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Olden, Norway

Olden is a village and urban area in the municipality of Stryn in Sogn og Fjordane county, Norway. Olden is located at the mouth of the Oldeelva river at the northern end of the Oldedalen valley on the southern shore of the Nordfjorden. The 0.57-square-kilometre village has a population of 498, giving the village a population density of 874 inhabitants per square kilometre. Olden is located about 6 kilometres southwest of the village of Loen, about a 16 kilometres drive southeast of the municipal center of Stryn, and about 15 kilometres east of the village of Innvik.

Attractions

Olden is a major tourist area. The cruise port in Olden had 61 cruise ship arrivals in 2003. The Briksdalsbreen glacier, a popular hiking destination, is located about 25 kilometres (16 mi) south of Olden, at the end of the Oldedalen valley. It is a small arm off the main Jostedalsbreen glacier. There are two churches in Olden, the Old Olden Church (built in 1759) and Olden Church (built in 1934).

Notable residents


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