Geilo Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Stay in a Norwegian village that has slopes for all skiing levels, hundreds of miles of cross-country ski tracks and a huge toboggan trail.

Fabulous scenery and excellent skiing conditions are Geilo’s calling cards. This quiet, unassuming town is a gateway to outdoor winter adventures with runs for all abilities, snowparks and children’s areas. Career down some of Europe’s finest slopes, drive through the snow in a snowmobile and hurtle at high speed in a toboggan.

Every year, thousands of skiers and snowboarders are lured to Geilo’s 21.7 miles (35 kilometres) of slopes. Shred some powder on runs for all abilities, including five nursery slopes. Meanwhile, freestylers have four terrain parks to choose from.

Away from the runs, there are approximately 342 miles (550 kilometres) of prepared cross-country ski tracks. They pass through forests and along mountainous terrain and some are illuminated at night.

You don’t need a pair of skis to enjoy hours of fun in the snow. Ride the chairlifts for panoramic views of the scenery. If you’re an adrenalin junkie, steer a custom-built sled along the 6,070-feet (1,850-metre) toboggan trail in Dagalifjell Park. This is the longest toboggan slope in Norway. You can reach speeds of up to 43.5 miles (70 kilometres) per hour.

Go husky dog sledding through the icy wilderness of Hardangervidda National Park. Try snowkiting on the Hardangervidda mountain plateau and look for elks on a snowmobile tour. More wildlife can be glimpsed at Langedrag Nature Park, overlooking freshwater lakes and mountains. See wolves, lynxes, reindeer, moose, deer and caribou.

Other activities include horse-drawn sleigh rides, bowling, spa treatments and guided snowshoe trips through a forest.

Children are spoilt with an abundance of things to do and places to go, such as their own ski slopes, treasure hunts, sledging slopes and indoor activities,

At the end of your day of adventure, head back to the village for the après-ski in its many bars, cafés, pubs and restaurants.

Geilo is located halfway between Oslo and Bergen and is easily reached from both cities by car and train. The village is a real gem among ice-capped Norwegian mountains, right between two national parks, Hallingskarvet and Hardangervidda. Hardangervidda is northern Europe's largest mountain plateau.

Dr. Holms Hotel
Dr. Holms Hotel
4 out of 5
Timrehaugveien 2, Geilo, Hol
The price is ₹13,815 per night from 6 Jul to 7 Jul
₹13,815
₹15,636 total
6 Jul - 7 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Hol. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
"Room has seen its better days — most important it is lack of amenities especially electrical outlets. But the breakfast was so nice and high quality food"

Reviewed on 24 Jun 2025

Dr. Holms Hotel
Vestlia Resort
Vestlia Resort
4 out of 5
Bakkestolvegen 81, Geilo, Hol, Buskerud
The price is ₹19,128 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
₹19,128
₹21,622 total
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Hol. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a full-service spa. Popular attractions M Vestliheisen Express and Geilo Beach are ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (734 reviews)
"This is a ski resort,but we were there in June. Nice rooms,excellent restaurant and very easy parking! Not much around the hotel itself,but it had a lot of activities. Pretty much halfway between Bergen and Oslo if you are driving."

Reviewed on 12 Jun 2025

Vestlia Resort
Highland Lodge
Highland Lodge
4 out of 5
Lienvegen 11, Geilo, Hol
The price is ₹9,484 per night from 7 Jul to 8 Jul
₹9,484
₹10,622 total
7 Jul - 8 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star ski hotel in Hol. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Geilolia Summer Park and Kikuttoppen are located ...
7.6/10 Good! (841 reviews)
"It was off season so there was no one on site. Checkin is all digital and worked seamlessly. Had a bit of trouble finding the room and was only stairs down to the lower rooms. Rubbish bin had not been emptied from prior guest. Studio was very comfortable and had everything you could need."

Reviewed on 13 May 2025

Highland Lodge
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Øen Turistsenter Cottages
Øen Turistsenter Cottages
2.5 out of 5
Lienvegen 139, Hol
Stay at this cottage in Hol. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Geilolia Summer Park and Kikuttoppen are located ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (131 reviews)
"Local cozy and warm cabin where you are connected to the nature with outdoor toilet in winter and summer I recommend it so strongly with nice and kind lady welcoming you next morning for not included breakfast."

Reviewed on 6 Jan 2025

Øen Turistsenter Cottages
Øen Turistsenter Apartments
Øen Turistsenter Apartments
3 out of 5
139 Lienvegen, Hol, Viken
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Hol. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Geilolia Summer Park and Kikuttoppen are ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (37 reviews)
"Nice kitchen with plenty of dishes and silverware."

Reviewed on 31 Aug 2024

Øen Turistsenter Apartments
Highland Lodge Fjellandsby
Highland Lodge Fjellandsby
4 out of 5
11 Lienvegen, Hol
Stay at this 4-star ski aparthotel in Hol. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Geilolia Summer Park and Kikuttoppen are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (33 reviews)
"The property is under construction so hard to get luggage through the gravel down the hill to the suites. Large construction vehicles driving around. Very limited communication, we never got an email (despite it saying we would) about how to check in and just kind of found the kiosk and process ourselves. ..."

Reviewed on 27 Apr 2025

Highland Lodge Fjellandsby
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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