In Vaasa nature is always close. The city’s shores and green areas offer attractive excursion options to nearby nature in every season. In winter there are many areas for cross-country skiing, and in spring and summer the shore nature is at its most lush. On a clear autumn day you can pick mushrooms in a nearby forest. The nature of Vaasa offers diverse experiences daily throughout the year.
There are also interesting places in Vaasa that testify to the city’s history. Old parks, gardens and buildings have much to tell and are pleasant excursion destinations.
Whether you hike deep in the forest or enjoy the nature of the parks, it is important to respect all living things and to remember Everyman’s Rights.
Nature sites
1. Gerby
2. Pukinjärvi
3. Onkilahti
4. Pilvilampi
5. Vaskiluoto
6. Mustikkamaa
7. Suvilahti
8. Öjen
9. Eteläinen Kaupunginselkä
10. Öjberget
11. Söderfjärden
Cultural environment sites
12. Tammikaivon area
13. Huutoniemi hospital area
14. Old Vaasa