Holiday apartment in Olden

Olden lies on Nordfjord at the entrance to Oldedalen and at the mouth of the Oldeelva. The landscape of fjord, valley and mountains shapes the place. If you are looking for a nature-oriented stay with different destinations in the surrounding area for your holiday in Norway, you can place Olden as a starting point for the wider region around Stryn.

Olden and Oldedalen with Nordfjord, Oldebukta and mountain landscape
Olden on Nordfjord at the entrance to Oldedalen — in the background are the lakes Floen and Oldevatnet. — Photo: Sindre — Source page — License URL: CC BY 2.0

Key facts about Olden

  • Olden belongs to the municipality of Stryn in the current Norwegian county of Vestland.
  • The place lies on Nordfjord, at the entrance to Oldedalen and at the mouth of the Oldeelva.
  • The character is above all nature-oriented: the focus is on fjord, valley, mountains and excursions in the wider area.

Nature experiences around Olden

One specific destination in the area is the Briksdalsbreen in Briksdal. The glacier area turns the general fjord scenery into a tangible excursion destination and suits a trip where landscapes determine the day’s schedule.

Briksdalsbreen in Briksdal with valley, waterfall and river
The Briksdalsbreen in Briksdal near Stryn is one of the natural destinations in the area around Olden. — Photo: Aqwis — Source page — License URL: CC BY-SA 3.0

In the wider Nordfjord region, Lake Lovatnet and the viewpoint at Mount Hoven near Loen are also mentioned. This connects the region with fjord, valley, lake, glacier and mountain panoramas. These destinations are located in the wider area and should be accordingly placed in a regional context when planning the trip.

View from Mount Hoven of Sande and Lake Lovatnet near Loen
View from Mount Hoven of Sande and Lovatnet near Loen in the wider area around Olden. — Photo: Ximonic (Simo Räsänen) — Source page — License URL: CC BY-SA 4.0

Choosing Olden as a holiday base

Olden is a possible choice for travelers looking for a landscape-oriented base for nature excursions in the surrounding area. For trip planning, the stay can be structured around shared landscape experiences and different day destinations; which activities are suitable depends on the individual travel plan.

When looking for a holiday apartment, the planned excursion direction should therefore be more important than the expectation of a town center. Check the exact location of the accommodation as well as the arrival and facilities details to match your own travel plan. As the next higher-level orientation, Stryn provides the regional framework to which Olden belongs.

What type of traveler is Olden suitable for?

Olden can be described as a nature-oriented stay with a quieter travel focus: the place serves more as an overnight base for the landscapes around Nordfjord and Oldedalen than as a destination for shopping, nightlife or urban variety. If you are looking for this mix of a landscape-oriented base and excursions in the wider area, Olden can be a sensible starting point for choosing your holiday apartment.