Live Cams in Central Ostrobothnia

The online cameras will show you around the region of Central Ostrobothnia (Keski-Pohjanmaa), situated in western Finland. It shares borders with the Finnish regions of Central Finland, Ostrobothnia, North Ostrobothnia, and South Ostrobothnia.Its administrative centre is in the city of Kokkola, which has a population of approximately 48 thousand people. As it was once part of the Swedish Empire, Kokkola is officially a bilingual city with a small population of Swedish speakers. With a shoreline on the Gulf of Bothnia, numerous rivers, and a few lakes, the city is popular for fishing and hiking on waterfront trails. In the city centre, visit the Old Wooden Town of Neristan, a well-preserved historical area with traditional wooden houses dating back to the 17th century.The town of Kaustinen is famous for its Kaustinen Folk Music Festival, a major and dance music festival held annually in July that celebrates a centuries-old fiddle-based music tradition. In Kälviä, you will enjoy the Toivonen farm animal park and farming museum, where you can observe and interact with animals in a rural setting.Capital: Kokkola Other major towns: Kannus, Kaustinen Main attractions: Neristan Old Town, Tankar Island and lighthouse, city park Havsparken, Salamajärvi National Park Finnish Forest Reindeer Airports: Kokkola-Pietarsaari Airport (KOK -Kokkola-Pietarsaaren lentoasema; Karleby-Jakobstad flygplats)