![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/20240229_164022-1038x576.jpg "Museum Hundertwasser")
About five months ago, I visited the Hundertwasser Art Center in Whangarei. Now I am back in Vienna, and the Museum Hundertwasser in the Kunst Haus Wien opened its doors again two weeks ago (after several months of renovation). So, what could be more fitting than paying a quick visit to this museum? Continue reading Hundertwasser in Vienna
Country Archive: Austria
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/20230114_093800-1038x576.jpg "Austrian Parliament")
At the heart of Austrian Democracy
Today, I made the “mistake” of attending the open day of the Austrian Parliament (which was re-opened after its renovation). When I got there 20 minutes before opening, it was already a bit busy. Continue reading At the heart of Austrian Democracy
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/20200922_114050-1038x576.jpg "Großglockner High Alpine Road")
Austria in 36 Pictures
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/20210913_125951-1038x576.jpg "View from Kanisfluh to the East")
Crossing Austria
After touring the central region of Austria the year before, I focused on the West (i.e. Vorarlberg and Tyrol) during my trip in the second year of the pandemic. In the end, I (almost) crossed the whole country from West to East – including a day trip to Liechtenstein.
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/20211009_142648-1038x576.jpg "Lake Lunz")
All good lakes do come in threes
I spent the last day of my vacation in Lower Austria: After staying overnight in Göstling an der Ybbs, I went on a hike in the area of Lunz am See, visiting three lakes in total. Continue reading All good lakes do come in threes
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/01-20211008_105752-1038x576.jpg "Admont Abbey")
Books always make a room better
Slowly, it is time to think about returning home. So, I drove East today. My first stop was at Admont Abbey to visit the impressive Admont Abbey Library. In the afternoon, I went hiking in Waterhole Gorge. Continue reading Books always make a room better
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/20211007_112615-1038x576.jpg "Radstadt")
Rain in Radstadt
Unfortunately, the weather did not really cooperate: Since the day before, it was raining most of the time, sometimes quite heavily. So, all I did today was a short stroll around and through Radstadt. Continue reading Rain in Radstadt
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/20211003_175958-1038x576.jpg "Kaprun Tauern Spa")
Working on vacation?
I don’t really like to work on vacation. Nevertheless, I have to interrupt my vacation for three days of work – or, more precisely, I will extend my vacation for a few more days after three days of work.
Originally, my vacation should already have ended yesterday. However, there will be a workshop in Kaprun over the next three days, and driving back and forth would have been pointless. Since I do not want to drive the long distance to Vienna after the workshop on Wednesday evening either, I took Thursdays and Fridays off as well. So my vacation is to be continued – if the weather cooperates…
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/20211003_114357-1038x576.jpg "View of Kitzbühl Alps from Zweitausender summit")
Unfortunately only a stroll
Today, I wanted to enjoy the views from up top (i.e. from around 2000 metres) once again. For that purpose, I took the cablecar to Resterhöhe, where I went on a stroll (on wide, flat paths) to Zweitausender summit. Continue reading Unfortunately only a stroll
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/20211002_121853-1038x576.jpg "Hohenwerfen Castle")
Long Day of Museums
Today was a rather untypical day for me: It was focused on tourist sights and museums. Still, I also managed to squeeze in a short hike in the morning. In the afternoon, I visited Hohenwerfen Castle. In the evening, I finally participated in the "Lange Nacht der Museen" (Long Night of Museums). Continue reading Long Day of Museums
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/20211001_100625-1038x576.jpg "View from Pinzgauer Spaziergang")
Unfortunately no stroll
I would have liked to go on the "Pinzgauer Spaziergang" today. However, with six to six and a half hours of pure walking time, it sounded too stressful to me, as I only had about seven hours available (due to limited run times of the cablecars). So, I opted for a round trip over some mountains just above this "Pinzgauer Spaziergang" instead – and was not disappointed. Continue reading Unfortunately no stroll
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/20210930_140721-1038x576.jpg "Upper Krimml Waterfall")
Krimml Waterfalls
I already wanted to visit the Krimml Waterfalls during my trip through Austria last year. However, one and a half hours of driving each way was too much for me. So, I planned my route this year to include a visit. Therefore, on my way from Tyrol to Salzburg, I stopped over in Krimml today for a closer look at the (very impressive) waterfalls. Continue reading Krimml Waterfalls
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/20210929_161837-1038x576.jpg "Goldenes Dachl")
In the centre of Innsbruck
Today was a rainy (and hence lazy) day. In the afternoon, I got a bit restless after all, and decided pay Innsbruck a short visit. Continue reading In the centre of Innsbruck
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/20210928_122957-1038x576.jpg "Tiefenbachklamm")
Gorge(ou)s in Karwendel
Today, I visited two gorges in the Karwendel mountains: Wolfsklamm and Tiefenbachklamm. Continue reading Gorge(ou)s in Karwendel
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/20210927_135638-1038x576.jpg "Achen Lake")
Exploring a lake on foot
As the weather was supposed to be changeable today, I decided to stay down below, and explored Achen Lake – but also from a hiking trail: On the Western side of the lake, there is a narrow footpath hugging the mountain, with gorgeous views of the lake below. Continue reading Exploring a lake on foot
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/20210926_123247-1038x576.jpg "Stubai valley")
Schlick is sick
Today, it was supposed to be once again quite warm and sunny (at least in the morning). Therefore, I decided to take another excursion to the montains above 2000 metres, this time in Stubai valley: I took the Gondola up to the Schlick 2000 sking area which boast some beautiful alpine hikes. All in all, I had a great day (even though I did not do the hike I originally intended to, because I missed the right turn). Continue reading Schlick is sick
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/20210925_133551-1038x576.jpg "Zirbensee above Innsbruck")
High above Innsbruck
My current accommodation is in the Inn valley. So, a trip into the mountains above Innsbruck is basically a must. I decided for a trip up with the Patscherkofel cable car. From the mountain station, I walked the "Zirbenweg" and hiked up to Glungezer summit. Continue reading High above Innsbruck
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/20210924_134526-1038x576.jpg "Finstertal Reservoir")
All good lakes come in threes fives or sixes
On the way to my next accommodation, I took the scenic route today: I went via Neder valley and Sellrain valley instead of taking the highway through Inn valley. At Kühtai saddle, I went on a hike to three lakes (though I stretched it out to visit five, with a view of a sixth one). Continue reading All good lakes come in threes fives or sixes
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/01-20210920_153952-1038x576.jpg "Lake Piburg")
Sticking to in Ötz valley
Originally, I had looked up hikes in (almost) all of Western Tyrol for my stay in Ötz valley. However, I liked the view from my accommation (see title image) too much. So, I decided to stick to Ötz valley itself. In the end, I spent three days hiking there: around Piburg Lake, at Stuibenfall, and at Hochoetz. Continue reading Sticking to in Ötz valley
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/20210920_092835-1038x576.jpg "Silvretta High Alpine Road")
The Silvretta High Fog Road
I seem to have bad luck with High Alpine Roads: I always end up in the clouds. Last year, it was like that (at least partly) on the Großglockner High Alpine Road. Today, I drove from Vorarlberg to Tyrol on the Silvretta High Alpine Road. Again, the low clouds prevented me from seing any mountain tops. Fortunately, I was a bit more lucky further down the Paznaun valley, in Galtür. Continue reading The Silvretta High Fog Road