The Bronze Age in Finland began around 1500 BCE, with distinct regional influences. Along the coastal areas, Finland was part of the Nordic Bronze Culture, which linked it to broader Scandinavian trade and cultural exchanges. Coastal inhabitants used bronze tools and ornaments, engaging in a maritime trading network that connected them to the Baltic Sea and beyond.
In contrast, inland Finland was influenced by bronze-using cultures from northern and eastern Russia. However, bronze remained rare, and societies in these areas largely continued their traditional livelihoods of hunting, fishing, and gathering. Though bronze tools were introduced, the everyday use of stone tools persisted for much of the population. Thus, while Finland participated in the broader Bronze Age cultural shifts, the impact of bronze varied significantly between the coastal and inland regions.