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.
Tag Archives: Hiking
Back to the Country of Black Mountains
In June 2011, I visited Montenegro again (after my first stay in September 2010). This time, I spent ten days there, during which I discovered the true gem of the country: its mountains which are mostly untouched by tourism.
Hiking like a Tourist
After having spent three days on the Polish side of the High Tatras, I now explored the Slovakian side of this mountain range. Continue reading Hiking like a Tourist
Hiking like an Eagle
For the last two days, I have been hiking in the High Tatras, along the mountain ridge which marks the border between Poland and Slovakia. Continue reading Hiking like an Eagle
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
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
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
Back to the Fjord of the South
At the end of my stay in Montenegro, I returned once more to Kotor, which I really enjoyed already during my previous visit the year before. Continue reading Back to the Fjord of the South
All good Mountains come in Threes
My last stop in the Montenegrin mountains was in Plav, amidst the Prokletije mountains. Continue reading All good Mountains come in Threes
About Black and Other Lakes
Durmitor National Park ist one of the most beautiful regions of the Montenegrin mountains – or, at least, one of the most visited: Daily, hundreds of tourists are taken here by bus from the coast. At Crno Jezero, they get out for maybe half an hour, before returning back to the coast. However, there is much more to explore here! Continue reading About Black and Other Lakes