Kaskinen

The town was founded in 1785.

In the early 20th century, Kaskinen grew and modernised, with new infrastructure and transportation links being established in the area. The construction of a new harbour and railway station in the town helped to boost its economy, while the establishment of new businesses and industries created jobs and opportunities for local residents.

Pulp industry played an important role in the history of Kaskinen, and the town was home to a major pulp factory for many years. The factory was established in the 1930s and became one of the largest employers in the region, providing jobs for hundreds of local residents. The pulp factory produced a range of products, including paper, cardboard, and other materials, and helped to fuel the growth and development of the local economy. In 2009, the decision was made to close the pulp factory, which was a major blow to the local economy and led to the loss of many jobs in the town.

Kaskinen covers an area of ​​30 km², of which the water area is 18.5 km². The town has about 1,300 inhabitants, of whom about 70% are Finnish-speaking and about 30% Swedish-speaking. The town is an enclave of Närpes and the smallest town of Finland.

Tourist information:

Visit Kaskinen, +358 40-548-0171, tourism@kaskinen.fi.

The main routes to Kaskinen are Highway 67 (from Kauhajoki via Teuva, both in Southern Ostrobothnia in the east) and Regional road 676 (from Närpes centre in the north). From farther away E8 is the main road. The railway does not carry passenger traffic.

By bus:

Direct bus routes are available from Vaasa and Närpes. Timetables are available from Matkahuolto.

By ferry:

There is also a ferry connection to the island Eskilsö (Eskö), Närpes, immediately to the west of the town centre.

1 Eskilsö Ferry.