ACCESSIBLE PANORAMIC TOUR IN OLDEN, STRYN – APPROX. 4 HOURS

About this wheelchair-accessible panoramic tour in Olden in Stryn

Your 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.

Picturesque Drive through Norwegian Nature

Your tour starts at the cruise port of Olden, where you are picked up by your private, English-speaking driver guide in an accessible vehicle. From here, you make a panoramic drive to Stryn through fascinating nature, featuring breathtaking views.

Stryn & Oppstryn

Located at the shore of a small bay, this lively, picturesque village is known for its stunning panoramic views and welcoming atmosphere. From the comfort of your private adapted vehicle, you can take in the breathtaking scenery and enjoy the natural beauty of western Norway.

Just inland from Stryn lies Oppstryn. This peaceful gem features beautiful scenery with steep waterfalls, dramatic mountains, deep valleys and mesmerizing emerald-green lakes. The area is close to the nearby glaciers and offers some of the region’s most serene landscapes.

Hjelle

The village of Hjelle 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 day with clear skies, you can see various glaciers from here. One of the best-known glaciers is Briksdalsbreen, or the Briksdals glacier in English. It is located on the northern side of the largest glacier in continental Europe, Jostedalsbreen glacier.

Jostedalsbreen National Park Center

Next up on your tour is the Jostedalsbreen National Park Center. The main building of the center resembles a Viking longhouse, reflecting traditional Norwegian architecture. At this location you can buy some souvenirs, use the accessible restrooms, enjoy a coffee or some local cake.

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

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

Optional extension: Wheelchair Accessible Loen Skylift

Do you want to keep the fun going and explore even more of Norway’s captivating nature? A ride on the Loen Skylift might be just what you are looking for!

This cable car takes you from the fjord to the mountains, offering a smooth and wheelchair accessible experience. As you ascend, you can enjoy breathtaking views of the Nordfjord, its surrounding peaks, and cascading waterfalls. At the top of Mount Hoven, you can enjoy panoramic views and breathe in the crisp mountain air.

Your driver guide will take you to the lift and wait for you during the experience. After this, he will take you back to the cruise port. Tickets are not included.

Please note: if you wish to include the Loen Skylift to your itinerary, the total tour duration becomes 5 hours. Contact us for more information!