Looking for someone to help you plan your trip to Northern Europe? I can help you with that!
Hi! My name is Emma. I have worked as a tour leader in Northern Europe for the past nine years. My work has taken me all over Norway, Finland, Sweden and Denmark – even to Estonia, Svalbard and Iceland! I have led midnight sun tours, northern lights tours, Hurtigruten and Havila tours, highlights and off-the-beaten path tours, and so much more. I love Northern Europe and am eager to help you plan your trip. It’s why I built The Hidden North by myself as an online travel resource!
For me, what’s most important when visiting here is having an authentic experience. I am focused on providing information about local and off-the-beaten path experiences. In the age of cheap tourism and Instagram tourism, many come here just to take the pictures and go home. What’s important for me is that my travellers go beneath the surface to get a taste of the ‘real’ Scandinavia. And that they go to places beyond the highlights.
Why me?
I work as a senior guide and tour leader and can help you plan your dream trip to Norway. Also, I spent a few years travelling the country as a tourist before moving here permanently, so I get what it’s like to come to Norway for the first time, but can still provide you tips and tricks from a local perspective.
A little more about me:
- 9 years experience
- Authorised guide in Norway
- Licenced seller for experiences in Scandinavia
- Licenced company
- Professional tour leader, teacher and researcher
- Local knowledge
- As good a local as they come 🙂
- I actually live and work in Norway, not somewhere overseas.
Just in 2024 alone, I’ve worked 4 northern lights tours (4 of them on Hurtigruten), done multiple road-trips, spent winter in Finnish Lapland, sailed the Norwegian coast twice, been to Svalbard, and visited all the Scandinavian capitals. I’m constantly on the move exploring and documenting everything I find, and I use this knowledge to make sure your trip is amazing. If you are going somewhere I don’t know or haven’t been to, I’m upfront about that 🙂
Whether you just need some consultation or a full trip planned, I can help with anything needed! It’s actually me planning the trips, too. I love helping people plan itineraries to Northern Europe, so am eager to help you out!
I specialise in:
- Northern lights tours in Norway or Finland
- Road-trip tours
- Norway in a Nutshell
- Hurtigruten or Havila
- Fjord tours
- Svalbard
- Scandinavia tours
Please email me at emma@thehiddennorth.com to start the conversation.
Guest Testimonials
“Emma was great giving suggestions given the parameters of our trip including things not to do which I’m guessing will prove to be as important as the things not to be missed! If you’re at all hesitant about doing the video chat, just do it! It was totally worthwhile and Emma was able to provide suggestions and answer questions that I hadn’t thought of initially. Couldn’t have asked for better service!!” – Alan, USA.
“I am so glad I found Emma! Her excellent expertise of Norway helped us to plan the perfect road trip for my dad’s birthday. Emma advised us on different routes, which drives were the most scenic and where to stop. She provided an in-detailed multi-page information document we took with us on the trip and read about the history of different places and knew the closest petrol stations etc. I can wholeheartedly recommend Emma’s consultation to anyone who is planning a trip to the North!” – Taru, Finland.
“Emma helped us plan an amazing road trip with the goals of experiencing some of the national Norwegian scenic routes and associated architecture, cultural and historical landmarks, natural beauty and small towns. Her road trip guide was an essential tool for us, with detailed information provided for multiple stop options each day. I 100% recommend Emma for her vast knowledge and amazing service. Jean G, USA”
How can I help you?
- Online consultations before you come to Northern Europe (video or audio calls or message/email)
- Design a custom-made itinerary or suggest a daily schedule
- Provide insight and recommendations into hotels, restaurants, and attractions
- Be in touch during your trip in case anything happens
- Book local transportation and experiences
- Answer any questions you have
Video Consultation
If you just want some help or advice, I offer video consultations over Google Meets. The meetings are one hour long and involves us discussing your itinerary and route with my tips and suggestions. I then email you a summary of the meeting with notes, links, and additional resources.
Cost: $150 USD (approx. 1600 NOK)
Note – if you don’t see the time you want on the calendar (when clicking the link below) send me an email and we’ll work out a time. Email me at emma@thehiddennorth.com
Itinerary Plan
The itinerary plan comes with the video consultation, but I will also put together a PDF and printed itinerary with detailed information. This itinerary includes historic, modern and practical information for everywhere you are visiting (with photos, links and resources) and will be perfect for any trip to Northern Europe!
Less than 5 days: 3500 NOK
5-14 days: 4500 NOK
14+ days: Contact me for a special quote 🙂
Included in the itinerary:
Suggestions for places to eat and stay
Suggested trips, tours and experiences
Suggested places to stay (if you need help with accommodation)
Ferry times and details about timings for driving between ferries
Suggested photo stops
Historic, modern and practical information for each town PLUS historic and modern photos.
Personalised suggestions depending on the needs of you as an individual or group
How you receive the itinerary:
Your itinerary will be put together into a booklet, printed and bound and posted to you or saved for collection in Bergen. The post takes up to 7 working days to reach you and postage is included in the price above.
You will also receive a digital itinerary that can either be saved as a PDF or loaded onto an app onto your phone, making it easier to navigate day-by-day.
Booking Activities & Experiences
I prefer that you book your own hotels and experiences (it’s just safer when you travel) but am able to do it at an additional fee. I am unable to book rental cars or flight tickets.
Contact Me!
To get started, please fill out the form on the right. It’s good to let me know:
- Whether you want a consultation, itinerary planning, help booking things, or just general advice
- Where you want to go or what you want to experience
- How many travellers you are
- When you want to visit
- Style of travel (budget, mid-range, high end)
I will get back to you within two business days with an introductory email and quote.
I hope I can join you in planning the most amazing trip to Northern Europe!
If the contact form doesn’t work, you can also reach out at emma@thehiddennorth.com