Northern Lights - Southern Finland
Aurora photography in Southern Finland. Track Northern Lights at Helsinki harbor and dark lake locations during strong geomagnetic storms from September through March.
Upcoming Opportunities
When all conditions match, PhotoWeather marks an opportunity window.
This forecast tracks when Southern Finland's rare aurora opportunities align with clear skies and darkness. At 60°N, Helsinki sits at the same latitude as Shetland—aurora displays are visible during strong geomagnetic storms, typically requiring Kp 5 or higher.
What makes Southern Finland special for aurora photography:
- Helsinki harbor foregrounds - Combine aurora with Suomenlinna fortress, icebreakers, and maritime architecture
- Lake reflections - The region's 188,000 lakes create mirror shots impossible in landlocked areas
- Dark sky accessibility - Nuuksio National Park sits just 30km from Helsinki with minimal light pollution
- Baltic coastline - Porvoo and coastal viewpoints offer unobstructed northern horizons
Peak aurora season runs from September through March. Unlike Finnish Lapland where aurora is frequent, Southern Finland sees displays only during major geomagnetic storms—but when conditions align, the combination of urban foregrounds and lake reflections creates unique compositions unavailable further north. Seek locations outside Helsinki's light dome, particularly Nuuksio's lakes or coastal vantage points east of the city. The forecast helps identify those rare clear nights when strong geomagnetic activity reaches this latitude.
Location status
0 of 12 locations currently active
Nuuksio
InactiveNational park with forest lakes and reliable mist
Right now: Aurora Activity too low (25%, ≥ 50.0%)
2 opportunities in next 10 days
Nuuksio
InactiveNational park with forest lakes and reliable mist
Nuuksio, Uusimaa, Finland
Torronsuo
InactiveSouthern Finland's largest bog - ethereal mist over boardwalks
Torronsuon Kansallispuisto, Kanta-Häme, Finland
Right now: Aurora Activity too low (25%, ≥ 50.0%)
1 opportunity in next 10 days
Repovesi
InactiveLake district with cliff viewpoints and valley fog
Repovesi Nationalpark, Kymenlaakso, Finland
Right now: Aurora Activity too low (27%, ≥ 50.0%)
4 opportunities in next 10 days
Teijo
InactiveCoastal bog landscapes with atmospheric mist
Matildedal, Southwest Finland, Finland
Right now: Total Cloud Coverage too high (32%, ≤ 30.0%)
1 opportunity in next 10 days
Aulanko
InactiveAulanko nature reserve with lake views and reliable fog
Hämeenlinna, Kanta-Häme, Finland
Right now: Aurora Activity too low (28%, ≥ 50.0%)
2 opportunities in next 10 days
Punkaharju
InactiveFamous esker ridge with lakes on both sides
Punkaharju, South Savo, Finland
Right now: Visibility too low (2km, ≥ 8000.0m)
4 opportunities in next 10 days
Kurjenrahka
InactiveKurjenrahka wetland reserve near Turku with bog mist
Turku, Southwest Finland, Finland
Right now: Visibility too low (7km, ≥ 8000.0m)
1 opportunity in next 10 days
Porvoo
InactiveHistoric river town with valley fog along Porvoonjoki
Porvoo, Uusimaa, Finland
Right now: Aurora Activity too low (25%, ≥ 50.0%)
2 opportunities in next 10 days
Vesijärvi
InactiveLake Vesijärvi with reliable fog conditions
Lahti, Päijänne Tavastia, Finland
Right now: Aurora Activity too low (29%, ≥ 50.0%)
2 opportunities in next 10 days
Liesjärvi
InactiveForest lakes in Häme region with atmospheric mist
Liesjärven Kansallispuisto, Kanta-Häme, Finland
Right now: Aurora Activity too low (27%, ≥ 50.0%)
1 opportunity in next 10 days
Helsinki
InactiveCapital city with sea fog over harbor islands and Suomenlinna fortress
Helsingfors, Uusimaa, Finland
Right now: Aurora Activity too low (25%, ≥ 50.0%)
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