The Association of World Heritage Sites in Finland was established in 2016 in Vaasa. The purpose of the association is to develop and increase the cooperation between and influence of World Heritage Sites and to improve the sites’ skills and resources. The association promotes the implementation of the international World Heritage Convention and represents the World Heritage Sites in Finland on a national, Nordic and international level.
The activities of the association are financed through membership fees and various subsidies.
Board of Directors 2025
Chairperson: Ulla Mikkanen, National Land Survey of Finland (deputy Heli Laaksonen)
Vice Chairperson: Hanna-Leena Salminen, City of Rauma (deputy Noora Jokinen)
Malin Henriksson, Metsähallitus (deputy Kenth Nedergård)
Jesse Saarinen, The Foundation of Petäjävesi Old Church (deputy Hanna Hautamäki)
World Heritage Coordinator, City of Rauma (deputy Anna Meriruoho)
Petteri Takkula, The Governing Body of Suomenlinna (deputy Milla Öystilä)
Jaana Rannanpää, Verla UPM (deputy Ville Majuri)
Contact information
Chairperson
Ulla Mikkanen
+ 358 40 80 11 261
puheenjohtaja@maailmanperinto.fi
