Norway Excursions Olden - Olden

Kyle B.

We had a fantastic time on this tour from Olden to the Briksdal Glacier. The tour guide was very friendly, easy to locate at the meeting point, and made sure everyone felt comfortable throughout the trip. We appreciated that we were given plenty of time to enjoy the glacier at our own pace and take in the stunning scenery.

The bus was clean and comfortable, and the drive through the beautiful Norwegian countryside was an experience in itself. Our guide shared interesting facts about the area and its history, which really added to the day.

We’d definitely recommend this tour to anyone visiting Olden — it’s well organized, stress-free, and a great way to see one of Norway’s natural wonders up close.

Keith V.

My wife and I took the Briksdal Glacier tour in Olden on one of our cruise stops through Viator, and it was an incredible experience. Our tour guide did a fantastic job providing background and interesting facts about Olden as we made our way to the trailhead for Briksdal Glacier.

The hike itself takes about an hour, give or take 15 minutes depending on your pace. There are a few stretches that give your legs/calves a workout, but the effort is absolutely worth it. Along the way, you’ll pass a stunning waterfall that’s both powerful and refreshing, expect to get a misted as you walk by! Once you hit the waterfall, you’re about halfway there or a little more.

At the top, you’re rewarded with breathtaking views of the glacier spilling into a crystal-clear aqua blue lake filled with floating ice. The 360-degree scenery throughout the hike is simply picturesque, it’s hard not to stop every few steps to take photos or videos.

If you enjoy hiking and are physically able, I highly recommend doing the walk. For those who prefer a less strenuous option, there are “troll cars” available that can drive most of the way up.

Our guide also made a photo stop at Olden Lake, which offered a spectacular view of the glacier in the background, a nice bonus. This was truly a memorable trip, and I would highly recommend it to anyone cruising to or visiting the area!

Foodieextreme F.

We are currently on a 17-day cruise through Norway, and our second stop was the beautiful village of Olden. We booked an excursion to the Briksdal Glacier through Viator, and it was a wonderful experience from start to finish.

As soon as we got off the ship, we were warmly welcomed by guides in bright yellow jackets who made it very easy to find our bus. I want to give a special thank you to our driver, Marius (I hope I am spelling that correctly). He showed such thoughtfulness when he saw our two young daughters and immediately went to get booster seats so they could sit higher and enjoy the views out the window. He was a very safe driver and incredibly kind throughout the trip.

Our guide Laura was absolutely excellent. She provided interesting commentary during the bus ride and even offered to join us on the hike to the glacier. She took so many photos for us and made the whole experience even more special. Our seven-year-old daughter completely adored her and just wanted to stay by her side the entire time. Laura was knowledgeable, patient, and incredibly gracious.

The hike to the Briksdal Glacier was breathtakingly beautiful. Surrounded by waterfalls, towering cliffs, and lush greenery, the entire walk felt like something out of a fairytale. The glacier itself was absolutely stunning and so much fun to explore. Our little girls had the best time running around, skipping along the path, and taking in all the natural beauty.

On the way back from the glacier, we stopped at a beautiful lake for about 10 minutes to take photos. It was the perfect spot to pause and enjoy the scenery one more time before heading back.

This was a truly special day and one of the highlights of our trip so far. Highly recommend this tour if you are visiting Olden.

Valerie H.

Absolutely beautiful place to visit, even in the slightly inclement weather, Loen skylift is a great way to get some views in and a walk up to the Briksdal glacier is another great thing to do whilst there. If you go on Iona cruise ship, the locals give you a great send off when you leave.

Gewoon I.

Vanaf de boot kon je hier ter plekke met treintjes een rondleiding boeken. We namen het rode treintje en wat hebben we een mooie route gehad!!! De omgeving daar is werkelijk prachtig.
Er werd onderweg een paar keer kort gestopt om rond te kijken en mooie fotos te kunnen maken.
de halte voor de aanlegplaats kin je kiezen of je eruit wilde bij wat shopjes of meteen naar de boot terug.

mike H.

A choice of excursions from buses to the skylift or troll cars, with scenic bus routes and a road train stopping off at various photo opportunity points along the way.... due to weather with low cloud with rain and mist we opted for the toad train, a 50 minute trip stopping off here and there with an interesting commentary pointing out landmarks and points of interest and humorous stories along the way finishing at either the retail outlets or the ship, priced at £26 pp a worthwhile trip catching a glimpse of the glacier. Had the weather been better we would have gone to the sky lift first.

Che C.

Stunning scenery, even in not so good weather.

Lemongoose 1.

A good company for Olden Glacier. It will be better if they can stop a few view points for photo taking