Gol in Hallingdal

In the village of Gol in Hallingdal, you’ll find both tranquil nature experiences and action-packed adventures for the whole family – all year round.

Gol in Hallingdal is located in Eastern Norway, midway between Oslo and Bergen. With their warm inland climate, Gol and Golsfjellet are perfect for an active summer holiday. Here you can go tour cycling and mountain biking, fishing, hiking, and horseback riding. And if you’re looking for action, stop by Gol Motor & Fritidspark.

In the Gol town centre, you’ll find a selection of shops and restaurants. If you want to go for a swim, you can either enjoy the tropical atmosphere in the waterpark Tropicana or take a dip in the Hallingdalselva river or Hallingstampen.

In the winter, Gol turns into a snowy paradise. From early November until late spring, you can go cross-country skiing in kilometres upon kilometres of prepared tracks. If you are more interested in the rush of downhill skiing, Gol’s three alpine centres offer slopes of all difficulties, terrain parks, children’s areas, and wonderful Hallingdal powder.

Are you visiting Gol in the autumn? Don’t miss the fun sheep festival Fårefestivalen!

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Swimming in the river and mountain lakes in Gol

Nothing can compare with a lovely bath in crystal clear mountain water on a hot summer day. In Gol and on the Gols mountain you can find many bathing… Read more

Swimming in the river and mountain lakes in Gol

Tropicana Badeland

Tropicana waterpark is one of Norway's largest inn and out door waterpark. Big slides, wave-pool, small caves and wild rivers is super fun for… Read more

Tropicana Badeland

Hallingstampen - Gol camping

At Gol Campingsenter, just outside the town centre, you'll find Hallingstampen Friluftsbad. It is equipped with a large pool and a separate… Read more

Hallingstampen - Gol camping

Gol Motor- og Fritidspark

Gol Motor- og Fritidspark, a great place for motor action in a safe environment! The park is located close to the town center, right by the railway… Read more

Gol Motor- og Fritidspark

Gol Stave Church

Gol Stave Church, which is in the mediaval park Gordarike, is a true copy of the Gol stave church built in the 1200s. The copy was built in the 1980s… Read more

Gol Stave Church

Gol Skatepark og Pumptrack

Welcome to our new skate park and pump track! The park is divided in two sections: A pump track and a concrete skate park. The park has elements… Read more

Gol Skatepark og Pumptrack

Fishing in Gol

Fishing in Gol and Golsfjellet Gol have alot of fishing opporutnities, mainly trout fishing. There are 4 fishing zones in Gol, Hallingdalselva,… Read more

Fishing in Gol

Boatrental Gol - Golsfjellet

What could be more idyllic than paddling with your family along the mirror-like waters of a mountain lake, watching trout jump, to then enjoy a lunch… Read more

Boatrental Gol - Golsfjellet

mountain riding

Mountain horse back riding on Storefjell! Join organized hour or days trip on the mountain with amazing views. We can offer mounatin horse back… Read more

mountain riding

Skagahøgdi Skisenter Gol

On the sunny side of Hallingdal 2,5 km outside the town centre you will find Gol Skisenter. Minifacts: • Own area for children • 3 lift and 6 slopes… Read more

Skagahøgdi Skisenter Gol

Mjølkevegen

Mjølkevegen is a cycle route that travels through a spectacular, mountainous landscape and former summer pasture farms between Vinstra in… Read more

Mjølkevegen

Storefjell Ski- and Sledding center

The centre has a family friendly ski tow with a separate sledding slope, park with jumps and rails, a warming room, ski rental and immediate access to… Read more

Storefjell Ski- and Sledding center

Golsfjellet Alpinsenter (Skicenter)

A rather new skilift in Ørterhøgda, an area near Guriset/Oset at Golsfjellet mountain area. Warming room, refreshments, ski rental shops and access to… Read more

Golsfjellet Alpinsenter (Skicenter)

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By train

The train between Oslo and Bergen stops in Gol. There are several daily departures.

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By road

Express buses from Oslo and Geilo stop in Gol, and local buses take you between the destinations in Hallingdal.

If you’re driving from Oslo or Bergen, take Rv7 through Hallingdal to Gol.

From Trondheim, drive south on the E6 to Vingrom, then west towards Hallingdal.

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By plane

The nearest international airports to Gol in Hallingdal are Oslo Airport and Torp Sandefjord Airport.

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