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Olden: when your ship stops here

A small fjord village and the road to a glacier that flows down from the biggest ice cap in the area.

Facts checked Nov 6, 2026, each with its source. No prices on this page.

Olden is a village of 522 people (2024) at the mouth of the Oldeelva river, on the southern shore of the Nordfjord in western Norway. Our sources do not say how the ship lands or how far the pier is from the village, so check the ship's daily information.

Sources: Wikipedia: Olden; CruiseMapper (a cruise port guide site): Olden

Top 3 things to do

  1. 1. Briksdalsbreen glacier

    A small arm of the Jostedalsbreen glacier, about 25 km (16 miles) south of Olden at the end of the Oldedalen valley. A cruise port guide calls it a popular hiking destination.

    Tip: It is 25 km away, so most people go on a tour or by taxi. Ask how long the round trip takes before you book.

    Sources: Wikipedia: Olden; CruiseMapper (a cruise port guide site): Olden

  2. 2. The two Olden churches

    Old Olden Church was built in 1759 and the newer Olden Church in 1934, both in the village.

    Tip: Our sources give no opening hours, so they are a look from outside unless you check.

    Sources: Wikipedia: Olden; CruiseMapper (a cruise port guide site): Olden

  3. 3. The Nordfjord from the water

    The village sits on the southern shore of the Nordfjord. Loen, another village, is about 6 km (3.7 miles) northeast of Olden.

    Tip: Our sources give no walking routes, so ask at the pier for a short walk.

    Source: Wikipedia: Olden

What to skip

Before you go ashore

You do not have to book a tour: you are free to go ashore on your own. Royal Caribbean sets the all aboard time about 30 minutes before the ship sails, posts it near the gangway, and says the ship does not wait for guests touring on their own.

Source: Royal Caribbean FAQ: Do I need to book a shore excursion?

Back-to-backs that stop in Olden

Back-to-back cruises from these home ports have a stop in Olden, from the Royal Caribbean sailings we track:

Sources

Read on Nov 6, 2026. Opening days, hours and rules change: check with the place itself before you go. legtolegcruises.com is independent and not affiliated with or endorsed by Royal Caribbean International or any place named here.

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