Högbacken
in Vaasa of Pohjanmaa, Finland

How to get there and get around
Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
63.083 and 21.652 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 63° 4' 57" and E 21° 39' 8"
Currency and Currency Code:
Euro - EUR
Spoken languages:
Finnish, Swedish
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 02:43 AM (Friday)
Timezone: Europe/Helsinki
UTC/GMT offset: 2 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
9:16 am and 3:23 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-44.033 and -176.367 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Ouwenga
References
This place on Geonames.org
Current travel safety evaluation for Finland in Northern Europe

Safety Score: 3,0 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to Finland.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Finland. Last Update: 2024-08-13 08:21:03

Discover Högbacken

Högbacken in Vaasa (Pohjanmaa) is a town in Finland about 228 mi (or 367 km) north-west of Helsinki, the country's capital city.

Current time in Högbacken is now 02:43 AM (Friday). The local timezone is named Europe / Helsinki with an UTC offset of 2 hours. We know of 9 airports near Högbacken, of which one is a larger airport. The closest airport in Finland is Vaasa Airport in a distance of 4 mi (or 7 km), South-East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There is one Unesco world heritage site nearby. It's High Coast / Kvarken Archipelago in a distance of 19 mi (or 30 km), North-West. Looking for a place to stay? we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

When in this area, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Vaasa, Smedsby, Malax, Laihia and Jurva. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: -2°C / 28 °F

Morning Temperature -2°C / 28 °F
Evening Temperature -2°C / 28 °F
Night Temperature -2°C / 28 °F
Chance of rainfall 1%
Air Humidity 94%
Air Pressure 978 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 9 km/h (5 mph) from South-East
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Light snow

Saturday, 23rd of November 2024

-5°C (24 °F)
1°C (34 °F)
Light snow, moderate breeze, broken clouds.

Sunday, 24th of November 2024

2°C (35 °F)
-0°C (31 °F)
Scattered clouds, moderate breeze.

Monday, 25th of November 2024

2°C (36 °F)
7°C (44 °F)
Moderate rain, fresh breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Astor Wasa

Address
1,4 mi
Asemakatu 4
65100 Vaasa
Finland

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Original Sokos Hotel Royal Vaasa

Address
1,4 mi
HOVIOIKEUDENPUISTIKKO 18
65100 Vaasa
Finland

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


SCANDIC VAASA

Address
1,5 mi
ROSTENINKATU 6
65100 Vaasa
Finland

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Hotel Vallonia

Address
2,2 mi
Keskustie 3
65610 Vaasa
Finland

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 6:00 - 0:00
Weekend: 7:00 - 23:00


Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna

Address
1,5 mi
REWELL CENTER 101
65100 Vaasa
Finland

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Cumulus Resort Tropiclandia

Address
2,0 mi
LEMMENPOLKU 3
65170 Vaasa
Finland

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Videos from this area

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Taajamajuna H452 Vaasassa. Regional train H452 in Vaasa.

Published: April 26, 2011
Length: 44:35 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: eastditch

Taajamajuna ohittaa Ruutikellarintien tasoristeyksen Vaasassa 19.4.2011 klo 18:10. Sähköistys rakenteilla. A diesel driven fInnish regional train crossing the Ruutikellarintie street in...


Vanhojentanssit 2014 Vaasa

Published: February 16, 2014
Length: 57:07 min
Rating: 1 of 5
Author: ansuniina

14.02.2014 Vanhojentanssit, Vaasa. Tanssit: mignon, salty dog rag, fireman's dance.


Lyseo: edu.vaasa.fi-sähköposti oletuksena

Published: January 05, 2015
Length: 00:00 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Vaasa eForum


Vaasa 04.08.2014 - Ukkosmyrsky ohi - Aseman edusta tulvii

Published: August 04, 2014
Length: 29:35 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: jorkale

Ukonilma aiheutti tulvan Vaasan Aseman edustalla 4.8.2014. Sony DSC-HX300 Camera.


Jenkkiautoja 1.5.2010 - Vaasa.

Published: May 04, 2010
Length: 44:12 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: jorkale

Vappu Cruising Vaasa 1.5.2010. Jenkkiautoja maasillalla.


Vaasa New Energy, energiaomavarainen asuinalue

Published: October 11, 2011
Length: 36:33 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: EnergyVaasa

Vaasan Suvilahteen on rakennettu asuinalue, joka on maailmanlaajuisesti katsottuna uranuurtaja rajatun alueen ekologisessa energiantuotannossa.


Frantz & Robert training in Vaasa

Published: June 05, 2009
Length: 39:30 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: discuspro1

Frantz Kruger and Robert Häggblom throwing indoors in Maapohjahalli, Vaasa, Finland.


Veteraaniautoja - Vaasa 01.05.2012

Published: May 03, 2012
Length: 19:08 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: jorkale

"VAASAN VETERAANIAUTOSEURAN VAPPUAJO" Vaasassa 1.5.2012.


SM maantiekävelyt Vaasa / FM i landsvägsgång Vasa 2014

Published: June 16, 2014
Length: 53:33 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Ingemar Sundelin

SM maantiekävelyt 2014, Kaarlenkenttä, Vaasa FM i landsvägsgång 2014, Karlsplan, Vasa 15.6.2014.


Vaasa Station

Published: July 31, 2009
Length: 15:31 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: aboturku

Vaasa Railway station 29th 2009 (ca. 14:40 EEST). Vaasa was called "Nikolaistadt" (Nikolainkaupunki) 1855-1917. The old sign of the city is nowadays at the waiting room of the station.


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Vaasa Arena

Vaasa Arena is an arena in Vaasa, Finland. It is primarily used for ice hockey, and is the home arena of Sport. It opened in 1971 and holds 4,448 people, but plans are ready to expand the capacity. Some extra seats were installed before the SM-league qualification series in spring 2009. The arena has three ice hockey rinks, the only three-rink arena in Finland. The main arena has a capacity of 4,448 (ice hockey). The two practice rinks have only got limited areas for the public.

Located at 63.0797, 21.6417 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Indoor arenas in Finland, Indoor ice hockey venues in Finland, Vaasa, Sport in Vaasa, Buildings and structures in Ostrobothnia (region)

Hietalahti Stadium

Hietalahti Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Vaasa, Finland. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home stadium of Vaasan Palloseura. The stadium holds 4,600 and was built in 1935.

Located at 63.0853, 21.6278 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Football venues in Finland, Vaasa, Multi-purpose stadiums in Finland, Sport in Vaasa, Buildings and structures in Ostrobothnia (region)

Vaasa University of Applied Sciences

Vaasan ammattikorkeakoulu VAMK, University of Applied Sciences is an international higher education institution educating Bachelors of Business Administration, Engineering, Hospitality Management and Social Services as well as Registered Nurses and Public Health Nurses in Finnish, Swedish and English for the demanding needs of the working life. VAMK has approximately 3,300 students enrolled and a staff of circa 250 members.

Located at 63.092, 21.616 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Education in Ostrobothnia (region), Vaasa, Universities in Finland

Kaarlen kenttä

Kaarlen kenttä is a multi-use stadium in Vaasa, Finland. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home stadium of FC Kiisto. The stadium holds 5,500 people.

Located at 63.0828, 21.6411 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Football venues in Finland

Popular in vicinity

These are some bigger and more relevant cities in the wider vivinity of Högbacken.

capture of the webcam Vaasa: Tie 8 − Kotiranta − Kokkolaan

Vaasa: Tie 8 − Kotiranta − Kokkolaan, Vaasa (source)

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Vaasa: Tie 8 − Kotiranta − Tie 27417 kiertoliittymä, Vaasa (source)

capture of the webcam Vaasa: Tie3 − Tienpinta

Vaasa: Tie3 − Tienpinta, Vaasa (source)

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Vaasa: Tie 8 − Kotiranta − Vaasaan, Vaasa (source)

capture of the webcam Vaasa: Tie8 − Kotiranta − Tienpinta

Vaasa: Tie8 − Kotiranta − Tienpinta, Vaasa (source)

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Vaasa: Tie 3 − puomi) − Tie, Vaasa (source)

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This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Korkeamäki, Högbacken