Best excursions in Olden
Headline tour: Briksdal Glacier. Also consider Loen Skylift.
- Briksdal Glacier, Valley journey to the glacier tongue with lake boat and walking options.
- Loen Skylift, Cable car to Hoven mountain with panoramic Nordfjord views.
Who Olden is best for
Glacier seekers, adventurous passengers, and anyone wanting Norway's blue-ice scenery from a cruise port.
Best for: Glacier scenery and active fjord-country adventures
Typical time needed
4 to 5 hours for Briksdal Glacier; add time for Loen Skylift combinations.
Minimum suggested port time: 5 hours
Typical difficulty: Moderate
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Will This Excursion Fit My Cruise?
Check whether your excursion leaves enough time before all aboard.
Plenty of time available
Your ship is scheduled in Olden for 9 hours.
A 4 hour excursion leaves approximately 3 hrs 45 mins spare after allowing for check in and return to ship safety buffers.
This excursion comfortably fits within your port call.
Timing breakdown
- Time in port
- 9 hrs
- Excursion duration
- 4 hrs
- Safety buffer
- 1 hr
- Estimated spare time remaining
- 3 hrs 45 mins remaining
Includes 15 mins check in buffer before the excursion starts.
Recommendation
Recommended for most cruise passengers.
This tool is designed to help cruise passengers assess whether an excursion comfortably fits within their ship's scheduled port time. Always confirm all aboard times with your cruise line.
Olden cruise ship schedule
Published 2026 arrival times for Olden are available from approved CSV imports. Pick a month to plan shore excursions around your ship's port call.
Cruise passenger tips
- Briksdal involves a valley walk or lake boat plus optional hiking, wear sturdy shoes.
- Loen Skylift adds spectacular height but needs a longer port day.
- Road transfers to Briksdal are included on most organised excursions.
Glacier excursions need adequate port time. Briksdal is the headline tour; Loen Skylift suits longer calls.
Local Olden shore excursion site
For detailed tour listings and port specific planning, visit the independent local specialist at oldenshoreexcursions.com. Norway Shore Excursions is a national planning authority, not a booking agent.