Varkaus

Varkaus straddles the narrow isthmus between Lake Unnukka and Haukivesi in Finland’s Lakeland, and these linked waters helped establish it as an industrial town. Haukivesi belongs to the vast Lake Saimaa system, while channels and rapids through Varkaus long provided transport routes and power for manufacturing. The Varkaus Works began as an ironworks in 1815 and developed into one of Finland’s important industrial complexes; the town remains closely associated with forest-industry engineering and paper production. Shorelines, islands and boating routes keep water central to everyday life. Find related webcams across the Saimaa lake district to build a fuller picture of Varkaus and its waterside setting.

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