Buskerud, Norway · Europe
Geilo sits on the route: 20 minutes from Hol, 37km from Hardangervidda Mountain Plateau Road (Rv7).
Geilo is a town located in Buskerud, Norway. With a population of 2,500, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Geilo sits in Norway, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Oslo time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Geilo to your route.
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. The Bergen Line facilitated Geilo's development as theRead more
first skiing resort in the country, and it is still one of the largest. It is also known for having some of the most luxurious and expensive holiday cabins in Norway. The center of the town lies at 800 meters above sea level, and its highest point is 1178 meters above sea level.
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Geilo is located in Buskerud, Norway, Europe. The coordinates are 60.5337 latitude, 8.2054 longitude.
Geilo has a population of approximately 2,500 people, making it a town in Norway.
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Many toll roads use automatic plate recognition (AutoPASS). Headlights required at all times.
Full driving guide for Norway2 notable places within an hour's drive.
famous road
National Tourist Route crossing Europe's largest high mountain plateau between Eidfjord and Geilo, with treeless arctic scenery and wild reindeer herds either side of the road.
37 km · about 40 min drive
waterfall
Norway's most visited waterfall plunging 182 metres into the Måbødalen valley, now with dramatic stepped viewing platforms.
54 km · about 60 min drive
May to September
Far northern latitude: short daylight hours outside summer make long drives harder.
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