Austnesfjorden
Norway, Lofoten · Near Svolvær
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Photography Tips
Stop along the E10 for fjord reflections. The steep walls on both sides create a dramatic corridor. Best on windless nights when the fjord becomes a mirror. Aurora reflects beautifully in the still water.
Signature Shots
Mirror reflection of mountains in the fjord
Aurora over the fjord corridor
Blue hour panorama along the E10
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Access & Drone Info
Access
easy
Available
Informational only, not legal or travel advice. Visa, permit, drone and access rules differ by nationality and site and change often, so confirm with the official authority (linked where shown) before you travel, shoot or fly.
Drone
Norway: max 120m AGL, maintain VLOS, no-fly within 5km of airports without permission. Lofoten has no restricted airspace over most areas but check NOTAMs. Respect wildlife and nesting birds.
Informational only, not legal advice. Rules change quickly — always verify with the managing authority before flying. Airspace authorization and land-owner permission are separate: clearance to use the airspace never grants permission to take off, land, or operate from the ground below it. Data last refreshed Jun 11, 2026.
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Photo credits
- Cover photo:Wikipedia / Austnesfjorden · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Resized; may be colour-adjusted
- Nearby: Blåskavlen:Photo by Stock Birken on Unsplash · Unsplash License
- Nearby: Svolvær Harbor:Wikipedia / Svolvær · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Resized; may be colour-adjusted
- Nearby: Gimsøya Bridge Views:Photo by stein egil liland on Pexels · Pexels License
- Nearby: Grunnførfjord:Photo by stein egil liland on Pexels · Pexels License
- Nearby: Trollfjorden:Diego Delso via Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Resized; may be colour-adjusted
- Nearby: Henningsvær Roadside Viewpoint:Wikimedia Commons / Henningsvær Road - 2013.08 - panoramio.jpg · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Resized; may be colour-adjusted
Quick Info
| Country | Norway |
| Region | Lofoten |
| Nearest City | Svolvær |
| Difficulty | easy Estimated |
| Best Times | Blue_Hour, Night Estimated |
| Drone | allowed |
| Parking | Yes |