Geilo, in Norway, is a large resort with 18 lifts (including 6 chair lifts, 14 surface lifts) that offers skiers a respectable 375 metres (1230 feet) of vertical descent. Geilo has 35 pistes with a total length of 28 kilometers (18 miles). Geilo is suited for all skiers and snowboarders. There are 220 kilometers (138 miles) of cross country ski trails at Geilo. For snowboarders, there are 2 terrain parks and 2 half-pipes. Over half of the pistes at Geilo are covered by snowmaking. The closest airport is at Oslo but at 4 hours the transfer time is very slow. The nearest train station is at Geilo itself. There is accommodation located close to the pistes but we would welcome additional information about any hotels or chalets in Geilo.
(Also see our detailed Weather Map around Geilo, which will give you visual overview of current and future snow conditions)
Visitor Reviews of Geilo
Edwin Harrell from United Kingdom writes:
I have skied at Geilo many times with my family. I have been told that Geilo is the oldest downhill ski resort in the world and that Dr Holms is the oldest ski-in ski-out hotel. Fly to Oslo/Bergen and take the train (easy to book online in English); one of the top 10 train journeys in the world. The resort is a brilliant place to learn to ski. The instructors are multilingual and very good with children. The runs are not challenging for advanced skiers but the cold crisp snow creates a perfect environment to improve technique.
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