It’s easy to fall in love with Vaasa
Did you know that every fifth person you encounter in the streets of Vaasa is a student, and Vaasa is known as one of the sunniest cities in Finland!
Maritime Vaasa enchants new students year after year. In Vaasa, short distances and international urban culture blend with the beautiful seaside nature.
Vaasa is known as a true student city. It is home to over 14,000 students and 6 different universities: Hanken, VAMK, University of Vaasa, Novia, Åbo Akademi, and the University of Helsinki, Faculty of Law, Vaasa Unit. In terms of population, Vaasa is one of the largest student cities in Finland.
Here, you get to know students from other schools because there are many interdisciplinary student events organized. Student life is communal and engaging. In the international city of Vaasa, nearly a hundred different languages are spoken, making it easy to form new friendships with students from around the world!
The charm of Vaasa lies in its communal student life, which enables the formation of deep friendships among students from different schools. Creating international friendships is also easy in Vaasa!
Life in Vaasa
Life in Vaasa is relaxed and easygoing. Due to Vaasa’s compact size, it is possible to travel practically everywhere by bicycle, electric scooter, or even on foot, as the distances are short. Public transport also runs regularly throughout Vaasa! Interestingly, almost all of your friends live within a 5-kilometer radius!
The city center of Vaasa is small but comprehensive. It features two different shopping centers, numerous restaurants, cafes, bars, nightclubs, and several grocery stores. Vaasa also offers a wide range of cultural experiences, including several museums, theaters, and exciting gigs and concerts for music lovers.
From the city center, you can reach the seaside within a few minutes, where you can enjoy the beautiful scenery by walking or, for example, renting a SUP board! Additionally, within close proximity, you can discover wonderful UNESCO World Heritage sites.
To learn more about student life in Vaasa, you can visit our other page!
Vaasa is great summer city and the city has a reputation as one of the sunniest cities in Finland. There is certainly plenty to do in Vaasa for everyone! In summer in Vaasa you can, for example:
- Visit the famous Strömsö.
- Take a trip to Svedjehamn.
- Visit outdoor climbing at Zip Adventure Park.
- Get to know Vaasa’s wonderful terrace options.
- Spending a summer day at the beach.
Vaasa is strategically located, making it an ideal starting point for traveling around Finland. With efficient train and bus connections, exploring different parts of the country is convenient. The train journey from Vaasa to Helsinki takes a little over 3 hours, while reaching Tampere can be done in approximately two hours. Students also have the benefit of purchasing discounted train tickets from VR.
For those looking to venture into Sweden, there is a convenient ferry service to Umeå. The ferry ride from Vaasa to Umeå takes just three and a half hours, providing an easy and accessible route for travel between the two countries.
Read more about Vaasa
Read more about Vaasa's attractions and current events on Vaasa's own website.
Find out more about UNESCO world heritage sites.
