Quick Details
- Duration: as long as you want.
- Shuttle: every 30 min | Olden – Loen (6 kilometers)
- Included: transfer directly to and from the cruise pier in Olden; a comprehensive network of hiking trails
- Mt. Hoven is at 1011 meters above sea level.
- Hoven Restaurant & Bar at the Mountain Station
Adult (+15 years old)
NOK 920
Child (6-15 years old)
NOK 460
Infant (0-6 years old)
Free
Before May 1st
Adult (+15 years old)
NOK 820
Child (6-15 years old)
NOK 410
Infant (0-6 years old)
Free
Experience One of the World’s Steepest Cable Cars – Loen Skylift
Soar from fjord to mountain in just five spectacular minutes on the Loen Skylift — one of the steepest cable cars in the world. Located just 6 km from the Port of Olden, this unforgettable excursion takes you from sea level to the summit of Mount Hoven (1,011 m), offering panoramic views of Norway’s most breathtaking landscapes along the way.
At the top, you’ll arrive at the Mountain Station and Hoven Restaurant, where a stunning 210-degree view awaits. Look east to Mt. Skåla and Lake Lovatnet, south to the Jostedalsbreen Glacier and the village of Olden, and west along the dramatic curves of the Nordfjord leading toward Stryn.
The cabins accommodate up to 35 passengers and operate continuously during opening hours — no fixed times, just seamless access to the mountain whenever you’re ready.
Explore at Your Own Pace
Once at the summit, guests are free to enjoy the surroundings at their leisure. In summer, explore a well-marked network of walking trails with stunning photo opportunities. In winter, enjoy snowshoeing, sledding, or just soaking in the peaceful alpine atmosphere.
Whether you’re after adventure, relaxation, or simply world-class views, Loen Skylift offers an experience for every type of traveler.
Transfers with Olden Adventure
This excursion includes round-trip transfers between the cruise pier in Olden and the Loen Skylift base station, operated by Olden Adventure. Buses depart hourly from the pier and return every 30 minutes from Loen, giving you the freedom to choose how long you’d like to stay. Service runs continuously while your ship is docked, ensuring a smooth and flexible experience.
Itinerary
- The shuttle bus goes between Olden and Loen.
- The ride on the bus takes about 10 minutes each way along the Nordfjord.
- The drop-off point in Loen is directly by the fjord station of Loen Skylift.
Info
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Check in is at our pre booked desk next to Olden Adventure Office on the pier.
You will find us just to the right after leaving the security gate.
Note that we will have a representative checking you in at the tender port if the ship is at anchor. -
Customers will receive a full refund when cancelling 24 hours before the tour starts. Customers will also receive a full refund in case of operator cancellation due to weather circumstances or if the cruise ship is not coming to Olden for whatever reason.
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When you buy the skylift tickets through our website or through Olden Adventure, the ticket includes transportation to the skylift.
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The shuttle buses run about every 15 minutes from the pier. The bus journey takes about 10 minutes.
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The lift up to the mountain top takes 5 minutes. You choose how long you want to stay at the top. Then you take the lift back down and catch one of the shuttle buses back to the pier in Olden.
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It will always be busy at the Skylift when big ships are visiting Olden. Early morning and afternoon is the time of the day when it is less busy. Olden Adventure and Loen Skylift are in close co-operation and we always strive to keep the queues to less than one hour. There are a limited number of tickets for sale as a result of this.
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Staff from Olden Adventure are always in contact with Loen Skylift at the end of the day to ensure that all customers have made it back down before the shuttle bus service stops. Last shuttle bus is scheduled to leave Loen Skylift 20 minutes before you must be back onboard.