Spring in Norway & Sweden
Join a workshop from the beautiful coast of Norway and up into the high altitude of the Norwegian Fjell. We visit the bird island called Runde to see skuas, Northern gannets and Atlantic puffins. Then we make our way up into the mountains of Dovrefjell to find springarrivals, moose and, of course, the impressive muskox.
29.05 - 06.06.2027 / German
Runde: At the heart of the Norwegian Coast!
Welcome to an experience full of wildlife photography in the stunning landscape off the Norwegian Coast! Runde is an island most famous for its bird cliff, home tens of thousands of Puffins. Though there is so much more to find: Northern Gannets, Razorbills and Common Guillemots nest in the steep cliffs, White-tailed eagle soar through the air, Great Skuas watch the hills, and sometimes Otters make the east coast their home. There is a plenty of opportunities for landscape photography. The video to the left gives you an idea of what kind of photos and material you can get in just one single afternoon and evening session. Runde does not dissapoint! On our fourth day, we move on to the mountains of Dovrefjell.
Dovrefjell: Alpine mammals and bird paradise!
We arrive in the evening and move into our cozy cabins at Dovrefjell Lodge. The next days are filled with bird walks in the many hotspots here in the alpine fjell of Norway. Spring brings many migratory birds to the mountains, such as dotterels or golden plovers, but also different pipers and the temminck’s stint. If we are lucky we can meet lapland longspurs or short-eared owls. We will embrace the early morning and late evening of the long summer days to get the best out of the light conditions.
Besides birds, there is also some of the most impressive mammals of the North to find. Moose walk the marshes and muskoxen roam the high altitudes of Dovrefjell.
Jämtland: The Swedish Fjäll awaits!
We make out way to Sweden, passing by Trondheim. If interested, we stop for Norway’s architectural jewel: the Nidaros Cathedral and other sights in the the city center.
After arrival in Jämtland, we get ready for the nights. Our main attraction here is the Great Snipe during its leking season. Get ready for displays, whimsy noises, littlle fights, and many hopping stunts. During the days we walk the local woods and marshlands to look for birds.
Time Schedule
1st Day: Arrival
Arrival in Ålesund and journey to Runde. Dinner at the hotel and first evening with puffins
2nd & 3rd Day: Runde
We go up early to capture landscapes and birds, spent the day with a boat tour, presentations, hikes or creative photography. In the early evening we look at Skuas and Northern Gannets, the late evening is reserved for puffins.
4th Day: To Dovrefjell
We leave the coast behind and travel to the mountains. If possible we will have a first bird walk.
5th & 6th Day: High Alpine
We do bird walks and visit local hotspots in the mountains. Mornings often start with bird photography or looking out for moose. We will also spend a long day to look after muskoxen.
7th Day: To Jämtland
After a last morning in Dovrefjell, we make our way Northeast and head to Sweden. If wished, we make a short stop in Trondheim to look at its sights. After arrival and dinner, we head out to watch the Great Snipe lek over night.
8th Day: Great Snipe Lek
We go for a bird walk along the local lakes during the day. For the night, we do visit the Great snipes another time and work on our photos from the former night.
9th Day: The Journey Home
We will leave the mountains behind and drive to the airport in Trondheim. If time allows, we see after more birds and wildlife.
Details in the schedule can change due to weather conditions. Depending on the guests other topics can be focused on, for example: how to improve your filming with a mirrorless/dslr camera or camera cleaning.
Creativity & Quality Over Repetitive Quantity
Many people come home with the ever same close up portrait pictures taken of puffins. I will make sure to help you work creatively and come home with a variety of photos that you look forward to edit for many weeks after.
We will try out long and double exposures on not only landscape compositions, and try to use different editing styles and techniques. We will climb close to the surge to get beneath the waves on our shots.
Booking & Contact
Housing, food and boattrip are all included in the price. We will be spending much time outside, but we will spend our short nights, meals and presentation at Thon Hotel Fosnavåg, Dovrefjell Lodge, and Camp Ånn. Some meals will be consumed in the field for optimal light usage.
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If you have a private group or want to book me as a guide in English or Norwegian, use the contact sheet to the right, and we figure out a plan that suits you!