![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/20250617_151844-1038x576.jpg "\"Nordnorge\" leaving Stockmarknes")
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/2025/06/20250603_171135-1038x576.jpg "View of Stockholm Old Town from Mariaberget")
Stockholm (also) by bike
In (early) summer, Stockholm presents itself quite differently than in (late) winter eleven years ago: While the wind can still be (relatively) fresh, it is still no comparison to the icy-grey Stockholm I experienced back then. Continue reading Stockholm (also) by bike
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/20250602_153020-1038x576.jpg "Västra Hamnen (Malmö)")
Short hop to Sweden
From Copenhagen, it is not far to Sweden: A quick hop over the Øresund Bridge, and you are there. The first major city you come across is Malmö – and that is the one I visited today. Continue reading Short hop to Sweden