Gulf of Bothnia's Essential Wonders
The Gulf of Bothnia, the northernmost arm of the Baltic Sea, connects the coastal landscapes of Finland and Sweden. This region features the UNESCO-listed Kvarken Archipelago, defined by rapid post-glacial land uplift, and the High Coast's dramatic suspension bridge. Cultural highlights include the preserved 18th-century wooden architecture of Old Rauma and the seasonal SnowCastle of Kemi. Industrial and maritime history is showcased through the Sampo icebreaker and Umeå’s diverse museums, while the Perämeri National Park protects the unique brackish-water ecosystems of the far north.
Luonnonsuojelualue
A protected coastal nature area situated within the southwestern Finnish archipelago.
B SnowCastle of Kemi
The SnowCastle of Kemi is the biggest snow fort in the world. It is rebuilt every winter with a different architecture in Kemi, Finland.
C Old Rauma
Old Rauma is the wooden centre of the town of Rauma, Finland. It was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1991 because of its…
D Gävle Castle
Gävle Castle is a palace in Gävle, Sweden, rebuilt several times since its foundation in 1583.
E Slåttdalsskrevan
A 200-meter long and 30-meter deep narrow crevice cutting through the Slåttdalsberget mountain within Sweden's High Coast region.
F Höga Kusten Bridge
The High Coast Bridge, also known as the Veda Bridge, is a suspension bridge crossing the mouth of the river Ångermanälven near Veda, on…
G Höga Kusten Bridge
The High Coast Bridge, also known as the Veda Bridge, is a suspension bridge crossing the mouth of the river Ångermanälven near Veda, on…
H Gulf of Bothnia
The Gulf of Bothnia is divided into the Bothnian Bay and Bothnian Sea, and it is the northernmost arm of the Baltic Sea, between Finland's…
I Kvarken Archipelago
Kvarken is the narrow region of the Gulf of Bothnia separating the Bothnian Bay from the Bothnian Sea.
Tullkammaren
A 12,000 m² red-brick former customs warehouse built around 1901, situated on the northern bank of the Ume River.
K Bildmuseet
Bildmuseet is a contemporary art museum in Umeå, northern Sweden.
L Västerbottens museum
Regional museum in Umeå focusing on the cultural history of Västerbotten, featuring the Gammlia open-air museum with historic buildings and Sami camps.
M Söderhamns teater
A historic theater building in Söderhamn, Sweden, designed by architect Johan Erik Stenberg and completed in 1882.
N Umeå Old Prison
The Umeå Old Prison is a former prison and hotel in Umeå. The building was completed in 1861.
O Old town hall
A late Baroque-style building completed in 1776 in Old Rauma, now housing the Rauma Museum's local history exhibitions.
P Gamla bron
Gamla bron is Umeås oldest remaining bridge over Ume älv and is 301 metres long.
Q Kyrkbron, Umeå
Kyrkbron is a bridge in Umeå that takes Östra Kyrkogatan over Ume River to Teg on the south side.
R Perämeri National Park
Bothnian Bay National Park is a national park in Lapland, Finland. The park which was established in 1991, covers 157 square kilometres of…
S Sampo
Sampo is a Finnish icebreaker built in 1960 in Helsinki and now stationed in Kemi.
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