The village of Olden is situated at the end of the innermost arm of the lovely Nordfjord, which cuts its way into the county of "Sogn & Fjordane" for almost 110 kilometers to the mighty ice fields of the Jostedal Glacier - the largest glacier in mainland Europe. Steep mountains tower both sides of the valley making the village of Olden one of the most charming and idyllic in Western Norway. Olden's main income comes from farming and tourism, and the Briksdal Glacier is one of the most visited glaciers in Norway during the summer months. Starting from the village center we pass the old church dating back to 1759. The red painted church a bit further up the valley dates back to the 1930’ies and was a gift from the American Mr. Singer who settled in the village. He collected art and furniture and his home is today a museum. We continue along the shore of the small Floen Lake, then along the long and narrow Olden Lake, one of Norway’s most beautiful lakes, to Rustøen at the far end where colorful farms cover the wide fertile upper valley. On both sides numerous waterfalls descend from the ice field, and in front of us we see the long white tongue of the Melkevoll Glacier. The road ascends through woodlands to the Briksdal Inn at the end of the road. The track crosses the river and climbs in zigzags above the fall to the top where one will enjoy the fantastic view of this arm of the Jostedals Glacier. As we reach the Briksdal Glacier it is all the various colors in the ice that is amazing, i.e. the many shades of blue and turquoise. Sometimes the glacier "calves", sounding like thunder, and we urge you to respect the warning signs put up near the glacier for the sake of visitors' security. After the visit to the glacier we walk back the same road to Briksdal Inn where a refreshment break is made Here you will also find an extensive souvenir shop. The return is via the same road back to Olden.