Lively towns
Umeå
Umeå is the perfect place to shop and take in the local culture. There is no shortage of creative choice here, from museums and opera houses to art galleries and theatres. If you enjoy shopping, everything you could want is here: design and interior furnishing, fashion, vintage goods and wonderful delicatessens. Another memorable experience you should try while here is a snow-shoe walk along the frozen river!
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Skellefteå
Enjoy good shopping and fine cuisine in the gold-mining town of Skellefteå. Sample the fine nightlife or let the cultural offerings of the town expand your mind. Visit the dairy where the world-famous Västerbotten cheese is made or set out on a wintry snowmobile adventure.
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Vaasa
Vaasa is the ideal destination for pleasure seekers. Stay at a spa hotel and enjoy the spa treatments, visit the theatre (with performances in Swedish or Finnish) and sample the vibrant nightlife. If you like shopping you will be spoiled for choice - from exclusive boutiques to a wonderful covered market. A holiday in Vaasa is an unforgettable experience.
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Kokkola
Kokkola is where history meets the town and the sea in its winter garb. There is a rich cultural variety here. Enjoy music, good food and walks among the historic timber buildings of Neristan (Old Wooden Town). Kokkola's large shopping centre is also well worth a visit, as haggling is welcome here!
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Jakobstad
Jakobstad is a destination that has something for everyone. It has good shopping, wonderful restaurants and old areas of town with fine timber buildings. Soak up the maritime history of the town at the Jakobstad museum and enjoy the tranquillity of the parks in winter. We can also recommend a winter dip in lake Larsmosjö followed by a wonderful sauna.
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Kristinestad
All the facilities you need are close to hand in the idyllic towns of Kristinestad, Kaskinen and Närpes. Stroll among the picturesque wooden houses, visit the charming craft shops and be inspired by the vibrant market tradition of the towns. Kristinestad and its surrounding will make your visit especially memorable.
Kristinestad