![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/20250606_135004.jpg "InterCity train in Gällivare")
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
Tag Archives: Scandinavia
![[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
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/20250530_200107-1038x576.jpg "Nyhavn")
Copenhagen without a bike
My first longer stop on my Lofoten trip was Copenhagen, where I spent the last two and a half days. I saw quite a bit of (the center of) the Danish capital – even without a bike. Continue reading Copenhagen without a bike
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/2014-03-02.jpg "Stortorget")
Gloomy Stockholm
If I had to describe my stay in Stockholm with a few words, I could only say: gray and freezing cold! Continue reading Gloomy Stockholm
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/20140225_101211-1038x576.jpg "Dog Sledding")
Winter Adventures in Northern Sweden
For four days, I enjoyed the winter in Northern Sweden, even though it was not quite as wintery as expected. Continue reading Winter Adventures in Northern Sweden
![[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