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Geilo is located in Hol Municipality, a typical mountain municipality where large parts of the area are above 900 meters above sea level. The highest point in the municipality is Hallingskarvet (1933 masl.), while the lowest point is around 450 meters above sea level. Geilo is the main tourist attraction in the municipality, offering many accommodation options. At its peak, there can be over 40 000 people in the municipality, which otherwise has a population of approximately 4500 people.
In Geilo, you can enjoy skiing with majestic views from when the snow falls in October/November until late April. For the most enthustiastic cross-country skiers, the season can extend well into May up in the mountains. In addition to the impressive skiing, which Geilo is so proud of, there is a wide range of activities and experiences offered. Try dog sledding, exciting fat bike riding, ice bathing, and much more. Dining and drinking options, spa, and wellness are also among visitors' favorites year-round.
When summer arrives, the mountains transform into a green paradise filled with summer activities. Skiing is replaced by various biking experiences, and you can zip down the mountain on a 1100 meter zipline to the climbing park in the summer park. Water activities are also very popular, including rafting, canyoning, renting canoes, boats, and SUPs, fishing, and much more. Festivals, culture, and history are also something you can experience in Geilo. Did you know that there is a cultural heritage site in Geilo dating back to the 900s?
Hiking and tours into the national parks are also very popular, with trails suitable for everyone, mountain dining, discovery tours with pole hunting, and much more. At the beginning of September, you can feel autumn approaching, with fresh mountain air and cooler nights that make the mountains change color. Geilo proudly offers a wide variety of mountain experiences throughout the year.
Geilo centrally situated between Oslo and Bergen, about 3.5 hours from Oslo and 3 hours from Bergen. The town center of Geilo is located in a small valley with mountains on both sides, serving as the gateway to two national parks: Hallingskarvet and Hardangervidda. The Bergen Railway stops in the national park village of Geilo, making it easy for the tourists, visitors, cabin owners, and locals to choose the green option of traveling to Geilo by train.
From Geilo, it's a short distance to the fjords, such as Aurland and Flåm to the north, and Eidfjord in the west, where you can experience attractions like the popular Vøringsfossen waterfall. Geilo also provides close access to several other ski resorts, including Dagalo, Lia, and Hallingskarvet Ski Centers.
With Geilo as your base, you have the perfect starting point for a wide range of experiences and activities throughout the year, both in the mountains and on the water, for both young and old.
