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Fog Hunter - Southern Finland

Southern Finland, Finland

Fog and reflection photography in Southern Finland. Track morning mist at Nuuksio, Torronsuo, and Repovesi from August through October when lake fog peaks.

Upcoming Opportunities

When all conditions match, PhotoWeather marks an opportunity window.

Times shown in Europe/Helsinki
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Next opportunity
Dense Fog at Sunrise
Helsinki
Today · 04:00–06:00 · 2h window
High confidence
100%
🌫️Fog Probability100%
Dewpoint Spread: 0.1°C
Visibility: 359 (Fog)
Relative Humidity: 99%
Wind Speed: 2.1m/s (calm conditions)
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Dense Fog at Sunrise
Nuuksio
Today · 04:00–06:00
🌫️Fog Probability:100%
High
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Dense Fog
Helsinki
Today · 06:00–10:00
🌫️Fog Probability:94.3-100%
High
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Dense Fog
Nuuksio
Today · 06:00–10:00
🌫️Fog Probability:96.2-100%
High
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Dense Fog
Liesjärvi
Today · 09:00–11:00
🌫️Fog Probability:86.6-91.4%
High
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Dense Fog
Liesjärvi
Sat, Jun 13 · 18:00–21:00
🌫️Fog Probability:96.2-100%
High
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Dense Fog
Nuuksio
Sat, Jun 13 · 18:00–21:00
🌫️Fog Probability:90.5-100%
High
+18 more windows in the next 10 days

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.

Location status

2 of 12 locations currently active

Nuuksio

Inactive

National park with forest lakes and reliable mist

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Nuuksio

Active

National park with forest lakes and reliable mist

Nuuksio, Uusimaa, Finland

Ends in ~1h 23m

5 opportunities in next 10 days

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Torronsuo

Inactive

Southern Finland's largest bog - ethereal mist over boardwalks

Torronsuon Kansallispuisto, Kanta-Häme, Finland

Right now: Fog Probability too low (73%, ≥ 75.0%)

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Repovesi

Inactive

Lake district with cliff viewpoints and valley fog

Repovesi Nationalpark, Kymenlaakso, Finland

Right now: Fog Probability too low (0%, ≥ 75.0%)

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Teijo

Inactive

Coastal bog landscapes with atmospheric mist

Matildedal, Southwest Finland, Finland

Right now: Fog Probability too low (49%, ≥ 75.0%)

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Aulanko

Inactive

Aulanko nature reserve with lake views and reliable fog

Hämeenlinna, Kanta-Häme, Finland

Right now: Fog Probability too low (56%, ≥ 75.0%)

Next opportunity in ~7 days 17h

3 opportunities in next 10 days

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Punkaharju

Inactive

Famous esker ridge with lakes on both sides

Punkaharju, South Savo, Finland

Right now: Fog Probability too low (0%, ≥ 75.0%)

Next opportunity in ~7 days 19h

1 opportunity in next 10 days

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Kurjenrahka

Inactive

Kurjenrahka wetland reserve near Turku with bog mist

Turku, Southwest Finland, Finland

Right now: Fog Probability too low (73%, ≥ 75.0%)

Next opportunity in ~7 days 13h

4 opportunities in next 10 days

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Porvoo

Inactive

Historic river town with valley fog along Porvoonjoki

Porvoo, Uusimaa, Finland

Right now: Fog Probability too low (44%, ≥ 75.0%)

Next opportunity in ~7 days 16h

3 opportunities in next 10 days

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Vesijärvi

Inactive

Lake Vesijärvi with reliable fog conditions

Lahti, Päijänne Tavastia, Finland

Right now: Fog Probability too low (0%, ≥ 75.0%)

Next opportunity in ~7 days 18h

3 opportunities in next 10 days

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Liesjärvi

Inactive

Forest lakes in Häme region with atmospheric mist

Liesjärven Kansallispuisto, Kanta-Häme, Finland

Right now: Fog Probability too low (64%, ≥ 75.0%)

Next opportunity in ~4h 23m

4 opportunities in next 10 days

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Helsinki

Active

Capital city with sea fog over harbor islands and Suomenlinna fortress

Helsingfors, Uusimaa, Finland

Ends in ~1h 23m

2 opportunities in next 10 days

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What's blocking opportunities

72-hour view of conditions preventing matches across 12 locations

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Fog Probability (≥ 75.0%)
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How to read: Each row shows when a condition blocks opportunities. Stronger red means more locations are affected. These are the top 1 conditions preventing matches across the 72-hour forecast.

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