Sledding hills

There are eight officially classified sledding hills in Vaasa.

The official sledding hills have been selected based on the number of users, location and whether the hill is lit. Sledding is always at your own risk.

City Centre – Kalaranta sledding hill+

• Rantakatu, Vaasa (on the seaside opposite Rantakatu 14)
• The sledding hill is bowl-shaped, and safety embankments have been built on its sides. A safety net has also been installed on top of the embankment.
• The high embankment prevents sledding onto the cycle path. The top of the embankment is level, which makes it easier to return to the top of the hill.
• Kalaranta sledding hill is suitable for all ages and is a fairly safe place to sled thanks to the embankments.
• Parking spaces are available in front of the Kalastus House (access via Sininen tie, note parking time restrictions on weekdays and Saturdays). You can also park above the sledding hill along Rantakatu.
• There is no dedicated lighting; the cycle path lighting provides illumination.

Asevelikylä – Edvininpolku sledding hill+

• Edvininpolku playground, Lystitie, Vaasa
• The Edvininpolku hill offers thrilling speed, making it especially suitable for experienced sledders.
• The playground has barbecue facilities and a picnic table-bench combination.
• There is a parking area next to the playground.
• The hill is lit by the streetlights.

Gerby sledding hill+

• Gerby Rantatie:
  • Turn from Gerby Rantatie onto the gravel road marked Jerpyynmäki – Gerbyberget. At the end of the gravel road you will find a parking area, sledding hills, exercise steps and a dog park.
• The Gerby sledding hill consists of two separate hills.
• The sites are especially suitable for children who have already started school.
• Parking is available next to the dog park.
• The hill is lit by the streetlights.

Pukinjärvi sledding hill+

• Hevoshaantie, Vaasa
• The Pukinjärvi sledding hill is suitable for all ages, but is especially suitable for preschool and lower primary school-aged children.
• There is no parking area at the site.
• The hill is lit by the streetlights.

Ristinummi sandpits sledding hill+

• Vesilaitoksentie, Vaasa
• At the Ristinummi hill you can experience Vaasa’s fastest runs, making it particularly suitable for experienced sledders.
• There is a lean-to shelter and a barbecue area on the shore of the pond near the sledding hill.
• There is a parking area located along Vanhan Vaasan katu.
• The hill is lit by the streetlights.

Suvilahti – Appelsiinimäki sledding hill+

• Kaskistenkatu, Vaasa: at the end of Kaskistenkatu along the outdoor route leading towards Helsingörinkatu.
• Appelsiinimäki consists of two hills. The larger hill is suitable for more experienced sledders, and the smaller hill for beginners, especially preschool-aged children.
• The area has barbecue facilities and a picnic table-bench combination.
• The nearest parking area is around Suvilahti market park, from which it is about a 200-metre walk to the sledding area.
• The hill is lit by the streetlights.

Vanha Vaasa ruins sledding hill+

• Kauppiaankatu, Vaasa
• The Vanha Vaasa sledding hill is suitable for all ages, but is especially suitable for preschool and lower primary school-aged children.
• There are barbecue facilities at the site (winter only).
• The nearest public parking is on Kauppiaankatu, about 50 metres from the sledding hill.
• The hill is lit by the streetlights.

Öjberget sledding hill+

• Öjbergintie, Vaasa
• A safe sledding hill for beginners and preschool-aged children.
• There is a grill shelter near the sledding hill.
• There is a parking area at the site.
• The hill is lit by the streetlights.
• The maintenance of the Öjberget sledding hill is the responsibility of the sports facility maintenance: tel. 040 086 846, ojberget@vaasa.fi