Fagervik is a small historic ironworks village located in Inkoo, about 60 km west of Helsinki. It was founded in the 1640s, and for centuries it was one of Finland’s most important ironworks communities. The village still has many well-preserved buildings from the 18th and 19th centuries, including workers' houses, the old ironworks area, and the beautiful Fagervik Manor.

One of the highlights is the Fagervik Church, built in 1737. It’s one of Finland’s oldest preserved wooden churches, and its charming, rustic interior is worth seeing if you’re there when it’s open.

Today, Fagervik is a quiet place, mostly visited for its peaceful atmosphere, lakeside scenery, and historic surroundings. There’s a small café in the old bakery (open in summer), and the village is also a popular spot for cycling and walking.

There's also nice swimming spots nearby.

Good to know:

• Best visited in summer when the café is open and the village feels more alive.

• Easily reached by car (about 1 hour from Helsinki).

• Combine it with nearby Fiskars or Billnäs for a day of exploring old ironworks villages.