
Frozen Lofoten
Join us on an unforgettable photo tour to one of Europe’s most breathtaking destinations: the Lofoten Islands. Towering, snow-covered mountains rise directly from deep blue fjords, while frozen lakes, icy coastlines, and charming fishing villages create a striking and photogenic contrast. The red-painted cabins and harbors add warmth and character to the otherwise wintry palette of whites, blues, and greys. Winter light in Lofoten is soft, colorful, and often dramatic—perfect for landscape photography. Even on overcast days, the moody skies enhance the rugged scenery, offering endless creative potential. With limited daylight, we maximize every golden hour and remain alert during the evenings for the magical aurora borealis.
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Tour Highlights
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Small-group, intensive workshop in one of Norway’s most spectacular landscapes
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Excellent opportunities for photographing the Northern Lights
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Expert guidance by a professional nature photography tour leader
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Visits to iconic Lofoten fishing villages and coastal scenes
The Location
Lofoten, located in Nordland County in northern Norway, is an archipelago known for its dramatic landscapes and traditional fishing culture. Winter transforms the islands into a dreamscape for photographers. Frozen terrain, towering peaks, and vivid arctic light define the setting. During clear nights, there's a high chance of witnessing the aurora borealis dancing across the sky, adding a final magical touch to your visual story.
Subjects we Photograph
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Mountain and coastal landscapes
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Picturesque fishing villages
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Abstracts of snow, ice, sand, and sea
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Aurora borealis
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Occasional wildlife sightings (birds and mammals)
Tour Experience
Over 7 immersive days, we focus on creative vision, technical skills, and photographic storytelling. Mornings and evenings are spent in the field, capturing Lofoten's grandeur and subtleties. Daytime is used for travel, rest, or post-processing sessions. When conditions allow, we photograph the Northern Lights at night.
What you'll learn
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Composition and creative vision
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Filter use and slow shutter techniques
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Night and aurora photography
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Abstracts, patterns, and intimate landscapes
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Lightroom and Photoshop workflow
Transport & Accommodation
Travel is by comfortable 9-seater minivan. No ferries are needed as the islands are linked by bridges and tunnels. Accommodations include cozy, modernized cabins with shared facilities in scenic locations near Leknes and Reine, and a final night at Thon Hotel in Harstad.
Meals
All meals are included. Breakfast and lunch are self-prepared; dinners are at local restaurants. Alcohol and personal dietary items are not included.
Photo hours
In February and March, days are quickly getting longer, with extended twilight and plenty of golden light. We prioritize these hours for fieldwork and remain ready to head out when auroras appear.
Who Is This Tour For?
This tour is ideal for passionate nature photographers aiming to improve both in the field and during post-processing. The focus is on learning to see and photograph compelling landscapes and details, with hands-on support. Whether you want to expand your creative skills, chase the northern lights, or build a diverse winter portfolio, this tour offers an immersive experience in one of the Arctic’s most scenic locations. Most locations are easily accessible but on uneven grounds. Keep in mind that during the winter period the Norwegian coast can be slippery.
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Itinerary
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Day 1. Your journey begins with a morning flight from Oslo Gardermoen to Evenes/Harstad Airport, departing at 08:55 and arriving at 10:35. Upon arrival, you’ll be warmly welcomed by Frida, your workshop leader, who will drive the group to our accommodation near Leknes. After settling in and preparing our camera gear, we’ll head out for the first photo session of the tour. We’ll begin at one of Lofoten’s most iconic photography spots: the dramatic Uttakleiv beach. We’ll photograph until sunset before returning for dinner. If conditions allow and the northern lights forecast looks promising, we’ll head back out later in the evening to capture the aurora dancing over nearby stunning landscapes.
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Days 2 to 4. Leknes and surroundings. During these three days, we’ll focus on central Lofoten’s dramatic landscapes. We’ll visit renowned locations like Uttakleiv, Haukland, and Unstad beaches, all famous for their unique coastal scenery. We’ll also explore lesser-known but equally photogenic fjords, mountain viewpoints, and hidden gems. Our schedule will remain flexible to follow the light and weather, maximizing our photographic opportunities. Each evening, we’ll monitor the aurora forecast and remain ready to chase the northern lights.
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Days 5 and 6. Reine and surroundings. We then move to the picturesque southern part of the Lofoten archipelago. This area is home to some of the most iconic views, including the fishing village of Reine and the beautifully patterned Skagsanden beach. After a sunrise shoot on Day 6, we’ll begin our journey back north toward Harstad. Along the way, we’ll revisit favorite locations or stop at new scenes discovered during our southbound journey.
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Day 7. On our final morning we enjoy the incredible breakfast buffet (voted year after year as Norway's best breakfast), before heading to Evenes/Harstad airport. Your homebound flight departs from Evenes/Harstad at 11:05.
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The itinerary above is intended as an indication. Depending on the circumstances and our nightly activities (aurora borealis), we adapt in order to take as many beautiful pictures as possible during this tour! The area presents opportunities abound for this.
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Or contact us for inquiries for other dates and other questions.
2026: 2 - 8 March (Open for booking)
2027: 27 February - 6 March (Open for booking)
7 days
Lofoten Islands
6 - 7 persons
Shared double bedrooms in apartments
Guided by Frida Hermansson
NOK 29.900,- (5000,- deposit)
(Approx. € 2525,- or $ 2960,-)
Evenes/Harstad/Narvik Airport, transfer via Oslo Gardermoen Airport
Price includes
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Accommodation: Shared double bedrooms in large apartments
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Breakfast, lunch and diners
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Transport: All local transport, including the pick-up and drop off at Evenes airport.
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Photography workshop hosted by Frida Hermansson
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Single rooms: Single room fees depend on room availability. Please ask for the additional price when making the booking.
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Price does not include
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Flights to and from Evenes airport
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Alcoholic beverages and snacks
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Travel insurance (you are responsible for your own travel insurance)
Photo equipment
For landscape photography, a wide-angle lens and a moderate tele zoom lens are an absolute must. The best would be if you could cover the range from 16mm up to 200mm. For example, a 16-35mm, 24-70mm and a 70-200mm. If you will bring a 100-400mm or similar, this can replace the 70-200mm. If you don't have a full frame camera but a crop camera, try to cover the range from 10mm up to 150mm.
For the northern light a wide angle lens with an aperture of f2.8 or lower is advised. Filters such as a polarizer and neutral gradient filters are definitely useful. Floris and Marijn have several of these that can be used if you don’t have any. A macro lens can be useful for abstracts but is not required. A long telephoto lens is rarely useful during this tour and can better be left at home. If we get into a situation where we can photograph wildlife, we’ll do that with a smaller tele zoom lens (such as 70-200mm or 100-400mm).
What is required is a sturdy tripod. If possible, also bring with you a cable release or another type of remote control. Very useful for both landscape photography and night-time photography (northern lights). An external hard drive or image tank for storing / backing up the (many) photos taken is absolutely advisable. And otherwise in any case more than enough empty memory cards. A laptop is useful (but not required) to discuss pictures taken during the tour. Also during the image processing sessions you will be able to join in. To sum up the things you should bring additionally to your cameras and lenses:​
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Plenty of memory cards
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Plenty of batteries (these can drain fast while shooting northern light in the cold nights)
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Battery charger
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Tripod (please bring a sturdy one!)
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Filters (ND, gradient and polarizer) (please let us know if you need filters)
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Remote control / cable release
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Laptop, external harddrive or image tank to back up your images
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Laptop if you want to edit images
Clothing
The temperature on the Lofoten Islands during the winter can vary a lot. At the coast the temperature will most likely be around -5 degrees Celsius, but more central on the islands the temperature can drop below -15. Please bring plenty of layers so you can dress accordingly.
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Packing list:
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Winter jacket
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Winter / ski trousers
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Thermo base layer (merino wool)
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Winter boots (Sorel makes comfy and affordable winter boots)
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Thick warm (woolen) sweater
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Warm pullover
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Warm hat
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Base layer gloves with which you can still control your camera
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Warm gloves / mittens
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Scarf
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Several pairs of thick warm socks
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Sunglasses
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Rain clothing
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Headlamp
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