Exhilarating bike rides, versatile ski resorts, culinary treats, and breath-taking natural beauty. Discover your new favourite activities in Geilo!
Right in-between Eastern Norway and Fjord Norway, close to the Hardangervidda mountain plateau and the Hallingdal valley, you’ll find the mountain village Geilo.
If you want an active holiday, it doesn’t matter whether you’re a complete newbie or a seasoned adrenaline junkie – Geilo offers action on all levels. Not only can you choose between a huge variety of alpine slopes – the cross-country tracks are also made to suit anyone who wants to venture into the mountain. Or why not try something new, like dog sledging or fat biking?
In the warmer months, you can go mountain biking or cycle the popular Rallarvegen (the navvies’ road) or visit Geilojordet to soak up some history along with a meet-and-greet with local baby animals.
The area also has plenty of ways to relax, such as luxurious spas and various charming eateries that invite you to feast on local flavours.
Geilo has achieved the certification Sustainable Destination. Although this does not mean that the destination is sustainable, it does mean that it has made a commitment to work systematically to reduce the negative effects of tourism, while strengthening its positive ripple effects.
Get in-depth travel information on Geilo’s official website.
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Book nowGeiloRafting - Dagali Fjellpark
Dagali Fjellpark is an adventure tourism company located in the center of Geilo. Full On offer rafting, canyoning, kayak school, tandem kayaking & accommodation for people who love an active lifestyle and experiences in nature. Lets share these spectacular canyons and rapids with your family, friends & company. After a day of activities you will want to unwind with a cool beverage and a warm soak in our wood fire hot tubs. Afterwards you will be invite you to stay in our brand new hostel. Large groups and company’s may also use a multipurpose area for events. Our guides have over 30 years combined experience of local knowledge about the mountains and rivers of Hardangervidda. Order your rafting tour and other activities at www.geilo.com. There are three diffrent companies in Dagali who will be able to offer rafting tours, see for all the prices, availibility and diffrent kind of tours by following this link.
Book nowGeiloPaintball - Serious Fun
Paintball is for anyone who wants action and fun. Suitable for all groups, like friends, bachelor parties, company outings, class trip and others. The adrenaline rushes when you rush toward the flag. Will you be hit by others? Do you manage to hit your opponents? Who will manage to capture the flag and bring it back to their own base? To have fun with paintball, you should be a group of minimum 8 people. If your group is smaller, perhaps you can play against another group? One starts with the instructor handing out the suits, equipment, and informs about the equipment and safety. The instructor is available throughout the game, and makes sure that all the security rules and rules of play are followed. Prices is including all necessary equipment, costumes, instructor and 200 balls.
Book nowGeiloCanyoning - Dagali Fjellpark
Explore the hidden beer moss, rapeller, jump and slide down waterfalls and mountain walls. The migration is most likely the day you remember the best of your holiday in Norway. Experience nature in areas that are unavailable without special equipment and training, and enjoy the feeling of new experiences, safely guided by professional instructors. No previous experience is required, full training and instruction will be given. Security is always the highest priority of all our guides, always at the top of the rappel edge. Well down we enjoy well-deserved sausage grill over the campfire, with warm, delicious drinks next door. We offer photography and photos from all our gulf activities. FULL ON JUVING This is the most ultimate juvenile adventure you can get in Norway. With an extended version of normal time, this is the trip for you who wants to go GREAT! Are you scared of heights? Do you like great nature? What about almost vertical slides that end up in big jets or rappel down several 20-40 meters vertical waterfalls? Be prepared to challenge yourself physically and mentally on one of the world's furthest gorges. We look forward to hearing your opinion after a Full On tour inside the Beer Mosque. Be prepared, once you're in there, there's only one way out .... DOWN!!! CLASSIC JUVING This is our normal course in the Beer Mosque. This friendly hunting trip offers fun waterslides, jumping jets and rappelling. Do not you feel comfortable in heights? We drop the rappelling in the big vertical walls, so this is anyway an experience that suits you! Our normal yacht is 100% fun and fun, and we provide your safety with all the necessary safety equipment, and highly qualified and experienced juvenile guides. This trip is suitable for all types of groups and events, such as birthdays, stag parties, company styles, etc. Order all your summer activities at www.geilo.com
Book nowDagaliPaintball - Dagali Opplevelser
Dagaliopplevelser offer paintball all year. Paintball is a fun game for groups and friends, and is offered several places in Dagali, a little south of Geilo. It is especially popular among school excursions and bachelor/bachelorette groups, but most people find it fun. The adrenaline rushes when you rush toward the flag. Will you be hit by others? Do you manage to hit your opponents? Who will manage to capture the flag and bring it back to their own base? To have fun with paintball, you should be a group of minimum 8 people. If your group is smaller, perhaps you can play against another group? One starts with the instructor handing out the suits, equipment, and informs about the equipment and safety. The instructor is available throughout the game, and makes sure that all the security rules and rules of play are followed. Minimum age for paintball is 14 years.
Top winter activities in Geilo
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Where to stay
Book comfy hotels or cosy cabins. Find your home away from home.
Food and drink
Taste delicious local food and book a table at a fine restaurant.
Getting here and around
Plan your trip to Geilo with Entur, Norway's official travel planner.
By plane
Fly to Oslo Airport, Bergen Airport, or Torp Sandefjord Airport and take a train or bus to Geilo.
In the winter, an airport express bus will take you from Oslo Airport directly to Geilo.
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Local travel
Local buses make it easy to travel in the Geilo area.
In the winter, free alpine ski bus shuttles circulate between Vestlia and Geiloheisen.
Geilo Taxi offers transport for 1–16 people, as well as wheelchair transport.
By car
The shortest road to Geilo from Oslo or Bergen is the Rv7. The stretches along the Hardangerfjord and across the Hardangervidda mountain plateau are defined as Norwegian Scenic Routes.
From the Sognefjord area, you can get to Geilo via the beautiful Fv50.
From Vestfold and Kongsberg, take the Fv40 through Numedal to Geilo.
Plan your route, check traffic alerts, ferry information and more at the Norwegian Roads Administration website.
By bus
Several express buses operate a number of daily services to Geilo from both Eastern Norway and Fjord Norway.
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By train
The train journey to Geilo takes about 3.5 hours from Oslo and 3 hours from Bergen.
In the winter, you can get package deals that include the train ride, shuttle bus to the slopes, and ski passes.
Towards sustainability
The certification Sustainable Destination is a label given to destinations that work systematically to reduce the negative impacts of tourism. In addition to providing visitors with enjoyable experiences, the destination must strive to minimise its impact on local nature, culture and the environment, and support the local community and economy. The municipality and the travel industry shall cooperate closely to assure that the destination is a great place in which to live as well as visit.
