Explore the breathtaking natural beauty of Switzerland on an immersive landscape and astro photo tour (8D/7N) in the Swiss Alps designed for photographers of all skill levels. This exclusive journey takes you through some of the most iconic and pristine locations in the Swiss Alps, where stunning vistas meet crystal-clear night skies, perfect for capturing mesmerizing images both day and night.
Dates – July 10th to 17th 2026
Guide – Nicolas Giroud
Price per person –
CHF 3600 / Double occupancy (Deposit CHF 1500)
CHF 4300 / Single occupancy (Deposit CHF 1500)
Please note: 1-2 huts only have dorm options and camping would be 1 tent per person
Description
Throughout the tour, you’ll visit legendary spots such as the Matterhorn, Berner Oberland, and the serene alpine valleys. Each location offers unique opportunities to shoot dramatic mountain panoramas, pristine lakes reflecting majestic peaks, glaciers, and charming Swiss villages nestled amid stunning landscapes.
We will lead you to prime vantage points for landscape photography, teaching composition techniques, camera settings, and lighting tips to make the most of the ever-changing alpine environment. You’ll capture golden hour light cascading over towering summits and vibrant sunsets painting the sky in warm hues.
As night falls, the tour transforms into an astrophotography adventure. Away from city lights, the Swiss Alps provide some of Europe’s darkest skies, ideal for photographing the Milky Way, star trails, and timelapses. Learn specialized techniques for night photography, including long exposures, tracking and stacking, and post-processing.
Comfortable accommodations are carefully selected to maximize rest and convenience, with some nights spent near lakes or mountain lodges offering unobstructed views of the stars. This tour combines adventure, education, and unparalleled scenery to create a once-in-a-lifetime photographic experience in the heart of Switzerland.
Please note that this photo tour is not planned for big hikes but you must expect some easy to medium walking itineraries. (If you would like to reach more remote locations where heavy hiking is needed, please reach out to Swede Photography and we can plan a separate 2D/1N experience)
Join us to unlock your creative potential and take home unforgettable images of Switzerland’s spectacular landscapes and starry skies.
Tour Itinerary
Day 1 – Seealpsee
The tour will start on that day around 10am. You should all be in Zurich by then and we will pick you up either in the airport or in your respective hotel.
We will drive around 2 hours to reach our first stop in the Alpstein area. From the parking spot, we will have a 1 hour hike (easy level) to reach our accommodation (hut) for the night next to Seealpsee, a wonderful mountain lake with full photographic potential.
We will have plenty of time to share about the photo tour organization and logistics.
Day 2 – Churfirsten
After shooting sunrise and breakfast, we will walk down back to the van and drive towards our next stop in the Toggenburg area. The idea will be to take pictures of the well-known Churfirsten, a striking group of seven limestone peaks in Eastern Switzerland.
Depending on time and weather conditions, we will try to get two different locations nearby between sunset and next morning sunrise while staying overnight in a hotel.
Day 3 – Bachalpsee
We will start our journey (3 hours) this morning after breakfast and start heading towards Berner Oberland in the direction of our final camping destination of Bachalpsee. This lake lays above 2200m and is a traditional stop for landscape photography with the mountain range reflection. We will take a gondola from Grindelwald and hike about 1 hour (easy level).
If the weather forecast does not allow us to camp there, we will book a replacement accommodation nearby (extra cost).
Day 4 – Eiger, Monch, Jungfrau
We will shoot sunrise in Bachalpsee, enjoy breakfast in a nearby place and move on towards a surprise location where the famous Eiger, Monch and Jungfrau will face us with all their splendor. To reach the place, we must take a gondola followed by an approximate 1.5 hour hiking time (easy to medium level). We will spend our night in a hut (no shower available).
On the way, we will stop in Lauterbrunnen where you might want to shoot the waterfall or take a dip at the local swimming pool.
Day 5 – Ferpecle
After a sunrise shooting session and breakfast, we will pack, hike down and start a long drive (3.5 hours). Our next destination is Ferpecle Glacier in Canton Valais. We will spend the night in a hotel and will have to hike 30 minutes (easy level) to reach the shooting spots near the river facing Mont Mine.
Day 6 – Zermatt
After breakfast, we start heading in the direction of Zermatt and its Matterhorn. We will take a train from Tasch, a gondola and lift before hiking 45 minutes (easy level) to reach the Fluhalp hut sitting at 2600m. This is a must-do place with many opportunities to shoot on two different lakes, Stellisee and Grindjisee.
We will stay overnight in this magical place there. For the ones who would like, you can get a hot shower at a small cost (bring Swiss coins). In order to reach both lakes for our photography sessions, we will need to hike a bit.
Day 7 – Susten Pass
After sunrise and breakfast, we will make our way down to Zermatt and hit the road for a long ride (3 hours) towards our final stop of the tour. Susten Pass area awaits us and offers great composition opportunities playing with rivers, Steinsee and Stein Glacier in the background . The journey will go through the central part of the Swiss Alps via the Furka Pass and the Grimsel Pass. We will also make a stop at the Rhone Glacier to catch some nice pictures.
Day 8
We will end our landscape and astro photo tour in the Swiss Alps after breakfast and drive back towards Zurich. You can purchase flight tickets anytime late afternoon.
What will you get out of it?
- Great photo tour mixing landscape and astro photography
- Accommodation in hotels and huts (6 nights)
- Accommodation in camping (1 night in tents)
- Camping equipment including sleeping bag and mattress
- Comfortable van
- All meals during our photo tour (except when camping – possibility to buy food along the way)
- Landscape and Astro photography tips
- Photography guidance
- Post-processing tips
What is not included?
- International flights to Zurich
- Entry visa if required
- Insurance
- Replacement hotel night if weather forecast does not allow us to stay outside camping
- Personal expenses such as all drinks and snacks
- Photography equipment
- Bring a synthetic towel and some Swiss coins (CHF 1 and 2). Some mountain huts have paid showers
Terms and conditions
Dates: Friday July 10th 2026 to Friday July 17th 2026
Maximum Participants: 8 persons
Price per Person
- CHF 3600 / Double occupancy in hotels/huts
- CHF 4300 / Single occupancy in hotels/huts
- Please note: 1-2 huts only have dorm options and camping would be 1 tent per person
Deposit
- CHF 1500 to secure your spot
- It should be paid within one week after confirmation from us
- If your deposit is not paid within one week of the confirmation, we reserve the right to cancel your reservation. Please, reach out to us in case you plan to pay the deposit at a later date
Photo tour needs to be paid in full no later than 2 months before the starting date of the tour.
In case of late booking less than 2 months prior to the tour, full price must be paid immediately after confirmation from us.
Visa
Please make sure you have the necessary visas depending on your nationality. It is your responsibility to have valid passports, visas or any other documents to participate in the photo tour.
Refusal of entry into the country is not accepted as a reason for a refund. Please, make sure to apply as early as possible.
Cancellation Policy
If, for any reason, you cannot participate in the landscape and astro photo tour in the Swiss Alps, please send a mail to swede.photography@gmail.com. We will try to find a replacement for. Refund (minus the amount to cover bank transfer fees and additional expenses) will be given only if another participant is found to take your spot.
If the photo tour must be cancelled by the organizer Swede Photography, a full refund will be given to the participant. However, flights and other bookings made by the participant will not be refunded. Also, the organizer Swede Photography accepts no liability and responsibility for clients who are unable to attend due to (but not limited to) illness, flight cancellation, family emergencies or other extenuating circumstances. Such eventualities are the responsibility of the client and appropriate insurance should be confirmed at the time of booking.
In case of cancellation due to force majeure (war, riots, terrorist activity, civil strike, fire, flood, adverse weather, disasters) or circumstances beyond our control, the organizer may postpone or cancel the Photo Tour. Any effort to suggest alternative dates for the tour will be made. On the other hand, participants will receive a voucher for the amount paid that can be used to pay for the rescheduled tour or another tour, if agreed with Swede Photography.