Olden Olden | ||
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State | Norway | |
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Region | Western Norway | |
Territory | Sogn og Fjordane | |
Surface | 0.57 km² | |
Inhabitants | 479 (2019) | |
Time zone | UTC 1 | |
Position
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Olden is a city of Norway, located in the county of Sogn og Fjordane.
To know
How to orient yourself
How to get
Olden lake
By plane
By car
Olden is located on road 60, connected to the E39 (Bergen-Ålesund)
By bus
There are express buses from Bergen, Førde, Ålesund is Trondheim.
How to get around
What see
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Briksdal Glacier
- 1 Briksdal Glacier (Briksdalsbreen) (20 km from Olden, at the end of the valley).
- 2 Kjendalen glacier (Kjendalsbreen).
- 3 Lodal lake (Lodalsvatnet).
- Waterfalls.
Events and parties
What to do
- Bikes. There are some quiet and rather flat roads.
- Hiking.
- Lovatnet Walk.
Shopping
How to have fun
Where to eat
Where stay
Moderate prices
- Loen pensjonat, Loen.
- Tjugen Camping, Loen.
Average prices
- Olden Fjordhotell.
- Loenfjord hotels, Loen.
High prices
- Alexandra hotel, Loen.
Safety
Glaciers are treacherous and should only be viewed from a safe distance. Your life is at risk if you walk near or on the glacier alone.
On longer hikes there may be unexpected weather changes - bring the equipment you may need to cope.