![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/2011-09-12.jpg "Auschwitz Concentration Camp")
Today was not a relaxing vacation day, but a rather sombre history lesson: I visited the Auschwitz Concentration Camp. Continue reading The Horror of Auschwitz
Category Archives: Travel Diary
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/2011-09-11.jpg "Wawel")
Kraków, the Old Royal City
In the last two days, I explored Kraków a bit – and was pleasantly surprised about the beauty of the city. Continue reading Kraków, the Old Royal City
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/2011-07-29.jpg "Stavanger")
Stavanger, the City of Ships
As we spent the last four days in Stavanger (and went on our hiking trips to Preikestolen and Kjeragbolten from there), we also spent some time to explore the town itself. Continue reading Stavanger, the City of Ships
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Kjeragbolten, or: A Tight Spot
Our second hike in Lysefjord was also quite popular, but not as popular as the one to Preikestolen. Our goal, however, was also quite spectacular: Kjerabgolten, a boulder which is wedged into a mountain crevasse almost 1000 meters above Lysefjord. Continue reading Kjeragbolten, or: A Tight Spot
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/2011-07-27.jpg "Preikestolen")
Tourist Crowds at Preikestolen
Despite the warnings of my fellow traveller, I wanted to visit Preikestolen. Unfortunately, however, she was right: Preikestolen is truly overrun by tourists. Continue reading Tourist Crowds at Preikestolen
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Kayaking in Nærøyfjord
Just a few dozens kilometers away from Jotunheimen National Park, the weather was much better. So, we decided to go on an overnight kayak trip in Nærøyfjord. Continue reading Kayaking in Nærøyfjord
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/2011-07-23.jpg "Jotunheimen")
Jotunheimen, the National Park of Rain
The rain that we did not have in Bergen was waiting for us in Jotunheimen National Park. On our arrival day, we still had nice weather, and were even camping in the wild on the outskirts of the park. After that, however, the floodgates of heaven opened. Continue reading Jotunheimen, the National Park of Rain
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/2011-07-21.jpg "Bryggen")
Bergen, the City of Rain?
Bergen ist known to be the rain captial of Norway (if not the whole world). During my stay this year, however, I was exceptionally lucky with the weather. Continue reading Bergen, the City of Rain?
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/2011-07-17.jpg "Rallarvegen")
Cycling the Rallarvegen
After more than six years, I finally returned to Norway. My vacation already started with the first highlight: a two-day bike trip on Rallarvegen – even with bright sunshine (at least on the first day)! What more could you ask for? Continue reading Cycling the Rallarvegen
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/2011-06-26.jpg "Piran")
Slovenia’s Gateway to the Adriatic Sea
On very short notice, a group of friends an me went to Istria over the weekend on occassion of a stag party. On our way back, we stopped at the (rather short) Adriatic coast of Slovenia, and visited the picturesque city of Piran. Continue reading Slovenia’s Gateway to the Adriatic Sea