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About Geilo

Geilo is a vibrant mountain village, situated between Norway's main cities Oslo and Bergen. The altitude is about 850 meter above sea level and the air is fresh up up here in the mountains.

Geilo is a National Park Village and is a portal to two national parks, Hallingskarvet National

Park and Hardangervidda National Park. Here, you have a fantastic starting point for several adventures and activities all year round!

A Sustainable Destination

In March 2016, Geilo received the designation “Sustainable Travel Destination,” as one of the first destinations in Norway. By choosing a sustainable destination, you help to preserve our

historical and cultural heritage while supporting local communities, traditions, nature and the environment.

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How to collaborate

To get access to all of the bookable products, a contract will be sent to you with the terms and

condidtions. After the contract is signed, contract rates and log-in details, giving you access to our booking system, will be sent to you; so that you can book accommodations, ski products, activities, and the airport shuttle. We will also send you our contract rates.

Contact information:

Geilo Booking: mail@geilobooking.no / + 47 32 08 85 00

Terms & Conditions and payment policies

Our terms & conditions and payment policies are clearly stated in the contract. Please read the contract carefully and contact us if you have any questions.

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How to get here

Geilo is centrally located along the Bergen Railway, halfway between Oslo and Bergen. You can travel to Geilo by car, train or bus. During the winter season, there is an airport shuttle,

which is a direct shuttle between the Oslo airport and Geilo. Tickets will be available via our website and in your agent channel in Citybreak.

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Highlights about winter in Geilo

Voted as Norway’s best ski resort 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023 by World Ski Awards.

Family friendly: Perfect for families and children. Also perfect for couples who love nice dining and who enjoy “the good life”.

All facilities within a short distance.

Non-ski activity highlights: dogsledding, horse-sleigh ride, fatbike, snowshoes.

The fresh «champagne air.»

Charming city center with great shopping and dining options.

Childcare in the Ski Center with a professional staff.

Ski facilities: Geilo has a snow guarantee (mid-December to mid-April) and a long stable winter season.

Free ski bus for easy transfer between the slopes on both sides of Geilo.

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Alpine Guide Geilo is one of Norway’s largest ski resorts, and has been voted Norway’s Best Ski Resort

by World Ski Awards in 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023. The last couple of years, many

upgrades have been done to not only the ski lifts, but also the cafés and the facilities in the different areas. In Geilo, you will find slopes on 5 mountain sides, and on both sides of the valley. Both sides are connected by the free ski buses that run throughout the day.

Lift passes

Buy lift passes via Geilo Booking or advise guests to buy online at geilo.com. All

purchases will be confirmed per email, with a QR code attached. This QR-code can be

used to obtain the lift pass at a pick up box at any hotel in Geilo, or at any base area at the ski center.

Skirental

Geilo has 3 ski and snowboard rentals close to the lifts and runs, and they are open

every day during the season. In our ski rentals, you can also find ski shops with gloves, beanies, goggles, helmets, sunscreen etc. All ski rentals are accessible by ski bus.

Vestlia: The ”Skier's Welcome Center” and largest ski rental in Geilo is located in our main base area, close to the slopes,

accessible by car, skibus or a very short walk from the Vestlia Resort and Geilolia Cabins (Forest cabins).

Kikut: Located in our base area at Kikut.

Accessible by car only.

Havsdalen: Located in our base area in

Havsdalen. Accessible by ski bus or car, and very close to Havsdalsgrenda.

Slaatta: Fully equipped ski rental, close to the slopes and accessible by car, skibus or a

short walk the Dr Holms and Bardøla hotels.

A L P I N E

Ski Bus

Ski School

provided by 3 modern ski buses.

SkiGeilo SkiSchool (Vestlia and Havsdalen)

Transportation to and from the ski lifts are

During the morning, the time the ski buses

There are 2 ski schools operating in Geilo: and Geilo Ski school (Slaatta).

run by the following hotels: Vestlia Resort,

Group tuition at Vestlia and Slaatta all

Havsdalsgrenda, Geilo Hotel and Øen

52, 1, 6-10, 15 and 16.

Bardøla, Dr. Holms, Ustedalen Resort,

Turistsenter. It also stops at the Geilojordet

season and in Havsdalen during week 51,

which connects Highland Lodge and Geilo

Private lessons are available at Vestlia,

the alpine base areas at Vestlia,

throughout the season.

city center. The ski buses bring you to/from Geiloheisen and Slaatta.

During the day the ski buses operate as

shuttles between the base area on both

sides, making it easy and convenient to ski on all of Geilo’s 5 mountain sides in one day.

Havsdalen, Geiloheisen, Slaatta and Kikut

To book a ski school, please provide the following information: Name, age, level.

Instruction is available for Alpine,

Snowboard, Telemark, Cross Country skiing and Adaptive snowsport.

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Other ski and nonski activities offered by SkiGeilo SkiPlay and SnowPlay

A supervised fun on skis for children (5+).

Perfect for when Mum and Dad are having ski lessons. Sessions are run by ski school

instructors and last 5 days for 80 minutes

each day. The activities will vary from day to day, and will include activities with or

without skis. (Please note: This is not a ski school, it’s ski & snow fun!)

Attendance at Vestlia.

SkiAdventure (By Slaatta) Fun and exciting skiing for children who

can ski green/blue slopes and can take the lifts by themselves. The group will be

divided by age and abilities. We explore the ski area through fun skiing and games, we find the best places to ski. You get the

chance to meet the lift operators and visit the ski patrol.

We also take a well-deserved bun and hot chocolate break at Slaatta Café.

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Childcare at Trollklubben

Trollklubben is a “ski in – ski out” childcare, situated in a cozy log cabin at Vestlia.

Trollklubben offers childcare for children 08 years old. Our professional team of staff

are there to give your child expert care in a fun and safe environment.

Please note that the children must be checked-in and checked-out by the

parents. Available from approximately pre-Christmas to end-Easter

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Highlights about summer in Geilo

Family friendly: Suitable for families with children. Also perfect for couples who love nice dining and who enjoy “the good life”.

All facilities are within a short distance.

Activity highlights: biking, rafting, horseback riding, glacier tours, hiking, fishing, zipline and a high rope course.

Perfect base for a day trip to the fjords to combine the best of the mountains and the spectacular fjords of Norway!

Summer season is from mid-May to mid-October.

Perfect base if you want to cycle the well known Rallarvegen route, where you bike through a beautiful mountain scenery down to the fjords in Flåm.

Spectacular hiking in the two national parks; Hardangervidda- and Hallingskarvet National Park.

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Biking opportunities for everyone At Geilo you can find a selection of bike trails for beginners and experienced.

Lift-based biking in Vestlia with technical singletracks through the woods, pump and dirt tracks, fast flow trails, or wider family-friendly trails.

Family-friendly mountain biking or try

Norways most popular cycling route, the

Navvy Road (Rallarvegen). A scenic route that brings you through a fantastic

highland areas, starting at 1000 meters

above sea level, peaking at 1350 meters for then to lead you back down to the fjords at sea level.

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- Lift-based tracks: 3 - Jump lines: 3 - Pump tracks: 2 - Flow trails: 7

A paradise for hiking In Geilo, you will find hiking trails that are suitable for everyone.

Take the shortcut to the Hardangervidda

plateau with the chairlift up from Vestlia, or take an electric bike up to the foot of the Hallingskarvet mountains and go to the

top. Rest areas and cabins, which offer a well-deserved break and food, are the

reward that awaits those who reach their goal.

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Inspiration

Canyoning

Rafting

Glacier tours

opportunity to frolic with

best in Dagali. Here you will

guides you can explore the

Here you get the

nature as a playground.

Rappel down and along rock walls, jump into

potholes and slide down

the water slides that nature itself has created.

Experience rafting at its

find rafting experiences for the family with children up to the age of 8, for the

Together with experienced beautiful glacier

Hardangerjøkulen up close.

adrenaline seeker who

wants a good challenge,

and a real adrenaline kick

Snowshoes

Snowmobile

Sleigh ride

of the guided trips adapted

snowmobiling on tracks

falls, nothing is cozier than

Rent snowshoes or join one to families with children, the active, or the adventurous.

You can try fun

and snow rafting in Geilo.

When the winter darkness

going on a sleigh ride with your dear ones.

Halnekongen

Fishing

Climbing park

Halnekongen, as transport,

beginners and food lovers.

located in the heart of

With the boat,

you get access to many beautiful hikes into the

national park up on the Hardangervidda,

or take the boat as a great round trip.

Sledding

Fishing experiences for

Join a fishing trip with a

locally-known guide, where you get the opportunity to

try your luck at fishing and prepare the catch for a

wonderful mountain meal.

course - all filled with fun and exciting challenges and ziplines.

with some of Norway`s

that you can do in the

km/h!

2 green, 1 blue, and 1 red

coldest and coolest things

lift-based sledding slopes come up to speeds of 70

training courses, 2 orange,

Dogsledding

Guaranteed one of the

1,859 meters. Here you can

Geilo Summer Park with 3

Ice Bathing

Dagali Fjellpark has one of Norway`s longest,

The climbing park is

mountains!

Drive your own dog team most energetic Alaskian Huskies. A great family activity!

Activity providers Geilo has a wide range of different

activity providers that are ready to take guests out on beautiful

experiences and share their passion and knowledge. Please find more

information on the activity member sites or contact Geilo Booking for more information.

Supplier and activites

SkiGeilo winter Liftpass, ski school, ski rental, child care

SkiGeilo summer Geilo Summerpark; bike rental, cycle flow trails, climbing park

Geilo Aktiv Guiding, biking, snowshoeing, canoe rentals and fatbike

Jøklagutana Glacier tours and kayaking

Season

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Slaatta Ski school, ski rental and snowshoes

Haugastøl Rallarvegen cycling

Geilo Hestesenter Horseback riding and sleigh rides

Serious Fun Rafting

Dagali Fjellpark Rafting, canyoning and sledding

Geilo Aktivitetssenter Horseback riding and snowmobiling

Geilo Husky Dogsledding

Visit Geilo Kicksled rental

Halne Fjellstugu Halnekongen (combine your hike with a boat trip in the National Park)

Accommodation Geilo can offer a wide range of different accommodation options, from luxury resort hotels to small cabins and apartments. The choice is yours!

V E S T L I A

Bardøla Fjelltun Bardølavegen 33, 3580 Geilo mail@bardola.no / +47 32 09 41 00

Geilo's classic mountain hotel has now

transformed into an apartment hotel with top restaurants, bar, swimming pool, fitness and

conference rooms.Their popular log cabins are located in the forest right next to the hotel.

Family friendly:

Yes, but also perfect for couples

Pet friendly:

Yes, additional fee

Free Wi-Fi:

Yes

Bar:

Yes

Certified Eco-Lighthouse:

Yes

A la carte:

Yes

Pool area:

Yes

Sauna:

Yes

Fitness room:

Yes

Playroom:

Yes

Accommodation category: Studio apartments, 1-bedroom apartments and log cabins.

They still thrive on the legacy from their earlier

successful times. Their main focus is good food, great service, and the heartfelt interaction with people.

Distance to ski slopes: Distance to cross country: Distance to city center: Shuttle from/to train station Ski bus stop:

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1 km to Slaatta Ski in/ski out 1.6 km Yes, additional fee Outside the main building

Ski rental nearby:

Slaatta

Ski school nearby:

Slaatta

Geilolia Cabins and Apartments Solstadvegen 2, 3580 Geilo post@geilolia.no / +47 32 09 57 00

Family friendly:

Yes, but also perfect for couples

Pet friendly:

Yes, additional fee

Free Wi-Fi:

Yes

Bar:

No

Certified Eco-Lighthouse:

Yes

A la carte:

No, only self-catering

Pool area:

No

Sauna: Yes, in every cabin except the superior 6 bed cabin

Geilolia Hyttetun (Forest cabins) consists of 37 cozy and well-equipped high standard rental cabins right at the ski resort in Vestlia. It offers accommodation in cabins with 3-5 bedrooms, with 6 – 12 beds.

Fitness room:

No

Playroom:

No

Accommodation category:

Standard Cabin: Built in 1995 -

2010, 3-5 bedrooms, 6-12 beds. Superior Cabin: Built in 2017 - 2020, 3-5 bedrooms, 6-12 beds

The cabins have plenty of room for larger families, businesses, groups of friends and other groups. Relax in your private sauna after an active day outdoors or by the fireplace in the evening. The cabins have ski-in/ski-out

Distance to ski slopes:

50-200 m

Distance to cross country:

50-200 m

Distance to city center:

1.6 m

access to the ski resort. If you prefer cross-country skiing,

Shuttle from/to train station

No

the popular “Ustedalsfjorden” trail runs close by. Just off

Ski bus stop:

Yes

the cabin area, you will find bike rental and downhill biking, dogsledding, horseback riding, zip line, and stunning mountain hikes.

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Ski rental nearby:

Vestlia

Ski school nearby:

Vestlia

Dr. Holms Hotel Timrehaugvegen 2, 3580 Geilo post@drholms.com / +47 32 09 57 00

Dr. Holms Hotel is a resort hotel in the city center of Geilo in walking distance from the train station.

Dr. Holms Hotel has 125 newly-renovated rooms that are all different in relation to each other and with their own charm. The hotel has its own Bowl & Dine with 6 bowling

Family friendly:

Yes, but also perfect for couples

Pet friendly:

Yes, additional fee

Free Wi-Fi:

Yes

Bar:

Yes

Certified Eco-Lighthouse:

Yes

A la carte:

Yes

Pool area:

Yes

Sauna:

Yes

Fitness room:

Yes

Playroom:

Yes

Accommodation category:

alleys, a sports bar where you can watch all sports on TV, a lounge bar where you can relax and enjoy an aperitif before dinner, and not least, the legendary ski bar where

Distance to ski slopes:

the popular après ski is in the winter season. Spa area

Distance to cross country:

where you can book a treatment or enjoy the pool area.

Distance to city center:

In the pool area you will find an outdoor jacuzzi, an indoor jacuzzi, a large swimming pool and a children's pool, as well as a sauna and Turkish steam.

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Shuttle from/to train station Ski bus stop:

Hotel room, single, doble, familyrooms, superior rooms and suite.

200 m 1 km 300 m No (walking distance) Yes, Dr. Holms

Ski rental nearby:

Slaatta

Ski school nearby:

Slaatta

Havsdalsgrenda Nye havsdalen 216, 3280 Geilo booking@havsdalsgrenda.no / +47 31 41 11 15

Family friendly:

Yes

Pet friendly:

Yes, additional fee

Free Wi-Fi:

Yes

Bar:

Café, bakery goods, beer and wine

Certified Eco-Lighthouse:

No

A la carte:

No

Pool area:

Yes

Sauna:

Yes

beautiful Havsdalen, with ski in - ski out connection from

Fitness room:

Yes

all apartments. Their apartments are spacious and fully

Playroom:

No

Havsdalsgrenda is located right by the alpine slope in

equipped, with plenty of space for visitors.

Accommodation category:

5-6 bed apartments, 8-9 bed apartments,

At Havsdalsgrenda, you will find facilities such as a pool, sauna, fitness room, and a heated parking garage. In the reception area, they serve baked goods, and a variety of delicious dishes based on local ingredients. You will find

10-bed apartments.

Distance to ski slopes:

Ski in/ski out

Distance to cross country:

Ski in/ski out

endless hiking possibilities right outside the door, both for

Distance to city center:

hiking and cross-country skiing. A stay at

Shuttle from/to train station

Havsdalsgrenda is excellent for those who want to experience fantastic nature, as well as families with children or other travel companions.

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4-bed apartments,

3 km No

Ski bus stop:

Havsdalen

Ski rental nearby:

Havsdalen

Ski school nearby:

Havsdalen

Highland Lodge

Family friendly:

Yes, but also perfect for couples

Pet friendly:

Yes, additional fee

Free Wi-Fi:

Yes

Bar:

Yes

Certified Eco-Lighthouse:

Yes

A la carte:

Yes

Pool area:

Yes

apartments in the heart of Geilo. After a good night’s

Sauna:

Yes

sleep, you can enjoy freshl- baked bread and baked

Fitness room:

Yes

Playroom:

Yes

Lienvegen 11, 3580 Geilo mail@highland.no / +47 32 09 61 00

At Highland Lodge, you live comfortably in hotel rooms or

goods in the bakery, a nice workout in the gym, followed by a dip in the pool.

Accommodation category:

We also recommend to test the pizza they have there, and last, but not least, to have a great dining experience in the restaurant, Smakeriet, which is run by one of the

Distance to ski slopes:

best chef’s in Norway, and who has won the prestige chef

Distance to cross country:

competition Bocus d’Or in Lyon.

Distance to city center: Shuttle from/to train station Ski bus stop:

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Single, double, family room,

1 and 2-bedroom apartments.

1 km 100 m 0m No (walking distance) Geilojordet

Ski rental nearby:

Slaatta

Ski school nearby:

Slaatta

Ustedalen Hotell & Resort Gamlevegen 32, 3580 Geilo hotell@ustedalen.no / +47 32 09 67 00

Ustedalen Hotell & Resort has placed emphasis on creating a homey and warm atmosphere for their guests. Ustedalen Hotell & Resort has a great location.

Sunny, close to the center, and only 350 meters to Geilo’s

Family friendly:

Yes, but also perfect for couples

Pet friendly:

Yes, additional fee

Free Wi-Fi:

Yes

Bar:

Yes, with Shuffleboard

Certified Eco-Lighthouse:

Yes

A la carte:

Yes, in holidays only

Pool area:

Yes

Sauna:

Yes

Fitness room:

Yes

Playroom:

Yes, for kids up to 6 years old

Accommodation category:

Hotel rooms and apartments

ski lifts and the beautiful Ustedalsfjord lake. Many of the rooms/apartments have fantastic views of Vestlia or

Distance to ski slopes:

350 m

Hallsteingård.

Distance to cross country:

400 m

Distance to city center:

750 m

Shuttle from/to train station Ski bus stop:

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Yes, additional fee

Ustedalen - in front of the D-building

Ski rental nearby:

Slaatta

Ski school nearby:

Slaatta

Vestlia Resort Bakkestølvegen 81, 3580 Geilo mail@vestlia.no / +47 32 08 72 00

Vestlia Resort is one of Norway’s leading ski and spa

Family friendly:

Yes, but also perfect for couples

Pet friendly:

Yes, additional fee. Vestlia Lodge: No.

Free Wi-Fi:

Yes

Bar:

Yes

Certified Eco-Lighthouse:

Yes

A la carte:

Yes

Pool area:

Yes

resorts. Surrounded by beautiful nature and a wide

Sauna:

selection of mountain activities, the resort facilitates a

Fitness room:

Yes

Playroom:

Yes

fantastic mountain trip. Whether you’re travelling with family, on a trip with a group of friends, or attending a conference, Vestlia Resort is the place for you!

Accommodation category:

Double, family rooms, suite

and apartments.

Distance to ski slopes:

Ski in/ski out

Distance to cross country:

Ski in/ski out

Distance to city center: Shuttle from/to train station

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Yes, in spa area. Entry fee.

2 km Yes (Additional fee)

Ski bus stop:

Vestlia

Ski rental nearby:

Vestlia

Ski school nearby:

Vestlia

Øen Turistsenter

Family friendly:

Yes, but also perfect for couples

Pet friendly:

Yes, additional fee.

Free Wi-Fi:

Yes

Bar:

Yes

Certified Eco-Lighthouse:

Yes

A la carte:

No

Pool area:

No

starting point for all the activities connected with Geilo

Sauna:

Yes

whether you want to ski downhill, cross country skiing,

Fitness room:

Yes

Lienvegen 139, 3580 Geilo post@oenturist.no / +47 32 08 70 60

Øen Turistsenter & Geilo Vandrerhjem is a perfect

hiking in the mountains, hunting or fishing.

When staying at Øen Turistsenter, you can put your skis

Playroom: Accommodation category:

on right outside the door; enabling you to immediately enjoy the good conditions in the well-prepared tracks of

Playground for kids outside Apartments (up to 8 pax)

or cabins (up to 4 pax)

Distance to ski slopes:

2.7 km

stadium is located just a stone's throw away. In the

Distance to cross country:

0.5 km

reception, there is also a bar and a cafe, where you can

Distance to city center:

2.5 km

Geilo. If you are in a training-modus, the biathlon

order breakfast, dinner and something to drink.

Shuttle from/to train station Ski bus stop:

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Yes, up to 7 pax in minivan Øen

Ski rental nearby:

Slaatta

Ski school nearby:

Slaatta

New!

Norway in a Nutshell -Summer and Winter

Norway in a Nutshell® - winter NEW daytrip in winter season!

Round trip from/to Geilo via Voss with Bergen Railway, Flåm Railway, UNESO Nærøyfjord cruise, and a bus ride through Nærøy Valley 1st Oct 2024 to 31st March 2025 Available for combination with ski holidays from Geilo/Hemsedal

Norway in a Nutshell® - summer NEW daytrip in summer season Round trip from/to Geilo via Voss with Bergen Railway, Flåm Railway, UNESO Nærøyfjord cruise, and a bus ride through Nærøy Valley 24th June to 11th Aug 2024 – extend for 2025

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