Lofoten Photography · Under Arctic Light
A Photographer’s Guide to Lofoten & Senja
The Lofoten Islands in northern Norway are among the most breathtaking destinations for landscape photographers in the world. Towering peaks rise straight from the sea, deep fjords carve through the land, and the Arctic light transforms every scene into something extraordinary. In winter, the dark skies come alive with the northern lights. In summer, the midnight sun bathes the islands in a warm, golden glow that never quite fades.
This guide takes you to the best photo locations across the Lofoten Islands — from Austvågøya in the north to Å at the very tip of the archipelago — and beyond, to the island of Senja, one of Norway’s most spectacular and least-visited destinations for photographers.
Over 80 carefully selected locations are described in detail, each with precise GPS coordinates, shooting tips, and recommendations for the best times of day and season. Many spots are well off the beaten tourist path. Every location also features a QR code linking to an interactive map with up-to-date notes.
A complete chapter is dedicated to Senja — wilder and less crowded than Lofoten, with dramatic peaks, sweeping fjords, and a landscape that rewards patience and exploration.
What’s inside
- Over 80 photo locations across Lofoten & Senja — including many off the beaten path
- Precise GPS coordinates for every spot (decimal degrees format)
- Shooting tips: best times of day, seasons, light conditions
- Complete chapter on Senja — Norway’s hidden gem for photographers
- Northern lights photography guide
- Planning chapter: getting there, accommodation, weather, gear
- QR codes linking to the free interactive web companion app
The web companion app
Every photo spot in the book is also available in the interactive web companion app at schieflicht.de. Filter locations by island, season, time of day, or northern lights conditions — and open any spot directly in your maps app for navigation.
Book details
364 pages · Premium Color print · Matte softcover · 21 × 15 cm · British English
ISBN 978-3-9828779-0-7 (print) · ISBN 978-3-9828779-1-4 (PDF)
Published by schiefLicht Fotografie · First Edition 2026
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Direct from schiefLicht Fotografie — print & eBook available here, with free shipping within Germany:
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Also available in German and French
The original German-language edition Lofoten fotografieren — Im Bann des arktischen Lichts was published by dpunkt.verlag in 2018, with a revised and expanded second edition in 2021. Learn more about the German edition or order on Amazon.de.
A French-language edition is also available: Commander sur Amazon.fr.
For cafés and guesthouses
Do you run a café, guesthouse, or photography shop on the Lofoten Islands or Senja? Feel free to print and display this poster — we’d love to reach fellow photographers visiting the islands.
Text and photographs © 2026 Jens Klettenheimer / schiefLicht Fotografie