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At a Glance
Location
Austria
Tuition
$9,995
Dates
June 3 – 12, 2028
Fitness Level
Availability
Limited to 8 Guests
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Austria: Alps, Lakes, and Wild Nature Photography Workshop
Photograph Austria’s mountains, forests, waterfalls, and wildlife
June 3 – 12, 2028
- Photograph Austria’s dramatic Alps, lakes, and waterfalls
- Capture ibex, marmots, birds, and alpine wildflowers
- Explore handpicked locations far beyond Austria’s icons
Austria packs an extraordinary variety of nature into a relatively small country. On this photography workshop, we’ll travel through some of its most beautiful landscapes, from rushing mountain streams and forest waterfalls to tranquil alpine lakes and the towering peaks and glaciers of the High Tauern.
Our local photographer’s intimate knowledge of the area brings a valuable perspective. His familiarity with the landscape, seasonal conditions, and changing light will help us make the most of each location and discover less obvious photographic opportunities along the way.
Our journey begins among the limestone mountains, forests, and waterways of Gesäuse and Kalkalpen National Parks before continuing into the quieter landscapes of the Alm Valley. We’ll photograph waterfalls tumbling through moss-covered forests, turquoise rivers, mountain reflections, intimate woodland scenes, and lakes surrounded by rugged peaks. Sunrise and sunset sessions will put us in the field when the landscape is at its most expressive.
The final part of the workshop takes us high into the Austrian Alps along the Großglockner High Alpine Road. Here, we’ll photograph some of the country’s grandest mountain scenery while looking for alpine wildlife including ibex and marmots. Wide-angle landscapes, telephoto mountain studies, wildlife, flowing water, intimate details, and even wildflowers all become part of the photographic experience.
Throughout the workshop, we’ll adapt our locations and timing to the weather and light, giving you opportunities to work with a broad range of subjects and photographic techniques. And, of course, we’ll make time for our signature image reviews and processing instruction. You will leave with a head full of wonderful memories and a portfolio of stunning images.
Your Pros
Philipp Jakesch
Itinerary
About the wildlife: This workshop offers significant opportunities for photographing wildlife, and while we do our best to maximize our wildlife encounters—based on past experiences, local knowledge, and the current conditions—we need to impress upon you that the wildlife really is wild and that we don’t control it.
This itinerary is subject to change due to weather, local conditions, and other factors.
June 3, 2028: Airport Meetup, Transfer to Admont, Orientation and Sunset Photography
Arrive at Munich Airport (MUC), Munich, Bayern before 9:00 AM today. Air travel delays are common. Please arrive early, possibly even the day prior, so you don’t miss any of the workshop.
We’ll meet at or near the Munich Airport and travel together into the heart of Austria, where mountains rise around the small town of Admont near Gesäuse National Park. Please schedule your flight to arrive in Munich no later than 9:00 a.m. This allows time for immigration, baggage collection, and our approximately four-hour transfer, including a comfort stop, so we can arrive at our hotel by 3:00 p.m.
After checking into our hotel, we’ll gather for an orientation and early dinner before heading into the field for our first sunset photography session.
It’s our introduction to the landscapes we’ll explore over the coming days: steep limestone mountains, forests, rivers, and changing alpine light.
June 4, 2028: Sunrise in Gesäuse, Hartelsgraben Visit, Sunset at Leopoldsteiner Lake
We’ll start early with sunrise near Gesäuse National Park before returning to the hotel for breakfast.
Later in the morning, we’ll venture into the park to photograph Hartelsgraben, where fast-moving water cascades between moss-covered rocks and trees. Established paths and bridges provide viewpoints over the stream, with opportunities to get closer to the water in some places. This is an excellent setting for experimenting with shutter speeds and filters while also looking beyond the waterfalls for intimate forest compositions.
After an early dinner, we’ll photograph Leopoldsteiner Lake and the surrounding mountains around sunset. If skies are clear and conditions are right, we may head back out for Milky Way photography beneath the dark skies of the Gesäuse.
June 5, 2028: Explore River Steyr, Visit Kalkalpen National Park, Evening at Gleinkersee
After breakfast, we’ll travel north toward Kalkalpen National Park for a full day of photography.
Our primary subjects will be the region’s remarkable waterways, beginning with the clear blue water and limestone formations of the River Steyr. If time and conditions allow, we may also visit a smaller stream where water winds among moss-covered rocks. We’ll work both broad landscapes and intimate details, with the possibility of encountering European dippers along the streams.
We’ll finish the day at Gleinkersee, photographing the lake and the distant mountains of Kalkalpen National Park in the evening light.
June 6, 2028: Sunrise and Breakfast in Gesäuse, Travel to Alm Valley, Explore Almsee
We’ll have another opportunity to photograph sunrise in Gesäuse National Park before breakfast, then leave Admont and travel north into the Alm Valley.
Our destination is Almsee, a beautiful alpine lake surrounded by dramatic mountains. Short walking distances and easy paths give us plenty of freedom to explore compositions around the shoreline, from grand mountain reflections to quieter details.
Birdlife may add another dimension to the session, with possibilities including great crested grebes, kingfishers, and tufted ducks. If conditions cooperate, we may return to the landscape after dark for Milky Way photography.
June 7, 2028: Almsee Sunrise, Image Editing Workshop, Sunset at Ödseen
We’ll return to Almsee for sunrise, approaching this familiar landscape with different light and new compositions. Early morning may also bring opportunities to photograph geese as they leave their overnight roosts.
After breakfast, we’ll have one of our signature image reviews, allowing us to work together on image editing and techniques for processing photographs.
In the afternoon, we return to the field to explore smaller streams and flowing water before continuing to the forest-framed Ödseen lakes for our sunset session.
June 8, 2028: Optional Almsee Sunrise, Gmunden and Traunsee Visit, Sunset at Offensee
After breakfast, we’ll set out for another day exploring Austria’s alpine lakes. An optional early session at Almsee may be possible for anyone eager for another sunrise.
We’ll visit Gmunden’s city center, with views across Traunsee toward Traunstein, before continuing along the lake to Langbathsee. Here, we can work with both the expansive mountain landscape and smaller details along the shoreline and reeds.
Later, we’ll move to nearby Offensee for sunset, concentrating on how changing light, reflections, and composition can transform a seemingly simple mountain landscape.
June 9, 2028: Golling Waterfall Walk, Traverse Großglockner High Alpine Road, Mountain Sunset
Today we leave the Alm Valley and head toward Austria’s highest mountains.
Along the way, we’ll make an easy walk to photograph Golling Waterfall, an impressive cascade surrounded by lush forest near Salzburg. From there, we continue toward the Großglockner High Alpine Road and climb into dramatically different terrain.
We’ll settle in at the Kaiser-Franz-Josefs-Höhe area, surrounded by some of Austria’s grandest mountain scenery, and head out again for sunset. Clear skies may also give us another opportunity to photograph the stars.
June 10, 2028: Sunrise on Highest Peaks, Wildlife in High Alpine, Sunset near Großglockner
We start early for a sunrise session that offers the chance to photograph first light striking Austria’s highest peaks before breakfast.
Today, we’ll also turn our attention to wildlife as we search the high alpine environment for ibex and marmots. This session involves some walking, and sightings are never guaranteed. When wildlife appears, the combination of animals and their mountain habitat may offer opportunities for everything from intimate portraits to environmental photographs.
In the evening, we’ll photograph toward Großglockner and its glacier, using both wide-angle and telephoto lenses to interpret the immense alpine landscape.
June 11, 2028: Early Morning at Edelweissspitze, Krimml Waterfalls Exploration, Final Mountain Sunset
We’ll be out before sunrise for a session at Edelweissspitze, with expansive views toward the surrounding mountain ranges.
Later, we travel to Krimml Waterfalls, where a series of powerful cascades drops more than 300 meters through the alpine landscape. We’ll have time to explore different approaches to photographing the falls, from their scale within the landscape to the movement and detail of the water itself.
We’ll return to the high mountains for our final sunset session along the Großglockner High Alpine Road, choosing our exact location according to the weather and light.
June 12, 2028: Final Morning Landscape Photography, Travel, Image Review and Farewell Dinner
Before beginning our journey back toward Munich, we’ll spend one more morning photographing Austria’s natural landscape.
After lunch, we’ll travel to our airport hotel near Munich. We’ll finish the workshop with an image review, recap, and farewell dinner together.
Flights out can be made after 9:00 PM today.
Fitness
Moderate: Be prepared for a mix of short walks on established paths and some uneven terrain, especially around waterfalls and alpine lakes. We’ll reach elevations of approximately 8,400 feet (2,570 meters), with some walking and photography at high altitude. Early starts and late finishes are common, with opportunities for sunrise and sunset photography. You’ll need to carry your camera gear, and weather conditions can vary, so dress in layers.
Flights
Arrive at Munich Airport (MUC), Munich before 9:00 AM on June 3, 2028. Flights out can be made after 9:00 PM on June 12, 2028. Air travel delays are common. Please arrive early, possibly even the day prior, so you don’t miss any of the workshop.
What to Bring
Please see our page How To Prepare For Your Workshop. We will send you a detailed information document 90 days before your workshop. This document will include specifics of where and when to meet, gear and clothing recommendations, and more.
What’s Included
- Double occupancy lodging. Single available for a $1,250 supplement.
- All meals, soft drinks, and snacks during the workshop.
- All permits and park fees.
- All transportation during the workshop.
- Tips for crew, drivers, and local guides.
- English-speaking local guide throughout the workshop.
- Photographic guiding and instruction from 2 pros.
- Image reviews and post-processing instruction.
- Adventure, fun, inspiration, and a great time!
Not Included
- Travel to and from Munich, Bayern.
- Unscheduled airport transfers.
- Passport and visa fees (if applicable).
- Any meals or accommodations before or after the workshop dates.
- Items of a personal nature.
- Alcoholic beverages.
- Medical Evacuation Insurance including coverage from point of injury (required).
- Travel Medical Insurance (required).
- Trip Cancellation Insurance (optional, but recommended).
- Anything else specifically not listed as included.
- Single rooming is available for a $1,250 supplement.
Payment Terms
- Your deposit of $3,995 will hold your space in this workshop.
- Further payment of $3,000 is due by October 1, 2027.
- The balance is due not later than January 1, 2028.
- All of our standard Terms and Conditions apply, including our cancellation and refund policy.
- Need special payment arrangements? No problem, just ask us.
Frequently Asked Questions
You'll practice capturing wide-angle landscapes, working with telephoto lenses for mountain studies, and photographing wildlife like ibex and marmots. You'll also explore long exposures for waterfalls and night photography techniques for capturing the Milky Way.
This workshop requires a moderate fitness level. You'll be walking on established paths and some uneven terrain, especially around waterfalls and alpine lakes. Be prepared for early starts and late finishes to make the most of sunrise, sunset, and night photography.
The workshop is limited to a maximum of 8 participants, ensuring personalized attention and ample opportunities for one-on-one instruction from the two professional photographers leading the trip.
Yes, this workshop is refundable. Cancellations made more than 150 days before the start date receive a full refund. Between 150 and 91 days, you'll receive a refund of payments exceeding 50% of tuition. Between 90 and 61 days, refunds cover payments exceeding 75% of tuition. No refunds are available within 60 days unless we fill your space, in which case you'll receive a 100% refund. All refunds are subject to a 5% administrative processing fee and are issued by the original payment method.
Bring a range of lenses, including wide-angle lenses from 14–35mm for landscapes and telephoto lenses for capturing distant mountain peaks and wildlife. A sturdy tripod is essential for long exposures and night photography.
Yes, you'll need to arrange your own flights to and from Munich Airport (MUC). Plan to arrive before 9:00 AM on June 3, 2028, and schedule your departure after 9:00 PM on June 12, 2028, to accommodate the workshop schedule.
Yes, the workshop includes time for image editing and instruction. You'll learn techniques for processing landscape and night photographs, helping you refine your images and develop your personal style.
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