ACCESSIBLE PANORAMIC TOUR IN OLDEN, STRYN – APPROX. 3 HOURS

About this wheelchair-accessible panoramic tour in Olden in Stryn

The 3-hour nature tour in Norway starts from the cruise port in Olden. Your English-speaking driver-guide takes you on this beautiful, memorable ride with stunning picturesque views. The driver will make various stops to give you a better idea of a specific spot and explain more about what you see.

Hjell and Briksdalsbreen

The village of Hjell is one of the most beautiful villages in the area, and known for its picture perfect setting of crystal clear waters, the traditional wooden houses and views of the mountain peaks and glaciers.

On a clear sky, you can see various glaciers from here. Of which Briksdalsbreen, or the Briksdals glacier in English, is mostly known, and one of the most famous arms of the Jostedalsbreen glacier. It is located on the northern side of the largest glacier in Europe. The Briksdalsbreen flows into a small glacial lake that lies ± 350 meters (1.148 ft) above sea level, and the glacier has formed the Briksdalen valley over 2500 years ago.

The last time the glacier receded was 2000 years ago. However, it has started to move again because of global warming. It is expected that the glacier will eventually break from the Jostedalsbreen glacier. It has shrunk significantly in the last years. The path up there is about a 20 minute walk, and not accessible for people with less mobility.

Lovatnet

The drive to Lovatnet is equally beautiful as the lake itself. The first thing you will notice is the bright green color of the lake.  Your private driver-guide will tell you about the settlements taken by one of the worst natural disasters in 1905 and 1936. The story is interesting because you also learn how people dealt with the tragedy.

To control the visitor flow, Lovatnet can oppose restrictions for vehicles to drive up there, so driving time on the day can be impacted therefore.

Strynwater

Next is the Stryneelva, also known as Strynselva, an 8-kilometer-long river originating from Lake Oppstrynsvatn. This river is one of Norway’s premier salmon rivers. In the old days, this spot even attracted English Lords for the fishing.

Jostedalsbreen Nasjonalparksenter

The main building of the center resembles a Viking longhouse, reflecting traditional Norwegian architecture. Here there is time to buy some souvenirs, use the restrooms, enjoy a coffee and some local cake.

Inside, the museum (entrances not included) features a cinema showcasing films about the surrounding glaciers, providing insights into their formation, and impact on the landscape.

At the end of this 3-hour tour, your private driver-guide takes you back to the cruise port in Olden.