Is about 66 miles from the open sea and took us many hours at slow speed to reach, as it is situated at the southern end of Nordfjorden fjord, which is part of the Norway that you can only see from the water.

Very picturesque, with stunning lake and mountain views. We took an open top bus tour with a stop at Løken Waterfall, not very high, but a fast moving shallow waterfall over rocks. Then on to a viewpoint where you can see the Melkevoll Glacier, which forms part of the Jostedal Glacier, the largest in mainland Europe. Views of the Floen Lake, along the way, an emerald green colour, due to the glacial waters, with fabulous reflections. The bus then dropped us off in the small town of Olden. Only 500 inhabitants, where there is a white, wooden, church dating from 1759 and a newer Red church which is anchored down with wires! Apparently gales have lifted it more than a foot off its base in the past! Obviously a few tourist shops, mainly selling hiking gear, not as expensive as we thought, but still not cheap.

We then took a shuttle bus to the Loen Skylift, a cable car up Mount Hoven, 1,011m high, with panoramic views of the area. Managed to do this before the rain showers, very calm at the top, surprisingly, some very adventurous paragliders, flying around!

Both trips booked in advance with Olden Adventures, much cheaper than the ship.