Geilo

A historic Norwegian mountain town on the Bergen Railway, with two linked alpine areas and 220km of cross-country trails on the Hardangervidda.

Key Stats

Vertical Drop
380m (1,247ft)
The height difference between the top and bottom of the mountain
Summit Elevation
1,178m (3,865ft)
How high the highest lift or peak reaches
Base Elevation
800m (2,625ft)
Height of the main base village — higher means cooler, drier snow
Annual Snowfall
350cm (138in)
Average annual natural snowfall — higher is better for powder days
Trails
39
Total number of marked runs on the trail map
Lifts
20
Total number of lifts including chairlifts, gondolas, and t-bars
Resort Size
34 km of pistes
Marked piste length across the lift-linked area

Terrain Breakdown

The percentage of marked trails in each difficulty level. A higher beginner percentage means more terrain suitable for novices and families; a higher advanced percentage means more challenge for experts.

Easy
35%
Intermediate
50%
Difficult
15%

Best For

BeginnersFamilies

When to go

Average snowpack depth, by month.

Geilo's snowpack peaks in March.

deepestJulAugSepOctNovDecJanFebMarAprMayJun
Snowpack
peaks Mar
Typical season
Dec – Apr

Snow depth: ECA&D, daily station data (1994–2023).

Location

Geilo sits in southern Norway's mountains, on the high plateau country at the edge of the Hardangervidda between Oslo and Bergen. The setting is open and exposed, with low, rounded fells rather than sharp peaks and a cold continental feel.

Getting there

Moderate to reach

Fly into Oslo (OSL), about 3.5 hours from the resort by road.

Compare Geilo to

These are the resorts most similar to Geilo. Pick one to see a side-by-side.

vs Beitostølenvs Trysilvs Myrkdalenvs Oppdalvs Hemsedalvs Voss Resortvs Donovalyvs Levi

Explore Further

More ski resorts in Norway →Official website →