Quick Details
- Tour starts: from the Port of Olden
- The journey:45 minute trip along the valley
Adult (+15 years old)
NOK 900
Child (6-15 years old)
NOK 550
Infant (under 6)
NOK 200
Join us on a tour to the beautiful Briksdal Glacier with a shuttle bus & Troll Car
The Briksdal Glacier is one of the most visited tourist attractions in Norway. Surrounded by majestic mountains and beautiful waterfalls.Relax in comfort on the 45 minute trip along the valley whilst enjoying the spectacular landscape views of the mountain waterfalls, the crystal clear reflections in the lakes and the traditional architecture.
Once we reach our destination, the guided Troll Car tour starts.
The trip starts in Briksdal and takes you to the stand about 700 m away from the glacier. You will have a nice walk to the glacier, into the Jostedal Glacier nationalpark, before the troll car takes you back to starting point.
You may just wish to take in the fresh air and embrace the natural beauty of your surroundings. There are many photo opportunities for you here. For those of you who like to shop there is the souvenir shop which stocks many handicrafts from the area.
Or you might like to take refreshments in the restaurant before re-joining us on the scenic return journey back through the valley.
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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The bus takes approximately 40 minutes each way. There is no toilet on the buses.
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It takes approximately 15 minutes to walk to the glacier from where the Troll Cars stop. The walk starts with one steep uphill stretch and the rest of the walk is mostly on the flat. There are several benches where the Troll Cars stop if you feel unable to walk the rest of the way.
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The ride up with the Troll Cars take around 10-15 minutes. The Troll Cars seat up to seven people in each car. You get a beautiful view of the Briksdal glacier during the Troll Car ride.
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You have approximately 45 minutes from where the Troll Cars stop to do the walk and enjoy the views. Where the Troll Cars stop there are benches to sit down if you do not want to walk up to the glacier.
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Yes, a local guide will be with you and give you all the information you need to know.