Commercial premises Vaasa

Vaasa is the regional centre of Ostrobothnia located on the shores of the Gulf of Bothnia and is one of Finland's most significant industrial cities. The Vaasa region hosts what is described as the largest energy technology cluster in the Nordic countries, with over 160 companies in the sector. As a bilingual city with several higher education institutions and excellent connections to Sweden, Vaasa is an international and attractive location.

We broker offices, retail spaces, warehouses and production premises in Vaasa and elsewhere in Ostrobothnia. Our service is completely free for tenants; the landlord always pays the brokerage fee.

Brief Overview of the Vaasa Commercial Property Market

The Vaasa commercial property market is moderate in size but diverse. Most office and retail space offerings are in the city centre, ranging from small single offices to larger units. The price level is noticeably more affordable than in the Helsinki metropolitan area.

The strong presence of the energy and technology industries is also reflected in the demand for commercial premises. Both large industrial companies and their subcontractors require production, warehouse, and office spaces, so it is advisable to explore well-located premises early.

Types of Spaces in Vaasa

Office premises

The office offerings in Vaasa are concentrated in the city centre around the Market Square. Premises are available along Vaasanpuistikko, Kauppapuistikko, Hietasaarenkatu and Alatori, with central services, parking and public transport close by.

Outside the city centre, office space is available for example in Klemettilä, just over a kilometre from the market square, and in the Runsor business area, about a ten-minute drive from the city centre. In these areas, office space can often be combined with warehouse or production facilities.

Retail premises

The commercial core of Vaasa city centre is around the Market Square and the surrounding streets, such as Kauppapuistikko, Vaasanpuistikko and Pitkäkatu. Retail premises in the city centre benefit from pedestrian traffic and surrounding services.

Retail premises suitable for customers arriving by car are available in Kivihaka, which has grown into a major retail hub along main traffic routes. In Klemettilä, there are numerous car dealerships, repair shops, and technical retailers, making the area ideal for businesses requiring both visibility and storage on the same site.

Warehouse and Production Facilities

Vaasa's industrial and warehouse areas benefit from excellent transport links. Highways 3 and 8 intersect in Vaasa; Vaskiluoto Harbour provides maritime connections to Sweden; and the airport offers direct flights to Helsinki.

Key warehouse and production areas:

• Runsor: a growing business area east of the city centre, offering office, warehouse and production premises within the same area
• Klemettilä: business area near the centre offering flexible warehouse and production spaces as well as retail premises.
• Kivihaka: a retail and business area along main routes, suitable for retail and warehouse needs.
• Suvilahti: an industrial area offering production spaces

Why is Vaasa a good choice for your business?

Vaasa is an international hub for the energy and technology industries. Most of the production by companies in the area is exported, and a broad subcontracting and service network has formed around them. Consequently, Vaasa is especially suitable for companies in industry, technology, and professional services.

The city hosts several universities and universities of applied sciences, providing instruction in both Finnish and Swedish. Competent and multilingual workforce is available, and a year-round car ferry connecting Vaasa and Umeå facilitates collaboration with Sweden.