Sweden’s Wild West Coast in Spring (May 2025)
6 Days Landscape Photography Tour
Monday, 26.05.2025 - Saturday 31.05.2025
(6 days and 5 nights exploring the wild West Coast of Sweden)
6 days full of fun, inspiration and creativity
from 1.790,00 EUR per person
Only 6 spots available
Main focus: Nature & Landscape Photography
Any experience level
Professional photographic guidance
Join me on an unforgettable photography adventure along the stunning Swedish West Coast, where rugged cliffs meet crystal-clear waters and charming fishing villages!
Total price: from 1.790,00 EUR (single room and tripod at a surcharge)
Book now and pay later: you will only be charged 20% of the basic price when booking (for options, the total price is charged with the booking). The remaining amount is charged 30 days prior to the Photo Tour.
Highlights of this Photo Adventure:
Explore and photograph Sweden’s Wild West Coast with its dramatic seascapes, thousands of deserted islands and picture-perfect little fishing villages like Klädesholmen, Smögen or Fjällbacka
Experience the stunning Weather Islands (in Swedish Väderöarna), a remote group of islands with a unique landscape shaped by the harsh winds out here at one of Sweden’s westernmost archileago.
Discover the vibrant city of Gothenburg with its charming Haga neighbourhood and imprssive container port, the largest one in the Nordics
Learn how to create powerful stories without any words - through images that speak for themselves
Best time to capture springtime at the West Coast with lots of wild flowers in bloom
Small group limited to just 6 people with lots of time for individual photographic guidance by me, Julien
Group discussions and photo editing sessions after photographing in the field
Accommodation in excellent hotels close to the photo spots
Our Landscape Photo Tour in brief:
The Swedish West Coast is a breathtaking stretch of coastline known for its rugged beauty, charming fishing villages, and a rich maritime culture. With its dramatic cliffs, serene archipelagos, and crystal-clear waters, this region offers a stunning backdrop for photography enthusiasts and nature lovers!
For six days (incl. five nights), we will explore the dramatic Swedish West Coast with special focus on landscape (and seascape) photography. We will visit the best photo locations on the coastal stretch between Gothenburg and Fjällbacka. You will have the chance to create stunning photographs at the most fascinating and inspiring places! We will take advantage of the most atmospheric light and mainly photograph in the mornings and evenings. During the day, we have time to discuss the results of the shootings and edit our photos together. I will show you my post processing workflow in Lightroom and how to enhance the effect of your photos fundamentally in just a few steps.
Together we will improve your photography skills and you will be able to create meaningful stories without any words - through photographs that speak for themselves. I make sure that you will have an unforgettable photography experience!
Explore spectacular seascapes
The Swedish West Coast features a mix of rocky cliffs, sandy beaches, and lush coastal greenery, creating a picturesque setting that provides photographers and nature lovers with endless inspiration.
The area is dotted with islands, each boasting its own unique character, creating a fascinating archipelago with thousands of islands. From the popular Bohuslän archipelago to the tranquil shores of Tjörn and Orust, these islands offer endless subjects to photograph, from magnificent lighthouses and rugged coasts to quaint villages.
Discover Charming Villages
Charming fishing towns like Smögen, Fjällbacka and Marstrand are known for their colorful wooden houses, bustling harbors, and delicious seafood. These villages exude a warm, welcoming atmosphere and are perfect to be captured in unique photographs.
Wildlife and Nature
The region is home to diverse wildlife, including seals, seabirds, and various marine species. With a bit of luck, we will be able to spot the White-tailed Eagle, one of Sweden’s major predators. We will visit some of the most beautiful Nature Reserves at the West Coast and will be able to enjoy the unspoiled beauty of the natural environment.
Cultural Heritage
The Swedish West Coast is steeped in history, with remnants of its maritime past visible in traditional boatbuilding, fishing practices, and local festivals that celebrate the region’s heritage.
Itinerary:
Day 1 - Arrival day
In the afternoon, we will meet at our first hotel Good Morning+ Göteborg City, located in the center of Gothenburg (just 1,3km from the central train station). On this first day, I will give a short introduction about the manual camera settings and ideas for compositions in landscape photography. We will have dinner together, talk about the plans for the photo tour and share other important information. We will also have time to explore Gothenburg in the warm evening light and if the conditions allow it, capture the sunset from the most beautiful viewpoint in the city.
Days 2-5 - Exploring and photographing the Swedish West Coast
On the next 4 days, we will explore and photograph the most scenic spots at the Swedish West Coast north of Gothenburg. Dramatic cliffs like in Stångehuvud Nature Reserve or Ramsvikslandet are waiting for us to be captured in stunning photographs. But there are also dreamy fishing villages, lighthouses and so much more to photograph! Our accommodations will be close to the best photo spots, so we will have chance to shoot both during sunrise and sunset. We will plan each day dependent on the weather, but be prepared to be outdoors from sunrise till sunset. There is a list of locations we want to visit during the trip, but we won't have a fixed itinerary to be able to give you the best possible experience. Of course I will be available for any questions during the whole trip!
On the last day of the photo tour, we will stay on the Weather Islands (in Swedish Väderöarna), where we will be treated with Swedish fika, lunch & coffee and a two-course dinner in the evening. Furthermore, you will have the chance to bath in wood-fired hot tubs & use the sauna by the sea.
Day 6 - Departure day
On the last day, we will have the chance to use the morning for a photo shooting. After that, we will drive back to Gothenburg to be able to catch the boat/train or airplane in the late afternoon.
Good to know:
Meet up on Monday, 26.05.2025 at around 16.00 at our first hotel in Gothenburg (Good Morning+ Göteborg City)
Arrival back in Gothenburg on Saturday, 31.05.2025 latest at 16.00
This tour will be performed in English language, but I also speak German and a little Swedish
What’s included?
6 days full of fun, inspiration and creativity
5 nights accommodation in double room with twin beds (single room at a surcharge)
Breakfast (day 2-6)
Swedish Fika, Lunch & two-course dinner on the Weather Islands (“Väderöarna”)
High-quality booklet on photography compositions for each participant
All transports in comfortable minibus (or car)
Boat from Hamburgsund to Väderöarna and back
Professional photographic guidance by me, Julien
Photo editing sessions during the tour
Secured payments through Travel Guarantee acc. to Swedish Package Travel Act (more information under the section “other important information” below and on Kammarkollegiet.se)
Options:
Single room (290,00€)
Rent a tripod (60,00€)
What’s not included?
Camera equipment (tripod can be rented optionally)
Travel expenses and transportation to/from Gothenburg
Lunch & dinner (unless otherwise specified)
Drinks & alcohol
Travel & cancellation insurance
Any other services & goods not mentioned in “What’s included”
What to bring?
Photography Gear
Your DSLR or mirrorless camera with spare batteries and SD memory cards
Camera lens(es): preferably mid-range zoom lens in the 24-70mm range
Lens filters, if you have them (but not necessary)
Tripod (recommended)
Laptop or tablet with editing software if you want to edit your photos during the trip. In case we have time after our photo shootings in the field, we’ll do some editing at our accommodation.
Recommended Clothing
A variety of different layers (the mornings and evenings can be cold at the coast)
Good waterproof boots (hiking boots are recommended)
Wind/rain shell jacket
Other important information
Transport:
We will meet at around 16.00 on Monday, 26.05.24 at our first hotel Good Morning+ Göteborg City in the center of Gothenburg. You can get to Gothenburg either by boat, train or airplane. During the entire photo tour, we will go around in a comfortable minibus (or car). Please do not expect to arrive back in Gothenburg on Saturday earlier than 16.00.
Physical Requirements
Please note that we will do some shorter hikes on this trip. The hikes will neither be long nor steep. However, it is important that all participants take care of themselves, especially when we shoot on the cliffs by the coast. The stones can be very slippery. If any location is out of your comfort zone, you’re more than welcome to shoot another location, stay at the hotel and rest, or wait until we get to another more comfortable location for you.
Experience Level
We welcome all experience levels, going from beginners to experienced photographers. A good mix of experience levels means we can also learn from each other. It is important that you bring your own camera and tripod, so you can get the most out of this trip!
Cancellation Information:
The cost of this photo tour includes your guiding fees, 5 nights lodging and transportation (all prices in Euro and including VAT). To reserve your spot, a deposit of 20% of the total price is required. The rest of the payment is due 30 days prior to the workshop. In case of cancellation within 30 days prior to the trip, I will refund the payment.
Travel guarantee:
The combination of travel services offered to you is a package within the meaning of Directive (EU) 2015/2302.
Therefore, you will benefit from all EU rights applying to packages. Company JP Photo will be fully responsible for the proper performance of the package as a whole.
Additionally, as required by law, JP Photo has protection in place to refund your payments and, where transport is included in the package, to ensure your repatriation in the event that it becomes insolvent.
More information on key rights under Directive (EU) 2015/2302
Important Legal Information
By attending this workshop, you agree to hold Julien Pröpper harmless for all personal injury or loss that may occur during or in connection with this trip. This is a self-led travel trip. You are responsible for your safety as you move around in the visited area. Do not push your physical abilities past what you are healthy enough to do. You are in charge of deciding if a location is safe for you to travel to.
Should the Guide (Julien Pröpper) become ill, injured, or otherwise unable to perform his duties at the workshop, a replacement will be brought into to lead the workshop or the workshop will be cancelled, in what you'll get a full refund.
Travel insurance as well as insurance for your photo equipment are both highly recommended. It can happen faster than you can look! One wrong push against the tripod and your camera rolls down a small hill and falls into the Atlantic!
Julien's role in this workshop is to teach photography and guide you to amazing locations. You and you alone are responsible for your own safety.
In the event of extraordinary events, governmental instability, extreme weather, or other condition, Julien Pröpper reserve the right to cancel this trip and return all workshop fees to participants.