View Northern Europe & Fjords on the mapThe port of a small village that serves as the gateway to fjord sightseeing. The grand nature of glaciers and mountains and spectacular scenery are the main attractions.

Olden

Olden · Norway · 61.84, 6.81

A small village in western Norway, located deep in Nordfjord. Its dramatic scenery is surrounded by majestic glaciers and mountains, and it serves as a gateway to Briksdal Glacier, an outlet glacier of Jostedalsbreen, mainland Europe’s largest glacier. Views from the Loen Skylift, which rises vertically from the fjord, are also spectacular.

Port highlights

About 500 people (small village)

Population

Oceanic west coast climate. Summers are cool and weather changes easily. Even in the summer cruise season, it can feel chilly, so bring rain gear and warm clothing.

Climate

Norwegian (English is also commonly used)

Language

Norwegian krone (NOK)

Currency

June to August (summer is the season for port calls; the days are long and the greenery is beautiful, but the weather is changeable)

Best time to visit

Local food

Fresh salmon, Norwegian-style seafood, brown cheese (brunost), waffles

Sights

Briksdal GlacierLoen Skylift (summit views)Scenic views of NordfjordLake Olden

Monthly average high / low temperatures

3°

-2°Jan

4°

-2°Feb

6°

0°Mar

10°

2°Apr

14°

6°May

17°

9°Jun

20°

12°Jul

19°

11°Aug

15°

8°Sep

10°

4°Oct

6°

1°Nov

4°

-1°Dec

Unit: °C · Calculated from NOAA GHCN-Daily station observations · Period: 1991–2020 · Station: SANDANE · about 33.3 km from port · elevation difference about 46 m · Approximate (distant station) · Last checked: Oct 3, 2026 · A guide for choosing your travel month.

Local prices for travelers

Much more expensive than Tokyo

Compared with Tokyo, Japan (median of items)300 (Tokyo = 100)

Compared with Tokyo, everything is much more expensive.

NOK 22.10

Water 500 ml

NOK 52.00

Coffee

NOK 164.50

Inexpensive meal

NOK 132.00

Local beer

NOK 78.00

Big Mac

Prices from nearby Alesund (about 79 km away) · Amounts in the recorded local currency. No currency conversion applied. · Last checked: Oct 2026 · Sources: Shop and menu prices · The Economist, Big Mac Index (CC BY 4.0)

Getting there from Japan

SDN

Nearest airport

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Airport to port (approx.)

C — Two or more connections

Ease of access

Access from Japan: A = direct flight / B = one connection / C = two or more connections (indicative)

Itineraries calling here

Northern Europe & FjordsJul–Aug 2027

Source: Wikipedia “Olden, Norway” (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Checked Jul 22, 2026

Olden

Port highlights

Getting there from Japan

Itineraries calling here

7-Night Northern Europe & Fjords Cruise from Southampton

7-Night Northern Europe & Fjords Cruise from Southampton

14-Night Northern Europe & Fjords Cruise from Southampton

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