bodom

Bodom is a toponym associated with a lake in southern Finland, commonly known as Lake Bodom (Bodomin järvi). The lake lies near Espoo, in the Uusimaa region, close to Helsinki. It is part of a popular recreational area with forests, trails and shorelines used for walking, swimming, boating and picnicking.

The Lake Bodom murders, a high-profile crime that occurred in 1960, took place at the lake and became one of Finland's most discussed criminal cases. The incident has been the subject of extensive media coverage, investigations and cultural references, and continues to be referenced in Finnish crime literature and popular culture.

Outside of crime history, the name Bodom has entered popular culture through the Finnish melodic death metal band Children of Bodom, formed in the 1990s. The band took its name from the lake and gained international recognition for its music, helping to popularize the Bodom name beyond Finland.

In Finnish, the lake’s name is Bodomin järvi; the name Bodom is used in various local contexts, including place names, establishments and media.