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Things to see in Vaasa (Finland): 13 places and when to go
Vaasa is a town in Finland with around 57,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 13 places in and around it, mainly Temples (5), Museums and art (3), Hot springs (2). The best known are Replot Bridge, Ostrobothnian Museum and Saint Nicholas Church. The best time to come is December to March and June to September; also possible: April to May and October. In June there are 19 h 45 of daylight, and in December, 4 h 14. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Finland · 63.1, 21.6
- Population
- About 57,000
- Places
- 13 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Temples (5) · Museums and art (3) · Hot springs (2) · Architecture (1) · History (1) · Nature (1)
- Best time
- December to March and June to September.
- Also possible
- April to May and October.
- Nearest airport
- OUL Oulu / Oulunsalo, 274 km as the crow flies
What to see in Vaasa
The places in and around Vaasa, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Replot BridgeRoad bridge in Korsholm, Finland13 km
- Ostrobothnian MuseumRegional museum in Vasa/Vaasa in Finland106 m
- Saint Nicholas ChurchEastern Orthodox church building in Vaasa, Finland1.3 km
- Statue of LibertyBronze sculpture891 m
- Holy Trinity Church, VaasaChurch building in Vaasa, Finland777 m
- Kuntsi Museum of Modern ArtMuseum400 m
- Malax ChurchChurch in Malax, Finland18 km
- OnkilahtiBay in Vaasa, Finland984 m
- Palosaari ChurchChurch building in Vaasa, Finland1.1 km
- Vaasa Finnish Baptist ChurchBaptist congregation in Vaasa, Finland1.2 km
- SommaröHiking16 km
- Vaasan kaupingin yleinen avantouintipaikkaHot spring bath532 m
- Vaasan pingviinitHot spring bath620 m
When to go to Vaasa
The best time to visit Vaasa is December to March and June to September; also possible: April to May and October. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBest time5:19
- FebBest time8:18
- MarBest time11:15
- AprPossible14:33
- MayPossible17:37
- JunBest time19:45
- JulBest time18:48
- AugBest time15:51
- SepBest time12:35
- OctPossible9:24
- NovBetter not6:15
- DecBest time4:14
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 19 h 45 of daylight, and in December, 4 h 14. In June, 13 of the 13 places are at their best.
When to go to Finland in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Vaasa
The nearest main airport is Oulu Airport (OUL, Oulu / Oulunsalo), 274 km as the crow flies. How to get around Finland (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Isokyrö10 places38 km
- Oravais6 places43 km
- Härmä10 places65 km
- Teuva6 places71 km
- Närpes5 places72 km
- Seinäjoki15 places72 km
And all of Finland, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Vaasa?
The best known: Replot Bridge, Ostrobothnian Museum, Saint Nicholas Church, Statue of Liberty, Holy Trinity Church, Vaasa. In all, 13 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Vaasa?
December to March and June to September; also possible: April to May and October. In June there are 19 h 45 of daylight, and in December, 4 h 14.
How do you get to Vaasa?
The nearest main airport is Oulu Airport (OUL), 274 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Vaasa as the destination and these 13 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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