Outokumpu

Lake Sysmäjärvi and the wooded terrain of North Karelia define the setting of Outokumpu — water, forest and an industrial legacy shape this small town in eastern Finland. Copper ore discovered here in 1910 led to mining that became central to the community for much of the 20th century. That story is preserved at the Old Mine Mining Museum, where the former mine area gives Outokumpu a character distinct from Finland’s larger urban centres. The town belongs to North Karelia, a region of extensive forests and lakes with a strong Karelian identity. Continue through nearby webcams to explore different parts of Outokumpu and North Karelia.

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