Overview
Geilo (help·info) is a centre in the municipality of Hol in Viken county, Norway. Geilo is primarily a ski resort town, with around 2,400 inhabitants.
Description
At Geilo (pronounced Yei-lo), midway between Oslo and Bergen, you can practically step off the train onto a ski lift. In summer there's plenty of fine hiking in the area. A popular nearby destination is the expansive plateau-like mountain called Hallingskarvet, frosted with several small glaciers. Apart from hiking across the Hardangervidda, it's possible to go glacier trekking on Hardangerjøkulen (1862m), horse riding, white-water rafting and riverboarding. For more information on these and other activities, contact the tourist office.