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Olderdalen

Troms, Norway · Europe

About Olderdalen

Olderdalen sits on the route: 25 minutes from Lyngseidet, 44km from Halti.

Olderdalen is a town located in Troms, Norway. With a population of 322, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Olderdalen sits in Norway, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Oslo time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Olderdalen to your route.

About Olderdalen

Olderdalen (Norwegian), Dálusvággi or Dálvvesvággi (Northern Sami), or Talosvankka (Kven) is the administrative centre of Kåfjord Municipality (also known as Gáivuotna Municipality and Kaivuono Municipality) in Troms county, Norway. Olderdalen is located in the Olderdalen valley along the Kåfjorden with a view of the

Read more Lyngen Alps. The village has a ferry connection to Lyngseidet, the administrative centre of Lyngen Municipality, across the fjord. The European route E6 highway passes through this village also. Olderdalen is located about 16.7 km (10.4 mi) to the northwest of the village of Birtavarre and it is about 70 km (43 mi) to the east of the city of Tromsø. Kåfjord Church is located in this village. The 0.47-square-kilometre (120-acre) village has a population (2023) of 286 and a population density of 609 inhabitants per square kilometre (1,580/sq mi).

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Where is Olderdalen located?

Olderdalen is located in Troms, Norway, Europe. The coordinates are 69.6041 latitude, 20.5327 longitude.

What is the population of Olderdalen?

Olderdalen has a population of approximately 322 people, making it a town in Norway.

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Quick Information

Population
322
Continent
Europe
Country
Norway
Region
Troms
Timezone
Europe/Oslo
Coordinates
69.6041, 20.5327

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Norway

Police
112
Ambulance
113
Fire
110
Driving side
right

Many toll roads use automatic plate recognition (AutoPASS). Headlights required at all times.

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Worth the detour from Olderdalen

2 notable places within an hour's drive.

natural wonder

Halti

Finland's highest point at 1,324 metres on the Norwegian border, approached from the Kilpisjärvi end of Highway 21.

44 km · about 50 min drive

cathedral

Arctic Cathedral, Tromso

A soaring triangular white church evoking ice and Sami tents, the gateway landmark of the Arctic capital.

60 km · about 70 min drive

Driving roads near Olderdalen

  • 63 kmNorthern Lights Route (E8)The great aurora highway up the Tornio Valley to Kilpisjärvi in Finland's far northwest arm, tracing the Swedish border river before climbing into fell country toward Tromsø.

When to drive here

May to September

Far northern latitude: short daylight hours outside summer make long drives harder.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Olderdalen.

Lyngseidet

🇳🇴 Norway

13 km awayPop. 821

Storslett

🇳🇴 Norway

26 km awayPop. 1,455

Hatteng

🇳🇴 Norway

43 km away

Skjervøy

🇳🇴 Norway

50 km away

Hansnes

🇳🇴 Norway

53 km awayPop. 493

Tromsdalen

🇳🇴 Norway

59 km awayPop. 18,291

Tromsø

🇳🇴 Norway

61 km awayPop. 41,915

Storsteinnes

🇳🇴 Norway

65 km awayPop. 1,076

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