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'''Geilo''' is a small town and skiresort in Buskerud. Geilo is one of the best known and most popular skiing areas in Scandinavia - but is also a highly cherished area for summer and autumn activities such as hiking, biking, fishing, rafting, glacier walk and more. At an elevation of 794 m (2605 ft) the ski season does not end until late April or early may. Geilo is a small town and has few shops and entertainment spots. The town centre includes several sport shops, tourist information, supermarkets, cafés & restaurants, newsagents and a range of other shops. Down the road there is a small cinema, library, and school. There is also a large sports hall (Geilohallen), which is also the cross country club (Geilo IL). Behind the building is a floodlit prepared cross country track, and a biathlon shooting range. | '''Geilo''' is a small town and skiresort in Buskerud. Geilo is one of the best known and most popular skiing areas in Scandinavia - but is also a highly cherished area for summer and autumn activities such as hiking, biking, fishing, rafting, glacier walk and more. At an elevation of 794 m (2605 ft) the ski season does not end until late April or early may. Geilo is a small town and has few shops and entertainment spots. The town centre includes several sport shops, tourist information, supermarkets, cafés & restaurants, newsagents and a range of other shops. Down the road there is a small cinema, library, and school. There is also a large sports hall (Geilohallen), which is also the cross country club (Geilo IL). Behind the building is a floodlit prepared cross country track, and a biathlon shooting range. | ||
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For a small town there is a large choice of hotels and apartments. One of the hotels is one of Norway’s most famous, Dr Holms. Others include the Bardøla, Vestlia, which is on the door step of Geilolia ski centre, Ustedalen and the Highland Hotel. You will also find plenty of cabins and apartments for rent in Geilo - most on a self catering basis. Geilolia Cabins & Apartments, Kikut and Geilo Apartment is some of the main suppliers for the self catering marked. | For a small town there is a large choice of hotels and apartments. One of the hotels is one of Norway’s most famous, Dr Holms. Others include the Bardøla, Vestlia, which is on the door step of Geilolia ski centre, Ustedalen and the Highland Hotel. You will also find plenty of cabins and apartments for rent in Geilo - most on a self catering basis. Geilolia Cabins & Apartments, Kikut and Geilo Apartment is some of the main suppliers for the self catering marked. | ||
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===By rail=== | ===By rail=== | ||
Train at Geilo train station - Geilo station | Train at Geilo train station - Geilo station | ||
− | + | Geilo is on the Oslo-Bergen line. The train use 3 hour and 40 minutes from [[Oslo]]. There is one nighttrain daily. Travellers find a waiting room for the nighttrain next to the ticketcounter. | |
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Geilo is on route 7. Distance from Oslo is 243 kilometers (151 mi). Geilo is on the end of route 40 from Kongsberg. Another option is route 50 from Flåm. | Geilo is on route 7. Distance from Oslo is 243 kilometers (151 mi). Geilo is on the end of route 40 from Kongsberg. Another option is route 50 from Flåm. | ||
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* Geilolia National Park View - Geilolia Summer Park, Bakkestølveien , 3580 Geilo ☎ +47 3209 0000 - Hallingskarvet View 03 – 06PM 25 June - 15 August | * Geilolia National Park View - Geilolia Summer Park, Bakkestølveien , 3580 Geilo ☎ +47 3209 0000 - Hallingskarvet View 03 – 06PM 25 June - 15 August | ||
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− | + | Geilolia Summer Park has an open chair lift, which will take you up to the top of Geilolia. Thit is a wonderful vantage point for photography, with views over Norway’s most famous national park. Then you have the choice of going down in the lift or walking along our nature trail.This event is suitable for everyone! | |
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Price: Adults: NOK 50.- Round trip: NOK 65.- Children: NOK 30.- Round trip: NOK 45.- | Price: Adults: NOK 50.- Round trip: NOK 65.- Children: NOK 30.- Round trip: NOK 45.- | ||
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− | * Geilolia Summer Park - Bakkestølveien, 3580 Geilo ☎ +47 3209 0000 - Geilolia Summer Park is open for visitor from mid-June til mid-August. The Summer park is a natural starting point for fishing, hiking and biking trips. Wednesday also have canoe and bike rental. The Geilolia Tree Top Walk (High ropes courses) is one of the biggest you will find in Norway, with a 150 metres zip line. You will also find a childrens play area, open cafeteria, summer lift, rafting, golf, spa and other activities at Geilolia Summer Park. | + | * Geilolia Summer Park - Bakkestølveien, 3580 Geilo ☎ +47 3209 0000 - Geilolia Summer Park is open for visitor from mid-June til mid-August. The Summer park is a natural starting point for fishing, hiking and biking trips. Wednesday also have canoe and bike rental. The Geilolia Tree Top Walk (High ropes courses) is one of the biggest you will find in [[Norway]], with a 150 metres zip line. You will also find a childrens play area, open cafeteria, summer lift, rafting, golf, spa and other activities at Geilolia Summer Park. |
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* Skarvegrotta - Geilolia Summer Park, Bakkestølveien, 3580 Geilo ☎ +47 3209 0000 | * Skarvegrotta - Geilolia Summer Park, Bakkestølveien, 3580 Geilo ☎ +47 3209 0000 | ||
* Brasserie - Dr.Holms Hotel - Timrehaugveien 2 3580 Geilo ☎ +47 32 09 57 00 - A la carte restaurant | * Brasserie - Dr.Holms Hotel - Timrehaugveien 2 3580 Geilo ☎ +47 32 09 57 00 - A la carte restaurant | ||
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* Bowl & Dine - Dr.Holms Hotel - Timrehaugveien 2 3580 Geilo ☎ +47 32 09 57 00 - Bowling,dine in or take it away. | * Bowl & Dine - Dr.Holms Hotel - Timrehaugveien 2 3580 Geilo ☎ +47 32 09 57 00 - Bowling,dine in or take it away. | ||
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* Cafe Leo - Highland Hotel - Lienveien 11 ☎ +47 32096100 - Food for the whole family. | * Cafe Leo - Highland Hotel - Lienveien 11 ☎ +47 32096100 - Food for the whole family. | ||
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* Dr.Holms Hotel - Timrehaugveien 2 3580 Geilo ☎ +47 32 09 5700 | * Dr.Holms Hotel - Timrehaugveien 2 3580 Geilo ☎ +47 32 09 5700 | ||
* Bowl & Dine - Dr.Holms Hotel | Timrehaugveien 2 3580 Geilo ☎ +47 32 09 57 00 - Dine in or Take away. | * Bowl & Dine - Dr.Holms Hotel | Timrehaugveien 2 3580 Geilo ☎ +47 32 09 57 00 - Dine in or Take away. | ||
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* Brasserie - Dr.Holms Hotel - Timrehaugveien 2 3580 Geilo ☎ +47 32 09 57 00 - A la carte restaurant | * Brasserie - Dr.Holms Hotel - Timrehaugveien 2 3580 Geilo ☎ +47 32 09 57 00 - A la carte restaurant | ||
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* Bardøla Høyfjellshotell - Bardølavegen 33 ☎ +47 32094100 +47 32094501 | * Bardøla Høyfjellshotell - Bardølavegen 33 ☎ +47 32094100 +47 32094501 | ||
* Dr Holms Hotel - Timrehaugvegen 2 ☎ +47 32095700 +47 32091629 | * Dr Holms Hotel - Timrehaugvegen 2 ☎ +47 32095700 +47 32091629 | ||
* Geilo Hotell - Gamlevegen 2 ☎ +47 32090511 +47 32091730 | * Geilo Hotell - Gamlevegen 2 ☎ +47 32090511 +47 32091730 | ||
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* Thon Hotel Highland | Lienvegen 11 ☎ +47 32096100 +47 32096101 | * Thon Hotel Highland | Lienvegen 11 ☎ +47 32096100 +47 32096101 | ||
* Ustedalen Hotell - Gamleveen 32 ☎ +47 32096700 +47 32096701 | * Ustedalen Hotell - Gamleveen 32 ☎ +47 32096700 +47 32096701 | ||
* Geilolia Cabins & Apartments - Bakkestølveien ☎ +47 3209 0000 Check-in: 15.00 / Check-out: 11.00 Geilolia Cabins are situated next to Geilolia Ski Centre and Summer Park.Cabins with 6-12 beds. Geilolia Apartments are situated at the town centre of Geilo - within walking distance to shops, restaurants and activities. The apartments sleep 4-7 people. | * Geilolia Cabins & Apartments - Bakkestølveien ☎ +47 3209 0000 Check-in: 15.00 / Check-out: 11.00 Geilolia Cabins are situated next to Geilolia Ski Centre and Summer Park.Cabins with 6-12 beds. Geilolia Apartments are situated at the town centre of Geilo - within walking distance to shops, restaurants and activities. The apartments sleep 4-7 people. | ||
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* Geilo Apartment - Skurdalsveien 14-16 ☎ +47 32 08 83 00 Nice Apartments for rent. | * Geilo Apartment - Skurdalsveien 14-16 ☎ +47 32 08 83 00 Nice Apartments for rent. | ||
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− | + | * Hallingdal - follow Rv 7 down to Ål, Torpo (with an old stavchurch) and Gol ([[Norway]]) | Gol | |
− | * Hallingdal - follow Rv 7 down to Ål, Torpo (with an old stavchurch) and Gol (Norway) | Gol | ||
* Haugastøl, entrance to Rallarvegen and the Hardangervidda - take a bike for the great trip to Finse. | * Haugastøl, entrance to Rallarvegen and the Hardangervidda - take a bike for the great trip to Finse. | ||
* Numedal, nice valley with a lot of old villages and some of the famous stavchurches, like in Nore or in Flesberg | * Numedal, nice valley with a lot of old villages and some of the famous stavchurches, like in Nore or in Flesberg | ||
* Rafting on the Numedalslågen in Dagali | * Rafting on the Numedalslågen in Dagali | ||
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Latest revision as of 10:43, 22 September 2024
Slaatta - Geilo. Geilo is a small town and skiresort in Buskerud. Geilo is one of the best known and most popular skiing areas in Scandinavia - but is also a highly cherished area for summer and autumn activities such as hiking, biking, fishing, rafting, glacier walk and more. At an elevation of 794 m (2605 ft) the ski season does not end until late April or early may. Geilo is a small town and has few shops and entertainment spots. The town centre includes several sport shops, tourist information, supermarkets, cafés & restaurants, newsagents and a range of other shops. Down the road there is a small cinema, library, and school. There is also a large sports hall (Geilohallen), which is also the cross country club (Geilo IL). Behind the building is a floodlit prepared cross country track, and a biathlon shooting range. For a small town there is a large choice of hotels and apartments. One of the hotels is one of Norway’s most famous, Dr Holms. Others include the Bardøla, Vestlia, which is on the door step of Geilolia ski centre, Ustedalen and the Highland Hotel. You will also find plenty of cabins and apartments for rent in Geilo - most on a self catering basis. Geilolia Cabins & Apartments, Kikut and Geilo Apartment is some of the main suppliers for the self catering marked.
Contents
Travel to Geilo
By Plane
Earlier there was an small airport at Dagali, thit is now only open for small private planes. So the closest option is Fagernes airport (IATA Flight Code: VDB). Or Oslo airport.
By rail
Train at Geilo train station - Geilo station Geilo is on the Oslo-Bergen line. The train use 3 hour and 40 minutes from Oslo. There is one nighttrain daily. Travellers find a waiting room for the nighttrain next to the ticketcounter.
By car
Geilo is on route 7. Distance from Oslo is 243 kilometers (151 mi). Geilo is on the end of route 40 from Kongsberg. Another option is route 50 from Flåm.
Get Around
What to See
Top Travel Tips
Shopping
Halal Restaurants
- Skarvegrotta - Geilolia Summer Park, Bakkestølveien, 3580 Geilo ☎ +47 3209 0000
- Brasserie - Dr.Holms Hotel - Timrehaugveien 2 3580 Geilo ☎ +47 32 09 57 00 - A la carte restaurant
- Bowl & Dine - Dr.Holms Hotel - Timrehaugveien 2 3580 Geilo ☎ +47 32 09 57 00 - Bowling,dine in or take it away.
- Cafe Leo - Highland Hotel - Lienveien 11 ☎ +47 32096100 - Food for the whole family.
- Dr.Holms Hotel - Timrehaugveien 2 3580 Geilo ☎ +47 32 09 5700
- Bowl & Dine - Dr.Holms Hotel | Timrehaugveien 2 3580 Geilo ☎ +47 32 09 57 00 - Dine in or Take away.
- Brasserie - Dr.Holms Hotel - Timrehaugveien 2 3580 Geilo ☎ +47 32 09 57 00 - A la carte restaurant
- Alpinisten Cafe - Highland Hotel - Lienveien 11 - Offer a wide range of spiits and soft drinks. Here you also can see all the big football matches.
Muslim Friendly Hotels
- Bardøla Høyfjellshotell - Bardølavegen 33 ☎ +47 32094100 +47 32094501
- Dr Holms Hotel - Timrehaugvegen 2 ☎ +47 32095700 +47 32091629
- Geilo Hotell - Gamlevegen 2 ☎ +47 32090511 +47 32091730
- Thon Hotel Highland | Lienvegen 11 ☎ +47 32096100 +47 32096101
- Ustedalen Hotell - Gamleveen 32 ☎ +47 32096700 +47 32096701
- Geilolia Cabins & Apartments - Bakkestølveien ☎ +47 3209 0000 Check-in: 15.00 / Check-out: 11.00 Geilolia Cabins are situated next to Geilolia Ski Centre and Summer Park.Cabins with 6-12 beds. Geilolia Apartments are situated at the town centre of Geilo - within walking distance to shops, restaurants and activities. The apartments sleep 4-7 people.
- Geilo Apartment - Skurdalsveien 14-16 ☎ +47 32 08 83 00 Nice Apartments for rent.
Internet & Phones
News & References
Travel Next
- Hallingdal - follow Rv 7 down to Ål, Torpo (with an old stavchurch) and Gol (Norway) | Gol
- Haugastøl, entrance to Rallarvegen and the Hardangervidda - take a bike for the great trip to Finse.
- Numedal, nice valley with a lot of old villages and some of the famous stavchurches, like in Nore or in Flesberg
- Rafting on the Numedalslågen in Dagali
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