Geilo – Tuva

First drive to the Skurdalen Valley on rv. 40. Turn off the main road towards Nord Skurdalen. Cross road at Nedrestølen. Drive on toll road towards Tuva for approximate 16 kilometres. Tuva Turisthytte sells refreshments and is an excellent starting point for walks on the Hardangervidda Mountain Plateau.

Distance: 48 kilometres
Approximate driving time: One and a half hour

Geilo – Langedrag

Drive towards the Skurdalen Valley on rv. 40, stop to visit Skurdalen Church on the way. Drive trough Skurdalen and turn left towards Tunhovd. The drive takes you along Pålsbufjorden which is the reservoir for the hydro electrical plant in Nore.

The mountain village of Tunhovd lies 850 metres above sea level. Drive towards Rødberg at the crossroads. After about two kilometres, turn to the left up towards the Langedrag Mountain Farm and School which lies 1,000 metres above sea level, At Langedrag there is a wildlife park with animals such as wolves, reindeer, wild boars and horses.

Distance: 100 kilometres
Approximate driving time: Two hours

Alternative route back to Geilo:
Drive down to the centre of Rødberg where you will see Nore Power Station. Return to Geilo via Uvdal. A short trip on the village road will take you up to the Uvdal Stave Church which may be of interest before returning to Geilo.

Norway in a nutshell®

Among the broad selection of excursions to the fjords, Norway in a nutshell® is perhaps the most popular. This classic tour provides you with an excellent insight into Norway's magnificent nature and astounding scenery - all in one day. The tour includes the famous Flåm Railway and the UNESCO protected Nærøyfjord.

The Bergen Railway 

The spectacular train journey between Oslo and Bergen should not be missed. Many people consider the Bergen Railway to be the world's best train ride. There are four daily departures between Geilo and Oslo/Bergen.

The Flåm Railway 

This is considered to be one of the world's most attractive and spectacular railway journeys. See some of the wildest and most striking examples of Norwegian mountain landscapes with the Flåm Railway. The journey between Flåm, beside the Aurlandfjord, and the mountain station at Myrdal, is an experience all year round.