Lofoten Photography · Under Arctic Light
A Photographer’s Guide to Lofoten & Senja
Plan your Lofoten photography trip with confidence.
86 curated locations with precise GPS coordinates, seasonal photography advice and an interactive web companion included.
By Jens Klettenheimer — photographing Lofoten for more than a decade.
- Discover 86 carefully curated photo locations
- Navigate using precise GPS coordinates
- Know the best season and light for every location
- Access the interactive web companion, included
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Also available as a Premium Printed Edition →Stop searching. Start planning.
Planning a photography trip to Lofoten can quickly become overwhelming. Information is scattered across blogs, YouTube videos, Google Maps and social media.
Then there are the questions that actually matter once you’re there: Where exactly should you stand? When does the light work? Is the location accessible in winter? What about tides or the northern lights forecast?
This guide brings that information together in one carefully curated reference — so you can spend less time searching and more time planning the photographs you want to make.
Everything you need. Nothing you don’t.
Curated Locations
Only places genuinely worth photographing.
Precise GPS
Arrive exactly where you intended to be.
Best Light
Know when each location is at its best, with composition guidance where it matters most.
Web Companion
Take your guide with you wherever you go.
The guide also includes a full planning chapter — getting there, accommodation, weather and gear.
Once you know where to go, the real magic begins.
The Lofoten Islands in northern Norway are among the most breathtaking destinations for landscape photographers in the world — towering peaks rising straight from the sea, deep fjords, and Arctic light that transforms every scene, from winter’s northern lights to the midnight sun of summer.
This guide covers the full archipelago, from Austvågøya in the north to Å at its southern tip, and beyond to Senja — a wilder, less-visited counterpart with a complete chapter of its own.
The book doesn’t end on the page
A guidebook that can stay up to date.
Every one of the 86 photo locations in the book has its own QR code. Scan it, and the location opens in the web companion — ready to use in the field. The book gives you the photography, the detailed description, maps and shooting advice. The web companion adds information that can change with time and date.
- Current access notes and location information
- Light times for the date you choose
- Weather and tides where available
- Moon information and northern lights conditions
- Direct navigation with your preferred maps service
If access to a location changes after the book has been printed, the information behind its QR code can change with it — and over time, we’re adding further locations to the Web Companion beyond what’s in the book. No subscription. No separate app to install. Nothing extra to buy.
Try 6 locations freeNo purchase · No account · Works in your browser
What photographers say
“The web companion app is a game changer.”
Elisabeth · Verified Buyer“Concise, purposeful, and exactly what it promises.”
A.B. · Verified Buyer“Beautiful pictures, great paper quality.”
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However you choose to read it, the interactive web companion for all 86 locations is included with your purchase. Try a free preview →
Premium Printed Edition
The complete reference for photographers who want the full experience.
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, via insured and trackable DHL Paket.
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
Digital Edition
Perfect for planning at home and carrying everywhere.
Instant download, available worldwide — this edition is exclusive to schiefLicht Fotografie and not sold via Amazon.
Get instant access — €19.90These books have been part of my Lofoten planning since 2019. Now preparing for my third trip, I’m reaching for Jens‘ books again — for inspiration and to build anticipation. A clear recommendation from me.
— Nino, verified buyer
A book I’d absolutely recommend to anyone wanting to explore the islands independently. It’s written in English, but that’s no obstacle — it’s packed with detailed information, and the QR codes open the exact location for every spot. The photographs round off an already excellent whole.
— Roberta, verified buyer (Italy)
Preview
“I’m Jens. After more than a decade photographing Lofoten and guiding photographers across the islands, I created the guide I always wished I’d had on my first visit. 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
Why photographers choose this guide
- Curated — Every location has been personally evaluated — you get decisions, not just data points.
- Practical — Built to use in the field as well as before the trip — GPS, QR codes and light times, ready when you need them.
- Independent — No sponsored locations, no paid placements — only places genuinely worth photographing.
- Connected — The printed page and the web companion work together, combining lasting reference material with information that can evolve.
Book details
364 pages · 86 photo locations · British English
ISBN 978-3-9828779-0-7 (print) · ISBN 978-3-9828779-1-4 (PDF)
Published by schiefLicht Fotografie · First Edition 2026
Frequently asked questions
How many days do I need in Lofoten to use this guide well?
A week is a realistic minimum to cover the highlights across two or three regions. If you can stay ten days or longer, you’ll have far more room to wait out bad weather and catch each location in good light — Arctic conditions change quickly, and a buffer of a few extra days makes a real difference to your results.
Is this guide suitable for beginners, or do I need advanced camera skills?
Both. Each location comes with practical shooting tips explained in plain language, and the planning chapters cover the fundamentals — from choosing the right filters to working a tripod in Arctic wind. Experienced photographers will find the detailed GPS data and seasonal notes just as valuable.
Does the guide cover winter or summer — or both?
Both — but the focus is on autumn and winter, when Lofoten and Senja show their most dramatic side: storm light, snow, and the northern lights. Summer and the midnight sun are covered too, with seasonal notes for every location, but if autumn or winter light is what draws you north, this guide is written with that season in mind first.
Is the Digital Edition the complete book?
Yes — the Digital Edition (PDF) contains the full content of the print edition, all 364 pages, formatted for screen reading on tablet, laptop, or desktop.
Is the Web Companion included with the book?
Yes. The complete Web Companion is included with both the Printed and Digital Editions. It isn’t sold separately, and there is no subscription. If you’d like to see what it offers first, a free demo with six sample locations is available at schieflicht.de/photospots.
I don’t live in Germany — can I still get the print edition?
Yes. We ship the direct edition (with personal dedication option) within Germany only, but the standard paperback is available worldwide via Amazon. The Digital Edition can be purchased and downloaded from anywhere.
Your Lofoten trip starts before you arrive.
Spend less time collecting pins and more time thinking about photographs. 86 carefully curated locations, 364 pages, and one connected guide for planning at home and working in the field.
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Earlier editions: also 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, which also covers Senja. It doesn’t include the web companion app or our most recent location updates. Learn more about the German edition or order on Amazon.de.
A French translation of that earlier 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