Olden and Loen are two small villages located right next to each other in the intersection of Nordfjord in Norway. Surronded by majestic sceneries and step mountains you will expereicnes some breath taking environments.
Are they on your list of places to visit in Norway? Here are our best tips of what to do and what you can’t miss on your trip. Loen Skylift, the viewpoint Brikdaalsbreen and a sightseeing tour are just some of the things.
Tips of things to do in Olden and Loen - places to visit
Olden and Loen are beautiful places but has so much more than its beauty to offer. Here are some tips:
- Loen Skylift – a cable car taking you 1,011 metres above water
- Hike all the way up to the feet of Brikdalsbreen or Kjenndalsbreen
- Visit Stryn, home of the biggest Norwegian Oktoberfest and famous Stryn river valley leading up to Oppstrynvatnet lake
Enjoy a bus sightseeing tour in Olden
Experience the surroundings with Stromma’s red double decker and the new tour Olden Panorama Sightseeing by Bus, a classic sightseeing tour including three photos stops. Enjoy panoramic views while seeing Brikdalsbreen and majestic nature. This tour is the perfect shore excursion tour for guests arriving to Olden with a cruise ship.
Get more information and buy tickets here.
Visit the top attractions in Olden
Stromma buses stops at the most popular sights and must-sees in the city:
- Viewpoint for Brikdalsbreen
- Cruise along the Floen lake
- Stop in the city centre of Olden
Take a hike – Jostedalsbreen
Hiking is a popular activity in Norway and when in Olden why not see Europe’s largest glacier, Jostedalsbreen. It is more than 60 km long and a part of the Jostedalsbreen National Park. You get to the glacier by car or local bus to the parking area, and then you will have to walk.
