Olden Cruise Port
Olden, Norway · Northern Europe
Cruise ships dock at Olden kai — Olden Cruise Pier, Olden.
Small fjord village with a busy cruise pier; the closest port to Briksdal Glacier and Loen.
At a glance
Port summary
Olden is one of Norway's classic fjord stops — the cruise pier is a short walk from the village and just 23 km from Briksdal Glacier and 3 km from Loen, making it the easiest base for both.
Cruise dock
🚢 Olden kai — Olden Cruise Pier
The single cruise pier at the inner end of Nordfjord, opened in 2009 to bring most cruise calls alongside. The village centre is about 10 minutes' walk west along the waterfront road.
📍 Latitude: 61.434, Longitude: 6.81059
See dock on port map →Getting to Olden
From the cruise terminal to the city centre
The village centre is a 10-minute walk along the waterfront road.
📍 Walk straight off the pier along the road toward the village.
Shuttles run to Briksdal Glacier, Loen Skylift, and combo tours; book through the cruise line or local operators at the pier.
📍 Cruise-line and local-operator buses meet at the pier on cruise days.
Taxis are a viable independent way to reach Briksdal or Loen in a small group; cards accepted.
📍 Taxi rank at the pier or pre-book via Olden/Stryn Taxi.
Skyss bus 460 runs between Stryn and Innvik via Olden a few times per day; check the Skyss app.
📍 Stop on the main road, 5 minutes' walk from the pier.
Useful for full independent days but most passengers stick to taxis/excursions for short stops.
📍 Pick up in Stryn (14 km) — pre-book for cruise days.
Map & things to do
Money & payments
Cards work everywhere — no cash needed.
Things to do
Loen Skylift
⭐ Highlight
A 5-minute cable car to Mount Hoven for sweeping fjord views — just 3 km from the cruise pier.
🕐 Clear days — visibility is everything.
Olden New Church
Short stop⛪ Church / Cathedral
A 1934 stone church on the hillside above Olden village, reached by a short uphill walk.
🕐 Daylight hours when the door is open.
Olden Old Church
Short stop⛪ Church / Cathedral
A whitewashed wooden church from 1759 with a small graveyard above the fjord.
🕐 Daylight hours; check posted opening times.
Singerheimen
Short stop🏛️ Museum
Summer home and studio of US painter William Henry Singer Jr., now a small seasonal museum.
🕐 Mid-morning to early afternoon during the summer season.
Mount Hoven Viewpoint
📸 Viewpoint
The 1011 m summit station of the Loen Skylift with restaurant and panorama over Nordfjord.
🕐 Clear days; arrive earlier to avoid afternoon cloud.
Oldevatnet Lake View
Short stop📸 Viewpoint
A long, milky-blue glacier lake stretching south from Olden, lined by sheer mountain walls.
🕐 Calm days for the best reflections.
Hornindalsvatnet Lake
Short stop🌿 Nature
Europe's deepest lake at 514 m, ringed by steep mountains 45 minutes by road from the pier.
🕐 Calm days when reflections are mirror-still.
Briksdal Glacier Hike
🌿 Nature
A 3 km walk through a green glacier valley to a viewpoint over the Briksdalsbreen ice tongue.
🕐 Mid-morning to early afternoon for best light on the ice.
Via Ferrata Loen
sport
A guided cliff-climb up Mount Hoven for fit climbers — a full-day commitment.
🕐 Dry summer days only.
Stryn Sommerski
sport
Norway's longest-running summer ski centre on the Tystigen glacier between Stryn and Geiranger.
🕐 May to early August — the season is short.
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Plan my day →Frequently asked questions
- Where does my cruise ship dock in Olden?
- Your ship docks directly at the Olden cruise terminal in Norway.
- Can I walk from the cruise port into Olden?
- Yes. Olden is walkable from the cruise port — many cruisers reach the city centre on foot.
- How do I get from the cruise port to Olden centre?
- Typical options include On foot, Shuttle bus, Taxi, Local bus, Car rental. Durations and costs are listed in the transport section above.
- How much time do I need in Olden?
- Plan for at least 5 hours ashore to see Olden independently and return to the ship with a safe buffer.
- What currency is used in Olden and are cards accepted?
- Olden uses the Norwegian Krone. Carry some cash for markets, taxis, and smaller vendors — cards aren't accepted everywhere.
- Is there Wi-Fi at the cruise port?
- Wi-Fi isn't reliably available at the Olden cruise terminal. Consider a local SIM or your cruise line's data package.
- When should I be back at the ship?
- Cruise lines usually require all passengers on board about 30 minutes before scheduled departure. Confirm the exact all-aboard time on your daily programme.