Dreaming of the North?
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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Where to Stay in Longyearbyen, from a Tour Leader’s Perspective
Choose the best place to stay in Longyearbyen based on my experience!
How to get from Svalbard Airport (LYR) into Longyearbyen
Here’s my short and to-the-point guide on how to get from Svalbard Airport Longyearbyen to the city.
Unique Facts about Life on Svalbard
Here are some unique facts about everyday life on Svalbard.
The History of Longyearbyen
Learn about the fascinating history of Longyearbyen, the northernmost settlement in the world.
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.