There are three shopping malls in Vaasa of which two are found by the market square. On the western side of the square is Rewell Center (http://www.rewellcenter.fi/) named after architect Viljo Revell who planned the modern city block that was built in 1962 and on the eastern side is the smaller HS center. Along Pitkäkatu there is a small shopping mall called Galleria Wasa. A big supermarket called City Market can be found on the northern end of the market square. In Kivihaka, eastwards from the city center, you'll find a big area with various big shops, a small shopping mall and two big supermarkets. Best reached by car.
Loftet
Raastuvankatu 28, (http://www.loftet.fi/defa...). local handcraft shop not far from the city center. there is also a nice cafã© here where you can have lunch.
The gothic style Market Hall built in 1902 offers meat, fish, cheese, sweets, art and souvenirs. It is situated on the southern end of the market square.