Vaasa — Vasa in Swedish, as much of this bilingual coast knows it — sits on Finland's western shore, looking out across the Gulf of Bothnia toward Sweden. This summer drive takes you through a small, cozy city that makes the most of its seaside setting.
Filmed in summer, the drive finds Vaasa relaxed and welcoming, a compact city where the sea is never far away. It's a popular spot in the warm months, and you can see why: tidy streets, open coastal light, and that easy Nordic-summer atmosphere of a town enjoying its brief, bright season by the water. The surrounding Kvarken archipelago — a UNESCO World Heritage site just offshore — adds to the appeal for anyone spending time in the area.
Small, seaside and genuinely cozy. Press play to drive through Vaasa, and explore more of my Finnish and Nordic drives on my channel.
