Top 10 Things to do in Geilo, Eastern Norway

This summit trip from Geilo to Prestholtskarvet is a true, national park classic. begin the trip by car from Geilo to Prestholtseter, where locally produced mountain farm fare may be enjoyed. Follow the unique stone steps, constructed according to true Nepalese traditions of craftsmanship, to the summit at 1859 masl. Distance: 3 km Duration: 2 hrs. Degree of difficulty: Average

Program day by day Meeting point: Bardola Hoyfjellshotel, N 3580 GEILO Thursday: Arrival in Geilo Transfer to Geilo and check-in at Bardola Hotel. Dinner. Join the group coming from Hallingdal in the hotel. The guide will inform about the program. Friday: Train to Finse – hike across Hallingskarvet, 5,5 – 6,5 hrs The program starts with the train from Geilo to Finse. Hiking from Finse up and across St.Paul (1.690m), and then to the DNT-lodge Geiterygghytta, and follow the old road to the west end of tunnel. Good paths, but it can be snow some parts. Pick-up by hotel bus to osterbo Fjellstove for 2 nights. Dinner Saturday: Aurlandsdalen – upper part, 3-4 hrs From osterbo we take the local bus back to the west entrance of tunnel, and hike above the road tunnel and get down to the lodge Steinbergdalen. The last part will also have some uphill before we descend to osterbo Fjellstove. Possible to go back by bus from Steinbergdalen. Dinner. Sunday: Aurlandsdalen – lower part, 6-7 hrs The most spectacular hiking part will be the narrow valley from osterbo to Vassbygdi. You are practically alone in the nature. Local bus brings us to Aurland Fjord Hotel. Dinner. Monday: Basic tour ends after breakfast. (Alternative to include the train return to Geilo)

We welcome to an active day filled with excitement in spectacular surroundings for all ages. We offer summer- and winter activities in any price category. This include snow scooter rides, snow rafting, shooting,cooking and horse riding. In the summer we offer horse riding in the mountains (for one day, for an entire weekend or an entire week) bellow the beautiful Hallingskaret. You can reach us for a nice conversation and a customized program just for you.

Join us on a 3 to 4 hour riding tour in the Norwegian mountain nature. We depart from Geilo Hestesenter in Vestlia and ride up to Kikut Toppen overlooking Geilo and Ustedalsfjorden as well as the majestic Hallingskarvet. We continue in over to Skurdalsasen before returning on a different route back to Geilo Hestesenter. On this riding tour, we encounter a wide variety of terrain in the forests and on the riding tracks. This ride provides many great opportunities to take in the fabulous views over Geilo and the surrounding valley whilst enjoying the clean mountain air which this area is famous for. Don’t forget to bring your camera! We always provide rudimentary instruction before commencing the tour. Minimum age requirement is 12 years of age (10 years if accompanied by an adult) We are open for riding 7 days per week – Children’s riding, 1 hour, 2 hour and 3 to 4 hour trips. If you wish to ride at a time outside of our scheduled tours, don’t hesitate to take direct contact with us and we will be happy to arrange something to suit your particular needs!

Panorama view over Geilo. Start at Geilojordet, follw signpost to Kukut, where you past the Geilo Riding Center towards Geilo Fjellandsby by Kikutkroa. Then follow the signposts down to Geilotjodne. You will travel through wonderful scenery around Geilotjodne before turning left and going through the tunnel. The road then winds its way up to Kikuttoppen where you will be met by a magnificent view towards Hallingskarvet. From Kikuttoppen the road descends to Kikutkroa and Geilotjodne. Distance: 5 km Surface: Gravel. Unsuitable for passenger trailers and short walks.

Farm yard with old buildings from the 18th and 19th century in the centre of Geilo. This is a very pleasant place to visit with an outdoor café and various activities. The café is open from medio June-5th September between 11am-5pm.

Geilo is the perfect ski destination for the whole family. 39 ski slopes and 550 km of cross country tracks. You can ski all the way down to the beautiful mountain village. Geilo offers amazing and varied terrain which our experienced snowsport instructors at Geilo Skiskole (Ski School) will use to challenge the students at their relevant levels. The slopes in Geilo are suited for all, beginners, intermediates as well as expert skiers. Slaatta is offering fun slopes, lifts, wide runs, rails, jumps, forest tracks and a lot of fun elements for the children as well as adults. Geilo Skiskole instructors are all about helping you to enjoy the great outdoors. We offer lessons in Alpine, Telemark, Cross Country, Snowboard or Adaptive skiing. We offer private instruction, social group classes and fun activities for families. Geilo Skiskole is located at Slaatta, Geilo which is a great ski area for all abilities. We also offer equipment rentals/ski service and a cafe, Slaatta Stugu.

Geilo Skiheiser has 18 ski lifts of different types, and its maximum capacity is 24,000 passengers per hour. There are rarely queues, and there are 40 alpine slopes of varying degree of difficulty and length. Geilo is also a paradise for children, with lots of activities and areas suited for children. You will also find three areas for snowboarding. The ski slopes are situated near the centre of the village, and you can ski down the slopes, kick off your skis and wander right into the village. Nightskiing 4 days a week. Liftcard of two days or more can be used for nightskiing.

Geilo Holiday creates attractive experiences all year in Geilo, one of Norway's most visited tourist destinations. Geilo Holiday offers a complete ski resort, summer park and a vast variation of activities and accommodation.