A narrow metal bridge in Norway
Want an adventure en route to views from the top of the steep mountains of Nordfjord? Get there via wire and suspension bridges on the Via Ferrata Loen. Don't worry: Guides take you the whole way, and you're always attached to a harness.
View of a fjord near Olden, Norway
Take the three-hour round-trip guided hike to Mount Hoven Viewpoint. More than 1,000 meters above sea level, it offers some of the best views over Nordfjord and the villages of Olden and Loen. The Loen Skylift will get you there in equally beautiful but less strenuous fashion.
Crayfish is highly prized in Scandinavia — and this is your chance to find out why. Take the quick trip from Olden Quay out into Nordfjord, where crayfish pots await you. Back on shore, you'll cook your tasty catch on an open fire during your Norway cruise.
The food in Olden reflects the area's farming and fishing traditions. Most of the restaurants are conveniently located nearby the major spots for hiking and outdoor adventure. Cruise to Norway to try a venison burger or mountain trout served with potatoes, and save some room for cloudberry ice cream for dessert.
Just minutes from the port, you'll find a number of shops to browse, including some excellent fashion outlets and local gift shops selling Norwegian wools, leather and pewter handicrafts. Riccovera, one of Norway's most famous and modern fashion brands, has a shop in Olden catering to both men and women.