Welcome to the World Heritage Gateway – the visitor centre of the Kvarken Archipelago World Heritage area

At the World Heritage Gateway, you can familiarise yourself with the World Heritage Kvarken Archipelago, which is the best place in the world to experience the land uplift after the last Ice Age!

• Information lobby gives you an overview of our World Heritage with texts, videos, animations and brochures year-round and free of charge.

• Open gallery Arte Mare showcases the work of local artists year-round and free of charge.

• Main exhibition Weichsel tells the story of our World Heritage through the senses against a small entrance fee.

• Shop with World Heritage products and small souvenirs is open during summer season.

• Escape Game Kvarken’s Sea Monster can pre-booked online year-round.

• Guided tours and presentations can be pre-booked via our customer service year-round

  If you get hungry, the Restaurant & Cafe Berny’s offers meals and coffee in the same premises year-round. You can find Berny’s website and opening hours here. Finland’s longest bridge, Replot bridge, is located just next door and is an ideal place for a refreshing walk and taking in the scenery.

  More info here: World Heritage Gateway | Vaasa