![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/2014-08-01.jpg "Puffin")
It is said that elves and trolls still live in Iceland. So, we visited Bakkagerði, the "capital of the Elves" – and the puffins that nest just a few kilometers way. Continue reading Visiting Elves and Puffins
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![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/2014-07-31.jpg "Road to Jöklasel (F985)")
Jöklasel is beautiful
Today, we said goodbye to Skaftafell National Park. However, this was not the last of the Icelandic glaciers for us, as we explored two more glacial areas on our way to the East Fjords. Continue reading Jöklasel is beautiful
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/2014-07-30.jpg "Skaftafellsjökull")
Black waterfall and white glacier
After visiting some volcanic regions and the coast, we dedicated our next day to some glaciers in Skaftafell National Park. Continue reading Black waterfall and white glacier
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/2014-07-29.jpg "Dyrhólaey")
Steep cliffs and black beaches
After spending two days with some volcanic features, we dedicated one day to the impressive cliffs and black beaches of the Southern coast. Continue reading Steep cliffs and black beaches
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/2014-07-28.jpg "Seljalandsfoss")
Water falls (from the sky)
Today, we wanted to go on a full-day excursion. However, due to bad weather (storm and rain), we decided to stay close to our accommodation. Continue reading Water falls (from the sky)
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/2014-07-27.jpg "Reykjanes")
Of hot and not quite so hot springs
On our first day with our rental car, we continued the same way as we started on our half-day tour the day before: with regions of volcanic activity. Continue reading Of hot and not quite so hot springs
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/2014-07-26b.jpg "Leidarendi")
Iceland under ground
While we were in Reyjavík, we went on a half-day tour to a very impressive lava cave. Continue reading Iceland under ground
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/2014-07-26a.jpg "Reykjavík")
The northernmost capital of the world
In the next two-and-a-half weeks, I will explore a country that has been on my travel wish list for quite some time: Iceland. Unlike usually, however, I am not travelling alone, but with a group of four friends. Together, we will tour the island by rental car. Continue reading The northernmost capital of the world
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/2014-05-30.jpg "View of Vienna")
Wild Boars in Wienerwald
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Wild boars
Even though the weather could have been better, I went for a walk in the Lainzer Tiergarten today – I had some new hiking boots to break in. On this stroll with a friend, we enjoyed the nice view of Vienna. Moreover, we could see some wild boars, deer, and one lone squirrel.
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/2014-05-16.jpg "Reactor of AKW Zwentendorf")
Inside a Nuclear Reactor
As the only country in the world, Austria has built a nuclear power plant without ever putting it in operation. Nowadays, this gives the opportunity to go inside an actual reactor (as part of a twice-weekly public tour). That is exactly what I did today with a group of friends. Continue reading Inside a Nuclear Reactor