Excursions - getaway suggestions
There are numerous escapes and experiences to be had in Geilo, both for those who are independant explorers or those who prefer group outings.
Rallarvegen
The old construction road along the Bergen railway from Haugastøl to Myrdal and Flåm, and from Upsete to Voss is called Rallarvegen. The road is a total of 123 km long and goes through some of Norway's most remarkable high mountain nature. Rallarvegen is one of the country's most momular bicycling stretches, and to bicycle the entire route takes two days.
There is a train that transports bicycles on the Bergen railway. Train departures daily. You must reserve a place for your bicycle in advance. Price: NOK 150.
Contact the Norwegian State Railway (NSB) + 47 815 00 888 for train schedules and ticket booking.
Norway in a nutshell®
This journey takes you through some of Norway's most beautiful fjord scenery. You can experience the scenic Bergen Railway, the breathtaking Flåm Railway, the Aurlandsfjord, the narrow Naeroyfjord (now included on UNESCO's World Heritage List) and the steep hairpin bends of Stalheimskleiva. You can start or end your trip in Geilo. You can also make a stop over in Geilo on your trip along the Bergen Railway.Trips with start/stop at Geilo can be bought at NSB stations or telephone +47 815 68 222. Read more about Norway in a nutshell®.
The Bergen Railway
The Bergen Railway is voted one of the world’s most beautiful train journeys. The train ride over Northern Europe’s biggest mountain plateau is spectacular and varied.
The Flåm Railway
Is one of the highlights and is a 20-km-long train journey from the mountain station of Myrdal down to Flåm, down beside the fjord, takes around 55 minutes. On the journey, you have views of some of the most magnificent mountain scenery in Norway with an ever-changing panorama of tall mountains and cascading waterfalls.
Splendid Norwegian fjords - on UNESCO's World Heritage List!
The boat sails out the Aurlandsfjord and into the Naeroyfjord, one of the narrowest fjord in Europe. The Naeroyfjord is included on UNESCO's famous World Heritage List. Surrounded by towering mountains up to 1,800 metres high, this branch of the Sognefjord is amazingly beautiful.
Nærøyfjorden – UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Naeroyfjord is voted to the world’s best preserved tourist destination. It takes only 90 minutes by car from Geilo, which is a beautiful branch of Sognefjord, and at its narrowest it is only 250 metres wide.
Experience the world’s longest and deepest fjords, with numerous waterfalls and vast rivers. See marine mammals and abandoned Norwegian farms along the way.
“This place is wonderful: living traditional culture, wonderful landscape, not crowded. I am very happy with how this destination is managed. Excellent environmental quality, local people involved in a very smooth way.”
- Panellist Eduardo Nycander from UNESCO, Rainforest Expedition.
Stalheimskleiva
The journey continues by coach up the steep and spectacular hairpin bends of Stalheimskleiva. The road up to Stalheim Hotel has 13 steep bends. After enjoying the wonderful views of the Stalheimsfossen and Sivlefossen waterfalls, there is a short stop at the hotel to enjoy the view before the journey continues to Voss. From Voss, you can continue your journey by train back to Geilo, Oslo or Bergen.
World heritage Champagne Cruise
This is an adventure and a unique offer for those who want to experience mountains and fjords by helicopter! The trip takes place with helicopter from Geilo – where you will se a majestic sight from the highest mountains to the deepest fjords. When arriving in the West-Coast of Norway, you will have a magnificent trip by cruise on Naeroyfjord.
The Adventure Road
Adventures between Oslo and Bergen. The Adventure Road leads to exciting experiences, attractions and activities. It runs from Hallingdal in the east - over mountain plains and mountains - to the beautiful, enchanting western Norwegian fjords in Hardanger and Inner Sogn. Opportunities abound - only your fancy places limits on the experiences to be had.
Vøringsfossen
Vøringsfossen is Norway’s most visited natural tourist attraction. It has a total fall of 182 metres, including a vertical fall of 145 metres. The best location to see the waterfall is by Fossli Hotel, which lies 20 kilometres from Eidfjord at the top of Måbødalen. Turn off the Rv 7 road at the access road to Fossli Hotel/Vøringsfossen.
Hardangervidda Nature Centre
In beautiful and dramatic Western Norway, at the foot of the Vøringsfoss waterfall and by the ascent of the Måbødalen valley, lies the Hardangervidda Nature Center at Eidfjord. The purpose of the centre is to gather and distribute knowledge about interaction in nature and human activities.
Sima hydroelectric power plant
One of the largest hydroelectric power plants in Europe. Lies 700 metres into the mountain and is 200-metres-long, 20-metres-wide and 40-metres-high. The plant offers guided tours that include a film about the construction of the power plant and a tour of the power station hall. The whole tour takes about an hour. Sima hydroelectric power plant lies in Simadalen, around one hour from Geilo. Follow the signs to the plant.
Open: 15 June – 15 August: 10.00am, 12 noon and 2.00 pm. From 1 July also at 3.30 pm.
Open for groups throughout the year by agreement.
Prices: Adults NOK 55,-, children NOK 45,-. Group price.
Telephone: +47 53 67 34 00.
E.K.T Langedrag Nature Park
At the nature park you can get close to many Norwegian domestic animals among the farm buildings. The nature park is an excellent place for walks and enables a closer study of animals such as wolves, lynx, polar foxes, elks and reindeer. It is a 45 minutes drive from Geilo.
Fonnafly
Light aircraft direct from Oslo to Geilo, Ustedalsfjorden, costs NOK 9200 for four people.
Fonnafly has several different proposals for tours and you can make your own preferences.
Fly from Geilo over the Hardanger Mountain Plateau, national park, past Hårteigen, over Folgefonna and on to Rosendal. In Rosendal you can have a guided tour and have lunch at the Barony. It is 1,5 kilometres from the landing spot to the Barony, an opportunity with a transportation on a horse wagon can be arranged.
Norwegian wild salmon centre
The Norwegian Wild Salmon Centre is located on the banks of the Lærdal river. It was opened by His Majesty King Harald on June 15 1996. The Centre provides insight into the life and legends of the Atlantic salmon and informs its visitors about the protection, management and exploitation of the wild salmon stocks.
Reard more about the Norwegian wild salmon centre.
Aurlandsdalen
At this point the east of Norway and the west of Norway meet in a breathtaking mountain area. The contrasts in the landscape are big; from rock landscape to luxuriance, deep valleys and thundering waterfalls. This hiking tour can be done in numerous of paths. 2 hours by car from Geilo.
Please contact Geilo Tourist information, tel +47 32 09 59 00, for any questions about attractions, events and activities in the areas.