National Parks in Geilo

Geilo is a national park village and serves as the gateway to two national parks: Hallingskarvet National Park and Hardangervidda National Park.

Located in Hol Municipality within the Hallingdal region of Buskerud County, Geilo is a typical mountain community with most of its area situated over 900 meters above sea level. The highest peak in the municipality is Hallingskarvet at 1,933 meters, while the lowest point is around 445 meters.

Geilo is strategically situated in a valley between the two national parks, with Hardangervidda to the south and Hallingskarvet to the north.

 

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Hardangervidda National Park

Hardangervidda National Park – Norway's largest at 3422 km². Explore the vast plateau across Hordaland, Viken, and Telemark.

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Hallingskarvet National Park

Hallingskarvet rises majestically over the plateaus with steep cliffs to the north and south, and the impressive peak, Folarskardnuten,

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The national parks offer some of the best nature and hiking experiences in the country.

Marked trails lead you in and out of the parks, both on foot and on skis during winter. You can hike and ski from cabin to cabin, take breaks at food and service cabins to recharge, and enjoy the magnificent wilderness.

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Hiking in Geilo

Explore recommended hikes and maps for Geilo. Find trails for all skill levels with spectacular views of the Norwegian mountain landscape.

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Food service cabins - summer & autumn

Discover the food service and accommodation cabins in the mountains that offer perfect bases for exploring the nature around Geilo in summer

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Cross-country skiing in Geilo

Geilo and Hol Municipality are among the best areas in Norway for cross-country skiing and have more than 500 kilometers of groomed tracks

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Food service cabins in winter

Discover the food service and accommodation cabins in the mountains that provide perfect starting points for exploring the nature around

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Hike from cabin to cabin

Hardangervidda offers fantastic hiking and nature experiences, with popular cabin-to-cabin routes both summer and winter.

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