Geilo Ski Holidays

Norway

Geared towards families and first-timers, Geilo ski holidays are an all round winter experience that begins with a breathtaking rail journey.
  • Culture
  • Family Friendly
  • Honeymoons
  • Learn to Ski
  • Luxury
  • Non-Ski Activities
  • Off the Beaten Track
  • Village Charm
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced

Voted Norway's Best Ski Resort 2019-2024 by the World Ski Awards, the conditions in Geilo (pronounced yay low) are world-class for beginners and families. The two ski areas of Geilo and Vestlia are linked by a free ski bus and boast unintimidating slopes, helpful lift attendants and an award-winning ski school. Children under seven ski for free and the crèche takes babies from six months.

Arriving on one of the world's most scenic railways makes a memorable start, with the Bergen to Oslo line stopping in the village centre. This makes it easy to add a city stopover, visit the fjords or experience the dramatic Flåm Railway.

One of Norway's oldest resorts, Geilo fringes the country's largest national park. Experiencing nature is part of the appeal, with dog-sledding, fat biking, ice fishing and a tree-top ropes course, as well as cross-country trails and the Langedrag Nature Park & Mountain Farm.

Most amenities are clustered around Geilo station. Restaurant-wise, there's plenty of choice from pizzas to local game and seafood. Families love the Bowl & Dine, while après bars are busiest on weekends, and Off-Pist and Recepten are best for nightlife.

"As an ex-ski instructor who lived and worked in Geilo for five seasons, this is where I'd take my family skiing for the first time - superb ski tuition, amazing childcare and genuine hospitality. What more do you need?"

Winter in Geilo

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Accommodation in Geilo

With unmistakable Scandinavian style, popular accommodation in Geilo includes the impressive ski-in ski-out Vestlia Resort, cosy Forest Cabins with log fires & saunas dotted throughout the woodlands, and the famous Dr. Holms Hotel, which is steeped in history.

Our Prices

Every holiday is tailor-made, just for you.

To give you the most choice and best value, we create every holiday from scratch. This means that the quotation you receive is unique, based on your preferred departure dates, group size and holiday preferences.

We save you time and get the most for your money.

We sift through the prices and promotions for every airline, hotel and resort, exploring all options. We don’t publish all our prices online. Instead, we give personal quotations within 1-2 days of receiving your request.

Geilo Ski Offers

See our Geilo offers for some excellent savings and superb package prices.

Giving you the best available prices, the offers below are based on our lowest cost departure dates. We can save you money on many other dates and properties but we can't show every single offer here - for more options, please call us on 01273 224060 or enquire online.

Resort-wide promotions
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Geilo Experiences

Make your Geilo ski holiday extra special with our tailor-made experiences.

Resort Guide

Season
Mid December - Early May
Nearest airport
Oslo or Bergen
Flight time
2 hours
Direct flight
Yes
Transfer time
3 hours 30 minutes / 4 hours 30 minutes
Transport
Car hire / Train
Elevation
1,178 m / 3,865 ft
Vertical drop
373 m / 1,224 ft
Avg snowfall
1.25 m / 4 ft
Ski area
34 km
Ski lifts
20
Runs
46
Grade
6% advanced 39% intermediates 55% beginners

Customer Reviews

What our customers say about Geilo.

Insider Tips

See our latest Geilo blog posts.

Team Norway - Geilo Group Picture
24th January 2025 - Rollo Squire
I’ve been skiing in the Alps with my family most of my life, but in December 2024 I had my first taste of skiing in Norway. I was blown away by what the country had to offer, and now I’ve tried it, I’m not sure I’ll ever return to the Alps!
Park City Snowshoeing © Park City Chamber / Bureau
3rd December 2024 - Rollo Squire
Being a non-skier on a ski holiday can be a daunting prospect. When the skiers head out to the slopes, it’s essential that there’s enough to keep you busy. But fear not! Whether your ski days are behind you or it’s just not for you, we’ve hand-picked the best resorts for non-skiers.

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