Venture into the rocky kingdom of the Saxon-Bohemian Switzerland!
Straddling the Czech-Saxon border, the youngest of the Czech Republic’s four national parks is a true island of virgin nature in the heart of Europe. This surviving nook of wilderness has been drawing tourists, poets and artists for nearly two centuries, not only for its spectacular beauty but also for its easy accessibility.
Be ready to enter an ancient mountain realm, carved by cliffs, deep canyons and wild gorges, with volcanic hills and soaring sandstone rock formations standing on silent patrol above the forested landscape of the Elbe Sandstone Mountains.
Tour Itinerary
Explore the beauty of the Bohemian-Saxon Switzerland!
Day 4 / Bohemian Switzerland
Křížový vrch
For our after dinner mint, we will be taking in a beautiful 360° view of the landscape lying at the foot of Křížový vrch - a treeless hill standing in the middle of Bohemian Switzerland. There’s no such reward as having a sunset photoshoot for a dessert.
Day 5 / Bohemian Switzerland
Zirkelstein
We’ll rise and shine to a dramatic view of the Kamenice River Valley, cliffs of Saxon and Bohemian Switzerland and Lusatian Mountains silently patrolling the landscape around only to be had from Zirkelstein, a small table mountain in Saxon Switzerland.
Day 5 / Bohemian Switzerland
Models in the landscape
Portrait photographer Michala Rusaňuková, a New York Film Academy graduate, will teach you how to distill a beautiful model into the surrounding nature and take in landscape in a broader sense. Professional styling of the model is taken for granted, after which we’ll take a plunge into the most picturesque corners of Bohemian forests and mountains and help you go for the right lens, set up your camera and share some pointers on communicating with the models. We’ll take her pictures in the best of light and then go through some post production.
Day 6 / Bohemian Switzerland
Bastei
Sunrise, sunrise… looks like morning in your lens... through which you will be capturing this awesome landmark. Towering 194 metres above the Elbe River, the jagged rock formation of Bastei is one of the most prominent lookout points of Saxon Switzerland that will treat you to an incredibly sweeping view of its surroundings.
Day 6 / Bohemian Switzerland
Gorges of River Kamenice
During the day we’ll go on a field trip of the River Kamenice. Gorging on the views, we’ll be capturing the flow of its waters that run deep below the sandstone cliffs of Bohemian Switzerland.
Day 6 / Bohemian Switzerland
Schrammsteine
The sunset will belong to another jagged rock formation towering high above the Elbe River in Saxon Switzerland - this time, the chain on rocks provides what are probably the most stunning views in the Elbe Sandstone Mountains.
Day 7 / Bohemian Switzerland
Vilemínina stěna
We’ll be catching the sunrise from this formation; a great vantage point offering one of the most breathtaking vistas of the village of Jetřichovice and the landmark of Růžovský hill (Rosy hill) in the background. Wilhelmina’s cliff is simply an each way bet and place fit for saying our last goodbyes to Bohemian Switzerland.
Meet Your Tutors
Dive into the Elbe Sandstone Mountains with the real adventures
Tour Details
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3 nights
up to 10 attendees
intermediate photographers
moderate hiking involved
Included in the price
- Professional photography tutor
who will guide you through the area, show you the best photo locations of the Elbe Sandstone Mountains photo tour and lead you throughout the whole workflow of landscape photography (choosing the right gear, scene selection, composition, post production). - 3 nights of accommodation
- Transport
including Prague airport pick-up / drop-off - Meals
Breakfast, dinner
Excluded from the price
- Flight tickets
or any other form of transportation to and from the Czech Republic - Travel insurance
please note that travel insurance is compulsory - Alcoholic and dinner beverages
- Additional snacks & meals
- Any visa fees
when applicable
Recommended Gear
We want you to get a kick out of the tour, so we suggest that you bring the following:
- Digital camera
i.e. DSLR or mirrorless camera - Wide angle lenses
highly recommended for landscape photos - Telephoto lens
70-200mm focal length will come handy for capturing landscape details - Good tripod
sturdy and stable is a MUST
- Circular polarizing filter
- Cable release
not necessary, but recommended - Waterproof hiking boots and waterproof clothing
Make sure to pack up some warm clothing. It can get real freezing cold, especially in the mornings
Accommodation
When in Bohemian Switzerland, we will put you up at Penzion Lípa, about a 2-hour drive from Prague. The guesthouse is a listed building featuring a wide range of amenities (sauna, gym, wellness, restaurant etc.) and finely preserved original architectural elements - an atmosphere worthy tucking yourself in after a rich full day of landscape photography.
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William Levin, Gynecologist, United States of America“I can’t say enough about Martin. Anyone that has seen his images knows that he is an amazing artist. But more importantly to me, he is also an excellent teacher. He is incredibly patient and uses simple language to communicate complex technical points in a very understandable way. One of his great gifts is his eye for composition. Starting to understand how he sees the world through a lens is invaluable. What really made my experience so amazing is the fact that he is a genuine, humble person who is fun to be around. I have participated in many photography workshops over the years and my experience with Martin was the best by far.”