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Ski Holidays in Geilo
One of Scandinavia's best known places to ski, Geilo's a modern resort but with a long history, having welcomed visitors back in 1890. Slopes on both sides of the valley provide excellent terrain for beginners and families.
- Flight Time
- 2 hours
- From London
- Nearest Airports
- Oslo, Bergen
- Time zone
- GMT + 1 hour
- Language
- Norwegian
- Currency
- Norwegian Krone
- Ski Season
- Dec - April
Geilo Stats
This small mountain town in eastern Norway is easily one of the nation’s top ski resorts, home to some of its longest established ski areas which we’ve been enjoying for over a century and a half.
In the district of Hol, Geilo’s one of Norway’s five national park villages, with the Hardangervidda and Hallingskarvet mountains on either side. A collection of hotels, apartments and shops are bundled together between the fells. Home to 2500 residents, the town feels modern and friendly – it’s easy to navigate, making it brilliant for families and first ski holidays. It’s also a certified Eco-Lighthouse and sustainable destination for its commitment to protecting and respecting the environment.
Access is simple with the town sitting right between the major Norwegian cities of Bergen and Oslo. Both are 3.5 hours away by rail, which takes you straight into the station in the village centre. It was the arrival of this railway in 1909 that began Geilo’s growth as a destination - more and more buildings cropped up around the station as it grew into the resort we know and love today.
Geilo Transfer Times
The nearest airport to Geilo is Oslo Gardemoen at 245 km or about 3 hours by car
What's the ski area like in Geilo?
Which other ski resorts are near to Geilo?
The nearest ski resorts to Geilo include Hemsedal.
Ski Area Facts
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Intermediate Skiing
Advance & Expert Terrain
Snowboarding Trails
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Geilo Restaurants
When it comes to mealtimes, we like Taubanekroa for burgers and comfort food, but for a good view, get lunch at Top Skicafe which looks out over the Hallingskarvet National Park. For something special, book a table at Restaurant Hallingstuene, where one of Norway’s favourite TV chefs, Frode Aga, whips up modern twists on Traditional Norwegian cuisine. On a Saturday, Havsdalskroa pleases the crowds with good drinks and grub, promising only to close when the last guest has gone home... Stugu over in Vestila is a good stop for live music. Look out for the Ice Music festival which celebrates art and music each first full moon of the new year.
Where to eat in Geilo and on the mountain
Restaurant Hallingstuene In the centre of the resort, look for a red painted house and you’ll find the Hallingstuene. Head chef Frode Aga is one of Norway’s most famous TV chefs, and cooks up a modern take on traditional Norwegian dishes, with ingredients like reindeer and whale. You’ll find the award winning Vinkjelleren wine bar in the cellar, which has more than 900 wines to sample.
Geilo Après Ski
Dr. Holms Hotel is one of the best spots for après ski and nightlife in Geilo. The Hotel is open to the public and guests, there is a buzzing atmosphere. Head to the hotel’s main bar for tasty drinks and live music. For something a little different, tap into your competitive side and test out the hotel’s bowling alley. There is also an iconic sports bar, equipped with pub games for a memorable après ski experience. Held annually at the end of January, is the Ice Music Festival which is the only music festival with all instruments made entirely by ice.
Bars Late Night Clubs and Cafes in Geilo
Havsdalskroa Live après ski performances on Saturdays, with a closing time whenever the last reveller’s ready for bed… A good spot for food too, with a menu including pizza, burgers and hot dogs.
Stugu café The Stugu is Geilo’s main café, serving hot drinks all day and alcohol from 1pm. You’ll also find a range of freshly baked cakes and pastries, as well as burgers and fries. On good weather days, grab a spot on the sun terrace and watch skiers come down the mountain.
Geilo Activites for Non-skiers
There’s an armful of activities to have a go at, starting off with one of the longest toboggan runs in the country in Havsdalen. Husky and horse drawn sleigh rides are also a terrific way to explore the surroundings. Geilo has a range of mainly outdoor activities although there is a swimming pool and cinema in the village. Ice climbing and ski orienteering are both popular pastimes and you could go on a wilderness camp to experience mountain life as it was in days gone by. No modern equipment is used, and you will have the chance to try using a bow and arrow, practice wearing snowshoes and try your luck at ice fishing on the fiord. Some unusual modes of transport to try out and have fun at the same time include reindeer sledding and snow-rafting.
Geilo Husky A Husky-farm in Skurdalen where 29 loveable dogs and 7 dogdrivers provide exciting excursions over the landscape. Geilo Husky are passionate about our dogs and what they do, and will show you how to drive your sledge. The team includes Ralph Johannessen, one of the country’s best and best known dogdrivers.
Geilo Aktiv Snowshoeing and fatbiking in Geilo. Our snowshoe trips include easy, active and family options, as well as a summit ridge tour taking you through forest, past lakes and up peaks. For fatbiking, Geilo Aktiv arrange all kinds of tours, from testing, single track trails to gentler rides.
Serious Fun The Serious Fun centre in nearby Dagali puts on team building activities like rafting, ziplining and paintballing. With two National Parks on its doorstep, it has a fabulous location to enjoy and explore the surroundings.
Clothing Food & Souvenir Shops
Geilo has a lively centre with a good selection of shops and other facilities. Geilo Sport, a family business established in 1924 with the emphasis on quality and service is situated in the middle of town. Its sports department carries a wide range of equipment for skiing, skating, snowboarding, and ice fishing in the winter, and golf, biking, tracking, hunting, and angling in the summer. The souvenir department is well worth a visit and they also stock a wide selection of traditional Norwegian Sweaters from Dale of Norway and Score.
Other shops in resort include grocery stores, clothing stores, florists, perfumeries, gift shops and a book store.
Sport 1 Geilo Harald Joachimsen opened his sports shop in 1924, which these days is known as Sport 1. Rent skis, snowboards, boots and sledges here, or have your own equipment serviced. Opening hours are usually 9am – 6pm.
Geilo Sport With quality, knowledge and experience, Geilo Sport provide a huge range of skis, snowboards and winter clothing, with an excellent boot room for fittings.
Best Time to Visit Geilo
What's Geilo like at Christmas?
Spend an authentic Norwegian Christmas in Geilo , fuelled by generous mugs of gløgg and gallons of festive cheer.What's Geilo like in the New Year?
Begin the year on skiing lovely crowd free fells over New Year in Geilo.What's Geilo like in Half-Term?
The town’s brilliant family offerings and less crowded pistes make for a great Half Term in Geilo.What's Geilo like at Easter?
More hours of sunlight but still plenty of snow are the norm over Easter in Geilo– where the slopes tend to stay open until the end of April.Geilo Snow Conditions
Snow Report, History & Forecast
View our detailed Geilo snow report to see skiing confitions now. Our Geilo snow history shows you what snow depths have been in recent years month-by-month. If you're visiting soon, use the Geilo snow forecast to see predicted snowfall over the coming days.
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Ski Accommodation in Geilo
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Ski Extras
How much is a ski pass in Geilo
Maximum and minimum adult Geilo lift pass prices ranged from SEK1885 to SEK1885 for 6 days access to the Geilo ski lift system at the start of the 2025 winter season. Our lift passes are part of a packaged Geilo holiday with accommodation, so prices vary depending on chalet or hotel suppliers. Confirm price for the lift ticket before booking your holiday.
| Lift Tickets | Child | Adult | Senior |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day Price | SEK340 - SEK340 | SEK430 - SEK430 | SEK340 - SEK340 |
| 6 Day Price | SEK1480 - SEK1480 | SEK1885 - SEK1885 | SEK1480 - SEK1480 |
| Age Range | 7 - 17 | 18 - 61 | 62+ |
Getting to Geilo
Most of our ski holidays to Geilo packaged with flights include airport transfers. We can also arrange private transfers to Geilo from nearby airports
How long does it take to fly to Geilo from the UK?
Flights from London take about 2 hours to Oslo, Bergen. This table shows approximate transfer times to Geilo from the nearest airports, smaller airports can be more prone to delays.
| Airport | Distance | Transfer Time |
|---|---|---|
| Oslo Gardemoen | 245 km | 3 hours |
| Fagernes | 105 km | 2 hours |
How long does it take to drive to Geilo from the UK?
Browse our self-drive ski holidays which include your car channel crossing, or go choose accom-only and book your car ferry or tunnel later.
How long is the transfer from nearest Norway train station to Geilo?
The transfer time from alpine train stations are generally shorter than from airports, Call us for details of Geilo transfers.
| Station | Distance | Transfer Time |
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| Geilo | 0 km | 0 minute |
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Going to Geilo under your own steam
For independant travel to Norway, compare accommodation only with Geilo self-drive packages which include Eurotunnel or ferry.
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More Geilo Information
Boots apotek The Boots pharmacy in Geilo sells OTC medicines and health and beauty products.
Hol Sparebank Local bank in Geilo.
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