Highlights
- Briksdal Glacier arm of Jostedalsbreen
- Scenic drive through Nordfjord with Hornindal Lake views
- Europe's deepest lake scenery where the route allows
- Olden and Loen region mountain and valley landscapes
- Glacier lake viewpoint and waterfall photo stops
- Cruise-friendly long-day departure and return timings
About this tour
Briksdal Glacier is the signature reason many cruise passengers go ashore in Nordfjord country, and this discovery tour from Nordfjordeid combines the glacier terminus with the scenic drive that makes the journey as memorable as the destination.
The route follows Nordfjord through Hornindalen and past Hornindalsvatnet before continuing toward Oldedalen, Loen, and the Briksdal valley. Waterfalls, farmhouses, and steep green mountains frame every stage of the day.
Designed for cruise passengers with at least six hours ashore, this is the headline full-day nature tour for first-time visitors who want glacier scenery, lake viewpoints, and enough margin to return to ship on time.
What's included
- Guided Briksdal Glacier discovery tour from Nordfjordeid
- Scenic drive via Hornindal Lake and Nordfjord valleys
- Glacier viewpoint walks with expert commentary
- Route paced for six-to-eight-hour port calls
What's not included
- Food, drinks, and personal purchases
- Optional gratuities
- Independent time beyond the tour schedule
Cruise passenger timing advice
Best suited to port calls of six hours or more.
Do not book on calls under six hours; choose village or waterfall tours instead.
Keep 30 to 45 minutes before all aboard to reach the cruise pier.
Weather can affect visibility at the glacier; pack waterproof layers.
Read the Nordfjordeid port guide, plan your day with our one day in Nordfjordeid itinerary, and use the Cruise Smart Planner to match tours to your hours ashore.