Nokia

Built around the rapids of the Nokianvirta, Nokia grew into an industrial city in Pirkanmaa, just west of Tampere. The river carries water from Lake Pyhäjärvi towards Lake Kulovesi, placing the town within Finland’s broad lake district. In 1868, engineer Fredrik Idestam established a wood-pulp mill at Nokia; the business later adopted the name Nokia Ab, beginning the local story behind a globally recognised Finnish name. Riverfront industrial areas still shape the city’s character, while Tampere’s cultural and urban amenities lie close by. Browse nearby webcams to see how Nokia connects with the lakes and settlements of the Tampere region.

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