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The port of Olden, Norway, with a dockside terminal, colorful houses and green hills rising to snow-dusted mountains in the background.

Olden, Norway

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Things to do in Olden

Olden is the gateway to pristine natural beauty, an idyllic and charming tiny village nestled at the end of the Nordfjord between rolling mountains, jeweled aqua-green glaciers, rugged terrain, and thundering waterfalls.

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  • Briksdal Glacier in Norway, with a bright blue tongue of ice descending between steep rocky cliffs, overlooking a green meadow, forest and glacial river.

    Follow the rushing meltwater to Briksdal Glacier as blue ice glows between granite walls.

  • Gondola lift at Mount Hoven in Loen, Norway, overlooking turquoise Nordfjord, steep green mountains and distant snow-covered summits.

    Experience Mount Hoven Skylift, where the magnitude of peaks engulfs you as one of the steepest cable cars in the world ascends the fjord to the summit.

  • Lake Lovatnet in Norway with still turquoise water reflecting surrounding green mountains and cloudy skies.

    Lovatnet’s still, glassy surface turns mountains upside down on windless mornings.

  • Bright red wooden church with a tall steeple in Olden, Norway, framed by green fields, trees and rugged mountains in the background.

    Stroll through rural villages and discover how small-scale farms produce fresh, healthy ingredients in a region where farm-to-fork dining has been part of the culture for centuries.

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Shore excursions to explore in Olden

Olden and Briksdalen Valleys were molded in the arms of the Josedalsbreen glacier over thousands of years. Olden’s excursions put you eye-to-eye with this natural history written in ice, water and sky. Choose easy viewpoints or full-on hikes — either way, the fjord scenery does the heavy lifting during cruises to Olden.

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  • Rapid glacial river at Laukifossen in Norway, with foaming turquoise water surrounded by green trees and snow-capped peaks in the distance.

    Olden Panoramic Sightseeing

    Settle in for a relaxed circuit of Nordfjord highlights. Pause by frothing Laukifossen for photos, then continue to Krokesandane for a picture-perfect view of Briksdal Glacier tucked between sheer cliffs. With time to soak in each stop, this ride trades rush for vistas.

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  • A hiker on a bridge near Briksdal Glacier in Norway, surrounded by mossy rocks, dense forest and towering cliffs with the glacier flowing between them.

    Briksdal Glacier Hike

    Trace a scenic valley past farms and waterfalls to Briksdal Inn, then follow a well-marked trail toward the blue snout of Briksdal Glacier. The round-trip hike takes about ninety minutes at a steady pace. Reward awaits back at the inn with pastries and hot drinks.

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  • Stryn Lake in Norway with calm reflective water, green fields, red farmhouses and surrounding snow-capped mountains under a blue sky.

    Loen Skylift & Stryn

    Ride along Nordfjord to Stryn Lake’s mirror-bright water, then board the Loen Skylift for a swift ascent to Mount Hoven. From the viewing platforms, scan for glacier caps, knife-edge ridgelines and the fjord curling toward the sea.

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  • Nordfjord in Norway with glassy water reflecting mountains, scattered farmhouses and moored wooden boats in the foreground.

    Kayaking on the Nordfjord

    Paddle tandem kayaks from the pier into calm, protected waters. As you trace the shoreline, listen for folk tales and local lore while waterfalls thread down the rock faces around you. It’s a quiet, close-to-the-water way to feel the scale of the fjord.

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  • Close-up view of Briksdal Glacier in Norway, showing bright blue ice pressed against brown rocky cliffs.

    Brenndalsbreen & Briksdalbreen: Hike to Two Glaciers

    Double down on ice country with two valley hikes split by a cozy lunch at Briksdal Inn. Brenndalen reveals serrated peaks and distant Melkevoll Glacier, while Briksdal delivers that up-close glacial blue. Expect sturdy footing, big views and a day well spent.

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  • Nordfjordeid fjord view with clear blue water, green meadows, scattered red farmhouses and forested hillsides.

    Fjord RIB Adventure

    Suit up and skim along the inner Nordfjord in a high-powered RIB. Waterfalls streak the cliffs, snow sits high on serrated ridges and the boat dances over wake at speed. Short, scenic pauses let you catch your breath between adrenaline bursts.

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Princess ships berth right in Olden, steps from cafés, lakeside paths and valley views. From the pier, coaches fan out to Briksdal Glacier, Loen Skylift and Stryn Lake, making it easy to see the region’s headline sights in a single day. Olden often features on Iceland & Norway cruises as part of our Europe itineraries.

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Discover Olden on your next cruise

A cruise to Olden is fjord country at full volume. Rise from sea level to mountaintop in minutes on the Loen Skylift, lace up for a glacier-view hike or drift across emerald water by kayak. However you explore, the scenes somehow feel both larger-than-life and wonderfully close.

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View of Sognefjord with lush green hillsides, scattered farmhouses and calm blue water stretching between steep mountain walls under a cloudy sky.

Sunlit slopes meet deep blue waters at the breathtaking Sognefjord near Olden.

Small red wooden house with a white door set in a green meadow, framed by mountains and blue sky in Olden, Norway.

Find postcard-perfect calm in Olden where bright cabins meet dramatic fjord scenery.

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