![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/20250619_125912-1038x576.jpg "Dronningruta")
I spent my last (full) day of vacation hiking the “Dronningruta”, the “Queen’s Trail” (named after Queen Sonja, who hiked it in 1994). Today, however, it was more the wind that reigned there. Continue reading A Day with the Queen (of the Winds)
Trip: Lofoten Islands 2025
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/20250618_121223-1038x576.jpg "View towards Bø")
“Rain? Which rain?”
The weather forecast for today has changed several times over the past few days. This morning, some low clouds where hanging in the sky, but the forecast was not all that bad: Even though the probability of rain was practically never zero throughout the day, it was still listed as very low. So, I chose a coastal hike to get a bit of fresh air – unfortunately, with little success. Continue reading “Rain? Which rain?”
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/20250617_151844-1038x576.jpg "\"Nordnorge\" leaving Stockmarknes")
From Lofoten to Vesterålen without hurry
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
![[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/2025/05/20250530_080509-1038x576.jpg "Speicherstadt (Hamburg)")
Rainy Hamburg
Following my day trip to Lübeck, I had a few hours (in the evening and early morning) in Hamburg. It was just like my first visit 32 years ago: rather rainy. Continue reading Rainy Hamburg
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/20250529_154417.jpg "Lübeck")
Visiting the Hanseatic League
Last night, I started my journey to Lofoten (if you will). To get there, however, I am taking the train – with several stops along the way. I spent the first night in Hamburg, from where I took a day trip to Lübeck. Continue reading Visiting the Hanseatic League