Olden – Cruise Port 2013 - Gateway to the glaciers

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WELCOME TO OLDEN……………………………………………………………………………………………….. 3 PRACTICAL INFORMATION……………………………………………………………………………………..… 4 CONTACT INFORMATION……………………………………………………………………………………..….. 6 FREE PHOTOSERVICE………………………………………………..……………………………………………... 7 PORT INFORMATION……………………………………………………………………………………………..… 8 MAP OF OLDEN...... 11 WALKS IN OLDEN...... 14 LOCAL TOUR AGENTS………………………………………………………………………………………………. 15 EXCURSIONS……………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 17 MAP OF NORDFJORD.……………………………………………………………………………………………... 49

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OLDEN – NORDFJORD CRUISE PORT - Gateway to the glaciers -

We wish you a warm welcome to the Nordfjord. Olden – Nordfjord Cruise Port consists of the following ports: Måløy, , , and Olden.

This folder present information we hope will be useful when calling in at Olden, or one of our other ports.

Olden is a small pleasant village at the end of the Nordfjord. A ten minute walk from the quay will bring you to the centre of Olden where you can enjoy shops, cafés, the bank and a post-office.

The Nordfjord ends in three branches; Olden is located in the south. The beautiful Olden Valley stretches approx. 20 km in between 1.700 metres tall mountains at the edge of Jostedalsbreen Glacier in the middle of Jostedalsbreen National Park. The glacier arms embrace the upper part of the valley, and waterfalls and rivers bring the water to Oldevatn Lake and Floen. About 2 km from Olden the river forms an impressive waterfall.

The rich moraine soil provides fertile conditions and agriculture is the main trade of the valley. Other industries are commerce, production and tourism. Olden has a population of 1500. It is a part of the municipality in the county of & Fjordane. www.nordfjord.no/cruise

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Distance From the pier - to the centre of Olden 700 m, ( 10 min. walk) - to 8 km - to Stryn 18 km

Bank ATM. Located at ICA (grocery store) in the centre of Olden.

Nearest bank with daily opening hours is located in Stryn (18 km) Mon – Fri: 9.00 am– 3.30pm.

Pharmacy Located in Stryn (18 km). Phone: 57 87 68 88 Pharmacy with limited licence located at Coop (grocery store) in the centre of Olden.

Post Office Located at Coop (grocery store) in the centre of Olden. Opening hours: Mon – Fri: 9:00am – 6:00pm Saturday: 9:00am – 3:00pm

Rentals Car at the pier, Nordfjord Service Terminal Internet at the pier “ Bikes at the pier “

Restaurants Yris Cafè in the centre of Olden Mølla at the pier Olden Hotel 400 m from the pier, direction Stryn

Shopping In the centre of Olden. Opening hours: Mon- Fri: 9:00am – 4:30pm Sat.: 9:00am – 2:00pm Several stores have extended opening hours during summer.

Olden is known for design and fashion, and have 3 factory outlets in a row: Moods of (fashion), Ricco Vero (fashion), Skogstad Sport (sport leisure wear), with fashion from local designers to outlet prices.

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Sport Badminton Strynehallen in Stryn, 18 km Beach Avleivika, 2 km from the pier, direction Stryn Boccia Hotel Alexandra, Loen. Ph.: +47 57 87 50 00 Minigolf Hotel Alexandra Skiing Stryn Summer , 60 km Spa & fitness Hotel Alexandra in Loen. Ph.: +47 57 87 50 00 Squash Strynehallen, Stryn, 18 km Swimmingpool Stryn Symjehall, Stryn and Hotel Alexandra, Loen Tennis Strynehallen, Stryn and Hotel Alexandra, Loen

Taxi Please contact the service office at the pier (Nordfjord Service Terminal)

Churches Olden New Church – 10 minute walk from Olden in the direction of Briksdal.

Olden Old Church – in the centre of Olden.

Both churches are Lutheran. Ask at the tourist information about times for church-services.

Museums and galleries William H. Singer`s atelier, 200 m from the centre of Olden. www.singerheimen.no Ph.: +47 57 87 31 06

Sightseeing train To town centre and surroundings.

Tourist information In the centre of Olden and at the pier. See www.nordfjord.no.

5 CONTACT INFORMATION AND USEFUL WEBSITES

Nordfjord Service Terminal +47 57 87 34 15 Nettbuss Nordfjord – Ottadalen +47 57 87 46 00 www.nettbuss.no & Nordfjord Cruise Handling +47 57 87 74 73 www.geiranger-nordfjord.no Port of Nordfjord +47 57 85 26 20 www.nordfjordhavn.no Destination Stryn & Nordfjord +47 57 87 40 40 www.nordfjord.no Briksdalsbre Mountain Lodge +47 57 87 68 00 www.briksdalsbre.no Jostedalsbreen National Park Centre +47 57 87 72 00 www.jostedalsbre.no Nordfjord Panorama www.nordfjordpanorama.no Olden T-info +47 57 87 31 26 www.nordfjord.no Geiranger T-info +47 70 26 30 99 www.geiranger.no

Fire 110 Police 112 Medical Emergencies 113

Doctor, Stryn +47 57 87 69 80 Ambulance +47 57 87 69 90 Nordfjord Hospital +47 57 86 40 00 Pharmacy Stryn +47 57 87 68 88 Police Stryn +47 57 87 36 80

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Nordfjord Havn IKS Olden Cruise Terminal

PORT INFORMATION Year 2013

Port: Olden Country: Norway Port Authority: Nordfjord Havn IKS Security: ISPS – Code implemented Statement number: NOMAY-0011 (Cruiseterminal) NOMAY-0010 (Tender) Telephone: +47 57 85 26 20 Telefax: +47 57 85 26 21 E – mail: [email protected] VHF Ch.: 16 / 12 Operating hours: From 1 hr. prior to arrival Local time: UTC +1, summer time UTC +2.

Port approach:

Eta to be given to: Nordfjord Havn IKS, general and local agent, no later than 12 hrs prior to arrival.

Local Pilot Stations: Kvitsøy Pilotstation +47 517 35 397

ISPS requirements:

Pre-arrivalinformation: Please send 24 hrs prior to arrival. Port Facility Security Officer: Tor Harald Granheim e-mail: [email protected]

ISPS documents: 1. Ship Pre Arrival information 2. Pax list 3. Crew list 4. Disembarking manifest 5. Visitor list

Berthing Information:

Berths: 1 berth, 121 meters long, 12 meter depth at chart datum. 1 pontoon – dock for ship’s tenders, 45 meters long. 8

Nordfjord Havn IKS Olden Cruise Terminal

Height of berth: 2,5 meters above MSL (Mean Sea Level)

Tidal difference: Approximately 1,2 meters

Tugs: Available with 6hrs. notice, bollard pull from 20 to 50 tones. Tugs are not compulsory.

Harbour Pilot: Not compulsory

Mooring boat: Available.

Gangway: Ship’s gangway to be used, no shore side gangway available.

Terminal facilities: Information service Bike and car rental Public telephone Money exchange Postcards, stamps, souvenirs Public toilet

Taxies / Shuttle service: Available at the dock. Distance to village center is approx. 500 meters.

Tour busses: Are parked at the dock area, approx. 50 meters from the gangway.

Anchorage information:

Anchor position in Olden Fjord, at Captains and Pilots discretion. Norwegian Chart No. 253 has two marked recommendations, but the whole fjord has very good holding ground. In summer season wind is rarely a problem. Shore launches are available, but ships tenders are recommended. Landing stage is a floating pontoon, 45 meters long, with two gangways situated 500 meters from town center. There are no specific speed limitations for ships tenders.

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Nordfjord Havn IKS Olden Cruise Terminal

Arrival documents:

1 Passenger manifest 1 Disembarking passenger manifest 1 Embarking passenger manifest 1 Crew manifest 1 Set custom declaration for ship, passengers and crew 1 Health declaration (If Olden is first Norwegian port)

Local emigration authorities do not require crew and passenger lists in advance.

Supplies and services:

Lubricants: Available by drums or smaller quantities from all major suppliers, some specifications might need up to 6 hrs notice.

Fresh water: From shore side by twin hoses at a rate of 60 tones pr hose. Supplier is equipped with a variety of types of couplings. Price pr. ton is N.kr. 15,50 (N.B. price reg.2010)

Garbage, sewage and sludge: Dry and wet garbage can be delivered to shore side containers of 20 M3. Barges are not available.

Sludge and sewage cannot be delivered, unless in emergency and with 48 hrs notice.

Forwarding: Local airport at Sandane, 70 km from port, travel time 1hr. 10 minutes. Nearest international airport at , 260 km from port, travel time approximately 5 hrs.

Emergency telephone numbers:

Police: 112 Fire: 110 Medical assistance: 113 Ambulance: 113 Security (+47) 990 28 743

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port of OLDEN 210 Nordfjord Kilde: Statens Kartverk, 712064-901 0

Foto: Terje Rakke/Nordic Life/Fjord Norge

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Cruisekaia Olden - Tlf. 901 38 308

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Et av Norges ledende designmerker. One of Norway’s leading brands. Il factory outlet di una delle marche in primo piano della Norvegia. Fabrikverkauf einer der führenden Designmarken in Norwegen.

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Fritidsklær for barn og voksne Leisure Wear For Children and Adults Kart utarbeidd av Utmarksressurs AS

2 Guiding 3 5 7 - A perfect place to buy your souvenirs of Norway. 9 14 Destination Briksdal AABREKK GARD – FARM Briksdalsbre Fjellstove Fishing trip or fjord - Ein perfektes Geschäftes für Andenken aus Norwegen. Stryn • Restaurant and Cafeteria - Il luogo perfetto per aquistare ricordi dalla Norvegia. • Largest souvenirshop in the area trip on the Isabella • Room and Cabins • Tax Free William Singer, his art, history and culture. HOTEL • RESTAURANT • BAR kommune Tel. 57 87 68 00 • briksdalsbre.no Departures: Olden Marina Briksdal Breføring Groups 1-4 persons: 400 NOK Mon.-Fri. 4 pm and 7.30 pm. Accommodation • Local food Groups 5 or more 100 NOK per person. Tel. (+47) 57 87 04 00 Tel. 57 87 47 00 • Glacierguiding • Glaciersafari Meals on request min. 15 persons • RIB and Sailing Booking: tel. (+47) 57 87 31 06 Or call (+47) 913 51 042 for other arrangements. olden-hotel.no 6788 Olden. Tlf.: 57 87 33 27 www.stryn.kommmune.no Tel. 57 87 68 00 • briksdal-adventure.com singerheimen.no Tel. (+47) 913 82 569 • www.aabrekkgard.no Skyss • Transport to the glacier by 'Troll Cars' FOOD • DRINKS • ICE CREAM • ILLY COFFEE BAR 1 Tel. 57 87 68 05 4 See , mountains 6 = ROUTE 8 10 oldedalen-skysslag.com A&C Norwegian Designed Jewellery 15 Fjord Suvenir AS and glaciers from the air. Bijouteri brands: DIESEL, DKNY, FOSSIL, High standard helicopter seating 4-7 passengers. Marc Jacobs, Tlf.: 57 89 10 95 BULAGGI® Bags, Contact: Olden Tourist Information Mobil: 975 10 262 Fjord Helikopter ICA OLDEN Leather Jackets Open: Mid June - Mid August (mon-sat) Olden Sightseeing Tel: (+47) 57 87 25 05 GROCERY LEBENSMITTEL ALIMENTARI TAX FREE SHOPPING Tlf: +47 57 87 31 26 www.nordfjord.no (+47) 974 84 040 Tel.: (+47) 911 25 731 Tlf.: 57 87 32 48 Foto: Terje Rakke/NL/FN Foto: Terje Rakke/NL/FN Foto: Thomas Bickhardt/BickFoto Foto: Foto: Terje Rakke/Nordic Life/ Foto: Terje Rakke/NL/FN Foto: Terje Rakke/NL/FN Fjord Norge

N Olden og omland GB Olden and Oldedalen / Olden Valley D Olden und Umgebung F Olden et ses environs Av dei tre korte fjordarmane inst i Nordfjord endar den sørlegaste i Olden. Her i frå The southernmost of the three short branches at the inner end of Nordfjord terminates Der südlichste der drei, kurzen Seitenarme am Inneren Nord-fjord endet in Olden. Von Le plus méridional des trois bras du Nordfjord aboutit à Olden. Ici la magnifique vallée de strekkjer den vakre Oldedalen seg omlag 20 km mellom , som reiser seg 1700 m ved at Olden from which a lovely valley, Oldedalen, strikes due south for some 20 kilometres dort aus erstreckt sich das schöne Oldetal etwa 20 km weit in Richtung Süden zwischen Oldedalen s’ètire à 20 km entre les hautes pentes à une altitude de 1700 m qui se trouvent à kanten av Jostedalsbreen. Bre-armane ligg som ein krans rundt den øvre delen av dalen between slopes rising sharply to more than 1700 metres to the edge of the steilen Berghängen, die über 1700 m hoch bis zum Rand des Jostedalsbre aufragen. Die la bordure du glacier de . og Middagsnibba (1440 m), og her renn elva som flyt ut i Olde-vatnet og Floen. Elva Jostedalsbre. The turbulent river which feeds the Olden and Floen Lakes and forms Gletscherzungen umkranzen den obersten Teil des Tales und den Berg Middagsnibba Les langues du glacier forment une couronne autour de la partie haute de la vallée et du dannar eit praktfullt fossefall 2 km frå tettstaden. magnificent falls two kilometres from the village, comes from the glacier tongues of (1440 M), und hier fliesst der Fluss der im Oldensee und Floen endet. Der Fluss bildet sommet de Middagsnibba d’une altitude de 1440 m. the Jostdalsbre, lining the head of the valley around the pointed Middagsnibba (1440). einen pracht-vollen Wasserfall 2 Kilometer vom Zentrum. Olden har to kyrkjer. Den som står i sjølve tettstaden, vart bygd i 1759. Der stod ei Ici la rivière se jette dans le lac de Olden et Floen. Cette rivière forme une cascade superbe à stavkyrkje frå 1300-talet. Dørstolpane og dørene til kyrkjebenkane er laga av tømmer Olden has two churches. The one in the village was built in 1759 on the site of a stave Olden besitzt zwei Kirchen. Die eine die im Ort liegt, wurde 1759 an der Stelle einer alten 2 km de la petite agglomération. Olden posséde deux églises. L’une se trouve bien au centre- frå stavkyrkja. Den nye kyrkja, reist i 1934 med tanke på å ta vare på den gamle, ligg litt church dating from around 1300. Its pew doors and jambs are made from timbers of the Stabkirche etwa im Jahre 1300 errichtet. Die Türen und Pfosten des Kirchenstuhls ville, construite en 1759 sur le site de l’ancienne église en bois debout qui datait d’environ lenger oppe i bygda. . The “new” church, a short distance along the valley, was built in 1934 so wurden aus dem Holz der Stabkirche her-gestellt. Die “neue” Kirche, ein kleines Stück 1300. Le portail et ses pilliers sont des vestiges de cette ancienne église. La nouvelle église, that the old church could be preserved. weiter talauf-wärts, wurde 1934 hier gebaut, damit die alte Kirche erhalten bleiben construite en 1934 fut placée un peu plus loin pour pouvoir sauvgarder l’ancienne construction. Aust for denne gamle kyrkja er “Singerheimen”, der William Singer, amerikansk konnte. millionær, kunstnar og velgjerar i lokalsamfunnet, budde i si tid. Mange av målarstykka Just east of the old church is “Singerheimen”, former home of William Singer, an À l’est de l’ancienne église se trouve la maison de Singer, où habitait dans le temps le millionaire hans har motiv frå Olden og omland, og avspeglar på ein fin måte årstider og stemningar. American millionaire, artist and local benefactor. Many of his paintings are of the Olden Östlich der alten Kirche liegt “Dalheim”, der frühere Wohn-sitz des amerikanischen Mil- américain William Singer, bienfaiteur genéreux du village. Une bonne partie de ses toiles Den frodige morenejorda gjev svært gode vokstervilkår, og gardsdrift er district and delicately reflect the atmosphere and the seasonal mood. lionärs und Künstlers William Singer, lokalen Gemälde zeigen die Gegend von Olden und represent les paysages d’Olden et de ses environs et qui illustrent bien les changement des hovudnæringsvegen i heile dalen. Oppe i liene ligg mange setrar. geben die Stimmungen zu ver-schiedenen Jahreszeiten sehr gut wieder. Die fruchtbaren saisons. The fertile soil supports many fine old farms in the lower and upper valleys and high Moränenböden bilden eine gute Grundlage für viele, schöne, alte Bauernhöfe im unteren Une bonne terre de moraine permet des conditions favorable pour la végétation et les revenus above the farms are several tiny summer pastures. und oberen Teil des Tales, und hoch oben an den Berghängen liegen mehrere, kleine principaux de la vallée sont basées sur l’agriculture. Des alpages peuvent être aprecus au flan Almen (Seter). de la montaine. FOTTURAR I OLDEN WALKS IN OLDEN SPAZIERGÄNGE IN OLDEN OLDEN: CIRCUITS PEDESTRES Det fins eit utval av kortare eller lengre spaserturar som kan gjerast i Olden og omegn. There is a range of short or long walks to go on in Olden and the surroundings. In Olden und Umgebung gibt es eine Reihe von Möglichkeiten für Spaziergänge und Olden et sa région offrent une foule de petits et grands itinéraires pédestres. Vi vil i det fylgjande liste opp nokre av desse, og referere til kartet. We will list a few of them below and refer to the map. Wanderungen. Wir haben Ihnen hier einige aufgelistet (sehen Sie auch die Karte). La liste suivante présente quelques uns de ces cirquits (voir la carte):

A. Olden sentrum A. Olden Centre A. Olden Sentrum A. Olden Centre-ville Frå kaia til sentrum i Olden er det ca. 700 meter, 10 minuttars gange frå kaia. Her fins From the guay to the centre of Olden is about 700 metres, a 10-minute walk. Here you will Vom Kai bis zum Zentrum von Olden sind es etwa 700 m, ein Spaziergang von 10 Minuten. Des quais au centre d’Olden il y a environ 700 mètres, soit 10 minutes à pieds. butikkar, post, bank og kafeear. find shops, the post office, a bank and cafés. Hier finden Sie Geschäfte, eine Post und eine Bank sowie Cafés. Commerces, bureau de poste, banque et cafés.

B. Olden Gamle Kyrkje B. Olden Old Church B. Olden Gamle Kirke (Alte Kirche) B. La vieille église d’Olden Olden Gamle Kyrkje ligg i sentrum, 10 minuttars gange frå kaia. Kyrkja vart bygd i 1759. Olden Old Church is in the centre of Olden, about 10 minutes on foot from the guay. The Olden Gamle Kirke liegt im Zentrum von Olden, ca. 10 Minuten Fussweg vom Kai. Die Cette église, qui date de 1759, se trouve au coeur de la cité, à 10 minutes des quias. Avant På same staden sto det før dette ei stavkyrkje frå 1300-talet. Dørstolpane og dørene til church was built in 1759. Before then there was a 14th century stave church on the same Kirche wurde 1759 gebaut. An gleicher Stelle stand vor dieser Zeit eine Stabkirche aus sa construction, se dressait là depuis le XIVè siècle une église en bois, dont les poutres kyrkjebenkane er laga av tømmer frå denne stavkyrkja. Olden Gamle Kyrkje er open for spot. The doorposts and the doors of the pews were made from timber from this stave dem 13. Jahrhundert. Die Türpfosten und die Türen zum Kirchengestühl sind aus dem Holz serviront à construire les chambranles des portes et les portillons des bancs de l’édifice publikum i sommarsesongen. church. Olden Old Church is open to the public during the summer season. dieser Stabkirche gearbeitet. Olden Gamle Kirke ist im Sommer für Besichtigungen qui lui succéde. Ouverte au public pendant la saison d’été. geöffnet. C. Singerheimen C. The Singer Home C. Singerheimen (La maison Singer) Forbi Olden sentrum, ca. 1 km frå kaia, ligg Singerheimen. Dette var heimen til den On the other side of the centre of Olden, about 1 km from the guay, is the Singer Home. C. Singerheimen En traversant le centre-ville, à 1 km environ des quais, on trouve la Singerheimen. C’est là amerikanske millionæren og kunstmålaren William Singer. Singer var ein stor velgjerar for This was the home of the American millionaire and painter William Singer. Singer was also Etwa 1 km vom Kai entfernt, am Zentrum von Olden vorbei, liegt Singerheimen, das Haus qu’habita le millionnaire américain William Singer, qui fut un grand mécène pour la cité lokalsamfunnet. Mange av måleria hans har motiv frå Olden og omland. Fru Singer a great benefactor in the local community. Many of his paintings have motifs from Olden des amerikanischen Millionärs und Kunstmalers William Singer. Singer war ausserdem vor d’Olden. Nombre des tableaux qu’il posséda sont des motifs tirés de la ville ou de sa testamenterte heimen til Fylke som ferieheim for sjukepleiarar. and the surroundings. Mrs. Singer bequeathed the home to the county of Sogn og Fjordane Ort in der Gemeinde ein grosser Wohltäter. Viele seiner Gemälde zeigen Motive aus Olden région. Son épouse légua la maison à la paroisse et au département de Sogn og Fjordane as a holiday home for nurses. und der Umgebung. Seine Frau hat das Haus der Gemeinde als Ferienheim für comme foyer de villégiature réservée aux infirmières. D. Auflem-gardane Krankenpfleger vermacht. Ein god sti parallelt med fjorden, går frå Muri til Auflem. Tilbake kan ein gå langs D. Auflem Farms D. Les fermes d’Auflem hovedvegen. Tid: vel 1 time A good path parallel with the fjord goes from Muri to Auflem. You can walk back along the D. Auflem-Höfe Longeant le fjord, une bonne piste relie Muri à Auflem. Pour le retour, on peut suivre la main road. Time: a good hour. Ein guter Wanderweg verläuft parallel zum Fjord von Muri nach Auflem. Zurück können Sie grand-route. Durée: une bonne heure. E. Skarstein og Heggestad entlang der Haupstrasse gehen. Dauer: gut 1 Stunde. Ta bygdevegen som tek av til venstre frå vegen til , ca. 500 meter frå Olden sentrum. E. Skarstein and Heggestad E. Skarstein et Heggestad Heggestad ligg der bygdevegen sluttar, og herifrå har ein fint utsyn over bygda og fjorden. Take the local road which turns off to the left from the road to Innvik, about 500 metres E. Skarstein und Heggestad Prendre la route qui se sépare sur la gauche de la route d’Innvik à 500 mètres du centre- Tid: ca. 1,5 time. from the centre of Olden. Heggestad is where the local road comes to an end, and from Gehen sie entlang der Landstrasse, die etwa 500 m vom Zentrum entfernt links von der ville. De là, on peut marcher jusqu’à Heggestad d’où l’on a une vue superbe sur le village here there is a fine view over the district and the fjord. Time: about 1.5 hours. Stasse nach Innvik abzweigt. Heggestad liegt am Ende der Landstrasse, und von hier côtier et le fjord. Durèe: environ 1,5 heure. F. Floen og Laukisætra haben Sie eine herrliche Aussicht über den Fjord und die Ortschaft. Dauer: ca 90 Minuten. Floen er den nederste delen av . Det går veg på begge sider av Floen, og det er F. Floen and Laukisætra mountain farm F. Floen et Laukisætra ein fin spasertur rundt vatnet. Tid: ca. 3 timar. Til Laukisætra 500 m.o.h. Tid: 1,5 - 2 timar. Floen is the lowest part of the Oldevatnet (lake). There is a road on both sides of Floen and F. Floen-Moor und Laukisætra C’est la partie inférieure du lac d’Oldevatnet. Une route part de chaque côté du Floen, it is a fine walk around the lake. Time: about 3 hours. To Laukisætra farm 500 m.a.s. Time: Das Floen-Moor ist der unterste Teil des Oldensees. An beiden Seiten des Moores verläuft permettant de faire une belle randonnée autour de l’eau. Durée: environ 3 heures. G. Skarstein Sæter 1,5 - 2 hours. ein Weg, und es gibt einen schönen Spazierweg rund um den See. Dauer: ca 3 Stunden. L’excursion vers Laukisætra 500 m d´altitude prend 1,5 - 2 heures. Følg vegen til Heggestad (sjå tur E), og ta av til venstre ca. 2,5 km frå vegkrysset langs ein Zum Laukisætra 500 m.ü.d.M. Dauer: 1,5 - 2 Stunden. skilta sti. Tid: ca. 3 timar. G. Skarstein Sæter (mountain farm) G. Les cabanes d’alpage de Skarstein Follow the road to Heggestad (see walk E) and turn left about 2.5 km from the crossroads G. Skarstein-Alm Suivre la route de Heggestad ( voir circuit E) et prendre à gauche au bout de 2,5 km après H. Auflemåsen along a marked path. Time: about 3 hours. Folgen Sie dem Weg nach Heggestad (s. E.) und biegen Sie etwa 2,5 km nach der le croisement en suivant la piste pourvue de panneaux indicateurs. Durée: environ 3 Denne vesle fjellrabben, 400 m høg, ligg på ein ås i Auflemfjellet, som skil Olden og Loen. Wegkreuzung nach links ab und folgen Sie dem ausgeschilderten Wanderweg. Dauer: ca. 3 heures. Vakkert utsyn over Indre Nordfjord. Tid: ca. 3 timar. H. Auflem Ridge Stunden. This little mound of rock, 400 m high, is on a ridge on the Auflem mountain, H. La Croupe de l’Auflem which separates Loen and Olden. Fine view over the inner Nordfjord. Time: about 3 hours. H. Auflem-Bergkamm Ce monticule de 400 mètres d’altitude surmonte la croupe montagneuse qui sépare Olden Dieser niedrige Fjell-Felsrücken (400 m) liegt auf einem Bergkamm im Auflemfjell, der d’Loen. Belle vue sur l’intérieur du Nordfjord. Durée: environ 3 heures. Loen und Olden trennt. Herrliche Aussicht über den Inneren Nordfjord. Dauer: ca. 3 Stunden. nordfjord.no nordfjord.no nordfjord.no nordfjord.no

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Coach and guide services

LOCAL TOUR AGENT: Nettbuss Nordfjord – Ottadalen AS TELEPHONE: · +47 57 87 46 00 FAX: +47 57 87 46 01 ADDRESS: Hegrevegen 8, 6783 Stryn E-MAIL: [email protected] WEB: www.nettbuss.no OFFICE HOURS: 08:00AM – 04:00PM DIRECTION MANAGER: Asgeir Myklebust – [email protected] COACH SERVICE MANAGER: Karin Lunde Vinsrygg - [email protected] Telephone 08:00am – 04:00pm: +47 57 87 46 15 GUIDE SERVICE: Liane Schuldt – [email protected] Telephone: +47 480 19 060

Nettbuss Nordfjord – Ottadalen has a fleet of approx. 30 coaches available for summer visitors from cruise liners. The coaches have a capacity of 20 to 51 seats, and are of high standard. Our drivers have years of experience in the tourism industry and are comfortable driving on the precipitous mountain roads of .

Nettbuss Nordfjord – Ottadalen has 20 guides available during the summer season. Languages offered: English, German, French, Spanish.

16 EXCURSIONS

Below a selection of excursions that can be made from Olden. Time consumption has been indicated for each excursion. This is a general indication and may change with number of stops and their duration. In addition, stops for meals have been proposed. These are also subject to change. Contact your Norwegian excursion agent for prices and proposals customized to suit your needs. TRIP CATEGORY:

1. BRIKSDAL GLACIER Scenic/Active

2. TROLL CARS Scenic

3. BRIKSDAL ADVENTURE PARK Active

4. GLACIER SAFARI ON THE LAKE IN BRIKSDAL Active

5. CRUISE ON OLDEN LAKE Scenic

6. HIKE AND STONE AGE CAVE Active

7. IDYLLIC YRINESET Scenic

8. FARM VISIT Scenic/Culture

9. COMBINATION OF EXCURSIONS IN OLDEN VALLEY Combination

10. HIKES FROM OLDEN Active

11. LOEN VALLEY & KJENNDAL GLACIER Scenic

12. VIA FERRATA LOEN Active

13. JOSTEDALSBREEN NATIONAL PARK CENTER Scenic/Culture

14. TYSTIGEN & VIDESETER Scenic

15. STRYN SUMMER SKI Active

16. NORDFJORD PANORAMA Scenic

17. GEIRANGER Scenic

18. CULTURE AND CUISINE OF NORDFJORD Scenic/Culture

19. THE MENU – MADE BY YOURSELF Scenic/Culture

20. FJÆRLAND Scenic/Culture

21. RIB RAFTING Active

22. WILD WATER RAFTING Active

23. CRAY FISHING Active

24. FJORD FISHING Active

25. HELICOPTER SCENIC FLIGHT Scenic

26. SINGERHEIMEN Culture

27. GUIDED HIKE TO FARM SIGDESTAD Active/Culture

28. ANCIENT GLOPPEN Culture

29. SELJE MONASTERY Scenic/Culture

30. ROUND TRIP OF VÅGSØY Scenic

31. WEST CAPE Scenic

17 1 BRIKSDAL GLACIER

The huge Briksdal Glacier forms part of the National Park. The wild glacier slope plunges ITINERARY from a height of 1200 metres down to the lush, narrow Briksdalen valley - a sight that attract 300,000 visitors from all over the world each year. Time from departure 0 Dep.Olden

15 min. Olden Lake (photo stop) Departure by bus from the quay through the 45 min Briksdal beautiful Olden valley with majestic mountains, Easy walk to the glacier waterfalls and the green Olden Lake. From (3 km, 30-45 min. each way) Briksdalsbre Mountain Lodge the passengers enjoy Coffee/tea, cakes and an approx. 45 minute walk to the glacier or a ride souvenir shopping. with the “Troll car” (open car- limited number). We (2 h. 30 min.) will proceed all the way to the Briksdal glacier. 4 h Arr. Olden

When returned to the Briksdal Mountain Lodge, Maximum pax: 650 passengers can enjoy coffee/ tea with delicious The tour can be operated in several home-made pastries at the restaurant, and visit one shifts during the day (max. number of the best souvenir shops in Norway, before of pax in each group is 650) returning to the quay by bus. www.briksdalsbre.no

18 2 TROLL CAR TO THE BRIKSDAL GLACIER

The huge Briksdal Glacier forms part of the ITINERARY Jostedal Glacier National Park. The wild glacier slope plunges from a height of 1200 meters down to the lush, narrow Briksdalen valley - a sight that Time from departure attract 300,000 visitors from all over the world 0 Dep. Olden each year. 15 min. Olden Lake (photo stop) 45 min Arr. Briksdal 1 h Dep. Troll Car Departure by bus from the quay through the 1 h 15 min Arr at Briksdal Glacier beautiful Olden valley with majestic mountains, Easy walk to the glacier, waterfalls and the green Olden Lake. From approx 800 metres on Briksdalsbre Mountain Lodge the passengers enjoy a gravel footpath. ride with the “Troll car” (open car). We will proceed 2 h Dep. with Troll car the rest of the way to the Briksdal Glacier on foot, 2 h 15 min Arr. Briksdal and meet the magnificent sight of blue ice making Restaurant. Coffee/tea, its way down the mountain from the larger cakes and souvenir Jos tedalsbreen Glacier. shopping. 2 h 45 min. Dep. Briksdal

When returned to the Briksdal Mountain Lodge, 3 h 30 min. Arr. Olden passengers can enjoy coffee/tea with delicious Maximum pax: 77 in each group home-made pastries at the restaurant. They can The tour can be operated in several also visit one of the best souvenir shops in Norway, shifts during the day. before returning to the quay by bus.

Further info: www.briksdalsbre.no

19 3 BRIKSDAL ADVENTURE PARK

The adventure park lays side by side the Briksdalsbre Mountain Lodge, and offers a ITINERARY wide range of challenging and exciting activities, tailored for the whole family. Time from departure 0 Dep. Olden. Departure by bus from the quay through the 15 min. Olden Lake (photo stop). beautiful Olden Valley with its majestic 45 min. Briksdal Mountain Lodge mountains and the clear, green lake. A round trip in the adventure 25 different activities, both at ground level and park. High and low elements. high up. Paintball, a climbing tower, axe Refreshments/lunch. throwing, archery, Viking bowling and lots (approx 3 hours) 4 – 5 h Arr. Olden. more. There is something for everyone at the activity park. Max. number of pax: 45.

All necessary equipment is included. The tour can be operated in several shifts. www.briksdaladventure.no

20 4 GLACIER SAFARI ON THE LAKE IN FRONT OF THE BRIKSDAL GLACIER

Enjoy a guided adventure paddling on the glacier lake. ITINERARY Experience the Briksdal Glacier at close quarters on one of our guided trips on Time from departure the lake to which the glacier tounge 0 Dep. Olden by bus to descends. We paddle in large rubber Briksdal dinghies between the icebergs floating in 45 min. Arr. Briksdal Mountain Lodge the lake; this is as close as you can get 1 h Start walk to the glacier icebergs in Norway. An experience for 1 h 45 min By the glacier the whole family. 2 h Start padling with rafting boats in front of the glacier 3 h Finish padling 3 h 15 min Return to Briksdal Mountain Lodge 4 h Back to Briksdal Mountain Lodge Refreshment at Briksdal Mountain Lodge 4 h 30 min Dep. by bus back to Olden 5 h 15 min Arr. Olden.

Max. number of pax: 80

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5 CRUISE ON OLDEN LAKE

Enjoy a relaxing boat trip on the deep green Olden Lake onboard the comfortable M/B ITINERARY

Olden. Time from departure

Surrounded by majestic mountains, white 0 Dep Olden - bus waterfalls and sparkling glaciers, the long 15 min. Arr. Pier Eide - boat

and narrow Oldenvatn Lake twinkles in the 1 h 30 min. Arr. Pier Rustøen - bus

valley bottom and reflects scenery that 2 h 30 min. Arr. Olden

many have called the most beautiful in

Norway. This tour shows the Olden Valley Maximum number of Pax: 90

from two sides; from the bus ashore and

from the boat on the lake. The first half of the group goes by bus to Rustøen. The second half goes by

boat. The tour can be combined with a tour to Briksdal Glacier. Further info: www.oldencruise.no The tour can also be done in several shifts.

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6 HIKE AND STONE AGE CAVE

Take a lovely bus ride through Olden Valley, a short refreshing walk with lovely views of Lake Olden and Briksdal Glacier, ending up ITINERARY

with refreshments by fireplace in the Stone Time from departure Age Cave.

0 Dep. Olden - bus We go by bus through the beautiful Olden 45 min. Arr. Melkevoll Valley to Melkevoll Bretun. From here we Hike set out on a hike (2 possibilities, one of 800 1 h 30 min. Refreshments in the metres and one of 1,2 km.). Common for Stone Age Cave both hikes is the lovely landscape and views, 2 h 15 min. Dep. Melkevoll you even see 3 tongues of Jostedal Glacier: 3 h Arr. Olden

Briksdal, Kjøta and Melkevoll Glaciers. Under some huge blocks of stone, nature Maximum number of Pax: 45 has created a large room, the Stone Age Cave, where we relax after the hike. Timing includes the short hike, for the long hike add 45 min.

Further info: www.melkevoll.no The tour can be operated in several shifts

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7 IDYLLIC YRINESET

Yrineset, called the pearl on the banks of Lake Olden. Get a few hours of peace and ITINERARY

tranquillity on this idyllic spot, and catch Time from departure your own meal from the lake.

0 Dep Olden - bus After a short, but magnificent bus ride, we 30 min. Arr. Yrineset reach Yrineset, surrounded by majestic Fishing activities mountains, waterfalls, and glacier tongues. Fish barbecue We set out the fishing nets where the river 2 h 30 min. Dep. Yrineset

hits the lake, and the catch is guaranteed. 3 h. Arr. Olden

We then barbecue the small, delicious trout,

and enjoy a good meal before returning by Maximum number of pax: 90

bus to the pier. The tour can be operated in several

Further info: www.yrineset.no shifts.

24 8 FARM VISIT

A taste of Norwegian nature, local food and agriculture. ITINERARY

The tour brings us through scenic Olden Valley Time from departure and ends up at Aabrekk Farm. Here we will learn about the farm and the production of local 0 Dep Olden food here. A mini buffet of local servings will be 45 min. Arrive Aabrekk Farm offered, such as homemade bread from the Sightseeing on the stone oven, brown goat cheese, and the typical farm Norwegian homemade pastries rich in flavour. Coffee/tea & traditional food You are able to take a closer look at the farm 2 h 15 min Dep. Aabrekk Farm 3 h Arrive Olden animals or enjoy a hike in the surroundings with views of the valley with the lake, glacier, Maximum pax: 90 waterfalls and mountains. The tour can be operated in several Further info: www.aabrekkgard.no shifts.

25 9 COMBINATION OF EXCURSIONS IN

OLDEN VALLEY

Most of the half day excursions in Olden Valley can be combined to make a full day excursions. Take a look at the examples beneath.

Examples:

No. 1 Briksdal Glacier + No. 5 Cruise on Olden Lake No. 1 Briksdal Glacier + No. 8 Farm Visit No. 1 Briksdal Glacier + No. 3 Briksdal Adventure Park No. 7 Idyllic Yrineset + No. 5 Cruise on Olden Lake No. 8 Farm Visit + No. 6 Hike and Stone Age Cave No. 1 Briksdal Glacier + No. 7 Idyllic Yrineset No. 1 Briksdal Glacier + No. 6 Hike and Stone Age Cave 26 10 HIKES FROM OLDEN

Poto: Rune Holen Poto: Rune Holen

Huaren hiking

This is an easy guided hike directly from the harbour in OIden. Walk on a gravel track up the ITINERARY hillside overlooking the inner part of Nordfjord.

0 Walk from Olden

Huaren is a peak situated some 380 metres 1 h 45 min Arr. Huaren 2 h 15 min Start on return to Olden above sea level, with stunning panoramic views 3 h 30 min Arr. Olden over the fjord, lakes and villages Loen and Olden. Max number of pax: No limit

From glacier to glacier

This hike is a unique option to explore the fascinating glaciers of Olden Valley: Brenndal ITINERARY and Briksdal Glaciers at close range + Melkevoll Foto: Thomas Bichardt and Kjøta Galciers at a distance; all outlets from 0 Dep. Olden by coach the mighty Jostedal Glacier. They can all be 0 h 45 min Arr. Aabrekk farm seen during this superb walk. The waterfalls, Hike to the Brenndal rivers, mountains and well-kept farms in the glacier valley are extra incitements to book this 2 h 45 min Return to Aabrekk farm combination of a lovely bus ride and a 3 h Arr. Briksdal mountain spectacular hike. lodge, walk to Briksdal glacier + time for lunch 6 h Return to Olden by coach 6 h 30 min Back at Olden harbour

Max number of pax: No limit

27 11 LOEN VALLEY & KJENNDAL GLACIER

The boat trip on the green Loen Lake introduces ITINERARY you to spectacular nature and dramatic history. Time from departure In 1905 and 1936, huge rock slides occurred at Mt. (first half of the group) Ramnefjell causing two of Norway’s worst nature 0 Dep. Olden catastrophes in the history. 1h 30 min. Dep. MB Kjendal 1 h 30 min. Coffee/tea at The Kjenndal Glacier is located at the bottom of this Kjenndalstova fascinating valley and is one of the largest arms of 2h 15 min. Dep. Kjenndalstova Jostedalsbreen Glacier. The walk from the parking 2h 30 min. Arrive Kjenndal Glacier to the glacier is approx. 10 minutes each way. The 3h 15 min. Dep. Kjenndal Glacier 4h 15 min. Arrive Olden terrain is flat, and the path is good. Good shoes are recommended. (second half of the group) Dep. Olden www.kjenndalstova.no 1h Arrive Kjenndal Glacier 1h 15min. Dep. Kjenndal Glacier 2h Arrive Kjenndalstova 2h 45min. Dep. Kjenndalstova with MB Kjendal 3h 45min. Arrive Sande 4h 15min. Arrive Olden

Maximum pax: 90

28 12 VIA FERRATA LOEN

Experience the beautiful mountains and the spectacular ITINERARY scenery of Loen on the Via Ferrata to Hoven (1010 m.a.s.). An airy experience for those who are seeking a different challenge. Focus on safety. Time from departure 0 Dep. Olden by bus Some facts: 15 min Arr. Loen • Forrest road from Heggelia behind Hotel Alexandra Start walking on the to an altitude of 170 metres. path 1h 45 min Start climbing • Path through steep terrain from an altitude of 170 3 h Arr. Hoven, 1010 m.a.s.l. metres to 440 metres. Walk to Oppheim • Walking time on path: 1 to 1 1/2 hours 5h Dep. Oppheim by bus • Altitude at start of Via Ferrata, 440 metres 5h 30 min Arrive Olden • Top of Via Ferrata – altitude of 880 metres • From top of Via Ferrata to Hoven, height difference Maximum pax: 15 pax. of 130 metres, length, 400 metres Age limit: 10 years

• Hoven, altitude of 1,010 metres The tour can be operated in several

shifts.

29 JOSTEDALSBREEN 13 NATIONAL PARK CENTRE

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Experience the lovely landscape from the bus, ITINERARY and learn about it through film and exhibits at the National Park Centre. Time from departure 0 Dep Olden This excursion brings you along the Nordfjord (photostop by and further through Stryn Valley to Fosnes. The Lake) National Park Centre is located in breathtaking 45 min Arrive Jostedalsbreen surroundings by Oppstryn Lake. The Centre National Park Centre provides information about the National Park in 2 h 15 min. Dep. Jostedalsbreen National Park Centre forms of models, films and various exhibitions 3 h Arrive Olden of landscape, wildlife and flora that exist in the park. Visit the unique botanical garden with Maximum pax: 170 pr group. about 400 species of wild flowers, the beautiful collection of minerals from the area and, the The tour can be operated in several shifts during the day.

Additions to this tour:

* An exciting visit in the “Lavvo” (Sami-tent) tasting traditional Norwegian food while listening to good Norwegian stories.

*Various scenic hikes in the National Park.

30 14 TYSTIGEN & VIDESETER

Lovely landscape, stunning views, and

summer snow. ITINERARY

The excursion brings you along the Time from departure Nordfjord, and further through the Stryn Valley along the scenic Oppstryn Lake and 0 Dep.Olden (photostop by Stryn Hjelledalen to Videseter and Tystigen on Lake) Mt. Strynefjellet. Here we find Stryn 1h 30 min Arrive Tystigen Summerski; a fantastic place to enjoy (photostop 15 min) summer-snow for Norwegian and 1h 45 min Dep Tystigen international ski- and snowboard 2h Arrive Videseter enthusiasts. Stryn Summer Ski offers slopes, Coffee/tea break park and cross–country tracks. 2h 45 min Dep. Videseter 4h Arrive Olden To complete the day we stop at Videseter to enjoy a coffee or tea with a panoramic Max number of pax: 400

view of the valley. This tour can be combined with a visit to the Jostedalsbreen National Park Centre (tour 13).

31 15 STRYN SUMMER SKI

Try the great slopes at the summerskiing centre at Mt. Stryn. ITINERARY Northern Europes best summerskiing complex is located on Mt. Stryn. It is a Time of departure wonderland for sport enthusiasts who 0 Dep.Olden 1 h 30 min. Arrive Stryn Summer want to explore summersnow in ski (enjoy alpine or excellent prepared slopes, parks and cross-country) tracks. The chairlift and T-bar will bring 7 h Dep. Stryn Summer ski you up to the glacier plateau. 8 h Arrive Olden

Instructors and rentals of alpine, Max number of pax: 45 snowboard telemark and cross-country are available. www.strynsommerski.no

Enjoy a snack at the cafeteria terrace while tanning in the sun!

32 16 NORDFJORD PANORAMA

On this excursion you have superb views of the Nordfjord, the fifth largest fjord in ITINERARY Norway and the Lake, the deepest lake in Northern Europe. Time from departure 0 Dep Olden

1 h Arr. Nos The first part is along the northern banks of 1 h 15 min. Dep. Nos the Nordfjord through the beautiful 1 h 30 min. Arr. Kvalen settlements of Blakset, Fjelli and Hopland. 1 h 45 min. Dep. Kvalen On the viewpoint at Nos, there is a stunning 2 h 15 min. Arr. Nordfjordeid view of the Nordfjord and its western 3 h Dep. Nordfjordeid mountains. Via Hornindal Lake 4 h 30 min. Arr. Olden Another panorama is at Kvalen before we go down to the fjord again in Hennebygda This tour can be done in several shifts. and continue to Nordfjordeid for coffee and cakes.

We return to Olden along the crystal clear Hornindal Lake with picturesque small islands and high, ragged mountains. www.nordfjordpanorama.no

33 17 GEIRANGER

From one wonderful fjord to another, experience a cross section of the best Norway can offer. ITINERARY

This excursion presents a pearl of Norwegian Time from departure nature. We explore the best of Norwegian 0 Dep. Olden fjord landscape and visit some of Norway’s 2 h Arr. Mt. Dalsnibba finest attractions. We pass the deepest lake 2 h 15 min. Dep. Mt. Dalsnibba 3 h 15 min. Arr. Geiranger in Northern Europe; Hornindalsvatnet Lake, (lunch) we sail on the famous Geirangerfjord – one 5 h Dep. Geiranger - of nature’s masterpieces that were added to ferry the UNESCO Worlds Heritage List in 2005. 6 h Arr. Hellesylt 7 h 45 min. Arr. Olden We enjoy the beautiful scenic panorama views from Flydalsjuvet, Dalsnibba and Maximum: 180 pax Videseter. Double capacity if the tour is operated in two groups (vice versa).

34 18 CULTURE & CUISINE OF NORDFJORD

A magic roundtrip with scenery, culture, and local food. ITINERARY

This excursion is a roundtrip to explore Inner Time from departure Nordfjord. We will visit Nordfjord Folk 0 Dep. Olden Museum which is located at Sandane. At the 1h 30min Arrive Sandane museum we find 45 preserved buildings which Visit Nordfjord many are furnished in the manner from when Folkemuseum they were still in use in the 17-1800th century. 2h 30 min. Dep. Museum 2h 45 min. Lunch Gloppen Hotell

4h 15 min Dep. Gloppen Hotell Local cuisine at Gloppen Hotell, the winner of 5h Dep. Anda – ferry several prices for their excellent food. 5h 45 min. Arr. Nos (photo stop) 6h Dep. Nos We continue back to Olden via the Nordfjord 7h Arr. Olden. Panorama route with stunning views.

35 THE GLOPPEN MENU The19 - made by yourself

Use local ingredients to cook your own delicious lunch.

We drive along the Nordfjord and over Mt. ITINERARY Utvikfjellet and through the farming districts of to the picturesque small town Sandane. In the Time from departure historical Gloppen Hotell we meet one of the top 0 Dep Olden chefs of Norway, winner of several awards during 1 h 30 min Arrive Gloppen Hotell, the last years. In 3 hours of cooking you learn how to Sandane make a gourmet 3 course meal with local 5 h 30 min Dep. Sandane products from the Gloppen area. Lunch is the 7 h Arrive Olden food you have prepared with great wines that match perfectly with each course. Maximum pax: 15

On the return to Olden we stop at Mt. ; a beautiful viewpoint to the Nordfjord.

36 20 FJÆRLAND

Fjord, lakes, and glaciers combined with a visit to the Norwegian Glacier Museum. ITINERARY

We drive along the Nordfjord and across the

Mt. Utvik and through the farming districts of Time from departure 0 Dep Olden Breim and Jølster. We soon arrive the small village Fjærland by Sognefjorden. After a 2 h Arrive Bøyabreen 2 h 15 min Dep. Bøyabreen small break by Bøya glacier for photos, we 2 h 30 min Arrive Norwegian proceed to Norwegian Glacier Museum; an Glacier Museum official information center for national parks 3 h 30 min Dep. Norwegian Glacier in general and the Jostedal Glacier National Museum Park in particular. Through several 4 h Arrive Skei exhibitions, models, and a Ivo Caprino movie (lunch) filmed at an angle of 225 degrees, you learn 5 h 30 min Dep. Skei about landscape formations and nature 7 h Arrive Olden phenomenons due to the glacier. Maximum pax: 260 After this visit we drive to Skei to enjoy lunch. On the return to Olden we stop at Mt. Utvik; a beautiful viewpoint to the Nordfjord.

37 21 RIB RAFTING ON THE NORDFJORD

”The Wig-lift” - A short high speed ride on the ITINERARY fjord. 45 min (15 – 20 min on the fjord). Feel the extreme power of the engine, and explore the beautiful nature in the inner part of Max capacity for each dept.: 24 pax. Nordfjord. Excursion in speedboats on the Minimum no. of participants: 10 pax. Nordfjord. We promise an ultimate ride in one of the most visited areas in Norway. Get your adrenalin kick in safe surroundings with experienced drivers.

Equipment: Lifejackets, glasses and gloves are provided. Bring warm clothes. www.briksdaladventure.no

38 WILD WATER RAFTING 22

Wild water rafting in the many long and exciting rapids of the River Jølstra. Jølstra is ITINERARY known as one of the best rafting rivers in Norway. Time from departure: 0 Dep Olden

1 h 30 min Arr. Jølstra River We drive along the Nordfjord, across the Wild water rafting Utvikfjellet Mountain, through the farming Warm lunch districts of Breim and Jølster. 4 h 30 min Dep. Jølster river 6 h Arrive Olden Safety briefing and training on flat water, before we go downstream the Jølstra River, Maximum pax: 40 together with experienced instructors. After the rafting we gather in the Wilderness Camp (Swimming ability is required) by Lake Jølstravatnet, and enjoy a warm lunch. Equipment: We provide wetsuits, wet shoes, paddle jackets/wet On the return to Olden we stop at Mt. jackets, helmets and PFD’s. Bring Utvikfjellet - a beautiful viewpoint to the towel, extra dry underwear or Nordfjord. swimsuit.

39 23 CRAY FISHING IN NORDFJORD

Catch and eat! ITINERARY After wet suit fitting and safety briefing, we set out on a speedy and refreshing RIB boat 2 hours’ excursion tour on Nordfjord. The crayfish pots are Departure: Cruise terminal in Olden already in the fjord, and now our exciting job is to draw them. We go ashore, and Max capacity for each dept.: 12 pax cook our delicious catch on open fire in the Minimum no of participants: 5 pax lavvo (a Sami tent) at the banks of Nordfjord. Then it is settled for a lovely www.briksdaladventure.no meal of freshly caught crayfish; accompanied with good bread and mayonnaise, before returning to Olden.

40 24 FJORD FISHING

What can be more relaxing than a fishing trip on the peaceful Nordfjord? ITINERARY

2 h 30 min. Fjord Fishing from Throw in the line, lean back, enjoy the Olden. lovely surroundings, and wait for the fish to bite. At least one of the 12 passengers on Maximum pax: 12 per tour. board the small vessel Isabella will catch a fish or two, that’s for sure. The vessel is equipped with all fishing gear needed, and captain Per knows where the fish is.

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2 5 HELICOPTER SCENIC FLIGHTS

See the most spectacular area in Norway ITINERARY from the air with modern and comfortable helicopters. Time from departure

The helicopters lift off from sea level into 0 Dep. Olden bus the Jostedal Glacier area for a 20 min. ride 10 min. Arr. Landing site with a spectacular view over the valley, helicopter lakes and mountains - then finally flying 30 min. Arr. Landing site over the Jostedal Glacier itself descending bus back to the landing site with view to the 45 min. Arr.Olden fjord. Maximum number of pax: 55 Futher info: www.fjordhelikopter.no (Larger groups can be arranged on demand doing several shifts).

42 26 A VISIT TO THE SINGERHEIMEN - the home of William Henry Singer jr.

Singerheimen is a unique building of considerable cultural and historical interest. ITINERARY 0h 0 min Dep. Pier Olden William Henry Singer jr.(1868-1943) was an 0h 5 min Arr. Singerheimen American artist and multimillionaire who settled in Guided tour to the Olden. In the USA he was heir to one of the biggest home and the art steel companies. He came to Nordfjord in 1912, gallery and built his summer home here some years later. 1h 25 min Dep. Singerheimen 1 h 30 min Arr. Olden Old Church Singer gave away big sums of money, enabling the Visit in the church, built local authorities to build the local hospital, the 1759 road between Olden and Innvik, and to restore the 1 h 55 min Dep. Olden Old church old church in Olden and to build a school. 2 h Arr. Pier Olden

Min. pax per group 7 The Singerheimen consists of several buildings of Max pax per group 14 cultural and historical interest – art and artefacts. The tour can be done in several shifts In Singer`s studio quite a few of his paintings are during the day. displayed. He was an impressionist.

43 27 GUIDED HIKE TO FARM SIGDESTAD

- cultural experience in spectacular nature

Sigdestad is a mountain farm located 314 metres above sea level at Hjelle. The path to ITINERARY Sigdestad is fairly steep, and before 1723 they had to use a stepladder to reach the farm. All Time from departure 0h Dep. Olden goods which had to be transported to and from 1h Arr. Hjelle the farm, had to be carried on one`s back, up 3h Arr. Sigdestad and down the steep path. The houses that are 5h Dep. Sigdestad there today were built in 1908, and people 6h 30min Dep. Hjelle lived at this road-less farm until 1960. The farm 7h 30min Arr. Olden has a fascinating history, and is today maintained by “Segestad’s friends”. This Lunch: Coffee made the old fashion way foundation was established in 1983. will taste excellent after the walk. We can also serve you food and beverages and delicious homemade “svele”. The walk is about one hour, steep and fairly hard. The local guide will tell you about the life Minimum pax: 10 on the farm in the old days, and the dramatic events in the area. The farm has several times been taken by avalanches.

44 28 ANCIENT GLOPPEN

Foto: Terje Rakke/Nordic Life/Fjord Norge

When anchoring at Sandane

Drive through orchards on the banks of Gloppen Fjord to the oldest church in Nordfjord, most ITINERARY certainly built in the 10th century. The altar is a large catechism dating from 1604. 0 Dep. Sandane Continue to Holvikjekta, a 60 feet long sea vessel, 0 h 20 min Arr. Vereide Church 0 h 40 min Dep. Vereide Church the last of the traditional passenger/freight vessels 0 h 55 min Arr. Holvikjekta from 18th century. 1 h 10 min Dep. Holvikjekta 1 h 20 min Arr. Nordfjord Folk Next stop is Nordfjord Folk Museum, the district Museum museum in Nordfjord, with 40 preserved buildings 2 h 20 min Dep. Nordfjord Folk from the 1700 – 1800 c. Most of the buildings are Museum furnished in the in the manner from when they 2 h 35 min Arr. Old Gimmestad were still in use. The museum has also a cultural- Church historical exhibition, as well as guest exhibitions. 3 h 00 min Dep. Old Gimmestad Continue to Old Gimmestad Church, built in 1692, Church Via Eidsfoss Waterfall and a good example of Norwegian church 3 h 30 min Arr. Sandane architecture from the time after the Reformation.

One the way back to the pier we visit Eidfoss falls, 33 metres high and with one of the world’s highest salmon stairs.

45 29 SELJE MONASTERY

When docking in Måløy or anchoring in Selje

ITINERARY We drive through a contrasting landscape of mountain and ocean to the picturesque village 0 Dep. Måløy Selje. From here, there is a 15 minute boat ride to 1 h 00 min Arr. Selje Selja Island, hosting the ruins of Selje Monastery, 1 h 15 min Arr Selje Monastery at Selja built by the Benedictine monks in the early 12th Island century Foto:in memory Thomas Bichardt of St. Sunniva. Legend says 2 h 15 min Dep. Selja that the Irish king’s daughter Sunniva died as a 2 h 30 min Arr. Selje martyr here, and became the saint of Western Stop for coffee and a stroll in Norway. The monastery ruins are of the best the village preserved in Norway, and the tower is still intact. 3 h 30 min Dep. Selje Via Åheim and Bryggja Back in Selje, there is time to enjoy this lovely little 5 h 00 min Arr. Måløy village with its impressive beach, before heading back to Måløy via Åheim and Bryggja.

46 30 ROUND TRIP OF VÅGSØY

When docking in Måløy

Half-day tour with the highlights of the charming ITINERARY Island Vågsøy. From the busy fishing port of Måløy we drive along the picturesque northern 0 Dep. Måløy coast of the island to Kråkenes. Short walk to the Via Refvik Beach lighthouse followed by a walk round the 1 h Arr. Kråkenes interiors of the lighthouse, now converted to an Lighthouse inn with a few guest rooms. A stunning view to 1 h 45 min Dep. Kråkenes the Atlantic greets the guests upon arrival at Lighthouse Kråkenes. 2 h 35 min Arr. Kannesteinen 2 h 50 min Dep. Kannesteinen We then proceed to the very special landmark 3 h Arr. Vågsberget Kannesteinen, a rock formation on the edge of 3 h 45 Dep. Vågsberget the water which has been worn down by the 4 h Arr. Måløy sea. Vågsberget, an old restored trading post, is our last place of visit.

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31 WEST CAPE

When docking in Måløy or anchoring in Selje

Half-day tour to the famous West Cape. From ITINERARY the busy fishing port of Måløy we go north to the historical coastal village Selje, enjoying 0 Dep. Måløy typical coastal scenery on the way. During the 1 h Arr. Selje short break in Selje we can have a walk on the 1 h 30 min. Dep. Selje superb Selje Beach. Over the peninsula Stad, 2 h 15 min. Arr. Vestkapp 3 h Dep. Vestkapp famous in Norway for rough weather we reach via Bryggja West Cape, towering some 500 metres over the 5 h Arr. Måløy Atlantic. Magnificent view in clear weather, an experience you are not likely to forget quickly in storm. Return via the villages , Åheim and Bryggja to Måløy.

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Cruise Network of Olden - Nordfjord Tinggata 3, NO-6783 Stryn www.nordfjord.no/cruise

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