If you ski Geilo, you're in the second largest ski resort in Norway with plenty of slopes for intermediate and beginners with lots of family orientated activities to keep everyone happy and busy throughout the holiday.
Where
The Geilo ski resort is located in-between the Norwegian cities of Oslo and Bergen and conveniently has its own airport approximately 20 minutes away. If you ski Geilo, then there's no necessity to hire a car as a taxi transfer is suitable for travel and there are shuttle bus' around the local village. You can also choose The Bergen Railway if you fancy being on the "most beautiful train journey in the world" according to Lonely Planet Guides - just over 3 hours from either Bergen or Oslo.
Essentials |
Suitable For |
Slopes |
RESORT ALTITUDE : |
800m |
TOTAL PISTE : |
34 km |
LONGEST RUN : |
2 km |
START SEASON : |
November |
END SEASON : |
April |
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OVERALL |
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SKIING |
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BOARDING |
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APRÉS |
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FAMILIES |
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Beginners
10 / 25% |
Intermediates
10 / 25% |
Advanced
15 / 38% |
Experts
5 / 13% |
TOTAL RUNS : |
40 |
SNOW CANNONS : |
100 / 20ha |
SNOW PARKS : |
3 |
CROSS COUNTRY : |
220 km |
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On the slopes
The second largest resort in Norway, ski Geilo for plenty to do on the slopes for beginners and advanced skiers with 40 runs of which there are 16 beginners' runs, 17 intermediate runs, and five expert runs. Due its altitude and location snow is always a guaranteed at the Geilo ski resort so if you plan your holiday during the season you can count on having the right climate to try out the 28km of pistes.
While skiing you may even happen upon the Norwegian alpine ski team as these slopes are their training ground. With many ski instructors versed in English it is an excellent place for families and ski novices who are willing and ready to touch up their sport. For snowboarders the two snowboard parks will make the holiday enjoyable as well as the 2km run for high speed enthusiasts.
Off the slopes
The après ski is not too vibrant until the weekend but there is plenty to do around the Geilo ski resort to keep you busy during your ski holiday. Geilo is Norway's biggest destination retreat for health and wellness! The town itself is split into three parts with many local restaurants and bars with a quaint design that will make you feel like you are in a wonderland during the winter season.
The resort shuttle bus will take you around town to any shops you want to visit or you may want to check out the many activities around the resort. For true relaxation, you can rest your sore muscles at the outdoor heated pool, the indoor pool, or hit the gym. Plus, if you want an excursion of the slopes you may try out the ice rink, snowshoeing, or cinema.
WE LIKE
- Good spread of slopes for all standards of skiers and boarders
- Airport only 20 minutes away after short internal flight
- Particularly well set up for families and children
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WE DON'T LIKE
- No out and out expert terrain - but some good challenging reds
- Not the best nightlife - but adequate when this is predominantly a family resort
- The cold - but then you wrap up warm with thermals in Jan and Feb
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Tourist Office
Worldwide cover from £60.48
or Single trip Europe cover from £22.98 - get covered before you arrive!
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