Geilo is the perfect place to create lasting memories. Make Geilo Hotel your base and enjoy a pleasant stay where the staff takes great care of you from booking to check-out. The hotel is located right next to the ski lift and hiking trails, surrounded by beautiful nature, and just a short walk from the centre of Geilo.
Here, you will find a wide range of activities suitable for families, couples, or friends.
Canyoning with nature as your playground! Canyoning, also known as ravine hiking, is a nature experience that is sure to create lasting memories for you and your companions. Dagali Fjellpark offers Classic Canyoning, where you can enjoy fun natural water slides, jump into crystal-clear pools, and make secure descents.
Langedrag Nature Park is located between Numedal and Hallingdal, just an hour’s drive from Geilo.
In the park, you can discover over 300 animals from around 20 different species. At Langedrag, you’ll get up close to both tame and wild animals. The park also offers large play areas, a variety of activities, a café, heated rooms, and accommodation options. Langedrag is open every day from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Experience Geilo from horseback! Together with the organisers Geilo Horse Center and Stall Brusletto – Geilo Activity Centre, you can enjoy riding tours during both summer and autumn. Choose between hour-long excursions or full-day tours. The rides are adapted to suit all ages, and there is also the option of horse and carriage rides.
Discover the ultimate playground for the whole family at Geilo Summer Park! Enjoy a variety of exciting activities, from testing your climbing and balancing skills in the climbing park to challenging your friends in a game of disc golf. Bounce on trampolines or ride the 4-kilometre-long flow trail on a mountain bike — fun and adventure guaranteed!
At the climbing park, there’s no time for sitting still — you’ll be fully engaged, using your whole body and enjoying the fresh outdoor air. Along the courses, you’ll encounter obstacles that challenge your balance, coordination, and comfort zone. Høyt & Lavt is inspired by Norwegian outdoor traditions and sees the climbing parks as the perfect setting for adventure in the heart of nature. Step out of your comfort zone and challenge yourself!
Try canoeing right in the heart of Geilo. Rent a canoe at Veslefjorden or Geilo Beach and enjoy a peaceful paddle on Ustedalsfjorden. The canoes can fit up to three people, or two adults and two small children. If you’re lucky, you might even spot traces of the beavers that live along the shoreline.
Geilo Hotel offers a warm and welcoming atmosphere with a personal touch, ensuring guests have the best possible experience. Take a look at the range of packages available before your stay, tailored to suit different needs. With ski lifts and slopes just a stone’s throw away, you’re set for a fantastic skiing holiday. The hotel’s restaurant invites you to enjoy delicious meals in a cosy and charming setting, where traditional farmhouse style meets modern comfort. Explore the wide variety of activities Geilo has to offer and relax at Geilo Hotel — because Geilo is more than just a ski resort. Book your stay and experience it for yourself!
In Geilo, you’ll find hiking trails with panoramic views of the stunning Norwegian mountain landscape. Short hikes offer exciting discoveries for all ages, while longer trails take you through varying elevations, mountains, rivers, and breathtaking scenery. Enjoy nature’s therapy, take in the spectacular views, and make the most of the rest areas and cosy cabins along the way.
Experience one of Europe’s best rivers for whitewater adventures in Dagali. The Numedalslågen River offers everything from relaxing family trips to adrenaline-pumping extreme excursions.
Travel quickly and comfortably to Geilo by train — it takes around 3 hours from Bergen and about 3.5 hours from Oslo. The VY trains on the Bergen Line pass through some of Norway’s most stunning, wild, and untouched landscapes. There are 5–6 arrivals and departures to and from Geilo every day. Tickets can be purchased via the VY app, online, or at the ticket machines at the station. Remember to buy your ticket before boarding.
The scenic RV7 highway is the fastest route between Oslo and Bergen, with Geilo located about halfway. RV7 crosses the Hardangervidda plateau and follows the Hardangerfjord, and is classified as a Norwegian National Tourist Route. You can also take the FV50 mountain road, stretching from west to east through magnificent landscapes between Aurland and Hol — from Hol, it’s just 10 km to Geilo. If you prefer, you can continue along FV40 through Numedal, passing Kongsberg, Larvik, and onwards to Tønsberg and Sandefjord. Geilo offers convenient parking and electric car charging stations.
There are several bus options for getting to Geilo:
Airport Transfer – A direct bus from Oslo Airport Gardermoen to Geilo (winter season only).
Numedal Bus – Bus service between Kongsberg and Geilo.
Halling Bus (NX 175) – Bus service between Oslo and Geilo.
Sogn og Fjordane Express – Bus service between Førde and Gol.
Skyss – Bus service between Odda and Geilo.
Visit entur.no for timetables and stops related to Geilo.
