Life and living in Uusikaupunki

Uusikaupunki has provided its inhabitants with an unhurried but active lifestyle for over 400 years. The strengths of this idyllic seaside town are high employment rate, compact town structure as well as a wide range of services and activities. Everything is nearby, which makes everyday life easy and enjoyable. A community of 16,000 people already call the town home.

Cosy homes at a reasonable price

Uusikaupunki has neighbourhoods for all tastes. You can choose between an urban lifestyle in the unique wooden house quarter or a more rural lifestyle outside of the town centre by the sea. Housing prices in the area are quite reasonable. If you are dreaming of building your own home, the City of Uusikaupunki has a wide range of plots available.

High quality education for children of all ages

Uusikaupunki is a safe place to raise your family, and the town has excellent schools and day care centres. The City of Uusikaupunki day care and school network takes into account specific needs of different families. After primary school, you can continue your studies for example in upper secondary school or vocational school.

Wide range of recreational services

Uusikaupunki is an active cultural town, and there are plenty of recreational services for all tastes. Most services are located in the town centre or within walking distance from it.

Uusikaupunki is known as a cultural town. We offer a wide range of cultural experiences, including the widely renowned Uusikaupunki Museum, award-winning Uusikaupunki Theatre, and internationally famed Crusell Music Festival. The town has many museums and galleries, a legendary cinema, various music events, library, music school, and an adult education centre with courses in many different areas.

The beautiful natural setting of the town is ideal for all kinds of outdoor activities. The clear waters and beautiful islands of the Bothnian Sea National Park provide an excellent location for outings, fishing, boating, and water sports. The town also has a professional level basketball team, Korihait, and many other active sports teams. You can also find a public swimming pool, a golf course, a horse-riding school, ski tunnel, and many gyms and fitness centres.

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