Related Regions: Norway, Buskerud, Eastern-Norway, Winterland Hallingdal

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Overview

Geilo

Geilo ski resort offers a unique variety of experiences and activities, has all facilities within a short distance, and is particularly suitable for families with children. Geilo has 40 different runs, and has something suitable for skiers of all skill levels, enjoyable runs for children or challenging black runs for the advanced skiers. From Geilo you can access 220km of well-prepared and well-marked cross-country tracks, including 5km which is flood-lit for those who like nordic skiing in the evening. Geilo is a paradise for kite-skiing, and are known as one of the best locations in the world to practice kite-skiing. Geilo has 3 snow parks.

Elevation

Summit

3864ft
Vertical Drop

1240ft
Base

2624ft

Terrain

Beginner Runs

26%

Intermediate Runs

36%

Advanced Runs

26%

Expert Runs

13%

Terrain Parks

Longest Run

1 MILES

Lifts

Total Number Of Lifts: 21
Gondolas & Trams: 0
Eight Person Lifts: 0
High Speed Sixes: 1
High Speed Quads: 2
Quad Chairs: 2
Triple Chairs: 0
Double Chairs: 0
Surface Lifts: 16

Tourist Office

3581 Geilo

Norway

Phone: +47 32 09 59 00

destinasjon@geilo.no

Geilo Website Tourist office

Ski-lift

Geilo Skiheiser

Postboks 57

N-3580 Geilo

Norway

Phone: +47 32 09 59 20

skiheiser@geilo.no

Geilo Web site

Important Dates

Projected Opening Ski Season: 11/03/2012

Projected Closing Ski Season: 04/21/2013

Projected Days Open: 171

Days Open Last Year: 151

Years Open: 1

Geilo Reviews

by Moyfrid_l 31st January 2013
- Overall Rating 4
- Family Friendly 5
- All Mtn. Terrain 3
- Terrain Park 4
- Nightlife 3
Skiing and activities for everyone!

Pros: Family fun for everyone!
Cons: Sudden change in weather...
by Tom Destry 20th February 2008
- Overall Rating 5
- Family Friendly 5
- All Mtn. Terrain 3
- Terrain Park 3
- Nightlife 4
Geilo Review

We went to Geilo three years ago - it seemed like a good bet for three children aged 6 to 12 who had never skied before, and it was. It is the... [! full_review