Geilo
A high-mountain destination between two national parks — short hikes straight from the station, skiing in winter.
The facts
| Elevation | 794 m |
| Coordinates | 60.5345, 8.2067 |
| Time to allow | 6 h |
What to see
- Geilo skisenter Activity
- Hallingskarvet nasjonalpark Hike
- Ustedalsfjorden rundt Hike
Month by month
| Month | Daylight | Day high | Wet days | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6.6 h | -4.8 °C | 14 | Open |
| February | 9.1 h | -4.3 °C | 10 | Open |
| March | 11.7 h | -1.3 °C | 12 | Open |
| April | 14.6 h | 3 °C | 10 | Open |
| May | 17.3 h | 7.4 °C | 11 | Open |
| June | 19 h | 12.9 °C | 13 | Open |
| July | 18.2 h | 16.1 °C | 14 | Open |
| August | 15.7 h | 14.7 °C | 13 | Open |
| September | 12.9 h | 10.1 °C | 12 | Open |
| October | 10.2 h | 3.9 °C | 13 | Open |
| November | 7.4 h | -1.5 °C | 13 | Open |
| December | 5.8 h | -4.5 °C | 13 | Open |
Background
Geilo (Norwegian pronunciation: [jæɪ̯luː] ) is a centre in the municipality of Hol in Buskerud county, Norway. Geilo is primarily a ski resort town, with around 2,500 inhabitants. It is situated in the valley of Hallingdal, 250 km from Oslo and 260 km from Bergen.
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On these routes
- Oslo–Bergen — The Bergen Line across Hardangervidda, with the Flåm Railway and Nærøyfjord along the way.
- Bergen–Trondheim — The fjords and Hardangervidda east to Oslo, then north over Dovrefjell to Nidaros.