With international biathletes, specatcular shows, Christmas market in the city center, après-ski and lots of activities at the stadium, Geilo gets a golden opportunity to show off as a first-class winter destination! The start of the season weekend will not only be a sporting event, but a public festival for the whole of Hallingdal and the surrounding area.
Here you can stay updated on everything related to the Season Opener at Geilo.
Here is the program for 2026, as soon as it is ready!
09:00 – 11:00
Official training for women. The stadium comes to life when the first runners test the course.
11:30 – 13:30
Official training for men – final preparations before the weekend's competitions.
16:00 – 17:00
Geilo's Christmas street is filled with people! At the same time as the Christmas market opens, the Christmas Shop of the Year is also announced.
🛍️ The shops are open in the evening - perfect Christmas gifts and good offers throughout Geilo center!
10:00
The serving tent opens – ready for a day of sports, atmosphere and good food!
10:30 – 11:15
Shooting for women.
11:00 – 18:00
The Christmas market opens again – with crafts, food and Christmas joy.
11:30
Sprint women – the runners give it their all in front of the audience!
13:00 – 13:45
Shooting for men.
14:00
Men's sprint – the speed and atmosphere increases!
15:00
Après-ski in the serving tent at the stadium – music, good atmosphere and fun!
15:30
Amfi Season opening in the city center with both Christmas rebus, face painting, music and not least Skarvebarna with its own show.
18:30
Premiere of the Klæbo documentary at Geilo Kino.
21:00
The concert with Døgnvill starts at Perleporten – before the party continues:
22:00 – 02:00
Afterparty on Off-piste!
🛍️ Shops open in the evening and good offers throughout Geilo center.
09:00
The serving tent opens again – hot coffee and a good atmosphere in the stadium.
09:00
Shooting mass start – heat 1 women.
09:25
Shooting mass start – heat 1 men.
09:50
Women's mass start (heat 1).
10:40
Men's mass start (heat 1).
11:00 – 16:00
Christmas market and shops open on Sundays in the city centre.
12:00
Shooting mass start – heat 2 women.
12:45
Women's mass start (heat 2).
13:45
Shooting mass start men.
14:30
Men's mass start (heat 2) – the last duel of the weekend!
🛍️ Shops open on Sundays with good offers throughout Geilo.
We encourage everyone to be early with both accommodation and transport - this will be a weekend you don't want to miss! Geilo fills up quickly when the world's elite come to visit, and it is set to be a winter party with full throttle from start to finish.
Experience the magical atmosphere in Geilo's cozy streets - here you will find a Christmas market, unique shops and everything you can dream of in terms of pre-Christmas coziness. Combine world-class biathlon with real winter magic.
