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Korsholm

Ostrobothnia, Finland · Europe

About Korsholm

Korsholm is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Vaasa, 36km from Kvarken Archipelago.

Korsholm is a town located in Ostrobothnia, Finland. With a population of 17,176, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Korsholm sits in Finland, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Helsinki time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Korsholm to your route.

About Korsholm

Korsholm (Finland Swedish: [korsˈholm]; Finnish: Mustasaari) is a municipality in Finland, located on the west coast of the country. Korsholm is situated in Ostrobothnia, along the Gulf of Bothnia. The population of Korsholm is approximately 20,000, while the sub-region has a population of approximately 112,000. It is

Read more the 55th most populous municipality in Finland. The town of Vaasa was founded in Korsholm parish in 1606 and today the municipality completely surrounds the city. It is a coastal, mostly rural municipality, consisting of a rural landscape and a large, fractured archipelago. The administrative center is Smedsby, situated 3 km (2 mi) from Vaasa center along Finnish national road 8. Korsholm is a bilingual municipality with Finnish and Swedish as its official languages. The population consists of 28% Finnish speakers, 68% Swedish speakers, and 4% speakers of other languages.

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Korsholm offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Korsholm located?

Korsholm is located in Ostrobothnia, Finland, Europe. The coordinates are 63.1142 latitude, 21.6822 longitude.

What is the population of Korsholm?

Korsholm has a population of approximately 17,176 people, making it a town in Finland.

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Quick Information

Population
17,176
Continent
Europe
Country
Finland
Region
Ostrobothnia
Timezone
Europe/Helsinki
Coordinates
63.1142, 21.6822

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Finland

Police
112
Ambulance
112
Fire
112
Driving side
right

Winter tyres mandatory December–February.

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Worth the detour from Korsholm

3 notable places within an hour's drive.

bridge

Replot Bridge

Finland's longest bridge, a 1,045 m cable-stayed span leaping into the UNESCO-listed Kvarken Archipelago near Vaasa. The gateway drive to a rising, glacier-sculpted island world.

18 km · about 20 min drive

natural wonder

Kvarken Archipelago

Finland's only natural World Heritage Site, where the land still rises nearly 1 cm a year after the Ice Age, spawning new islands. Drive the Replot island roads to boulder fields, stone labyrinths and wooden watchtowers.

36 km · about 40 min drive

landmark

PowerPark

Finland's largest amusement park in Härmä with unique motor-sport themed rides alongside traditional attractions.

45 km · about 50 min drive

Driving roads near Korsholm

  • 18 kmReplot BridgeFinland's longest bridge, a 1,045 m cable-stayed span leaping into the UNESCO-listed Kvarken Archipelago near Vaasa. The gateway drive to a rising, glacier-sculpted island world.

When to drive here

May to September

Far northern latitude: short daylight hours outside summer make long drives harder.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Korsholm.

Smedsby

🇫🇮 Finland

1 km away

Teeriniemi

🇫🇮 Finland

2 km awayPop. 1,500

Ristinummi

🇫🇮 Finland

3 km awayPop. 1,500

Vaasa

🇫🇮 Finland

4 km awayPop. 69,819

Hietalahti

🇫🇮 Finland

5 km awayPop. 4,700

Replot

🇫🇮 Finland

18 km awayPop. 2,100

Malax

🇫🇮 Finland

20 km awayPop. 5,517

Vähäkyrö

🇫🇮 Finland

22 km away

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