Geilo

Welcome to the mountains!

Under the powerful and majestic Hallingskarvet, with the sweeping Hardangervidda plains in the west, you will find the national park village, Geilo.

Geilo is located along the Bergen railway (going from Oslo – Bergen) and route RV7. This makes Geilo easily accessible. Geilo is perfect for people that want to experience the nature, try something new or just take a relaxing vacation at one of the exclusive SPA resorts.

Geilo offers many activities summer and winter, a variety of accommodations, shopping, restaurants and cosy cafes. The past years the amount of local product have grown. More and more restaurants and cafes have started to use local product in their menu. You can get local food at the supermarkets and at Hol Ysteri – Local food store.

Geilo have long winters that means the hiking season starts late June and last until mid-October. Being in Geilo in the summer is not about sitting inside all day. It is plenty of activities to choose from and a whole nature to explore. Geilo is a national park village. This means that Geilo is placed close to one or more national parks. Geilo have two national parks, Hallingskarvet and Hardangervidda. This give Geilo big area of hiking and fishing possible, and a unique nature that you don’t find anywhere else.

The winter season least normally from November until April. Geilo made one of the first ski areas in Norway, after that time Geilo got more famous. With the high mountains and big woods, the opportunities for downhill skiing and cross country are perfect. Geilo is a perfect place for new learners and for exploring the fun with downhill.

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Summer activities

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Geilo Summer Park

Welcome to Geilo Summer Park! The Summer Park is situated in Vestlia, just above Vestlia Resort. Enjoy lots of fun activities with the family,… Read more

Geilo Summer Park

Geilo Chairlift - Geilo Sommerpark

The Summer Chairlift is an ideal starting point for hiking in Hardangervidda Nationalpark. From the top there are fantastic views over Hallingskarvet,… Read more

Geilo Chairlift - Geilo Sommerpark

Kayak - Dagali Fjellpark

KAYAKING SCHOOL TEST KAJAKPADLING OR IMPROVE YOUR EXISTING SKILLS We focus on your personal goals and show you the pleasure of riverwalking. FULL ON… Read more

Kayak - Dagali Fjellpark

Waterfun - Dagali Opplevelser

Waterfun is for the smallest kids in the family, down to 4 years old. The kids can try rafting in calm current, riverboarding and swim in the river. Read more

Waterfun - Dagali Opplevelser

Glacier Trekking - Jøklagutane

Jøklagutane AS is an activity company which primarily does glacier trekking on the glacier Hardangerjøkulen in the summer. Over the… Read more

Glacier Trekking - Jøklagutane

Go kart - Dagali Opplevelser

The whole summer- and autumn holidays the Go kart track in Dagali is open for drop-in. On Saturdays booking in advance is recommended as the track… Read more

Go kart - Dagali Opplevelser

Football-golf Vestlia Resort

This is a new and aspiring sports in Norway that combines sports football and golf. In Geilo we are now so fortunate that we have put in place a brand… Read more

Football-golf Vestlia Resort

Hotels

Choose your hotel in the town center

Dr. Holms Hotel

Dr. Holms Hotel has been a source of recuperation, comfort and well-being since the beginning of the 20th century. Dr. Holms Hotel has 127 rooms: 11… Read more

Dr. Holms Hotel

Ro Hotel

Ro Hotel is a cheap hotel situated downtown Geilo. Just a short walk from activities, shopping and good experiences in Geilo. Read more

Ro Hotel

Highland Lodge

Thon Hotel Highland is suitable for families and small groups, as well as for larger meetings, events and conferences. Read more

Highland Lodge

Ustedalen Hotel & Resort

Ustedalen Hotel Geilo is located in peaceful surroundings with a panoramic view over the beautiful Ustedalsfjord. Family friendly. Read more

Ustedalen Hotel & Resort

Vestlia Resort

The hotel for good experiences. Lovely SPA, food and interiors. Idyllic location by Geilolia, golf course and Ustedalsfjorden. Vestlia Resort is a ski… Read more

Vestlia Resort

Bardøla Høyfjellshotell

Bardøla Høyfjellshotell, certified as a National Park Hotel, is surrounded by beautiful mountains in the ski-resort Geilo at the foot of… Read more

Bardøla Høyfjellshotell

Geilo Hotel

The hotel started in 1880 and has given traditions, local history, farming activities and rose painting a central place. Welcome to Geilo Hotell… Read more

Geilo Hotel

Lia Fjellhotell

Right outside Lia Fjellhotell, there are miles of prepared ski trails, which take you into the fantastic nature and wilderness. Read more

Lia Fjellhotell

Storestølen Fjellstue

At Storestølen you will experience rugged mountains and scenery that almost takes your breath away. You will find us near the border of the… Read more

Storestølen Fjellstue

Restaurants

Explore Geilos charming restaurants and cafes

Sofias Café & Bar

A meal at Sofias Café & Bar at Bardøla is an exciting and quite different experience in the mountain village Geilo. In this charming atmosphere you… Read more

Sofias Café & Bar

Hallingstuene

Restaurant Hallingstuene, located right in the center of Geilo and is run by the famous chef Frode Aga and his wife Berit Kongsvik. The restaurant is… Read more

Hallingstuene

Vestlia Restaurant

The restaurant at Vestlia Resort is decorated in a warm and cozy atmosphere for your pleasure. Read more

Vestlia Restaurant

Peppes Pizza Geilo

Casual atmosphere and a varied and tempting menu are the foundations in Peppes Pizza. In addition to our traditional best sellers, we are launching… Read more

Peppes Pizza Geilo

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