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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 · View on map

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.

From port to town

View on map
Olden · Map: Natural Earth (overview)

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 salmonNorwegian-style seafoodbrown 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
Sandane Airport, Anda
Nearest airport
Airport name: OurAirports

About 37 km from airport to port (straight-line distance)

Calculated from OurAirports coordinates

Airport to port (approx.)
C — Two or more connections
Ease of access

English text in preparation.

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

Itineraries calling here

Ports in the same region

Sources

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

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