Geilo Skiheiser, Eastern Norway, Norway
4.0 (38 reviews) Spent Ranking #4 in Buskerud Ski & Snowboard Areas
Good slopes for all levels
Geilo Skiheiser has 18 ski lifts of different types, and its maximum capacity is 24,000 passengers per hour. There are rarely queues, and there are 40 alpine slopes of varying degree of difficulty and length. Geilo is also a paradise for children, with lots of activities and areas suited for children. You will also find three areas for snowboarding. The ski slopes are situated near the centre of the village, and you can ski down the slopes, kick off your skis and wander right into the village. Nightskiing 4 days a week. Liftcard of two days or more can be used for nightskiing.
Address
Vesleslaattvegen 13, Geilo 3580 Norway
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Current local date and time now
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User Ratings
4.0 based on (38 reviews)
Reviews
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4maurink 5:00 PM Jun 29, 2015
Good slopes for all levels
This area had good slopes for all levels ranging from green slopes for beginners to black mogul slopes for the more advanced. There are even jumps and rails. the slopes are groomed overnight so they are particularly pleasant to ski on in the mornings. One thing I would say is that the area is not very big so once you have stayed there for a week, you know all the slopes very well.
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3Londontraveller738 5:00 PM Jul 16, 2013
Safe and accessible slopes for all levels
The slopes in Geilo are great for Families and beginners. They have areas with snowparks, rails , jumps and a halfpipe for those who seek a little more challenging run. They also have airbags which anyone can use, so long as they have twintip or snowboards. Remember not to use your poles, as I found out when I was politely explained as to what this was not allowed. The facilities are a little tired, especially on the Geilo side of the valley, with older lifts and the buildings being a bit run down and not maintained very well. The cafes are expensive and pretty much just serve up poor quality American fast foods, so best to either pack a lunch or go without, not worth the cost or the queues. The lift operators are friendly, but we noticed that many were not very active in engaging with the public, wearing headphones and staying inside the lift cabins on some of the drag lifts. My wife and son, both beginners enjoyed that they could access most of the slopes after only a few days, and one of the lift operators, an Australian whose name I cannot remember, was particularly helpful with directions, tips and suggestions for activities and a progression list for the slopes. My kids really enjoyed our time there, we had very affordable accommodation beside the slopes, so ski in and out which saved us a lot of hassles. But pack warm clothes, lots of layers or even pick up some thermals in town. Shopping is a bit of a hassle in Geilo as many of the shops close not long after the slopes shut, which made it a choice between skiing or shopping. Bit disappointing for my son who had some holiday money from his grandparents. Overall, highly recommended for families and not as expensive as we were led to believe, with high quality accommodation and ski/travel packages for very reasonable prices, great snow and very new rental equipment. They just need to give the place a bit of a refresh as it was looking a bit tired.
