# Olden - Kind: port - Data version: 2026-10-14 - Reference month: 2026-10 - Checked: 2026-07-22 - Page: https://cruise-pitta.com/en/port/olden For reference only. Bookings, prices and schedules are not guaranteed. Check current details with the official provider. ## Overview Photo: Cbusram · [CC BY 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0) · [Wikimedia Commons](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Olden_Norway.jpg) Checked: none (unverified) - Region: [View Northern Europe & Fjords on the map](https://cruise-pitta.com/explore?r=northern-europe) - Description: The 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. - Port name: Olden - English name: Olden - Country: Norway - Latitude / longitude: 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. Checked: 2026-07-22 ## Port highlights - Population: About 500 people (small village) - Climate: 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. - Language: Norwegian (English is also commonly used) - Currency: Norwegian krone (NOK) - Best time to visit: June to August (summer is the season for port calls; the days are long and the greenery is beautiful, but the weather is changeable) ### Local food Fresh salmon, Norwegian-style seafood, brown cheese (brunost), waffles ### Sights - Briksdal Glacier - Loen Skylift (summit views) - Scenic views of Nordfjord - Lake Olden Checked: 2026-07-22 ## Monthly average high / low temperatures | Month | Average high (°C / °F) | Average low (°C / °F) | | --- | --- | --- | | Jan | 3 °C / 38 °F | -2 °C / 29 °F | | Feb | 4 °C / 38 °F | -2 °C / 28 °F | | Mar | 6 °C / 43 °F | 0 °C / 31 °F | | Apr | 10 °C / 50 °F | 2 °C / 36 °F | | May | 14 °C / 58 °F | 6 °C / 42 °F | | Jun | 17 °C / 63 °F | 9 °C / 48 °F | | Jul | 20 °C / 67 °F | 12 °C / 53 °F | | Aug | 19 °C / 65 °F | 11 °C / 52 °F | | Sep | 15 °C / 59 °F | 8 °C / 47 °F | | Oct | 10 °C / 49 °F | 4 °C / 39 °F | | Nov | 6 °C / 43 °F | 1 °C / 33 °F | | Dec | 4 °C / 38 °F | -1 °C / 29 °F | 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: 2026-10-03 Checked: 2026-10-03 ## Local prices for travelers - Compared with Tokyo, Japan (median of items): 300 (Tokyo = 100) (Estimated) - Category: Much more expensive than Tokyo Compared with Tokyo, everything is much more expensive. | Item | Amount | Currency | Checked | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Water 500 ml | NOK 22.10 | NOK | Checked: none (unverified) | | Coffee | NOK 52.00 | NOK | Checked: none (unverified) | | Inexpensive meal | NOK 164.50 | NOK | Checked: none (unverified) | | Local beer | NOK 132.00 | NOK | Checked: none (unverified) | | Big Mac | NOK 78.00 | NOK | Checked: none (unverified) | - Survey month: 2026-10 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](https://github.com/TheEconomist/big-mac-data) ([CC BY 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)) Checked: none (unverified) ## Getting there from Japan - Nearest airport: SDN - Description: Unknown - Airport to port (approx.): Unknown - Ease of access: C — Two or more connections (Estimated) About 37 km from airport to port (straight-line distance) (Estimated) Calculated from OurAirports coordinates Access from Japan: A = direct flight / B = one connection / C = two or more connections (indicative) Checked: 2026-07-22 English text in preparation. ## Itineraries calling here ### [7-Night Northern Europe & Fjords Cruise from Southampton](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/disney-wish-7n-southampton) - Region: Northern Europe & Fjords - Itinerary: Jul–Aug 2027 - Departure months: 2027-07, 2027-08 - Ship: Disney Wish - Cruise line: Disney Cruise Line - Duration: 7 nights - Departure / arrival: Southampton → Southampton - Port: Southampton › Kristiansand › Olden › +2 › Southampton - Cruise type: Round trip / 6 - Amount: From $3,941.50 · Price on the US site (USD, incl. taxes; JPY is an estimate) - Fare level: Higher Checked: 2026-07-22 ### [7-Night Northern Europe & Fjords Cruise from Southampton](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/sky-princess-7n-southampton) - Region: Northern Europe & Fjords - Itinerary: May–Jul 2027 - Departure months: 2027-05, 2027-07 - Itinerary: 2 itineraries - Ship: Sky Princess - Cruise line: Princess Cruises - Duration: 7 nights - Departure / arrival: Southampton → Southampton - Port: Southampton › Stavanger › Olden › +2 › Southampton - Cruise type: Round trip / 6 - Amount: From £963.00 · Price on the UK site (GBP, incl. taxes; JPY is an estimate) - Fare level: Standard Checked: 2026-10-05 ### [14-Night Northern Europe & Fjords Cruise from Southampton](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/sky-princess-14n-southampton) - Region: Northern Europe & Fjords - Itinerary: May–Sep 2027 - Departure months: 2027-05, 2027-06, 2027-09 - Itinerary: 2 itineraries - Ship: Sky Princess - Cruise line: Princess Cruises - Duration: 14 nights - Departure / arrival: Southampton → Southampton - Port: Southampton › South Queensferry › Skjolden › +6 › Southampton - Cruise type: Round trip / 10 - Amount: Unknown - Fare level: Higher Checked: 2026-10-05 ## Links ### External sites and sources - [en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Olden,_Norway) - [whatsinport.com](https://www.whatsinport.com/Olden-Nordfjord.htm) - [Wikimedia Commons](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Olden_Norway.jpg) - [The Economist, Big Mac Index](https://github.com/TheEconomist/big-mac-data) ### Related Cruise Pitta pages - [View Northern Europe & Fjords on the map](https://cruise-pitta.com/explore?r=northern-europe) - [7-Night Northern Europe & Fjords Cruise from Southampton](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/disney-wish-7n-southampton) - [7-Night Northern Europe & Fjords Cruise from Southampton](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/sky-princess-7n-southampton) - [14-Night Northern Europe & Fjords Cruise from Southampton](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/sky-princess-14n-southampton) ## Checked Checked: 2026-07-22 ## Sources - encyclopedia: en.wikipedia.org — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Olden,_Norway - secondary: whatsinport.com — https://www.whatsinport.com/Olden-Nordfjord.htm Source: Wikipedia “[Olden, Norway](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Olden,_Norway)” ([CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/))