Housing for crews
How to find beds for 10 to 200 workers near the GigaVaasa area: what exists, how far it is from the site, what the rules require, and how to send one request to several providers.
Start with the directory
Every accommodation provider on this site asked to be listed and wants to be contacted. Each entry shows the number of beds, the minimum stay and the driving time to the GigaVaasa area.
- Crew accommodation, all providers
- Providers with 50 beds or more
- Furnished apartments for supervisors
If you would rather describe your need once and let providers come to you, use the request form at the end of this page.
What kind of accommodation exists
The region has about 115,000 residents and no large stock of empty housing. Crews are housed in a mix of the following. Prices vary a lot by season and length of stay, so ask several providers.
| Type | Suits | Typical minimum stay |
|---|---|---|
| Whole houses and row houses in the surrounding municipalities | Crews of 4 to 12 who cook for themselves and have a van | One month or more |
| Hostels and guesthouses in Vaasa | Small crews, short stays, no car needed | A few nights |
| Long-stay rates at hotels | Supervisors, short projects, people who need a single room | One week or more |
| Modular and container villages | Crews of 50 to several hundred, with canteen and laundry on site | One month or more, often the whole project |
| Camping cabins | Summer stays for small crews | A few nights |
| Furnished apartments | Supervisors, engineers and families | One month or more |
How far the housing is from the site
The GigaVaasa area is at Laajametsä, next to Vaasa airport, about 10 km south-east of the city centre. Driving times below are approximate and assume normal traffic and winter road conditions.
| From | Driving time |
|---|---|
| Vaasa centre | about 15 minutes |
| Mustasaari (Korsholm), Sepänkylä | about 15 minutes |
| Laihia | about 20 minutes |
| Maalahti (Malax) | about 30 minutes |
| Vöyri (Vörå) | about 40 minutes |
| Isokyrö (Storkyro) | about 40 minutes |
| Korsnäs | about 50 minutes |
Getting crews to the site
Public transport in Vaasa is planned for the city, not for shift work at the site. Most crews use their own vans or rented minibuses. Ask the rental company which driving licence the driver needs for the vehicle you choose.
- Car, van and bus rental in the directory
- Local buses in Vaasa (City of Vaasa)
- Vaasa airport (Finavia)
Meals, laundry and shopping
- Canteens and meal delivery: catering companies run site canteens and deliver hot meals to housing. Halal and vegetarian options are available on request.
- Laundry: laundry and cleaning companies collect and return laundry weekly, including workwear.
- Shops: large grocery stores are open every day, including Sundays, usually from 7 to 22 or longer. Alcohol is sold in grocery stores until 21. Stronger drinks are sold only by the state alcohol monopoly, which is closed on Sundays.
- Pharmacies keep normal shop hours. There is a pharmacy with extended hours in the city centre.
Winter
From November to March expect snow, ice and short days. Temperatures are often below −10 °C in January and February. Plan for winter tyres on every vehicle, warm workwear, and extra time for the drive to the site.
- Driving licences and vehicles (Traficom)
- Weather forecasts (Finnish Meteorological Institute)
- Workwear and equipment in the directory
What Finnish rules require
This site does not restate the rules. The points below tell you what exists and link to the authority that explains it.
- Employer-provided housing: the construction sector collective agreement sets minimum standards for accommodation, such as room size, a room of one’s own for longer stays, kitchen, bathrooms and showers per resident, laundry and cleaning. Accommodation conditions for posted workers (Occupational Safety Administration)
- Posting notification: a company that posts workers to Finland must notify the occupational safety authority before the work starts. Reporting duty for posted workers
- Tax number: everyone working on a construction site in Finland needs a Finnish tax number and a photo ID card showing it. Working in Finland (Tax Administration) and taxes for posted workers (Occupational Safety Administration)
- Buyer’s duties: a company that buys contract work or hires agency labour in Finland has checking duties. Contractor’s obligations and liability
- Pay and terms: collective agreements for the construction sector
- Site safety: construction work notifications and rules
Request capacity
Tell us what you need. We forward the request to accommodation providers that match, and they reply to you directly. The site does not book, does not take a commission and does not guarantee availability.
This form is not connected yet. Send the same details by email to hello@vaasasuppliers.com.
Companies that can help
Questions people ask
Can workers share rooms?
Shared rooms are common for short stays. For longer stays the construction sector collective agreement sets minimum standards for employer-provided housing, including a room of one's own. The Occupational Safety Administration's page on accommodation conditions has the details.
Who pays for the housing?
Normally the employer of a posted worker arranges and pays for the accommodation. Whether any of the cost can be charged to the worker is regulated. The Occupational Safety Administration explains the rules for posted workers.
How far ahead should we book?
For 50 beds or more, months ahead. Capacity in the region is limited, and the city expects thousands of workers by summer 2027. Send a request as soon as you know the dates.
Does this site book or take a commission?
No. It lists providers and forwards requests. You contract directly with the provider, and nothing is added to the price.
Can we bring our own modular housing?
Possibly, on a suitable plot and with the required permits. Modular and container housing providers are in the directory. The building control of the municipality decides on permits.