Olden is a village and urban area in the municipality of Stryn in Vestland county, Norway. Olden is located at the mouth of the Oldeelva river at the northern end of the Oldedalen valley on the southern shore of the Nordfjorden and is known for its outstanding natural beauty. It is located about 6 kilometres (3.7 mi) southwest of the village of Loen, about a 16 kilometres (9.9 mi) drive southeast of the municipal center of Stryn, and about 15 kilometres (9.3 mi) east of the village of Innvik.

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The 0.58-square-kilometre (140-acre) village has a population (2019) of 479 and a population density of 826 inhabitants per square kilometre (2,140/sq mi). Olden is a major tourist area. The cruise port in Olden had 102 cruise ship arrivals in 2019. The Briksdalsbreen glacier, a popular hiking destination, is located about 25 kilometres (16 mi) south of Olden, at the end of the Oldedalen valley. It is a small arm off the main Jostedalsbreen glacier. There are two churches in Olden, the Old Olden Church (built in 1759) and Olden Church (built in 1934).

Cruise Port
The port of Olden is located at the end of Nordfjord with shops and ticket offices close to the disembarkation point.
Google Maps port location: https://goo.gl/maps/ ji7okYKsBu2RkudQ7

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Things to do
The Briksdal Glacier is a western arm of the Jostedal Glacier, the biggest glacier on mainland Europe. The glacier was formed approx. 2,500 years ago. It covers an area of approx. 10.4 km2. Most of it (88%) is on the glacier plateau, 1,500 metres above sea level. The glacier descends from 1,910 metres above sea level almost right down to the Briksdalsvatnet lake at 350 metres above sea level. The glacier covers a horizontal distance of 2 km from the glacier plateau (1,500 metres) to 350 metres above sea level.
It is possible to walk to the glacier from Mountain Lodge however we recommend booking a Troll car (must be booked in advance). For more than 100 years the farmers in Oldedalen have transported tourists with horse and carriage. In 2004 the horse and carriage were replaced with the ‘Troll cars’.
One of the steepest cable cars in the word, the Loen Skylift will lift you from the fjord to Mount Haven (1011m) and stunning views.
At the top there is a restaurant, bar and shop, as well as breathtaking views of Mt. Skåla and Lake Lovatnet in the east, Jostedalsbreen Glacier and Olden in the south, and the Nordfjord that winds its way towards Stryn in the west.
 

P&O Cruise Excursions*
Briksdal Glacier (£59ea)
Briksdal Glacier by Troll Car (£79ea)
Beautiful Stryn (£49ea)
Helicopter Flightseeing (£190ea)
Loen Skylift and Kjenndalen ??
Hoven Cable Car with Coffee and Cake ??

Crayfishing by RIB (£130ea)
Kjenndalen Glacier and Lovatnet Lake (£85ea)

The Beauty of Nordfjord (£78ea)
Hydlaparken Climbing Adventure (£52ea)

Hike to Huaren Viewpoint (£38ea)
Hiking Mount Hoven and Skylift (£115ea)

Nordfjord RIB Adventure (£79ea)