Olden Cruise Port
Olden, Norway · Northern Europe
Cruise ships dock at Olden kai — Olden Cruise Pier, Olden.
Plan my port daysSmall 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: 61.839438, Longitude: 6.808722
See dock on port map →Getting to Olden
From the cruise terminal to the city centre
Map & things to do
Money & payments
Cards work everywhere — no cash needed.
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Excursions compared
3 comparedBriksdal Glacier scenic drive and short hike
≈ 4.5 h · sold by 6 cruise lines
Cruise line
€145$162
Do it yourself
€60$67
Save ≈ €85Save ≈ $95 (59% off)
Olden is a tender or dock call right in the village; Olden Adventure runs the dedicated Glacier Express shuttle bus from the cruise pier car park to the Briksdal visitor centre, 45 min each way, NOK 575 (~€50) return adult. At the visitor centre the optional troll-car bundle (combined ticket NOK 950 / ~€82 including shuttle) shortcuts the steep 1 km up to the glacier viewpoint; otherwise it is a 3 km return walk on a paved path. Departures from the pier at 09:30, 11:00 and 13:00.
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Loen Skylift cable car to Mount Hoven
≈ 3.5 h · sold by 5 cruise lines
Cruise line
€110$123
Do it yourself
€95$106
Save ≈ €15Save ≈ $17 (14% off)
Olden Adventure operates a dedicated Skylift shuttle from the cruise pier to the Loen Skylift fjord station, 10 min each way and running continuously every ~15 min while ships are in port. The combined Olden Adventure ticket bundling shuttle + Skylift return is NOK 960 (~€83) adult in main summer season (NOK 860 before May 1). The cabins seat 35 and depart at least every half hour, with no timed booking - tickets are flexible all day.
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Ready-made port days
8 plansLoen Skylift & Mount Hoven
From fjord to 1,011 m in five minutes — the steepest big cable car in Northern Europe, straight to a summit deck over Nordfjord.
Briksdal Glacier by Shuttle & Troll Car
Ride the Glacier Express shuttle up Oldedalen, then a troll car to the foot of the Briksdalsbreen ice tongue — Olden's headline day, done independently.
A Free Day in Olden Village
The 1759 wooden church, a riverside walk along the Oldeelva and the waterfront shops — a gentle half day that costs nothing.
Singerheimen & the Olden Churches
The hilltop summer home of an American painter, plus two centuries of village churches — Olden's gentle, mostly-indoor culture 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.
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