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Finland's northern tech hub on the Gulf of Bothnia, known for its market hall, cycle-friendly culture, and the quirky Air Guitar World Championships.
1 km · about 5 min drive
North Ostrobothnia, Finland · Europe
Vaara is worth a stop: 1km from Oulu.
Vaara is a town located in North Ostrobothnia, Finland. With a population of 2,980, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Vaara 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 Vaara to your route.
Vaara is a district of the city centre area of Oulu, Finland. Together with the districts of Pokkinen and Vanhatulli, Vaara forms the central business district of Oulu. It is bounded by the districts of Raksila to the east, Pokkinen to the west, Myllytulli to the north and Vanhatulli to the south.
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Vaara is located in North Ostrobothnia, Finland, Europe. The coordinates are 65.0106 latitude, 25.4825 longitude.
Vaara has a population of approximately 2,980 people, making it a town in Finland.
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Finland's northern tech hub on the Gulf of Bothnia, known for its market hall, cycle-friendly culture, and the quirky Air Guitar World Championships.
1 km · about 5 min drive
May to September
Far northern latitude: short daylight hours outside summer make long drives harder.
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