Two Lakes and Glacier Tour from Olden: 1 hour 45 minutes

Turquoise lakes and a glacier in a short time

A 1 hour 45 minute audioguided tour from Olden through western Norway's glacial landscape, stopping for photos at Loen Lake and Olden Lake with views of Mjelkevollen Glacier. The route is timed to get cruise passengers back to their ship with time to spare, and an audioguide in English or German narrates the drive. Air-conditioned vehicle included.

Step-by-step itinerary

Scenic tour of lakes and glacier views

• Drive along Loen Lake
• Photo stop at Loen Lake
• Photo stop at Olden Lake
• View Mjelkevollen Glacier
• Return to ship

The experience

One hour and 45 minutes covers the drive along two lakes and back to the pier. You travel by air-conditioned vehicle with an audioguide that plays in English or German, explaining the landscape as you move through it. The route stops twice: once at Loen Lake, then at Olden Lake, where you face the Mjelkevollen Glacier across the water. Both stops are positioned for photos, and the timing is built around cruise ship schedules, so you return with a buffer before departure.

Olden itself is a small fjord village, and the tour stays on the scenic drive rather than stopping to walk through it. The two lakes sit in a glacial valley, their water colored by glacial melt. Loen Lake comes first, then Olden Lake, each with its own vantage point. The audioguide fills the drive with local detail, so you're not sitting in silence between stops. The whole loop is designed for passengers who want the landscape without a full day commitment or the need to arrange their own transport.

What’s included

• Audioguide in English or German.
• air-conditioned vehicle.
• two photo stops at Loen Lake and Olden Lake.

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 48 · max 8 per booking

Audio guideEnglish and German

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 22 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyInfant seats availableNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Is this one for you?Book this if you're a cruise passenger: the fixed 1 hour 45 minute loop departs and returns on schedule, giving you time to get back to your ship.

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Top questions

Can children come?

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

How long is the drive from Olden to the first photo stop?

The tour runs 1 hour 45 minutes total, with two photo stops built into that time: one at Loen Lake and one at Olden Lake. The audioguide plays throughout the drive, so there's no dead time between the two.

What is Mjelkevollen Glacier like when you see it from Olden Lake?

Mjelkevollen Glacier sits across Olden Lake, visible from the second photo stop. The audioguide provides context about the glacier as part of the narration during the tour.

Is the audioguide available in languages other than English and German?

The audioguide is available in English and German. You select your language when you board the vehicle.

Will I have time to get back to my cruise ship?

Yes. The tour is designed specifically for cruise passengers and guarantees a return to the ship with ample time before departure. The 1 hour 45 minute duration is built around typical port schedules.