Vaasa Airport is one of the best airports of Finland located just 9 km away from the central Vaasa city. In terms of annual passengers, this airport ranked 6th out of all Finland airports. However, due it its better management it won Airport of the Year award twice in 2005 and 2008.
What things can you do in Vaasa?
There are several things for tourists to do in Vaasa. To move in the city from one place to another, you should have a reliable source of transport like rent a car, which you can hire from the airport right after you land. It will make your travel during your stay in the city easier and more comfortable.
- Wasaladia - Once you successfully hired a car, you can start visiting all the famous places in Vaasa. Wasalandia is an amusement park located just outside of the central city. You can easily approach, there from Vaasa Airport. It is a great place to visit, especially if you are on vacation with families, and you have younger children with you. This place attracts to children very much.
- Tropiclandia - It is another tourist attraction always crowded with tourists, especially during summer. This place has various Jacuzzis, saunas, and slides. Its location is also just outside of the city center. However, if you already hired a car, you can approach it easily.
- Modern Art Museum - This museum housed modern contemporary art, opened in 2007. For the art lover, it has many great pieces of arts on display.
- Art Museum - The Tikanoja Art Museum is a place with a great collection of traditional art. You can see the famous collection of Frithjoj Tikanoja. In this collection art piece of Paul Gauguin, Pablo Picasso, Henri Matisse, and Edgar Degas are included. Other than these legends, you may find the finest pieces of Tyko Sallinen, Maria Wiik, Axel Gallen-Kallela, and Albert Edelfelt.
- Maritime Museum - Here you can get to know about the seafaring past of this city. This museum is located in one very old storage building built by C.G. Wollf, a great ship owner in 19th century.
- Water Tower – It is 47 meters tall and has some challenging climbing walls indoor. This tower is one great tourist attraction built in 1915.
Other than above mentioned tourist attraction, you can find dozens of other places to visit after leaving Vaasa Airport. Other than visiting a different attraction, you can eat in finest restaurants, and can enjoy your night in different good clubs and cafes. In short, you can have non-stop fun while staying here.