National park bus at Geilo

Every Saturday from 22nd of August till the end of Week 40*

*the bus runs every day during the autumn holiday in Week 40 if the weather allows

Please note: The bus will only run to Tuva until 5th of September, after that it will only run to/from Prestholtseter. 

This summer, we launched the National Park Bus – a brand-new service making it easier to get out into the mountains without a car. The pilot project aimed to provide more sustainable transport to some of Geilo’s most popular hiking destinations. The service proved so popular that it will continue every Saturday until the end of September!

What is the National Park Bus?

The National Park Bus is a new local bus route running daily throughout the summer season, connecting Geilo village center with two of the most popular gateways to the mountains:

Tuva – entry point to Hardangervidda National Park
Prestholtseter – starting point for the hike up Hallingskarvet

Instead of driving to the trailhead – and dealing with the parking challenges this often involves – you can take the bus from Geilo and travel directly into the mountains. This makes day trips easier to plan, reduces car traffic in the area and gives both residents and visitors a more relaxed start to their hike.

Why a National Park Bus?

Fewer cars in the mountains mean less pressure on parking areas at popular trailheads, less traffic through the village and a more sustainable travel experience for everyone visiting Geilo. The bus is a collaborative project between Visit Geilo, Geilo Turbusser and local partners, designed to make leaving the car behind an easy and attractive choice.

 

Summer timetable

The bus also stops when clearly signaled from the roadside. 

Geilo - Prestholt - Geilo

09:50 am from Vestlia: SkiGeilo Activity Park (Skibus stop)

Kl. 10:00 am from Geilo Station (across the street from Geilo Sport)

→ return at 10:30 am

Geilo - Tuva - Geilo*

At 12:15 pm from Geilo Station (across the street from Geilo Sport)

At 12.25 from Vestlia: SkiGeilo Activity Park (Skibus stop)

→ return at 2:30 pm

*After 5th of September the bus only runs to/from Prestholtseter.

Geilo - Prestholt - Geilo

3:15 pm from Vestlia: SkiGeilo Activity Park (Skibus stop)

At 3:30 pm from Geilo Station (across the street from Geilo Sport)

→ return at 4:00 pm

Single ticket and season pass

Tickets are purchased on the bus, however the season pass is purchased via Vipps.

Vipps number: #57389

Single tickets:

Adults: NOK 75 one-way/NOK 100 roundtrip

Children: NOK 50 one-way/NOK 65 roundtrip

Family: NOK 200 one way/NOK 250 roundtrip

*Bike NOK 50 (only possible on departure to Prestholt)

*Dog NOK 50 (NOK 65 roundtrip)

Season Pass:

Adults: NOK 700

Children: NOK 400

Family: NOK 1000

*The control image in Vipps is a valid ticket for the entire period.

Thanks to our partners! 

Audio guide

Would you like to learn more about Hol Municipality and the Hardangervidda and Hallingskarvet National Parks? Here you can find audio guides in several languages—perfect for listening to while you're on the bus!

Norwegian (bokmål:

Norwegian (nynorsk): 

Engiish: 

German: 

Spanish: 

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