Cruises to Olden

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About Cruising to Olden

As well as being surrounded by immense natural beauty -- think emerald lakes, towering mountains and cascading waterfalls -- this fjord village of approximately 500 inhabitants once hosted American portrait and landscape artist John Singer Sargent (1856-1925), whose "Singerheimen" home is about a mile from the pier.

Olden is mainly a gateway to outdoor activities, such as fishing or boating in the chilly teal-colored, glacier-fed waters of Oldevatnet Lake. The "Old Church," an unassuming white frame structure that dates back to 1759, is a tourist magnet. The interior is wooden and unpainted; there is no electricity or heating. The pews are in boxes, each with a wooden door, with some doors bearing family initials. The unusual antler-like hat racks on the men's side of the church are fashioned from the branches of young birch trees, with the bark removed.

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More about Olden

Why Cruise to Olden?

Pros:

This tiny village is surrounded by natural beauty, including the stunning Briksdal Glacier

Cons:

While Olden is well-appointed, if you're not into the outdoors, you might not find much to do

Bottom Line:

From hiking to fishing and boating, adventure seekers can make the most of a day in Olden

Currency & Best Way to Get Money?

Norway's currency is the krone. Credit cards are widely accepted and an ATM can be found just past the Coop supermarket, a five-minute walk from the pier. For current currency conversion figures, visit www.oanda.com or www.xe.com.

Language?

Norwegian is the official language, but English is widely spoken.


Olden Cruise Reviews
Olden is msall, so you need to join an excursion. We booked our own, basically a shuttle bus to take us to Briksdal Glacier. The walk from the bus terminus to the glacier was lovely. Sailing in and out of Olden was sRead More
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Podweeb
We took a shore excursion to the Loen Skylift which is a short bus ride from Olden. The skylift is a remarkable engineering achievement and the ride is a thrilling experience. At the top of the mountain there is a viRead More
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Fantastically beautiful! We booked on our own the Loen Lake and Glacier tour from Olden adventures and also the RIB tour. Each tour was excellent. The Loen lake tour was beautiful and scenic, with a stop at a cafe onRead More
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Poipu04
Port of Olden was great, the only one on our cruise actually on a fjord. Trip to the Glacier was great, scenic trip of around 20 minutes by bus along the fjords. Super experience for the sail away, flags flying, musiRead More
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