Start with your ship's Olden schedule
Every good Olden day begins with your cruise line's arrival, departure, and all-aboard times. Subtract at least 45 minutes from your last possible departure to set a hard deadline for being back at the pier. Confirm times on your ship's app the morning you arrive.
4-hour itinerary: village and harbour
With under four hours ashore, stay in Olden village. Take the Olden Walking and Village Highlights tour or explore the harbour independently. Enjoy a coffee by the waterfront, browse local shops, and photograph the Nordfjord mountain backdrop. Skip glacier and skylift tours — valley road time exceeds your margin.
- Disembark promptly and walk the harbour area
- 90-minute guided village tour or self-guided loop
- Short photo stops at waterfront viewpoints
- Return to pier 30 minutes before all aboard
6-hour itinerary: Briksdal Glacier or scenic valley
Six hours unlocks the headline experiences. Choose the Briksdal Glacier and Olden Lake Discovery for the definitive glacier day, or the Scenic Lakes, Glaciers and Waterfalls Tour for broader valley scenery with photo stops.
- Disembark early and head straight to your excursion meeting point
- Morning: four-to-five-hour glacier or scenic valley tour
- Return with margin for a brief harbour stroll if time allows
- Be at the pier 45 minutes before departure
8+ hour itinerary: glacier, skylift, or private touring
Long port days open the full Olden experience. Options include the Briksdal Glacier tour combined with village time, the Loen Skylift and Mount Hoven viewpoint excursion, or the Private Briksdal Glacier for flexible pacing.
- Morning: Briksdal Glacier or Loen Skylift excursion
- Midday: Lunch in Olden village or at Hoven Restaurant
- Afternoon: Second excursion or extended valley touring if schedule allows
- Final hour free near the cruise pier for a calm return
Return to ship
Head back to the cruise pier at least 30–45 minutes before all aboard. Use the Cruise Smart Planner to validate your itinerary against your actual port window before you sail.