Olden Cruise Port: Things to Do, Excursions & Cruises Calling

About Olden

Olden suits families and couples seeking close access to authentic Norwegian valley and fjord experiences. This village in Stryn Municipality sits at the mouth of the Oldeelva river on the southern shore of Nordfjorden, making it a natural stop for those exploring the Norwegian Fjords.

What to do in Olden

Several attractions lie within easy reach of the port. Olden Adventure, a tour operator based 0.7 km away, has a 4.9 rating from 1212 reviews. For self-guided exploration, Olden farm (1.1 km away) offers a glimpse of rural life, while Huaren Viewpoint (2.8 km away) provides fjord and mountain vistas, both rated 4.8. Laukifossen, a waterfall attraction 2.1 km away, has 467 reviews at 4.8 rating.

Getting around

Olden's compact layout means most attractions are within 3 km of the port, making them accessible on foot or via short local transport. The village serves as a gateway to the wider fjord region, with nearby ports including Bergen, Ålesund, Åndalsnes, and Eidfjord.

Olden is a village in Stryn Municipality in Vestland county, Norway. It is located at the mouth of the Oldeelva river and northern end of the Oldedalen valley on the southern shore of the Nordfjorden, 6 kilometres (3.7 mi) southwest of the village of Loen, 16 kilometres (9.9 mi) southeast of Stryn, and 15 kilometres (9.3 mi) east of the village of Innvik.

Things to do in Olden on a port day

Top-rated sights within reach of the cruise terminal. Ratings, hours and reviews from Google — check opening times before you go.

Photo: Michael Grizzi · via Google Maps
Tour Operator

Olden Adventure

4.9 (1,212) 0.7 km from port

Near: Briksdal Adventure (www.oldenactive.com) (1 m) · Mølla Gjestehus (5 m)
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Opening hours
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
- 5 · “Absolutely stunning experience! We took the Loen Lake and Kjenndal Glacier tour, and the views were breathtaking. Starting at Loen…” — ruah ruah
- 5 · “We had a great experience with the shuttle to Briksdal Glacier. The staff were very helpful and the coaches were…” — Catherine Tarry
Website Google Maps Directions +47 90 12 23 89
Photo: Local Guy · via Google Maps
Tourist attraction

Laukifossen

4.8 (467) 2.1 km from port

Near: Olden (35 m)
- Good for children
Opening hours
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
- 5 · “Laukifossen is a beautiful roadside waterfall that's well worth a quick stop while exploring the Olden area. The powerful cascade…” — Verified Travel Reviews
- 5 · “We did the land train to see the sights, right outside where QM2 docked around £32 each for 1 hour…” — Imagunner79
Google Maps Directions
Photo: Ben · via Google Maps
Tourist attraction

Huaren Viewpoint

4.8 (89) 2.8 km from port
- Good for children
- 5 · “The hike to the top is completely worth it for the view! It is steep in some areas, so people…” — Savannah lee Jones
- 5 · “Great hike for free if your visiting the Fjords” — Saj A
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Tourist attraction

Olden farm

4.9 (50) 1.1 km from port

Near: Olden New Church (320 m)
- Good for children
- Toilets
- 5 · “We are so thankfully to the owners for our experience yesterday. We were looking forward to our visit but accidentally…” — Jan Dalgliesh
- 5 · “Visited Olden Farm during our cruise stop and had such a lovely afternoon. It's around a 30-minute walk from the…” — Catherine Chiu
Website Google Maps Directions +47 91 14 34 23