Vaasa is a quiet, cozy and exceptionally picturesque province of Finland, located on the shore of the Gulf of Bothnia, just 80 km from Sweden . Perhaps that is why Swedish is a native of about 25% of the city's population. . The reasons for visiting this seemingly , boring and non-tourist place at once a few . First of all, amazing nature: forests, valleys, lakes and, of course, the first object in Finland that Unesco took under its "wing" - Kvarken archipelago . Secondly, a lot of opportunities for a family holiday in the bosom of nature, in, To say, an environmentally friendly environment, but with all the "buns" of civilization: comfortable hotels and camping, fishing, skiing, bicycles, restaurants and cafes, as well as an aqua park and a host of other entertainments . Thirdly, the Swedish city of Umeå, where you can to swim for a couple of days . In the summer - for the sake of the open-air water park Umeolagun and elk farm Yalges Hus, and in winter - because of the excellent ski centers . Finally, Vaasa is not by chance wearing the title of "cultural heart of Ostrobothnia": almost 20 museums, galleries and there is even a city orc tr .
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How to get to the hotel
Vaasa is located on the western coast of Finland, at the narrowest point of the Gulf of Bothnia, about 80 km from the Swedish Umeå. To get here from Russia is most convenient on your own car: from St. Petersburg it is about 680 km, and from the Finnish capital of Helsinki is no more than 420 km.
In addition, Vaasa has its own airport, which accepts flights from Helsinki and some other European cities (to city center no more than 10 minutes). Trains here also follow: from the capital (1 or 2 transplants, from 50 EUR one way), Oulu and Rovaniemi. Finally, there are buses: from Turku, Tampere, Oulu, Kokkola and Pori
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The paragraph of history
The history of the name of this city is interesting . Originally Vaasa was called Mustasaari, from fin . "Black Island" or Mussor , in honor of the village where it was founded in 1606) . However, soon the city changed its name, unpresentable for the Russian ear to Wasa, in honor of the Swedish royal family, and was called this way for 2, 5 centuries: with 1606 to 1855 biennium . After the death of the Russian Emperor Nicholas I, who, as we recall, was also the Grand Duke of Finland m, the city was renamed in his honor: he was called Nikolashstadt or Nikolastadt (Nikolaistad in Swedish or Nikolainkaupunki in Finnish) . Although most of the residents and visitors still called him Vaza . The city returned its ancient name after the revolution , in 1918 g ., and again officially became Vaza in Swedish and Vaasa in Finnish .
Vaasa hotels
There will be no problems with spending the night in Vaasa: in the city and the surroundings a wide range of hotels - from first-class hotels in the center to picturesque campsites on the islands of the archipelago. Especially popular are cottages and guesthouses, all kinds of bed and breakfast (mini-hotels, where the price includes accommodation and breakfast) and spa resorts. On the island of Vaskiluoto there is even an excellent camping, equipped for families with children. Its special advantage is that it is only a few minutes walk from the two theme parks of Vaasa.
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| Hotel Rantasipi Tropiclandia from 5 790 rub. Vaasa Lemmenpolku 3 | Hotel Kantarellis from 5 790 rubles Vaasa Rosteninkatu 6 | Radisson Blu Royal Hotel, Vaasa from 4 894 rubles Vaasa Hovioikeudenpuistikko 18 |
| Omena Hotel Vaasa from 4 549 rubles Vaasa Hovioikeudenpuistikko 23 | Westbay Inn Apartment from 4 480 rubles Vaasa Västervikintie 271 | |
| Hotel Tekla from 4 687 rubles. Vaasa Palosaarentie 58 |
Shopping
Like any other city in Finland, Vaasa can boast of excellent shops with quality and, most importantly, inexpensive home products. There are a lot of shopping opportunities: there are three large shopping centers (for example, Rewell Center) in the historic part of the city, a small but colorful market with local products, as well as many designer boutiques and shops with handmade items and souvenirs
Entertainment, sightseeing and sightseeing Vaasa
The cultural capital of Ostrobothnia can boast a mass of worthy museums whose collections may be envied by the Finnish capital . The most visited, of course, was and remains Kuntsi Museum of Modern Art (KUNTSI) elongated, sometimes bold, but exceptionally interesting exposition . You can enjoy the works of traditional artists of the brush and chisel in the Tikanoja Art Museum, where there are paintings by Degas, Gauguin, Matis, Picasso, as well as Finnish artists . The museum is also popular and the Museum of War Veterans (Vaasan Sotaveteraanimuseo), and the Ostrobothnia Museum, and the Maritime Museum, and the Museum of Automobiles and Motors .
If the weather was exceptionally good, and you do not want to waste time on museum halls, you just have to take a walk in the center of Vaasa, good, there is something to see. The City Hall, the Holy Trinity Church, the City University and the elegant library building, the barracks and the Vaasa Court of Appeal, finally the water tower, the Church of St. Nicholas and the ruins of St. Mary's Church are just a part of its sights.
A separate day, or two, for Vaasa's natural monuments, because here is the magnificent Kvarken archipelago - the first object in the territory of Finland, taken under the protection of UNESCO . Also be sure to stroll along a specially laid nature trail in Oberberget (Öjberget) . The route passes through surprisingly picturesque places - along the swamp of Obergersmossen, a giant pit, the so-called "Field of the devil" and a meteorite crater Soderfyarden which is covered with fragrant dwarf pines . If you are lucky, you can see the cranes that have traditionally come here to rest (here even built a special ornithological tower, which scientists monitor the life and habits of these elegant birds) .
Kvarken Archipelago About moraine archipelago of Kvarken is worth mentioning separately - it's beautiful 5600 land areas located in the Gulf of Bothnia . On the mainland Kvarken is connected by Raippaluot - the longest bridge in Finland . Its unique feature is the annual "land lifting", because of which the flora and fauna here constantly changes . For example, the archipelago has 16 endemic species of fauna and flora, which are no longer there are on the planet . Learn more about the life of a quark can be in the nature center "Terranova", which is located in the local history museum Ostrobothnia, as well as during the walking tours, cruises or kayaking in the archipelago .
Events and holidays
Vaasa musical and cultural festivals are known throughout the country, thousands of admirers of classical music and choral singing come here every year, as well as all who follow the trends in the world of contemporary art . One of the most significant events is the Festival of Choral Singing, which is held every year for five days on the weekend of the Ascension Day . Following the popularity of the Jorma Panulov Conductors Competition follows it . This is one of the most significant and prestigious events in Europe for conductors where they can boast of their talents .
@ But, of course, the main "mast visit" event of Vaasa is the famous music festival Korsholm, which has been held since 1983. It is also often called the Night of Chamber Music and Light, to which the leading Scandinavian and world artists flow, performing in style Baroque and in the classical chamber style. As you might guess, most of the concerts take place in the evenings, in the light of soffits, in amazingly picturesque places - idyllic churches, restaurants, museums and cozy concert halls.