![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/IMG_1501-1038x576.jpg "The \"Black Empress\"")
This year, I spent Halloween evening in the Prater. As this event is gaining popularity also in Austria, the celebrations there did attract quite a few Viennese. Continue reading Halloween in Vienna
Tag Archives: Europe
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/IMG_1459-1038x576.jpg "Floridsdorf und Donaupark")
Transdanubia from above
Today, I visited the sky terrace on the 60th floor of the DC Tower together with some friends. Continue reading Transdanubia from above
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/03-IMG_1239-1038x576.jpg "Dachstein plateau")
Out of the Frying Pan and Into the Mountains
As a heat wave is currently hitting Europe, I decided to spend an extended weekend in the mountains. So, I enjoyed three days of bright sunshine on Dachstein plateau at about 1,800 metres above sea level. Even though the afternoons were also quite hot up there, it was definitely much better than the 35° C (and more) in Vienna. Continue reading Out of the Frying Pan and Into the Mountains
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/20150605_110923.jpg "Old Town Square")
One tourist among many
As last Thursday was a National holiday in Austria, I took the opportunity for a short visit to Prague. However, quite a few other people obviously had the same idea. Continue reading One tourist among many
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/IMG_0876-1038x576.jpg "Ötschergräben")
Hiking the Ötschergraben
Today, I was hiking in Lower Austria. More precisely, I explored the Ötschergraben. With just under two hours drive from Vienna, this is at the limit of what is acceptable for a day trip. However, it was definitely worth it. Continue reading Hiking the Ötschergraben
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/IMG_0795-1038x576.jpg "Schafbergspitze")
In the Clouds at Wolfgangsee
As last Thursday was a National holiday in Austria, I took the opportunity to spend an extended weekend in Salzkammergut – my first visit ever to this region! Unfortunately, the weather was not that good. So, I could not fully enjoy the gorgeous landscape in all its glory. Continue reading In the Clouds at Wolfgangsee
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/15-IMG_0564-1038x576.jpg "Hagia Sophia")
Whirlwind Tour of Istanbul
On the way back home from Nepal, I made a stop-over in Istanbul for two nights. Of course, you cannot get a real feel for the city in such a short time, but it was just about enough for visiting the most important sights. Continue reading Whirlwind Tour of Istanbul
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/20150102_110855-1038x576.jpg "Hall bei Admont")
New Year’s in the Snow
Around New Year’s 2014/15, I delighted in the virtues of the Austrian Alps: Together with some friends, I spent a couple of days in Styria – with heaps of snow! Continue reading New Year’s in the Snow
Austria for Dummies
What does it mean to be Austrian? On occasion of today’s Austrian National Day, I would like to take a short (not quite serious) look on the Austrian way of life. Continue reading Austria for Dummies
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/2014-09-19.jpg "Friday Night Skating")
Happy Anniversary, FNS!
Today is the 250th Friday Night Skating! Of course, I am participating – along with a record crowd of three to four thousand skaters and bikers.