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Major city · Norway

Olden and Loen

Spend 2 days: one night in Loen, one night in Olden; see glaciers, waterfalls and take the Loen Skylift.

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Olden and Loen are twin villages on the Nordfjord, 8 km apart, framed by Jostedalsbreen glacier and dramatic waterfalls. They are reachable by road 60 and serve as a base for glacier walks, ski‑lift panoramas and lakeside hikes. Two nights let you sample the main sights without rushing.

basic guide: no trip line yet
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3 pages, for the metro and roaming-off days
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
Weather
see forecast
Currency
NOK
Best months
Jun–Sep (glacier walks, hiking, lift open)
avoid Nov–Mar (snow, limited services)
Airports
SDN · OSL · SVG
Nights
2

Not a trip line yet

This is a basic guide for Olden and Loen: no airport-to-bed path, walking clusters or day plans yet. Fares and schedules here are unverified. What this page does cover
Rules in force · 7Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…
  • Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
  • Europe ↗On the first Schengen entry since EES began, non-EU travellers give four fingerprints and a face photo at the border instead of a passport stamp; there is nothing to apply for or pay in advance.
  • Nordic countries ↗Decide light or dark before anything else: summer trips (June–August) and aurora trips (September–March in the Arctic) need different countries, clothes and bases.
  • Nordic countries ↗Sweden, Norway, Finland, Iceland and the Faroes sell stronger alcohol only in state shops with short hours; buy before evening and before Sundays and holidays.
  • Norway ↗Norway is not in the EU but is in the Schengen area. Check the entry rules for your passport on official sources.
  • Norway ↗Wine and spirits are sold only at the state Vinmonopolet shops; supermarkets sell beer, and not in the evenings or on Sundays.
  • Norway ↗The right to roam (allemannsretten) lets you hike and camp on most uncultivated land, keeping a distance from homes and leaving no trace.

Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide

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Not in this guide yet

  • Walking areas with bag rules
  • Day plans checked against opening hours
  • Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
  • Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Olden and Loen112 ▾

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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost

Essentials

Quick answers and what things cost

Quick answers

The questions people ask first about Olden and Loen, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

Show all 12 answers
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works

Decide

What it is known for, and when the weather works

At a glance

What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.

Briksdal glacierLoen SkyliftJostedalsbreen glacier branchesWaterfalls and Lovatnet lake
Airports
SDN Sandane Airport · OSL Oslo Gardermoen Airport · SVG Ørsta‑Volda Airport

Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

  1. Jan

    Avoid

    2°C (36°F)

  2. Feb

    Avoid

    3°C (37°F)

  3. Mar

    Avoid

    6°C (43°F)

  4. Apr

    not flagged

    10°C (50°F)

  5. May

    not flagged

    15°C (59°F)

  6. Jun

    Best

    18°C (64°F)

  7. Jul

    Best

    20°C (68°F)

  8. Aug

    Best

    19°C (66°F)

  9. Sep

    Best

    16°C (61°F)

  10. Oct

    not flagged

    11°C (52°F)

  11. Nov

    Avoid

    6°C (43°F)

  12. Dec

    Avoid

    3°C (37°F)

Best: Jun–Sep. Avoid: Nov–Mar. Month by month →

Warmest Jul (20°C (68°F)), coolest Jan (−3°C (27°F) low), wettest Jul (13 rain days), driest Feb (7). Averages, not a forecast.

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Olden and Loen: next 7 days

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Air quality

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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.

Jan

2°C (36°F)

−3°C (27°F)

8 rd

Feb

3°C (37°F)

−2°C (28°F)

7 rd

Mar

6°C (43°F)

0°C (32°F)

9 rd

Apr

10°C (50°F)

3°C (37°F)

10 rd

May

15°C (59°F)

7°C (45°F)

11 rd

Jun

18°C (64°F)

10°C (50°F)

12 rd

Jul

20°C (68°F)

12°C (54°F)

13 rd

Aug

19°C (66°F)

12°C (54°F)

12 rd

Sep

16°C (61°F)

9°C (48°F)

11 rd

Oct

11°C (52°F)

5°C (41°F)

10 rd

Nov

6°C (43°F)

1°C (34°F)

9 rd

Dec

3°C (37°F)

−2°C (28°F)

9 rd

High / low, both scales · rd = rain days

Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Arrive & move

Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Getting around

Road 60 connects both villages; regular buses run from Bergen, Ålesund and Trondheim. Car rental or bike are common for local loops. The Loen Skylift provides quick mountain views.

Nearest full guides

Straight-line distance, not travel time

See & doDay-trips, door to door

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time

Briksdal glacier

go

Door to door: ≈ 45 min

Drive 20 km (12 mi) north on Road 60, then park and walk 2.5 km (1.6 mi) to glacier

Transport road‑glacier ticket 170 kr adults, 65 kr children

Loen Skylift

go

Door to door: ≈ 10 min

From Loen centre, walk 5 min to lift base

Seasonal, check opening dates

Lovatnet lake walk

go

Door to door: ≈ 2 h round‑trip

Start at Sande camping, follow marked trail

Free

Skåla tower (black hike)

caution

Door to door: ≈ 5 h

Drive to Tjugen parking, hike 5 h to summit

Only for experienced hikers, weather can close

Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in

Eat & sleep

Which area to sleep in

Where to sleep

Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.

Loen pensjonat

Family‑run guesthouse, close to the Skylift.

Hotel Loenfjord

Mid‑range hotel in Loen centre.

Olden Fjordhotell

Budget hotel in Olden, near the fjord.

PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Practical

What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Cost per day

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
Budget
kr 700–900 excl. bed (check)
Mid
kr 900–1 200 excl. bed (check)
High
kr 1 200+ excl. bed (check)

Watch out

Safety

Glacier walks need a guide; weather changes fast on mountain routes – carry warm layers, rain gear and a map.
  • Glacier walks require a guide; do not approach ice alone (risk of crevasses).
  • Weather can change fast on mountain hikes; bring warm layers and rain gear.
  • Some attractions (Skåla tower) are classified as black hikes – only for experienced hikers.

Emergency numbers

Police
112
Ambulance
113
Fire
110
Medical out‑of‑hours
116 117
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources

Deep dive

What this guide covers so far, and its sources

Not a trip line yet

This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Olden and Loen. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: Jun–Sep (glacier walks, hiking, lift open) · avoid Nov–Mar (snow, limited services) · month by month →
  2. 3 airports and 3 areas to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 3 bands
  5. 4 day-trips, door to door
  6. 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
  2. Walking clusters with bag rules
  3. Day plans checked against opening hours
  4. Field-verified times and fares

Meanwhile

Back to Norway

Sources

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