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
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
“I’m Jens, and I love the Lofoten Islands — especially in winter. This book has been a real passion project for me, and I hope it helps you make the most of your own trip to Lofoten or Senja.”
Jens Klettenheimer · Author & Photographer
Get your copy
Both editions — print and eBook — come with free access to the interactive web companion app, covering all 80+ locations in the book.
Print edition
Direct from schiefLicht Fotografie — the edition we’d recommend. This print is thread-sewn rather than glued, uses a noticeably better print quality than the Amazon paperback, and we’re happy to add a personal dedication on request. We ship these copies ourselves, free of charge within Germany.
Shipping outside Germany
We ship the direct edition ourselves and currently only within Germany. If you’re elsewhere, the print edition is available worldwide on Amazon — a standard, glue-bound paperback without a dedication option: Amazon.de · Amazon.com · Amazon.co.uk
eBook (PDF)
Instant download, available worldwide — this edition is exclusive to schiefLicht Fotografie and not sold via Amazon.
Buy eBook PDF — €19,90Very well structured and informative, with photographs that brought back vivid memories of our days on Lofoten. This landscape, this light — the islands make you a fan for life.
— Ralf, workshop participant & reader
This book is an absolute delight — the photography is stunning and beautifully curated. What makes it especially valuable is the practical information: seasons, best times of day, GPS coordinates, and QR codes linking straight to Google Maps. Concise, purposeful, and exactly what it promises.
— A.B., verified buyer
Wonderful guide, worth every penny. 364 pages of exactly what I needed. Best photography guide I’ve bought in years. The web companion app is a game changer.
— Elisabeth, verified buyer
Preview
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.
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