Small towns with beautiful nature are among the most perfect places to visit on a summer evening in Finland. 40 minutes away and with some gorgeous back-roads with natural landscape from Tampere, is Valkeakoski. Today we soar above the charming Finnish town of Valkeakoski during the last golden days of summer. The sunlight still lingers a bit longer. Everything feels calm, quiet, and beautifully alive. This all-drone short showcases the town’s heart. It features the iconic Valkeakoski Church and the Rapola Bridge. The soft reflections of late-summer skies glow over the canals that connect the lakes.
Valkeakoski literally means “White Rapids”. It is a perfect name for a city built between two lakes — Mallasvesi and Vanajavesi. In Valkeakoski, water is part of everyday life. It’s a peaceful place about 35 km south of Tampere. Around 20,000 people live here. The city was once known for its paper mills and strong industrial roots. Today it’s more relaxed. It is filled with green parks and lovely lakes.
The Valkeakoski Church (Valkeakosken kirkko) is one of the town’s most recognizable landmarks. It stands right by the water in the city center, surrounded by trees and open sky — a perfect symbol of the area’s calm and closeness to nature.
The church was designed by famous Finnish architect Pauli E. Blomstedt and completed in 1969, replacing an older wooden church that had served the community earlier. Its modernist design is simple but striking — light concrete walls, tall narrow windows, and a tower that points cleanly toward the sky. Inside, the atmosphere is warm and peaceful, with natural light pouring in and minimal decoration focusing attention on the altar and organ.
Hope you enjoy this video captured with Dji Flip at the end of Summer 2025.
Vibes: A Calm Mood. Shutter: Aerial Small Town
Soar above the charming Finnish town of Valkeakoski during the final golden hours of summer. 🌅 This all-drone short captures the peaceful beauty of Valkeakoski’s city center — from the iconic Valkeakoski Church, to the winding Rapola Bridge and the lush green surroundings that embrace the water channels. Filmed on a bright and clear late summer afternoon, this cinematic aerial journey shows the town in its full seasonal glory — calm, green, sun-kissed, and breathing in the last warm days of the year. ☁️ Watch how the sunlight dances on rooftops and tree canopies. Listen to the calming music that flows like the water beneath the bridge. This is a visual postcard from Finland’s heartland — peaceful, poetic, and quietly powerful. ✨ No narration. Just nature, architecture, and atmosphere from above. 🎵 Music: Soft cinematic and instrumental ambient – perfect for relaxation, study, or travel inspiration. 00:00 – Unser Letzter Walser – Franz Gordon 02:34 – As I Dream – Johannes Bornlöf 05:30 – Mosaic – Aerian 📍 Location: Valkeakoski, Finland 🕒 Time: Late Summer Afternoon 🎥 Camera: Drone 4K
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