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The Hidden North Travel Guide
The Hidden North is an online travel guide designed to help you plan your dream trip to Northern Europe. I specialise in road-trip guides, self-guided walks, Norway’s coastal ferry, the northern lights, and customised planned trips to Denmark, Finland, Estonia, Iceland, Norway, Svalbard and Sweden.
The Hidden North is written by Emma Vestrheim – that’s me! – an experienced tour leader and guide who has travelled around Northern Europe countless times during her eight years in Norway.
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How to Observe the Northern Lights: A Tour Leaders Perspective
Here is my ‘no frills’ guide to observe the northern lights in Northern Europe, including apps, guides, and photography tips.
The Aboa Vetus Museum – Finland’s Only Archaeological Museum
The Aboa Vetus Museum lets you explore the ruins of medieval Turku.
Where to Stay in Kirkenes From a Trip Leaders Perspective
Here is my guide to all the places where you can stay in Kirkenes.
Drive it Yourself: Skaidi to Hammerfest on the Rv94
Follow this short but scenic highway from Skaidi to Hammerfest on the Rv94.
Drive it Yourself: The Hemsedalsfjellet Mountains (Rv52)
The Hemsedalsfjellet crossing is one of the ancient roads between east and west Norway.
Drive it Yourself: Telemarkveien (Rv41) from Kristiansand to Brunkeberg
Visit the traditional region of Telemark on the Rv41 from Kristiansand to Brunkeberg.
Meet the writer
Hello, I'm Emma
Originally from Australia, I moved to Norway eight years ago after falling in love with a guy from Bergen. I started as a local guide but eventually became a tour leader, taking groups all over Northern Europe. The Hidden North is a collection of my notes, tips and tricks from my eight years of experience travelling around this part of the world.