7. Setesdalen Valley, Norway
The wooded, hilly landscape between the valley of Tovdal and the village of Åraksbø represents Southern Norway at its absolute best. Tovdal is one of the most varied forest and low-lying mountain biotopes in Southern Norway. One of the finest inland walks in the area goes from Dale down to Åraksbø in Setesdal, home to the old building Huageburet that dates back to 1219. Along the way, you’ll pass the waterfalls of Rjukan, Stuvestøyl, Videstøyl, the Juvass stream and the Skuggefjell Mountain. Canoes are available to rent at Hillestad. How’s that for off-the-beaten-path exploration of Scandinavia?
I don’t know if Torvehallerne is really “hidden” but it does rock! Cheers from Copenhagen!