Karkkila: Tie 2 - Kappeli - Helsinkiin

Karkkila lies along the Karjaanjoki River, where wooded terrain and river rapids shape this small town in western Uusimaa. Its identity is closely tied to the Högfors ironworks, founded in 1820 and once a major local employer; the former industrial area remains a defining part of the town centre. The Finnish Foundry Museum preserves this manufacturing heritage, while the river corridors and surrounding forests bring a distinctly Finnish sense of space to the urban setting. Discover other points of interest through webcams located across Karkkila and Uusimaa.

The terrain of Uusimaa ranges from a low, island-dotted coast in the south to wooded uplands and lake country in the north, binding Finland’s capital region to the Gulf of Finland. Helsinki, the national capital, is its urban centre, while the coast extends through the municipalities of Espoo and Porvoo. Suomenlinna, the sea fortress off Helsinki and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, recalls Sweden’s 18th-century rule; the medieval Porvoo Cathedral and old town add another historic strand. Inland, Nuuksio National Park protects a mosaic of forest, lakes and rocky terrain close to the metropolitan area. Explore additional nearby webcams to see how Uusimaa connects with the Gulf of Finland and southern Finland.

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.