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reasons why Geilo stand out from other Norwegian resorts are many, but one
of the main reasons is the close proximity between the skiing areas and
the towncenter. You can actually walk from the skilifts to the town center
still wearing your skiboots! Geilo is a lovely little village with shops, restaurants and all service facilities in the town centre. Geilo is also Norway's most traditional ski resort, having been a tourist destination for more than 100 years. Its long history and well organized infrastructure, benefits its guests greatly, and makes Geilo a unique place. Geilo has a central location in Southern Norway, 800 metres above sea level half way between Oslo and Bergen. With the Hallingskarvet mountain as its backbone and Hardangervidda, Northern Europe’s largest mountain plateau, as its nearest neighbour, Geilo offer unique possibiliteis for great experiences all year. Geilo’s natural surroundings, terrain and variety of slopes have made it Norway’s No. 1 winter sports resort. The pistes in Geilo are of top international standard and cater for all ages and ability levels, from beginner to professional. The winter experience is complete when you can ski down well-prepared slopes in blazing sunshine with a great view over Geilo in the Hallingdal valley. Children have a good time with us the whole year. Activities are specially prepared for children of all ages, both summer and winter, inside and outside. All the largest hotels provide special rooms for the children with pencils and paper, lego and other fun things. For the ones of higher age there is also pool tables, slot machines, table tennis and much more. You can also play in the water. Most of the hotels have swimmingpools where you can play and have a good time in safe and cosy conditions together with the family. Flights and Transfers Geilo is served by Oslo Gardamon (British Airways, Norwegian and SAS) and by Olso Torp (Ryan Air). For guests travelling via Oslo Gardamon the transfer is by regular shuttle bus and takes approximately 2 3 D4 hours. Geilo is also on the main Oslo Bergen railway line. The train from Oslo takes 2 hours. For clients using the lowcost alternative to Oslo Torp, then we recommend a hire car. The drive is relatively straight forward and takes approximately 4 hours. All hire cars come equipped for winter driving with snow tyres and chains. For flights that arrive in the morning we can arrange rail transfers from Sandefjord to Geilo. Oslo Torp is 15minutes away by regular bus to Sandefjord railway station. If you would like to take your own car we can arrange overnight ferry crossings to both Kristiansand and Stavanger. The drive to Geilo from either port takes around 6 hours and your car has to be equipped with winter tyres. Please contact us for more advice and details. The Skiing The Geilo ski pass covers 20 lifts which serve two separate areas Geilo and Geilolia linkled by free regular ski bus. Geilo’s skiing is primarily for beginners through to aspiring skiers or snowboarders. Beginners One of the advantages of skiing in Norway is that everyone speaks English. The nursery slopes are perhaps some of the best designed in Europe with a mix of moving walkways, ski tows and chairlifts serving wide gentle areas. From Geilo Fjellandsby beginners – both adults and children will soon gain the confidence and skills to tackle the longer runs from Kikuttoppen down the Geilolia or from Slaatta up to Havdalshovda which is the highest point on the Geilo side. Intermediates Intermediates will revel in the wide well prepared pistes. Each lift opens up a choice of routes down – where ever there is a black run there are also blue and red alternatives. There is flood lit skiing on the mile long red Asle loypa at Geilolia or the Geilo red served by the Geilo Heisen express quad chair. Advanced Advanced skiers will perhaps be able to ski the area out within a couple of days. However there are around 7 black slopes which need to be treated with respect. Geilo has 2 fun parks with monster jumps and Norways only super half pipe. Family Skiing Families used to the hustle and bustle of traditional Alpine resorts in during the school holidays will be pleasantly surprised with Geilo – wide open well prepared pistes, very few (if any) lift queues, high standard of English speaking instructors and a varied area. |
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