Briksdal Glacier tour: Guided hike to glacier viewpoint

Hike to the glacier viewpoint on a guided tour with transport and a live guide included

A 4-hour guided tour from Olden to Briksdal Glacier, one arm of the Jostedal Glacier, combines transport through Olden Valley and past Olden Lake with a hike to the glacier's viewpoint. The tour departs from Olden cruise kai, includes an air-conditioned vehicle and English-speaking guide, and ends at the same meeting point. The hike itself takes 45–60 minutes, with the steepest section at the start and easier terrain as you climb. Free cancellation is available until 24 hours before departure, and cruise passengers get a back-to-ship guarantee if ship details are registered at booking.

Step-by-step itinerary

Briksdal Glacier hike and valley drive

• Meet at Olden cruise kai
• Drive through Olden Valley and past Olden Lake
• Hike to Briksdal Glacier viewpoint
• Return to Olden cruise kai

The experience

You meet at Olden cruise kai and travel by air-conditioned bus through Olden Valley, passing Olden Lake on the way to Briksdal Inn. From there, the hike to Briksdal Glacier begins. The walk climbs through scenery framed by waterfalls and mountains, with the hardest section early on and the terrain easing as you gain elevation. After 45–60 minutes, you reach the viewpoint at the glacier's lake: the destination itself, not a scramble beyond it.

Your guide speaks English throughout. If the group mix allows, a second language may be added, though this is not guaranteed. The tour is built for people with moderate fitness who can manage a steep initial stretch. Appearance 15 minutes before departure is essential, and registering a correct mobile number with country code matters: the operator uses it to reach you if you're delayed finding the meeting point, and no refund applies if they cannot reach you. Tours with fewer than four participants may be canceled with a full refund.

Cruise passengers receive a back-to-ship guarantee as long as you register your ship's name when booking. The official tour time ends one hour before departure. The tour is adapted to cruise arrival and departure windows, with any modified times announced in advance. Free cancellation runs until 24 hours before the tour starts.

What’s included

• Air-conditioned transport from Olden cruise kai to Briksdal Inn and back.
• English-speaking guide throughout the tour.
• the 45–60 minute hike to Briksdal Glacier viewpoint.

Before you book

Days and timesNext departure: 1 May 2027

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (16 and older) · Child (4 to 15 years) · Infant (under 4)

GroupUp to 45 · max 6 per booking

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 15 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Is this one for you?This is a shared guided tour, so you travel with other passengers and follow the guide's pace and route. Choose it if you want transport arranged and a guide to lead the hike, or if you're arriving by cruise and need a tour timed to your ship's schedule.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 15 years); Infant (under 4).

How steep is the hike to Briksdal Glacier?

The hike is steepest in the first section, then gradually becomes easier as you climb toward the viewpoint. The walk takes 45–60 minutes total and requires at least moderate fitness.

What do I see on the drive from Olden to the glacier?

The route passes through Olden Valley and along Olden Lake before reaching Briksdal Inn, where the hike begins. The hike itself is surrounded by waterfalls and mountains, ending at the glacier's viewpoint lake.

Is this tour suitable for cruise passengers?

Yes. The tour includes a back-to-ship guarantee if you register your ship's name at booking. The official tour time ends one hour before your ship departs. Tour times are adapted to cruise schedules, with any changes announced in advance.

What happens if I can't find the meeting point?

The operator will try to reach you on your registered mobile number. It is critical to provide a correct number with the country code. No refund applies if they cannot contact you.

Can I cancel if my plans change?

Free cancellation is available until 24 hours before the tour departs. Tours with fewer than four participants may be canceled by the operator with a full refund.