The 8 Photo Sessions in Sweden That Earn Their Price

1.Kiruna Northern Lights Tour with Photographer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 735 reviews · 4 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $223Our pick

Set out from Kiruna at 7 pm with a guide and photographer, chasing clear skies toward Abisko or beyond when conditions call for it. Expect a small group of up to seven, warm clothing, a fire, tea, snacks, aurora facts, and professionally taken photos sent after the tour.

“It was an amazing experience. I had been looking for that moment for so long and finally we saw the Northern Lights for a couple of hours with our eyes and it was unbelievable! Robin, our tour guide was very kind, caring and helpful. I really appreciate him. He made a warm cabin ready close to our spot and described everything about the Aurora.”

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2.Northern Lights Tour with Photos

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 333 reviews · 5 hours · from $187

Join Lights of Vikings for a five-hour small-group aurora hunt from Kiruna. Guides such as Onur, Iris, Robin, Laia, and Merxi track clear skies, drive toward Abisko, Finland, or Norway when needed, and photograph you beneath the Northern Lights while you warm up by a fire with hot drinks and snacks.

“Amazing experience! We highly recommend this tour, it’s really worth the price. The guides will make sure that you feel cosy around the fire camp, warm with snow suits and will do their maximum to find the best spot for northern lights. More than that, they were super friendly and gave a lot of explanations!”

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3.Abisko Northern Lights Tour with Photographer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 104 reviews · from $59Best value

Start at 7 pm with hotel pickup in Abisko and follow clear skies toward Kiruna or nearby forest. Your guide may drive long distances, serve hot drinks, build a campfire, and photograph the aurora. Jesus is one named guide. Photos arrive within three days.

“Jesus was our guide and we only have words of gratitude for him. He made the experience unforgettable and his photos were amazing!”

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4.Fjord Sightseeing and Photography Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 48 reviews · 6 hours · from $171

Travel from Abisko across Lake Torneträsk and the Norwegian border to fjords near Narvik or Bjerkvik. Your English-speaking guide, possibly Alex or Jakob, adjusts the route to weather and your interests. Bring a camera or rent one, and pack warm clothes.

“Even though we were unable to see aurora , the guide was incredibly nice, he took us to wonderful places and shared with us a lot of cultural information”

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5.Northern Light Photo tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 18 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $225

From Kiruna, your guide drives to the clearest available sky, then teaches you to photograph the aurora with a Canon wide-angle camera. You get a tripod, headlamp, cover clothes, warm shoes, and help with focus and settings. Guide Ilya has also added Swedish fika to the evening.

“What an unforgettable experience! Our guide, Ilya, was incredibly sweet and made the night extra special. Before heading out, she gave us a thorough training session on the Canon cameras they provided, which worked perfectly with the SD cards we brought to capture our own photos. While we waited for the Northern Lights, we enjoyed a traditional Swedish Fika—a lovely break with coffee and treats that added a personal touch to the tour. The night itself was nothing short of magical. We were fortunate enough to witness 2 to 3 hours of the Aurora Borealis, and the dancing lights were simply breathtaking. The vibrant colors in the sky were unlike…”

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6.Northern Light Photo Tour with Equipment

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 4 hours · from $220

Spend four hours chasing clear skies near Kiruna with professional Sami photo guides. You’ll borrow a camera, wide-angle lens, tripod, headlamp, and warm cover clothes while learning aurora photography and local Arctic culture. Pickup is included, and groups are limited to eight.

“The tour was interesting and the guide knowledgeable about local culture which made it a very cultural tour. The guide also gave me good tips and technics to use my camera (the guide had some for us, but I wanted to test mine). unfortunately the sky wasn't clear and we have not seen any aurora, but the guide did try to find good spots.”

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7.Half day Wildlife and Nature Photography

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $223

Spend four hours around Kiruna with a Sami photo guide such as Annette, using a camera with telelens to practice wildlife, plant, and nature photography. The route follows the day’s weather and Sami eight seasons, with possible moose, reindeer, birds, a hot drink, and cake.

“Annette was amazing and took us to some great spots for nature photography and we saw a couple moose! Our favorite part was the little hike out onto the frozen river to build a fire and have a snack. Thank you for an amazing day!”

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8.Private Photography workshop in Stockholm

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews

Spend three private hours photographing Stockholm with Patrik, a professional photographer who helps you improve composition, lighting, camera settings, and visual judgment. You choose your camera and preferred sights, while weather and your interests shape the walking route.

“What a great way to see the city, and learn how to use a “real” camera too. It was fun to learn how to see things how a photographer sees them. Patrick was wonderful and really fun to spend a few hours with. Highly recommend.”

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