Attractions in Geilo

Art, culture and much more!
 

There is a lot to do in Geilo and the surrounding area. Below you will find a selection of attractions, sights and museums, all of which are worth a visit. Also the nature is spectacular, experience Vøringsfossen, take a walk to the popular Hivjufossen or visit several of the old churches in Hol municipality. Below you will find some of Geilo's sights. Did you know that you will find a big troll on the tour around Ustedalsfjorden and that at Geilojordet you will find one of Norway's biggest kick-sleds?

Sight

Fekjo Cultural Heritage Site

Fekjo Cultural Heritage Site

In Fekjo cultural heritage park there are many cultural relics from the prehistoric and historic…

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Tuftebrui

Tuftebrui

500 metres west of Fekjo you will find the timber bridge Tuftebrui, which is built on the same…

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Juvo

Juvo

Juvo is a stone figure from the Gullstein couple

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Geilojordet

Geilojordet

Geilojordet is an idyllic yard with ancient buildings from the 1700-1800's.

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Gamme from Amund Johnsen

Gamme from Amund Johnsen

A gamme is an ancient earthen hut that has wooden structures and is covered with earth and peat…

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Hivjufossen

Hivjufossen

Hivjufossen is an impressive waterfall and a nice hike. The tour is about 3 km and it is a great…

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Museum

Rallarmuseet Finse

Rallarmuseet Finse

The Rallar Museum is a museum showing pictures and exhibits from the building of the Bergen Railway…

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Nestegardstugu Hol Bygdemuseum

Hol Bygdemuseum (historical museum)

Hol Bygdemuseum is an outdoor museum located in Hagafoss in Hol Municipality. The museum is built…

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Dagali museum

Dagali museum

Dagali museum can be found in the mountain village Dagali, 24 kilometers from Geilo. Here are…

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Dokken at Sudndalen

Dokken at Sudndalen

Hol municipality took over Dokken in Sudndalen in 1959.

Here are the old houses (7 pcs. + Built…

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Art

Art walk in Vestlia Resort

Art walk in Vestlia Resort

Vestlia appreciates beautiful art, and has chosen to decorate the walls with masterpieces by…

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Huldreskogen - fairytale forest

Huldreskogen - fairytale forest

An outdoor adventure experience gallery where you can get to know the Norwegian fairytale people…

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Geilo Cultural Church

Geilo Cultural Church

Geilo Cultural Church is the place for art and culture. An inspiring place with reflection of…

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Art - a wide range of art in the mountains

Geilo and Hol offer a wide range of art. With art exhibitions all year round, several local artists and large art collections, there is

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Churches

Dagali Church

Dagali Church

Dagali church was consecrated the 4th of August 1850. It is built in wood and has the capacity of…

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Hol Old Church

Hol Old Church

The small, sun burnt wooden church has been the central building in the Holsbygda since early in…

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Skurdalskyrkja

Skurdalskyrkja

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Ustedalen Chapel

Ustedalen Chapel

Ustedalen Chapel is the third church in Hol that is over 100 years old.

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Nature

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Hardangervidda National Park

Hardangervidda National Park is the largest national park in mainland Norway, it is 3422 km2 and extends beyond counties of Hordaland, Viken

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Hiking Hallingskarvet
© © Paul Lockhart

Hallingskarvet National Park

Hallingskarvet rests on the surrounding plains, with steep mountain sides to the north and south, and Folarskardnuten towering at the top, 1

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Prestholt rundt
© © Gjessing

Prestholt stairs

If there is one hike that should be put on the "bucket list", it is this one! The Sherpa staircase with a total of 2239 steps protects the vulnerable nature in Hallingskarvet National Park and makes the trip up to the foot of Hallingskarvet easy and safe. The trail opened in 2013 and takes you up 400 meters to fantastic natural surroundings at 1650 meters above sea level.

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Vøringsfossen

Vøringsfossen

From the center of Geilo it is just over an hour to Vøringsfossen. The trip first takes you along the two high mountain villages Ustaoset and Haugastøl, then the road rises up to Northern Europe's largest high mountain plateau.

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Prestholttrappene

Hiking

Recommended trips, maps and areas. In Geilo, you will find hiking trails that are suitable for everyone, with a panoramic view of the

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