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Swiss Alps Photo Workshop 2026 | 6 Days of Landscape Photography


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Swiss Alps Spring Photography Tour

6 Days around “Rivendell”

Swiss Alps Photo Tour April 2026

Tolkien based “Rivendell” on what he saw in the gorgeous Swiss valley of Lauterbrunnen. This picturesque tourist attraction quickly turns wild once you set foot outside the bustle of the town.

Lauterbrunnen isn’t the only destination during our workshop in Switzerland, but we will stay among the giant mountains of Berner Oberland.


Itinerary

Lots of snowy mountains, the first flowers and hopefully some mist will set the mood for our photo workshop. Grindelwald, Lauterbrunnen, and the Jungfrau, Mönch & Eiger mountains is the general area where we stay.

During your stay you will get to photograph misty mountains, waterfalls, wildflowers, and forests full of atmosphere. The full itinerary will be disclosed to participants upon booking.

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This Tour in a Nutshell

Dates: April 24th - April 29th, 2026

Available Seats: 3 out of 3

Tour Leaders: Daniel Laan

Language: English

Price: 3350 EURO (based on double occupancy, 3-star hotel rooms)

Private Room: Adds 700 EURO

Registration Deposit: 1000 EURO

Full amount due: 30 days prior to the workshop.

Arrival: Bern-Belp Airport, or Interlaken, Switzerland, April 24th, no later than 12.00 AM

Departure: Bern-Belp Airport, or Interlaken, Switzerland, April 29th, no earlier than 10.00 AM

​Included: Professional landscape photographer guide and all tuition. Post-processing sessions, transportation between locations and airport/train station shuttle service. Toll fees. Accommodation in 3* star hotel rooms.

​Excluded: Flights to and from Bern Airport and associated costs. Private insurances, taxes, duty and visa fees. Meals not included, nor any personal items including (alcoholic) beverages, snacks, souvenirs and travel insurance. We will dine at local restaurants at your own expense.

Why Choose this Tour?

Maximum of 3 Participants

That means maximum personal guidance. Whether it's camera settings or finding better compositions: We are here for you.

If You’re a Fan of a Mysterious Mood

Berner Oberland is one of the moodiest places I’ve ever visited. I love photographing here come rain, come shine. You’re in for a treat if you do too.

Laid Back Atmosphere

It’s been said by previous participants that the atmosphere during a tour with me is like taking photographs with friends. No rush and I love to hear your story.

 

Payment & Reservation

I can put you on the waitlist. First come, first serve. Tour will go live later this year.

Contact me here.

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Cancellation and refunds

For tours and workshops, we understand that plans can change. If you need to cancel, please let us know as soon as possible. To make it all fit on our end, we have a strict cancellation policy for workshops in place:

🔹 The full amount of any workshop is due 90 days in advance.

🔹 Full refund for cancellations made 90 days or more before the workshop starts, minus a €200 service charge.

🔹 50% refund for cancellations made 31 - 89 days before the workshop.

🔹 No refund for cancellations made within 30 days of the workshop or for no-shows.

In the event of severe weather or unforeseen circumstances, we may need to reschedule or cancel the workshop. If this happens and it’s on our end, you will be offered a full refund.

Physical requirements

Some locations are reached by demanding hikes. You don’t have to be a marathon runner (I’m certainly not!), but we do ask that you are in reasonable physical condition to be able to keep up with the group.

Please do not come on this trip when you are in poor physical condition. This will hinder our ability to show you everything we have in store, but more importantly, it will jeopardize the positive experience of your fellow participants.

Why Choose a Workshop with Daniel?

  • I teach like this:

    1. You watch me work.

    2. You mimic the way I work and I assist wherever the need arises.

    3. You then freely choose compositions in the workshop location, to let the landscape speak to you. I’ll do the same, not pressuring you all the time.

    4. Whenever I see a new photo-opportunity, I’ll come get you and we’ll repeat steps 1-3 until you’re satisfied.

  • I’m open to your approach to photography, but know that:

    • I’m doing lots of digital composites.

    • I point the camera down more often these days (intimate & abstract).

    • I value unique locations more than the ones that have been visited lots of times.

  • I’m easy going:

    • No drama (other participants have pointed this out, which I find bizarre that this apparently happens elsewhere).

    • I like deep conversation.

    • If you want to see another location, I’ll do my best to accommodate you.

    • Most participants are return customers for these reasons.

  • I’ve won 4 major awards just the last 4 years:

    • #1 World’s Top Landscape Photographer (One Eyeland 2021)

    • Black and White Photograph of the Year (ILPOTY 2022)

    • #2 World’s Top Landscape Photographer (One Eyeland 2023)

    • #2 World’s Top Landscape Photographer (One Eyeland 2024)

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Daniel Laan ~ The Netherlands

Moody, ominous landscape photography is as much my passion as it is my career. For 15 years now, I've had the mindset of developing a specific dark and moody style of photography that shows a part of myself through my images. I have a deep appreciation for the landscape, the weather and find something of beauty in trivial subjects. You could say that I have an instinct for inbound northern lights, as I photograph the Aurora Borealis pretty frequently as far south as the Netherlands too.

With a degree in design and visual communication and over 25 years of experience in Photoshop, it's my goal to train you to look at the landscape differently. I’m known for venturing into digital art, don’t shy away from doing composites and don’t really care what others may think of my art.

I’ll explain everything from pre-visualizing to exporting for the web or for print The most important aspect is not to bag the best locations, but to appreciate your surroundings; to become aware of things that others walk straight by and develop an artistic vision that transcends landscape photography.Your Guide: Daniel Laan ~ The Netherlands

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