Olden Cruise Port Guide
22 cruises call here in 2027–28, from £699 per person — see them.
Photos: Michael Grizzi, Patrick Mok, Toni Sundvall, dany bostoen, A. S, Willie Bryson · via Google Maps
- Country:
- Norway
- Region:
- Norwegian Fjords
- Coordinates:
- 61.8366° N, 6.8066° E
22 cruises call at Olden between Apr 2027 and Jun 2028, 5 to 16 nights, from £699 per person, sailing from Newcastle, Liverpool, Edinburgh (Rosyth / Leith), Southampton and Portsmouth, on Bolette, Balmoral and Borealis.
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Cruises calling at Olden (22)
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Scenic Fjords of Norway
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines · Bolette · 7 nights · from Newcastle · 1 Apr 2027
from £1,499 pp · Interior Cabin
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Norwegian Fjords Bank Holiday Break
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines · Balmoral · 5 nights · from Edinburgh (Rosyth / Leith) · 29 Apr 2027
from £949 pp · Interior Cabin
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Springtime Falls & Fjords of Norway
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines · Borealis · 8 nights · from Southampton · 4 May 2027
from £1,999 pp · Interior Cabin
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Norwegian Fjords Bank Holiday Break
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines · Balmoral · 5 nights · from Edinburgh (Rosyth / Leith) · 28 May 2027
from £749 pp · Interior Cabin
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Scenic Fjords of Norway
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines · Balmoral · 7 nights · from Edinburgh (Rosyth / Leith) · 11 Jun 2027
from £1,549 pp · Interior Cabin
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Scenic Fjords of Norway
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines · Bolette · 9 nights · from Newcastle · 15 Jun 2027
from £1,799 pp · Interior Cabin
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Scenic Summertime Fjords of Norway
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines · Bolette · 7 nights · from Newcastle · 18 Jul 2027
from £1,499 pp · Interior Cabin
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Scenic Summertime Fjords of Norway
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines · Borealis · 9 nights · from Liverpool · 19 Aug 2027
from £1,699 pp · Interior Cabin
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Autumn Fjords of Norway
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines · Borealis · 9 nights · from Liverpool · 18 Sep 2027
from £1,699 pp · Interior Cabin
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Autumn Fjords of Norway
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines · Balmoral · 9 nights · from Southampton · 21 Sep 2027
from £1,199 pp · Interior Cabin
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Autumn Fjords of Norway
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines · Bolette · 8 nights · from Newcastle · 24 Sep 2027
from £1,299 pp · Interior Cabin
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Scenic Norwegian Fjords
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines · Borealis · 9 nights · from Southampton · 1 Apr 2028
from £1,199 pp · Interior Cabin
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10 more cruises calling at Olden
Newcastle (4)
| Cruise | Sails | Nights | Ship | From pp | |
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| Mountains & Fjords of Norway | 25 Apr 2028 | 7 | Bolette | £999 | View ↗ |
| Scenic Highlights of the Norwegian Fjords | 10 May 2028 | 8 | Bolette | £1,149 | View ↗ |
| Norwegian Fjords in Five Nights | 25 May 2028 | 5 | Bolette | £699 | View ↗ |
| Scenic Highlights of the Norwegian Fjords | 22 Jun 2028 | 9 | Bolette | £1,249 | View ↗ |
Liverpool (3)
| Cruise | Sails | Nights | Ship | From pp | |
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| Scenic Norwegian Fjords | 12 Apr 2028 | 10 | Borealis | £1,299 | View ↗ |
| Mountains & Fjords of Norway | 19 May 2028 | 8 | Borealis | £1,099 | View ↗ |
| Mountains & Fjords of Norway | 6 Jun 2028 | 8 | Borealis | £1,099 | View ↗ |
Portsmouth (2)
| Cruise | Sails | Nights | Ship | From pp | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springtime France and Fjords | 27 Apr 2028 | 16 | Balmoral | £1,899 | View ↗ |
| Scenic Norwegian Fjords | 4 May 2028 | 9 | Balmoral | £1,199 | View ↗ |
Edinburgh (Rosyth / Leith) (1)
| Cruise | Sails | Nights | Ship | From pp | |
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| Mountains, Waterfalls & Fjords of Norway | 23 Jun 2028 | 7 | Balmoral | £999 | View ↗ |
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.
Read more on Wikipedia (text CC BY-SA)
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.
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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
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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
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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
Map of Olden and nearby attractions
Best time to visit Olden
Cruises to Norwegian Fjords mostly sail May to September.
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