Rule Fog Hunter

Fog Hunter - Southern Finland

Southern Finland, Finland

Fog and reflection photography in Southern Finland. Track morning mist at Nuuksio, Torronsuo, Repovesi.

Southern Finland's lake district and boreal forests create ideal conditions for fog photography. The region's 188,000 lakes, countless bogs, and mixed forests generate reliable morning mist from late summer through autumn.

What makes Southern Finland special for fog photography:

Lake fog - Large lakes like Vesijärvi and Saimaa produce dramatic ground fog at dawn
Bog mist - Torronsuo and other wetlands create ethereal low-lying fog over boardwalks
Forest atmosphere - Nuuksio and Repovesi offer misty woodland scenes with cliff viewpoints
Accessibility - Most locations within 2 hours of Helsinki

Peak fog season runs from August through October, with the strongest conditions occurring on calm, clear nights when temperatures drop near the dewpoint. Arrive before sunrise for the most dramatic mist.

Next potential opportunity

Porvoo

Porvoo, Uusimaa, Finland

Starting in ~72 hours

Medium confidence

Location status

0 of 10 locations currently active

Nuuksio

Inactive

National park with forest lakes and reliable mist

Right now: Visibility too high (10km, ≤ 3000.0m)

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Torronsuo

Inactive

Southern Finland's largest bog - ethereal mist over boardwalks

Torronsuon Kansallispuisto, Kanta-Häme, Finland

Right now: Visibility too high (11km, ≤ 3000.0m)

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Repovesi

Inactive

Lake district with cliff viewpoints and valley fog

Repovesi Nationalpark, Kymenlaakso, Finland

Right now: Visibility too high (7km, ≤ 3000.0m)

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Teijo

Inactive

Coastal bog landscapes with atmospheric mist

Matildedal, Southwest Finland, Finland

Right now: Visibility too high (16km, ≤ 3000.0m)

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Aulanko

Inactive

Aulanko nature reserve with lake views and reliable fog

Hämeenlinna, Kanta-Häme, Finland

Right now: Visibility too high (9km, ≤ 3000.0m)

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Punkaharju

Inactive

Famous esker ridge with lakes on both sides

Punkaharju, South Savo, Finland

Right now: Visibility too high (7km, ≤ 3000.0m)

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Kurjenrahka

Inactive

Kurjenrahka wetland reserve near Turku with bog mist

Turku, Southwest Finland, Finland

Right now: Visibility too high (13km, ≤ 3000.0m)

Next opportunity in ~323h

1 opportunity in next 14 days

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Porvoo

Inactive

Historic river town with valley fog along Porvoonjoki

Porvoo, Uusimaa, Finland

Right now: Visibility too high (10km, ≤ 3000.0m)

Next opportunity in ~72h

1 opportunity in next 14 days

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Vesijärvi

Inactive

Lake Vesijärvi with reliable fog conditions

Lahti, Päijänne Tavastia, Finland

Right now: Visibility too high (8km, ≤ 3000.0m)

Next opportunity in ~293h

1 opportunity in next 14 days

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Liesjärvi

Inactive

Forest lakes in Häme region with atmospheric mist

Liesjärven Kansallispuisto, Kanta-Häme, Finland

Right now: Visibility too high (10km, ≤ 3000.0m)

Next opportunity in ~263h

1 opportunity in next 14 days

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Upcoming Opportunities

When all conditions match, PhotoWeather marks an opportunity window.

Times shown in Europe/Helsinki

Next opportunity

Dense Fog (lingering) at Sunrise

Porvoo

Wed, Jan 14 · 09:00–10:00 · 1h window

Medium confidence

52%

Dense Fog (lingering) at Sunrise

Liesjärvi

Thu, Jan 22 · 08:00–09:00

Medium

Dense Fog (lingering) at Sunset

Vesijärvi

Fri, Jan 23 · 14:00–15:00

Medium

Dense Fog (lingering)

Kurjenrahka

Sat, Jan 24 · 20:00–24:00

Medium

What's blocking opportunities

72-hour view of conditions preventing matches across 10 locations

Top 4 blocking conditions across 10 of 10 locations

Some blocked

Most blocked

11 Sun

12 Mon

13 Tue

14 Wed

Visibility (≤ 3000.0m)

100% blocked

Fog Probability (≥ 85.0%)

100% blocked

Wind Speed (≤ 2.0m/s)

85% blocked

Dewpoint Spread (≤ 2.0°C)

37% blocked

How to read: Each row shows when a condition blocks opportunities. Stronger red means more locations are affected. These are the top 4 conditions preventing matches across the 72-hour forecast.

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