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The mountains of Geilo, Norway Photo: Marius Rua

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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The mountains of Geilo, Norway - Photo: Marius Rua

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.

Geilo

Source: Visit Norway

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Tour suggestions in Geilo

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

Attractions in Geilo

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

In Geilo you can choose from fashionable, modern or traditional hotels, apartments, chalets, cabins and mountain lodges.
Interest: Hotels, Hostels & Guest houses, Cottages & Holiday houses, Health & Spa Hotel

Getting to Geilo 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: Getting here and around

Summer activities in Geilo

Hike from the top of Geilolia, join a riding trip, try river rafting in Numedalslågen or go off-road biking - all this is possible in the Geilo area.
Interest: Climbing, Rafting, Biking, Fishing, Hiking, Riding & Sledging, Mountains

Recommended places to eat in Geilo

In Geilo, you will find exciting bars, pubs, cafés and exclusive hotel restaurants. Here are some recommended places to eat.
Interest: Food & Drink

Shopping in Geilo

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

Winter in Geilo

Geilo offers a selection of family-friendly slopes, some of which are floodlit at night. There are 220 kilometres of prepared cross-country trails.
Interest: Skiing, Mountains
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Hiking in Geilo

Recommended hiking areas around Geilo include the Hardangervidda Mountain Plateau and Geilotoppen Mountain.
Interest: Tour suggestions, Hiking, Mountains

About Geilo

Tourist information in the Fjell & Fjord region

There ate several tourist information offices in the Fjell & Fjord region.
Interest: Tourist information

Key facts about the Fjell & Fjord region

The combination of fjords, mountains, waterfalls and glaciers make the Fjell & Fjord region between Oslo and Bergen a world-class destination.

Tourist information in Geilo

The tourist information office is situated in the middle of the village centre.
Interest: Tourist information

Key facts about Geilo

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

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Visitors' recommendations in Geilo

- River rafting at Dagali was our best experience, says the Møldrup family on holiday in Norway.
Interest: Mountains, Personal stories

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Geilo Geilo
Where to stay in Geilo Where to stay
Summer activities in Geilo What to do
Attractions in Geilo Attractions
Getting to Geilo and around Getting here and around
Hiking in Geilo Hiking in Geilo
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
Recommended places to eat in Geilo Eat and drink
Winter in Geilo Winter in Geilo

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