can exchange currency at the Mu-nicipal offi ce info desk (Laihiantie 50,1st fl oor).

THE NUUKUUREN MUSEO MUSEUMOne of the most extraordinary museums in Finland is lo-cated by the home district museum. Here you will learn how cleverly people skimped and saved in the old days.www.laihian-kotiseutumuseo.net

THE NUUKUUREN VIIKKO EVENT IN AUGUSTAn event for the whole family. Several days of markets and an extensive programme covering everything from track and fi eld events to moonlight swimming.

In Laihia visitors are also welcomed by rural tourism services and handicraft workshops. The Hotel Route, located on the Tampereentie road, off ers accommodation.(www.hotelliroute.fi)

GENEROUS WITH HOSPITALITYAlthough the Laihia locals are, like the Scots, reputed to be frugal, there is no truth to the tale that the mayor was fi red for being over lavish when saying to arriving guests: “A thousand thanks for coming.” You are all hugely welcome to Laihia!

THE KURJEN KIERROS HIKING TRAILKurjen kierros is a network of hiking trails, 45 kilometres long in total, spanning the municipalities of Laihia, Jurva and Ilmajoki. The heart of the network is the Levaneva nature reserve, where the trail circles scenic marshland crossing forested islets and shores. www.luontoon.fi

THE CAPTAIN’S HOUSE IN HULMI PARKThe sheltered park and the building is all that remains of the reserve company’s 10th garrison of the army of autono-mous Finland, active in Hulmi 1881–1900. The facilities in the building are rented for conferences and parties. 

LAIHIA CHURCHA cruciform church from the early 19th century, representing early neoclassicism. The walls have been left bare, exposing the beautifully carved beams.

On the way between Vaasa and Seinäjoki you will fi nd Laihia. This 8000 inhabitant town is known all over Finland for one thing: stinginess.

Stingy with style

LAIHIA

MUNICIPALITY OF LAIHIALaihiantie 5066400 LaihiaTel. +358 (0)6 475 0459

www.laihia.fi

The Nuukuuren museo (The Museum of Stinginess) The Kurjen kierros hiking trail

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Seafaring and fishing have always been an important part of everyday life for the people of Malax. More than 87% of the 5500 inhabitants in Malax speak Swedish as their mother tongue. Malax is the summer home for many from all over Fin-land and the population increases significantly during summer.

HUNGRY AT HEART!The Brinken museum is open in summer and consists of 20 buildings and a lovely garden. There is a permanent agricul-tural exhibition. Different events are also arranged here, such as the Homestead feast in July.

In Malax it is a well-known fact that good – and above all plentiful – food is the way to a man’s heart. Not surprisingly, the local Malax people are known as ‘stojetare’ (those with great appetites). The local restaurants are well aware of this, so be prepared! And don’t forget to try the famous Malax loaf. BUNKER UP AT ÅMINNEÅminne Folk park is one of the most popular summer event and dancing venues in Ostrobothnia. From the restaurant ter-

race you can watch the boats coming in to stock up with fuel, pizza and hamburgers. In Åminne there is also a beach, a mini-golf course and a holiday village.

Between the folk park and the holiday village you will find the Kvarken boat museum. The museum is the work of volun-teers, and has the largest collection of utility boats in the Nor-dic countries. There are nearly 100 boats and 130 motors fea-tured in the 15 buildings of this historically valuable setting. REACH THE ISLAND IDYLL BY CABLE FERRYOutside Malax you will find Bergö, an idyllic village with some 500 permanent residents. You will get to the island in less than ten minutes by the cable ferry operating 24/7 all year round.

The beautiful scenery can be enjoyed along the well marked nature trail. The long history of the village is presented at the Bergö local arts-and-crafts museum. In Bergö there is also a nice beach with sauna, as well as riding stables, where you can enjoy exploring the area on horseback.

If you are looking for a holiday with island life, old-time sailing boats, dancing to live music, or just enjoying the local food, Malax is where you will find it.

Summer paradise and healthy appetites

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BERGÖAfter a short ride on the cable ferry, a living island idyll awaits. A popular market in September.

ÅMINNESwedish hit music and sing-alongs. Also events for the whole family. Restaurant, holiday village, beach and marina. www.aminnefolkpark.fi, www.aminnestugby.fi

BRINKEN MUSEUMWith its outbuildings from the 19th century, the Orregården farm offers a unique opportunity to see farm implements and tools in their original environment.The museum also includes a lavish flower garden, restored according to a model from the 1930s. http://museum.malax.fi

MALAKTA ART WORKSHOPA modern and inspiring artists’ community near the centre of Malax. Artists work in the facilities of the old dairy on a residence basis. Apart from the ateliers, Malakta has facilities for art exhibitions and events.www.malakta.fi

Åminne Holiday VillageRönnskär

Brinken museum

Kajane

MUNICIPALITY OF MALAXTel.+358(0)6 347 7111

www.malax.fi

KVARKEN BOAT MUSEUMInformation centre for boating activities, as well as historical vessels (1774-1993), fishing equipment, seal hunting, timber rafting and island life in general.http://museum.malax.fi

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In Korsnäs entrepreneurship is a way of life. Around half of the some 2200 inhabitants here work in family businesses. In 2015, the Swedish-speaking municipality of Korsnäs will become offi cially bilingual. Around 87 % of the population speak Swedish as their mother tongue, just over 3 % Finnish, and nearly 10 % other languages.

WELCOME TO THE VILLAGEThe village of Korsnäs off ers many picturesque and interest-ing sights; the Vicarage museum, the beautiful church, and the local arts-and-craft s museum, where you can see the unique Korsnäs sweaters and a large collection of objects related to seal hunting.

At the local arts-and-craft s museum, story-telling nights and handicraft days for children and youngsters are arranged in summer. The Korsnäs week is arranged 29.6–5.7. On 8.8 there is a big market, and on 9.8 the world natural heritage site is celebrated.

KORSNÄS CHURCHAn open and bright cruciform church from the 1830s, designed by C.L. Engel. The altar and the altarpiece are located in the middle of the church. The church has excellent acoustics and is oft en used as a concert venue.

SUMMER TRIP TO HARRSTRÖMHarrström is a small village by the sea, with a large natural harbour, a nice beach and the picturesque Åbacka museum bridge crossing the Harvungån River. Near the harbour you will fi nd the fi sherman’s lodge, where the everyday life of a typical fi sherman’s family at the turn of the 20th century is recreated.

On the Kvarnbacken hill, Harrström’s highest point, stand two windmills. The large windmill from the 1840s remains in its original location, and is one of the largest in Finland.

VISIT MOLPEThe former fi shing village of Molpe has a lovely beach and the Molpe Paviljong entertainment centre. The popular Strand-Mölle restaurant (see 30) off ers specialities from the Kvarken area.

We also recommend a guided cruise in the Kvarken World Heritage site to Molpehällorna, a chain of low-lying islands in the outer archipelago of Molpe.

Korsnäs boasts a long and rocky stretch of the Ostrobothnian coastline. 2000 years ago, Korsnäs as we know it today was still under water.

The westernmost municipality on the Finnish mainland

MUNICIPALITY OF KORSNÄSStrandvägen 432366200 KorsnäsTel. +358(0)6-3479 111

www.korsnas.fi

Kurjenkierros

KORSNÄS SWEATERSThe great treasure of the arts-and-craft s museum is the collection of Korsnäs sweaters. The technique combines knitt ing and crocheting in a unique way, using bright colours and lush patt erns. Up to three persons could form a ring to knit on the same sweater.

HARRSTRÖM NATURAL HARBOURA 300-metre-long natural harbour with many idyllic boat sheds, and a nice beach with amenities. The harbour is clas-sifi ed as a valuable cultural landscape.

WORLD HERITAGE TRIP TO THE MOLPEHÄLLORNA NATURE STATIONBook a cruise and enjoy the scenic archipelago! From 1668 to 1808, the fi rst lighthouse beacon (“fyrbåk” in Swedish) in the Gulf of Bothnia was located on the island. The nature trail leads to a reproduction of the beacon constructed in 2001, and a memorial plaque.

THE KVARNBACKEN WINDMILLSThe largest functional windmill in Finland from the 1840s.

The Kvarnbacken windmills

Korsnäs church Korsnäs sweaters

KORSNÄS

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Another thing which characterizes Närpes is the an-cient Swedish dialect spoken here, reminiscent of Norwegian and Icelandic. Even though 85.5% are na-tive Swedish speakers, Finnish and English are also widely spoken. In fact there are about 30 languages spoken here.

A SHORELINE OF 700 KM AND A COMPACT CITY CENTRENärpes is proud of its old rural and maritime cultural heritage. Along the shoreline, which includes many bays and which stretches for more than 700 km, are several, picturesque marinas with red fi shing huts and beaches where you can go for a swim.

The Närpes city centre is notable for its modern trade centre where you will fi nd everything from food to interior decoration articles and clothes. Why not try the excellent lunch buff et at Bistro café & catering (www.facebook.com/bistro.narpes).

The greenhouse restaurant Lind’s Kök (www.lindskok.fi ) is one of a kind in Finland. The restaurant is open all year round, but mostly for private occasions outside the summer season. Enjoy a delicious dinner in an ex-traordinary sett ing, surrounded by herbs, vines, fruit trees and tomato plants.

A stone’s throw from the city centre, you will fi nd the largest att ractions in Närpes: the church with its unique stables and the Öjskogsparken museum and outdoor recreation area. Go back in time and get to know the Bengts’ family farm which dates from the 18th century, or visit the pharmacy museum. In the area you will also fi nd several other museums. In sum-mer there are diff erent events, theme walks, a story-telling café and time travels.

THE CULTURAL SWING OF THINGSThe summer highlight in Närpes is the tomato carni-val, but there are also other events, large and small, courtesy of active associations and amateurs.

Hotel Red and Green

NÄRPES

The church stables

Närpes with its 900 inhabitants is mostly renowned for its tomatoes. Here, row upon row of brightly lit greenhouses shine in the dark.

The land of red gold

The highlight of the summer in Närpes. A festival which revolves around the tomato. Gaze upon the longest tomato table in the world.

3-.7 TOMATO CARNIVAL

2-7.8 FLEA MARKET AT FAGERÖ

8.8 FAGERÖ ROCKABILLY

At harvest time we celebrate with the Slätt ens mat & mystik culinary event. Come by and let yourself be seduced by the aro-mas of local produce and exotic foods alike, get your fi ll, meet and greet, and buy something nice to take away.

11-12.9 THE SLÄTTENS MAT & MYSTIK CULINARY EVENT

7.12CHRISTMAS MARKET AT FAGERÖ

Lind’s Kök

www.fagero.fi

Frank Mangs Center

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NÄRPES TOURISMc/o Företagshuset DynamoNärpesvägen 2, 64200 NärpesTel. +358 (0)6 224 3035narpesturism@dynamohouse.fi

www.visitnarpes.fi

THE NÄRPES PEOPLEExtrovert and enterprising people communicating in an old Nordic dialect.

THE TOMATOES & CUCUMBERS

60% of the tomatoes and 35% of the cucumbers in Finland are produced here.

THE SEA AND SEASHOREThere is 75 metres of seashore per inhabitant. Surely enough to go around.

THE CHURCH STABLESLooking like small dwellings for gnomes, these are where the horses were kept during church services in the olden days.

THE ÖJSKOGSPARKEN OPEN-AIR MUSEUM

Twenty something museum buildings: the Bengts farm from the 18th century, Haga village shop, the school, pharmacy museum, greenhouse museum, as well as interesting out buildings, a windmill and wooden storehouses.

Närpes Theatre with its revolving stage and the Frank Mangs Centre (www.frankmangscenter.fi) are popu-lar event organizers. Frank Mangs Centre belongs to a Christian association and is named aft er a preacher active in the 18th century. Courses and cultural events are arranged here all year round.

In Närpes city centre there is a newly built culture and congress centre called Mitt istan. Here you can watch the latest movies, att end a concert or partici-

pate in other events. Check out the art hall, too, where there are exhibitions by various artists. The Red & Green hotel and restaurant (www.hotelredgreen.fi) is located in the same building, allowing you to combine a concert or exhibition with a dinner and a good night’s sleep.

In the village of Rangsby you will fi nd Fagerö Folk Park, where open-air dances with diff erent themes are held in summer. There is also a nice beach restau-rant and a miniature golf course in the area.

Mitt istan Bistro Café & Catering

Lind’s Kök

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In Vörå there are excellent opportunities for sports and ex-ercise all year round. Hike on the islands of the archipelago, play golf, go horse riding, enjoy the beach, or if you prefer to swim indoors, the pools of Norrvalla await. In winter there are tracks for cross-country skiing through varied terrain.

THREE GREAT PUBLIC EVENTS – AND A FEW MOREIn Vörå people are skiing, riding bikes and running – in abun-dance and great spirits!

BotniaVasan Ski is an international cross-country race, not only for top-level sportsmen but also for those simply enjoy-ing the exercise. The 52 km race will be held this year on Feb. 8 and is part of the Finnish Skiing Association’s mass ranking system. It is also a seeding event for the Vasaloppet race.

The BotniaCycling bike race tours the Ostrobothnian scenery and is held on the last weekend in July. This year marks the 9th time it has been held. The race has two routes, 106 and 67 km, the longer featuring men and women classes for both compe-tition and recreational cyclists.

The BotniaRun is a cross-country race for both competing sportsmen and stay-fit enthusiasts. This year the race will be run on 19.9. The route goes along quiet trails, gravel roads and forest tracks along a hilly and scenic terrain. There are sepa-rate classes for young people, veterans and Nordic walkers.

Other notable events attracting thousands of visitors are the Norrvalla Summer Festival and the Vörå Days held during the week commencing 29.6.

Vörå offers many activities and experiences both for exercise and competitive sports, as well as for those interested in Finnish history.

Staying in shape

VÖRÅ

THE ENSIGN STÅL CENTREThe Centre commemorates the battle in Oravais during the Finnish War of 1808-09. Artifacts from the battle, buildings and the battlefield itself are depicted. The regiment’s weapon drills bring history to life complete with periodic uniforms and muskets.www.oravais1808.fi

KIMO IRON WORKSThe iron works museum is located in an iron storage facility which dates back to 1763. A highlight of the summer is the annual blacksmith’s day, arranged the first weekend in July.www.museiportalosterbotten.fi

MICKELSÖRARNA ISLANDSMickelsörarna islands are located in the outer archipelago of the World Heritage site. There are more than 300 rocky islands and islets! There are also a great number of relics in the area: fishing villages and harbours, compass roses and labyrinths.http://www.outdoors.fi/mikkelinsaaretnatureinformationstation

ARCHIPELAGO FARM VARPPIReservations can be made all year round at Varppi for meetings, family gatherings and trips. You can include meals, conference services, accommodation, archipelago cruises, sauna baths and guided tours in the programme. The summer café is open from Midsummer until the middle of August. There is a boat service to the Mickelsörarna nature station in July. (see 26)

VÖRÅ CHURCH Vörå wooden church is the oldest wooden church in Finland still in use.

TOURIST INFORMATIONVörå main library Härmävägen 8, Vörå Tel. +358 (0)6 382 1686

www.vora.fi

The BotniaCycling

BotniaVasan Hiihto

Vörå church Vörå Days

Kimo iron works

Stål centre

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• SNOWPARK PARRA tel. 040 843 4247, www.parra.fi

• NATURE PARRA caravan site, holiday village, skiing and hiking trails etc. tel. 050 523 7266, www.luontoparra.fi

• in Teuva Church THE ALTARPIECE PAINTED BY TOVE JANSSON Ten Virgins, www.toveteuvalla.fi

EVENTS 2015• Art exhibition Ars Nova Botnica 1.-31.7.• Culture week Teuvan elolystit 27.-31.7.• The mobile sauna get-together 1.8.• Visit our saunas 1.8.

www.teuva.fi

Welcome to Teuva!

MUNICIPALITY OF TEUVAtel. +358 (0)6 2413 4000

kunta@teuva.fi

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smoke sauna and outdoor,

hot tub for 12 persons.

Versatile program services.

Jokilaakso Gardens (Jokilaakson Matkailupuutarha) is a beautiful and popular tourism garden in Lapua centre. The garden displays unique plants and ideas for what to plant in your own garden. Younger visitors will delight in the domestic animals. Free entrance. Café.

Simpsiö Ski resort is the largest resort with several slopes in western Finland. At Simpsiö we are celebrating our 30th anniversary this season! Height 90 m, 6 lifts, children’s lift free of charge, illuminated cross-country skiing tracks, res-taurant, saunas and conference rooms. In the area there is a holiday village and a hotel. Activities at Simpsiö in summer: marked nature trails, wind shelters, cross-country bicycle routes, orienteering tracks etc.

Lintukoto parkArtist’s park in Ostrobothnia

Lapuan Kankurit is a jacquard weaving mill, where weaving skills and material knowhow have been refi ned into excellence for decades.

The successful products are owed to our use of the latest weaving techniques, our top designers and professional staff, and our responsible attitude towards the environ-ment, people, nature and traditions. The Lapuan Kankurit products tell their tale of fi -nished craftsmanship, user comfort, natural materials, technical product innovations, an ecologically sound approach and Scandinavian design. Knowing every step from thread to product is of utmost importance to us. It produces a result we can be proud of.

Our wide range of products consist of kitchen, bath and home interior textiles. Our cosy outlet shop is located within the brick walls of Vanha Paukku Cultural Centre in Lapua. Our shop is full of wonderful decoration and gift ideas, new products, products by the meter and special offers.

Outlet shop, Kulttuurikeskus Vanha Paukku, LAPUA Kustaa Tiitun tie 1, 62100 Lapua tel. +358 (0)50 527 5728 myymala@lapuankankurit.fi

Welcome to our outlet shop within Vanha Paukku Cultural Centre

OPENING HOURS Mon–Fri 11-18 (Tue closed) Sat 10-15, July and December Sun 12-15

Simpsiönrinteentie 28www.simpsio.com

Countryside tourismPeräkangas

Countryside tourism Peräkangas62100 Lapua, tel. +358 (0)50 350 1623

www.maatilamatkailuperakangas.com

Vanha Paukku Festival 31.7–1.8

Summer season for women’s Finnish baseball (4 Finnish championship gold medals in a row!)

Spiritual music festival 26–27.6

Lapua Guitarfestival 19.-20.9

Simpsiö Wild Kids in October

Back in the Beatles 16-17.10

Christmas Bazaar 21–22.12

At Cultural Centre Vanha Paukku - in the facilities of the old cartridge factory in Lapua - there are many museums, tem-porary exhibitions, factory shops (e.g. Lapuan Kankurit who 2014 won the Taito Finlandia handicrafts award), theatres and a café. River boat cruises. There is always something going on!

Kustaa Tiitun tie 1www.vanhapaukku.fi

Siiriläntie 3 www.lapua.fi

LintukotoPottery and interior decoration shop

Great ideas and insights.Large basin, natural stones, pavilion and gateways. On reservation you can study the versatile plants and special trees. 20 € per group. Groups can also order refreshments at the Kaukametsä café.

Vasunmäentie 351tel. +358 (0)6 437 6936 or +358 (0)50 560 3079

Open weekdays 10-18 Sat 10-15 Sun 12-16 in July-December.www.lintukoto.fi

Finalist in Finland’s best garden www.suomenparaspiha.fi .2014.

Cabin accommodation all year round,

Visit www.lapua.fi for more current events.

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In Sweden, Umeå is known as the City of Birches - as a city that offers all possibili-ties for combining the dynamic city life’s temptations and its youthful atmosphere, with varying wild northern nature.

After a four hour long cruise from Vaasa, you arrive in Northern Sweden’s biggest city! Nice hotel and activity packages such as kayaking, rafting and horseback riding during the light summer nights are available on our website.

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D O S E EStundars open air museum offers experiences for the whole family. We are located in the village of Solf, about 20 km from Vaasa.

In summer the entire museum village lives in 1903. Meet the village people Smedis-Maria, Fredrik and many others. If you are lucky they might invite you for a cup of coffee, or you can help them bring in the fi rewood.

At Stundars you will also fi nd:• Domestic pets• Play stables, village shop and carpentry• Gros handicraft shop and café• Art exhibitions• Activities for children

Example of this year’s events:• Childr en’s party 2.7• Handicraft days 5.7 and 2.8• Autumn market 13.9• Christmas market 29.11

Stundars is open every day22.6–15.8.2015 at 11–16. Other times according to agreement.

Stundarsintie 5, 65450 SULVA, FinlandPuh. +358 (0)6 344 2200 info@stundars.fi www.stundars.fi

www.pohjanmaanmuseo.fi

Always free entrance!

In the house of Wasastjerna!

VAASA CITY ART GALLERY

THE MUSEUM OF OLD VAASA

OSTROBOTHIAN MUSEUMand TERRANOVA – Kvarken nature centre

Museokatu 3, 65100 Vaasa, tel. 06 325 3800

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kansanraamattuseura.fi

Åbergintie 38, 61560 Orisbergtel. 040 511 9599, orisberg@sana.fi, orisberg.fi

Do as Sibelius, Topelius or Matilda Wrede and visit Orisberg!• Guided tours for groups (17 €/pers. incl. tour and a meal) • The church, belfry and vicarage drawn by C.L. Engel • Summer café (31.5–31.8) Sat-Sun at 12–18 • Versatile programme, visit orisberg.fi • Sibelius 150th anniversary, he got engaged in Orisberg

Orisberg holiday and course resort

Vaasa Choir Festival is an international, major choir music event where

world music, barbershop and more traditional choral music

go hand in hand.

www.vaasachoirfestival.fiwww.facebook.com/vaasachoirfestival

Book your ticketsTicket sale begins

2nd of February 2015.

Studio TicketRewell Center, 1st floor,

65100 VaasaTel. +358 700 96 525

(1 €/min. + local call fee)

Webshop: www.netticket.fi

Tel. +358 600 399 499

(1,00 €/min. + local call

fee/mobile phone fee)

Concert package 2015Radisson Blu Royal Hotel/

Vaasa Choir Festival

Package includes:

- Concert ticket (Orphei/Rajaton)

- Accommodation (double

room, Super breakfast, use

of the hotel’s sauna and

swimming pool)Bookings:Tel. +358 (0)6 212 7267 or

sales.vaasa@radissonblu.com

www.radissonblu.fi/vaasa

The main performers include:

LoveNotes Quartet (USA),

Orphei Drängar & Mark

Levengood (SWE), Händel

Choir; Stadtsingechor zu Halle

(DE),Rajaton(FIN)

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EXPERIENCE THE UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE

Boat cruises from April to November in the Kvarken archipelago. • According to timetable 20.6–15.8.2015

to Valsörarna islands.• Workplace health promotion, corporate

groups, schools• Lighthouse cruises, fishing trips,

meals and accommodation• Hiking trail Björköby-Panike

Sandvik Fredric 050 355 3924www.kvarkenturer.fi

Archipelago cruises 2015M/S TiiraDaily departures from the Inner Port of Vaasa

from June 20th until August 9th

During the cruise there will be a 1 hour and 15 minutes stop on the Island of Kuusisaari, where it is possible to enjoy a meal in Restaurant Janne’s Saloon.

Vaasan Saaristopalvelu Oy Tel +358 (0)50 553 1236info@jannensaluuna.comwww.jannensaluuna.com

See cruise

schedule

Asemakatu 4, 65100 Vaasa | Pho. +358 6 326 9111 Keskustie 3, 65610 Mustasaari | Pho. +358 6 3288 200

Theater PackagesWedding PackagesGourmet Packageswww.astorvaasa.fi

Family PackagesFree ParkingLunch/À La Cartewww.vallonia.fi

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YOURS SINCERELYAT HOTEL RANTASIPI TROPICLANDIA you can escape the everyday life and relax in a maritime environment. Enjoy dance evenings, luxurious treatments and good food. If you long for tropical heat, visit our spa under the same roof. Welcome!

Lemmenpolku 3, 65170 Vaasatropiclandia.rantasipi@restel.fi, rantasipi.fi

Reservations hotellimaailma.fi or +358 6 283 8000

/rantasipi.fi

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Rewell Center 101, 65100 Vaasa | 06 212 4113 | sales.vaasa@sokoshotels.fi | www.sokoshotels.fi

THE MOST VERSATILE ARCHIPELAGO HOTEL IN VAASAEverything under the same roof !

The most unique hotelroom in Finland - “cottage accommodation” in the middle of the city.

KVARKEN - the most modernconference room in town.

A privat sauna above the rooftops,with a terrace and hot tub.

Lounge barwith a cosy atmosphere.

Pincho, our uniqueSpanish restaurant.

Relaxing momentsat the customer sauna, every night.

Spend quality timein our hotel.

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A piece of Italy in the heart of Vasa

Business events Meetings

Weddings Dinners Catering

Un pezzo d’Italia nel cuore di Vasa

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THE RESTAURANT BY THE SEATHE RESTAURANT BY THE SEA

(06) 347 6754www.strand-molle.fi

- the restaurant by the sea -

E AT E N J O Y

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For maps and information on sights, services and guided cruises and walking tours in the Kvarken World Heritage site, please visit:

www.kvarken.fi

Photo Seppo Lammi/The Kvarken Council

Photo Tuija Warén/The Kvarken Council

Photo Ann-Britt Pada/The Kvarken Council

THE KVARKEN ARCHIPELAGO– the open-air museum from the Ice Age

Photo Ann-Britt Pada/The Kvarken Council

Photo Esa Siltaloppi/The Kvarken Council

Photo Seppo Lammi/The Kvarken Council