Vaasa Court of Appeal

Vaasa Court of Appeal is a courthouse in Vaasa that processes appeals from lower courts across its jurisdiction, examining civil, criminal, and administrative cases within the Finnish legal system. The building is protected under Decree 480/85 and represents one of five courts of appeal in the country.

The court was established on 28 June 1776 and is one of five courts of appeal in Finland. Its long history reflects the development of the legal system in the region.

The building displays Finnish civic design and serves as a visible symbol of the legal system within the Ostrobothnia region.

Visitors can find information about court proceedings and appeals through official Finnish judiciary websites and legal information portals. For specific inquiries about cases, contact details for the court administration are available online.

The court conducts proceedings in both Finnish and Swedish, reflecting the region's bilingual character. This practice demonstrates the historical presence and legal standing of Swedish within Finnish society.

Location: Vaasa

Website: https://oikeus.fi/hovioikeudet/vaasanhovioikeus

GPS coordinates: 63.09420,21.60312

Latest update: December 12, 2025 09:02