What makes Olden distinctive
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
Shore excursion ideas
National summary only; not a full duplicate of the local destination site. Headline focus: 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.
- Briksdal GlacierBlue ice valley scenery with lake boat and walking options.View tour
- Loen SkyliftDramatic Nordfjord panoramas from Mount Hoven cable car.View tour
- Private Olden Shore ExcursionsFlexible glacier touring for families and small groups.Explore private options
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 arrival times for Olden are available from approved CSV imports across 2026 and 2027. Pick a month to plan shore excursions around your ship's port call.
View Olden schedule hub · All Norway ship schedules · Cruise planner
- June 2026 schedule · 26 calls
- July 2026 schedule · 25 calls
- August 2026 schedule · 22 calls
- September 2026 schedule · 17 calls
- March 2027 schedule · 1 calls
- April 2027 schedule · 8 calls
- May 2027 schedule · 9 calls
- June 2027 schedule · 7 calls
- July 2027 schedule · 9 calls
- August 2027 schedule · 8 calls
- September 2027 schedule · 10 calls
- October 2027 schedule · 1 calls
- November 2027 schedule · 1 calls
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.
Related Norway ports
- NordfjordeidNordfjord ports share glacier and waterfall day options, useful when comparing nearby calls on the same cruise.
Local Olden shore excursion guide
For deeper day-ashore detail, visit the dedicated local guide at oldenshoreexcursions.com. This national site summarises the port and routes you onward. It is not a booking checkout.