![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/20250619_125912-1038x576.jpg "Dronningruta")
I spent my last (full) day of vacation hiking the “Dronningruta”, the “Queen’s Trail” (named after Queen Sonja, who hiked it in 1994). Today, however, it was more the wind that reigned there. Continue reading A Day with the Queen (of the Winds)
Country Archive: Norway
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/20250618_121223-1038x576.jpg "View towards Bø")
“Rain? Which rain?”
The weather forecast for today has changed several times over the past few days. This morning, some low clouds where hanging in the sky, but the forecast was not all that bad: Even though the probability of rain was practically never zero throughout the day, it was still listed as very low. So, I chose a coastal hike to get a bit of fresh air – unfortunately, with little success. Continue reading “Rain? Which rain?”
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/20250617_151844-1038x576.jpg "\"Nordnorge\" leaving Stockmarknes")
From Lofoten to Vesterålen without hurry
Today I said goodbye to the Lofoten Islands. My next destination are the Vesterålen Islands, an archipelago a little further to the north(east). Since it was supposed to rain on and off all day, I extended the drive from about three hours to a whole day. This also gave me the opportunity to visit the Hurtigruten Museum in Stockmarknes. Continue reading From Lofoten to Vesterålen without hurry
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/20250615_110500-1038x576.jpg "Coast near Eggum")
The wild sides of Vestvågøy
I spent the last two days on the island of Vestvågøy, exploring several aspects of this island. Among those were the (wild) coast between Eggum and Unstad, and the history of the local (wild?) Vikings. Continue reading The wild sides of Vestvågøy
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/20250614_112122-1038x576.jpg "Flakstadpollen")
Atmospheric Lofoten?
Unfortunately, the weather today was worse than expected: low-hanging clouds and occasional showers. While this may lead to some atmospheric photos, it is not ideal for hiking. However, since I was changing accommodations, I had to get out. So, I tried to make the best of it. Continue reading Atmospheric Lofoten?
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/20250611_114234-1038x576.jpg "Reine")
Pure Beauty around Reine
I spent the last three days in the south of Lofoten, in (and around) Reine on the island of Moskenesøya. There, one can truly discover some of the most iconic Lofoten views. Continue reading Pure Beauty around Reine
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/20250610_143320-1038x576.jpg "Nusfjord")
From Nesland to Nusfjord and back
Third day, third fishing village: Today, Nusfjord was on my agenda. Since I did not know about any hikes up a local mountain this time, I opted for a coastal hike from the neighboring village of Nesland instead. Continue reading From Nesland to Nusfjord and back
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/20250609_143751-1038x576.jpg "Henningsvær Harbour")
The fast way up: Festvågtinden
Today, I again combined a fishing village with its local mountain. This time, however, I did it the other way around: first the hike, then the village walk. Continue reading The fast way up: Festvågtinden
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/20250608_095519-1038x576.jpg "Kabelvåg")
A Kabelka in Kabelvåg
After a long journey, I finally arrived in Lofoten yesterday. Today, I made my first explorations: a walk through the fishing village of Kabelvåg and a hike up its local mountain, Tjeldbergtinden. Continue reading A Kabelka in Kabelvåg
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/20250606_135004.jpg "InterCity train in Gällivare")
20+ hours on the train
In the last (just over) 20 hours, I have completed the longest leg of this trip: a train ride from Stockholm in Sweden to Narvik in (Northern) Norway – over 1,000 kilometers as the crow flies! Nevertheless, this journey is still not among my top three longest train journeys. Continue reading 20+ hours on the train
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/norge2011.jpg "Rallarvegen, Norge")
The Beauty of the North
In July 2011, I finally returned to Norway (more than six years after my first visit). This time, I stayed for two weeks, and visited the south of the country (Bergen, Sognefjord, Jotunheimen National Park, Stavanger, and Lysefjord). Once again, I was stunned by the beauty of the Norwegian landscape.
![[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
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/2011-07-28.jpg "Kjeragbolten")
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
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/2011-07-24.jpg "Nærøyfjord")
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/2007/06/norge2005.jpg "Trondheim, Norge")
Visiting some Fellow Students
What do you do in the weeks before your final exam at the university? Travel, of course – why learn at home?