Riihimaki: Tie3 - Tienpinta

Riihimäki combines railway heritage with the measured pace of a small Finnish city in a way that reflects its position on southern Finland’s transport routes. The headwaters of the Vantaa River lie in the surrounding area, amid the forests and glacially shaped terrain of Kanta-Häme. Rail remains central to the town’s identity: Riihimäki is a major junction on the Helsinki–Tampere line, and its growth accelerated with Finland’s 19th-century railway network. The Finnish Glass Museum, housed in a former glassworks building, preserves the story of glassmaking, while the Finnish Hunting Museum adds another perspective on the country’s traditions. Move on to other webcams in the region to compare landscapes and settings around Riihimäki and Kanta-Häme.

Kanta-Häme has served as the historic heartland of Häme in southern Finland since the Middle Ages. Its gently rolling countryside is threaded by lakes and farmland, with Lake Vanajavesi forming a defining waterway around Hämeenlinna, the regional centre. The city’s Häme Castle, a medieval brick fortress beside the lake, recalls the period when Swedish rule extended into inland Finland. Beyond the city, woodland, fields and small settlements shape a measured rural character, while Liesjärvi National Park protects lakeside forest and traditional landscapes. Discover other points of interest through webcams located across Kanta-Häme.

The terrain of Finland ranges from low coastal plains along the Gulf of Bothnia to fells in Lapland, creating a country of forests, lakes and long northern distances. More than 180,000 lakes shape everyday life, while the Lakeland region is threaded with waterways and islands. Helsinki, on the Gulf of Finland, combines neoclassical landmarks around Senate Square with contemporary Finnish design. Farther north, the Sámi are Finland’s only recognised Indigenous people, and their culture remains closely connected to the Arctic region. In winter, snow and ice transform the north; in summer, long daylight extends outdoor life well into the evening. Continue through nearby webcams to explore different parts of Finland.