Kvarken Archipelago, Glacier-formed archipelago in Gulf of Bothnia, Finland.
The Kvarken Archipelago contains over 5,600 islands and islets spread across the Gulf of Bothnia, featuring numerous shallow lagoons and narrow waterways.
During winter months when Finland belonged to Sweden, the frozen Kvarken sea provided an essential mail delivery route between the two territories.
The fishing communities of Korsholm Municipality maintain traditional maritime practices while adapting to the changing landscape caused by land uplift.
Visitors require boats to access many islands, and the Metsähallitus Luontopalvelut organization provides detailed maps and guidance for navigation through the archipelago.
The land rises nine millimeters annually due to post-glacial rebound, causing new islands to emerge and existing waterways to become dry ground.
GPS coordinates: 63.27800,21.29600
Latest update: March 5, 2025 17:45
Sweden contains medieval fortresses, national parks, historical churches and museums. The country spans from southern sand beaches to arctic regions. Visitors can find 18th century ironworks, prehistoric rock carvings and Viking burial grounds. The coastline features limestone cliffs above archipelago islands.
Replot Bridge
11.9 km
Wasalandia
25.3 km
Finnish Statue of Liberty
25.8 km
Valsörarna lighthouse
19.6 km
Vaasa Court of Appeal
25.6 km
Vaasa Church
25.8 km
Vaasan vesitorni
26 km
Huutoniemi Church
25.5 km
Vaasa City Library
25.4 km
Replot Church
8 km
Ostrobothnian museum
25.1 km
Vaasa City Hall
25.8 km
Governor's house
25.2 km
Palosaari Church
23.9 km
Tikanoja Art Museum
25.7 km
Grönvik gård
16.3 km
Vetokannaksen kirkko
23.8 km
Vaasan Jaakoon muistomerkki
25.7 km
Björköby Church
7.9 km
Lifting stone in Karperö
24.2 km
Sibylla
25.3 km
Hartman House
25.8 km
Kurtenia House
25.7 km
Bâtiment administratif du gouvernement
24.5 km
Ensten lighthouse
17.5 km
Galerie d'art de Vaasa
25.8 km
Kuntsi Museum of Modern Art
25.3 km
Former Land Survey Office
25.9 kmReviews
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