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The mountains of Geilo, Norway - Photo: Marius Rua
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The mountains of Geilo, Norway

Geilo

Geilo is a mountain village halfway between Oslo and Bergen. It is known for good skiing during winter, and hiking, cycling and fishing during summer.
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Tour suggestions

Here are some suggestions for excursions in and around Geilo. Drive your own car, use a bicycle or go for a journey with the Bergen or Flåm Railways.
Interest: Tour suggestions, Mountains

Attractions

Experience Geilo as it used to be century ago. Visit stave churches, local museums and learn about the knife and tool manufacturing in the area.
Interest: Buildings & Monuments, Museums & Galleries

Where to stay

In Geilo you can choose from fashionable, modern or traditional hotels, apartments, chalets, cabins and mountain lodges.
Interest: Where to stay

Getting here and around

Geilo is easily accessible by car, and there are daily train and bus connections from Oslo and Bergen. The closest airport is at Fagernes.
Interest: Transportation

What to do

Start your hiking trip at Geilohøgda, join a two-day riding trip, try river rafting in Numedalslågen or go off-road biking.
Interest: Hiking, Biking, Fishing, Water activites, Extreme sports, Riding & Sledging, Mountains

Hiking

Recommended hiking tours in the Geilo area include the Hardangervidda Mountain Plateau and Geilotoppen Mountain.
Interest: Hiking, Tour suggestions, Mountains

Shopping

The centre of Geilo is a modern meeting point with a wide selection of stores and service facilities.
Interest: Shopping

Winter without skis in Geilo

Go for a sleigh ride or a snowmobile safari.
Interest: Winter without skis, Mountains

Alpine skiing in Geilo

Geilo offers a selection of slopes, some of which are floodlit at night. There is a good terrain park for snowboarding.
Interest: Skiing, Mountains

Films

A film about skiing in Geilo

Watch this video and get a taste of what Geilo has to offer snowboarders, Telemark enthusiasts and alpine skiers.
Interest: Skiing, Family holiday

About Geilo

Tourist information along the Adventure Road

There are several tourist information offices along the Adventure Road.

Key facts about the Adventure Road

The combination of fjords, mountains, waterfalls and glaciers make the Adventure Road between Oslo and Bergen a word-class destination.

Key facts about Geilo

Geilo has 2,500 inhabitants and the village centre is located 798 metres above sea level.

Tourist information in Geilo

The tourist information office is situated in the middle of the village centre.
Interest: Tourist information
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Where to stay in Geilo Where to stay
Summer activities in Geilo What to do
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Getting to Geilo and around Getting here and around
Hiking in Geilo Hiking
Tour suggestions in Geilo Tour suggestions
Tourist information in Geilo Tourist information in Geilo
Key facts about Geilo Key facts about Geilo
Shopping in Geilo Shopping
Cross-country skiing at Geilo Cross-country skiing at Geilo
Alpine skiing in Geilo Alpine skiing in Geilo
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