Among the municipalities of mainland Finland, Vihti stands out for its lake-dotted countryside and historic parish centre beside Lake Hiidenvesi. In Uusimaa, west of Helsinki, the municipality includes the growing town of Nummela alongside broad areas of forest, fields and shoreline. Lake Hiidenvesi, one of Uusimaa’s larger lakes, shapes local life through boating, fishing and time spent by the water in every season. In the church village, the ruins of the medieval Church of St Bridget recall the parish’s long history and form a distinctive local landmark. Vihti is a rewarding stop beyond the capital, where settled communities meet the Finnish forest-and-lake environment. Discover other points of interest through webcams located across Vihti and mainland Finland.
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