Overview
Available languages
4 hours
Mobile ticket
Join us on this 4-hour excursion to the amazing Briksdal Glacier. After driving through the small village of Olden, we continue on our way to Briksdal. We drive through the Olden Valley, passing the beautiful Olden Lake. When our bus reaches the Briksdal Inn, you can start the hike towards Briksdal Glacier, which is one of many arms of the famous Jostedal Glacier.
The hike up to Briksdal Glacier takes you through a beautiful scenery surrounded by waterfalls and mountains. Finally, you will reach the viewpoint at the lake of the glacier. The first part of the hike is the hardest, and it gets gradually easier. The walk to the glacier normally takes around 45-60 minutes.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Free cancellation until 24 hours prior to departure
Back to ship guarantee for cruise line passengers provided that information regarding name of cruise ship is registered when you book (official tour time must end 1 hour before ship’s departure).
Our excursions are adapted to arrival an departure times of cruise ships. Modified departure times will be announced in advance.
Appearance time 15 minutes prior to departure. It is of utmost importance that you kindly register correct mobile number with country code, so that we can reach you in case you have trouble finding us. There will be no refunds if we cannot reach you on your registered contact number.
Tour guided in English. If there is availability we add a second language pending on passenger mix. (No guarantee.)
When the number of participants is less than 4, the tour might be canceled with a full refund.
Not recommended for travelers with mobility impairments
What To Expect
Olden
Meeting point at Olden cruise kai.
Briksdal Glacier (Briksdalbreen)
The hike up to Briksdal Glacier takes you through a beautiful scenery surrounded by waterfalls and mountains. Finally, you will reach the viewpoint at the lake of the glacier.
Options
Olden 4 Hour Briksdal Glacier Tour in Briksdalsbreen
What‘s Included
Air-conditioned vehicle
Guided tour
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Food and beverages
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
23 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Fantastic trip well worth the money
shauna T,Jul 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Fantastic time. Met at the ship . Guide really helpful even trying to help late passengers . Guide was informative the views and stops were breath taking . Would recommend this trip and company 100 percent .
Expensive
richard M,Jul 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00Incredibly beautiful but I feel all the trips are vastly over priced
Moderate hike
Gregory C,Jul 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00It's a basic transportation to the glacier. Hard to spot the guide at the port because to many buses and they don't have the signs. You need to be mindless for watching the signs on the bus. But moderate hike to a beautiful glacier area.
Stunning scenery
BronwynA S,Jun 30, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Must do must see …. Stunning scenery everywhere. A bit of confusion at first but Our guide was fantastic and sorted everything out.
Know Your Limits
James B,Jun 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00There is a lot of walking. Need to pace yourself. Was a very nice and enjoyable excursion for us. If you have trekking poles, take them.
Quite a steep hike but worth it
Dale D,Jun 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It is a steep walk and stairs up to the lake and viewpoint of the glacier. So worth it to be up close
Nice hike near the river...
Chris G,Jun 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Nice hike near the river and beautiful pastas of mountains and waterfalls. Glacier was nice to see and great pics throughout the hike. The hike can be steep at times and is rather strenuous.
Don’t I have a hop on hop off on Bergen tomorrow haven’t gotten a text about it yet
Margaret M,Jun 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Nice hike beautiful day yes we had to re-layer a few times because it was beautiful out absolutely beautiful. It’s a pretty long hike and use some muscles. You have news and ears, but it felt really good and the air was clean and the water was fresh.
Excellent trip to Briksdal
MCITiger,Jun 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The bus tour up to Briksdal Glacier from Olden was excellent. Denim, our guide, was knowledgeable and avoided the cliche guide jokes, which was much appreciated. Once at Briksdalsbreen, we took the troll cars up to the glacier (still a 700-meter walk from where the troll cars drop you off), which avoided a longer hike and gave us more time up by the glacier base. The views are magnificent. Then, the bus dropped us off right back by the ship.
Great tour!
Kara H,Jun 17, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The driver and our guide did an excellent job! The hike was great and was beautiful. Would do it again.
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