My 3 Favorite Instagrammable Places in Norway — Autumn Through My Lens

If there’s one country that feels like it was made for photographers, it’s Norway. Towering fjords, dramatic skies, and storybook villages—it’s the kind of place where you can point your camera in any direction and get something special. I visited in the autumn, and honestly? I’m not sure I’ve ever seen colors like that. Burnt orange, deep gold, moody greens, and silvery blues—the whole country was dressed like it knew I was coming with a camera.

Here are my three favorite, most Instagrammable places in Norway from my trip—each one unforgettable in its own way.

1. Geiranger

Geiranger is a masterpiece of natural design. The fjord itself is breathtaking, but what really captured me were the layers—the glassy water, the steep rock walls, the winding mountain roads, and the farmhouses perched impossibly high. I photographed this from the Ørnesvingen (Eagle’s Bend) viewpoint, and the way the light crept over the ridges and hit the autumn trees felt unreal. Te curves of the landscape make it feel like the earth is folding in on itself.

2. Ålesund

This coastal town was an unexpected highlight. Ålesund is all art nouveau facades, curved harbor lines, and slate-roofed buildings painted in soft pastels. The symmetry, the light, the contrast of nature and architecture—it’s all a photographer could ask for. I set out to wander the streets in search of a new vantage point, but instead found myself happily sidetracked by a handful of beautifully curated home decor shops!

3. Flåm & the Aurlandsfjord

Tucked deep into one of Norway’s most striking fjords, Flåm in autumn feels like a painting. I arrived just as the leaves were turning, and the whole valley looked like it had been set on fire—in the best way. The reflections on the still fjord water were so vivid it was hard to tell where the land stopped and the water began. I joined a quiet boat tour that glided through the fjord, getting close enough to the waterfalls that I could feel the spray as they spilled dramatically into the water just ahead of us. If you can time your visit to catch the fall foliage, do it. It’s magic.

Why Norway in Autumn Is a Photographer’s Dream
The light in Norway shifts constantly. One moment, you’re under thick clouds with dramatic shadows; the next, the sun breaks through and the landscape lights up like a stage. Add in the rich, saturated colors of fall, and it’s like every frame you shoot has its own mood.

If you’re thinking of going, pack your wide angles, your patience, and maybe a thermos of coffee—it’s hard to walk away once the light hits just right.

You can see how I captured each of these spots over on Instagram @garricktakesphotos or in my print shop. Norway in autumn is something special—I hope these images help bring a little of it home to you.