Lofoten Winter Photo Tour: Winter's Dream and breathtaking Polar Lights

This Lofoten Winter Photo Tour offers an extraordinary number of photographic highlights!

• Grandiose polar lights above the steep mountain cliffs and snow covered beaches
• Rough mountain ranges and pristine wintery beaches
• Fantastic light and weather conditions between sunrise and sunset
• Picturesque villages and scenic landscapes
• Countless new fascinating views and superb photo locations
• An unforgettable treat for each landscape photographer

Who is this photo tour suitable for?

Good to know

• Travel by airplane: Leknes on the Lofoten Islands can be reached very well from Oslo by air travel with SAS or Wideroe. The flights, which are best coordinated with the photo tour, will be listed here as soon as they are available for booking. For these flights the transfer to and from the airport is included in the price. If requested, we are more than happy to assist you with the booking of the flights.
• Weather: Due to the warm Gulf stream, the climate of the Lofoten is a lot milder than in other regions on the same latitude, like for example Alaska or Greenland. The coastal climate on the Lofoten is responsible for mild winters. In winter, the weather can be very inconsistent as well. During this time of the year, storms and a lot of clouds are often possible. But especially these changing weather conditions can be very thrilling for photographing landscapes. Fantastic light situations come into life and the images immediately obtain a more dramatic mood.
• Northern Lights: The winter, especially January and February, is the best time to see famous Aurora Borealis. In order to be able to photograph the Northern Lights, the sky needs to be clear. We will continuously follow the weather forecasts and in good weather conditions we will look out for the dazzling lights. The polar lights can appear at any time, but most likely between 20:00 and 01:00. The best chances are between approx. 22:00 and 23:00 (autumn/winter).
• Clothing: The weather conditions on the Lofoten can be very inconsistent also in winter. The average temperature in February is around -1 degree. Prefer to pack clothing made of cotton instead of polyester and remember to protect yourself from rain, snow and wind. We therefore recommend warm, breathable and functional clothing in various layers „onion style“. The clothing should dry quickly, transport humidity and sweat to the outside and keep you dry and comfortable inside without losing the warmth of the body. Equally important are well worn winter or hiking boots with a good sole. To protect yourself against snow, wind and rain, it is important in any case that the most outside clothing layer (top and bottom) is waterproof. At this time of the year, it is absolute essential to pack long underwear, gloves, beanie, scarf and woollen/warm socks (best to wear 2 socks on top of each other).
• Course of action of the photo tour: The exact daily program will be put together on short notice while on location, so that we can take into consideration the current weather and light conditions. In order to capture images at the right time and with the best light during the golden and blue hour, we will be out and about especially during the times of sunrise and sunset. In between, during lunch time and in the afternoon, you will have time at your own disposal. You can relax, explore the area or participate in our photo discussion and tutorials. Upon request or if we have fantastic weather and light conditions, we can also add another photo session in the afternoon.
• Sunrise / sunset: During the photo tour sunrise will be approximates between 07:10 and sunset between 17:00 and 17:30.
• Insurance: We strongly advise you to purchase insurance for cancellation and return journey costs, which will be needed in the event of a secluded region being evacuated, a local hospital stay or return travel costs to your home country.