Kerava: Tie 4 - Kytömaa - Lahteen

The landscape around Kerava is a low, wooded and field-dotted stretch of southern Finland, which has shaped both its compact urban form and local economy. The Keravanjoki River runs through the city before joining the Vantaa River, adding waterside green space to a largely suburban setting. Kerava stands on Finland’s main railway line between Helsinki and Riihimäki, opened in 1862 as the country’s first railway; this connection helped transform a rural parish into a growing commuter city within the Helsinki metropolitan area. The city’s cultural scene includes the Sinka art museum, with Finnish art and changing exhibitions. Discover how Kerava connects with southern Finland by browsing webcams in the surrounding area.

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.