Kaustinen: Tie 13 Kaustinen_Viiperi - Kokkolaan

Kaustinen is best known within Finland for its internationally recognised fiddling tradition. Set in the low, wooded countryside of Central Ostrobothnia, the municipality follows the Perho River, whose valley has long linked its scattered settlements. Kaustinen folk music is built around the pelimanni, or traditional fiddler, and its repertory is passed on through playing and teaching across generations. The Kaustinen Folk Music Festival brings that living tradition to the centre of town each summer, while the Kaustinen fiddling tradition was added to UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2021. Continue through nearby webcams to explore different parts of Kaustinen and Mainland Finland.

The terrain of Central Ostrobothnia ranges from low, open coastal plains in the west to forests and peatlands in the eastern interior, creating broad horizons and a spacious, level character. On the Gulf of Bothnia, Kokkola combines an active port with Neristan, a preserved district of historic wooden houses. The Perho River runs across the region towards the coast. Further inland, Kaustinen is internationally known for its fiddle-playing traditions, added to UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2021. Explore nearby webcam locations that provide complementary perspectives on Central Ostrobothnia and the Gulf of Bothnia coast.

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.