Geilo in Norway is 800 feet tall, and has one of the highest ski lifts in the world, stretching 3,887 meters. Geilo is positioned three thirty in the capital, while having good road and rail links to the city. Set mid amazing scenery just off the shore of the fjord in the heart of Geilo is “Winter Wonderland” of Norway. True to its reputation as an excellent family resort, Geilo has seen visitors from Europe and other countries since the early 1900s. Geilo remains unspoilt, with true Norwegian character lay untouched.
With more than skiing facilities Geilo is home to the 4-star Hotel Highland, and many houses, and the famous Holms Ski Bar. Although primarily a ski resort Geilo also offers sleigh rides, adventure tours wildlife, ski orienteering, tobogganing, snowshoeing, dog sledding, kite skiing, night skiing, snowboarding, freestyle and much more.
Geilo’s reputation as one of the most important ski resorts in the world is above all the ability to respond to family holidays. More than 10,000 families visiting the slopes each year, Geilo also offers excellent classes in a package called “Family Starter Pack”. This requires education for the whole family is responsible for $ 200 per day. This means that not only can the whole family to learn together, but it also means that families with no skiing experience, can go ahead and after the first day, you can ski on their own.
Geilo has also increased its reputation amongst Snowboarders in recent years to strike in Lillehammer, Voss and Hemsedal in its bid to host the Norwegian Snowboarding Championship. With four sides of mountain each dedicated to snowboarding and skiing, Geilo is now able to call itself the site of the Norwegian ski first to offer 5 runs dedicated to snowboarding. With 110 tracks in total, Geilo 14% expert allowing experienced skiers to have fun on the slopes, while keeping the rest of its facilities for intermediates and beginners that account a larger number of visitors per year.
Geilo also offers excellent value for money with weekly family packages $ 1,000 including accommodation, bed and breakfast. The element that stands out most Geilo is the way it is for families with childcare, family meals, and especially their Christmas bonanza which includes Santa visiting the slopes with his reindeer on Christmas and Christmas approaches. Geilo never fails to be complete for Christmas, with so many families choose to rear their children along to experience Christmas within this winter wonderland.
Although Geilo offers amazing family packages, it would be wrong to say that Geilo is limited to family vacations. Geilo has hosted very serious world sporting events, as well as the training ground for national ski and snowboard teams. Geilo is available in August / September all the way through the end of March and will consider investing in “Avalanche Technology” which creates the water to provide 24/365 skiing. If you’ve never been to Geilo, then I advise you to give it a go, even a family photo can put people off visiting the slope I would suggest making sure it is wiser. Their site is clear to see that consistent snowfall, and a large variation in the difficulty of runs, Geilo is an institution that can truly food for everyone, from beginner to professional.
He has many opportunities for locals, and with good connections and there’s really no excuse for not hoping on a plane and going to Geilo today. With thousands of people on the slopes, from different countries and different backgrounds Geilo is suitable for families and teenagers like. With the price of individual plans ranging from $ 350 for a week and known DJs playing at local club sites Geilo has also become very popular among teenagers who have seen Ibiza as the only place to be seen on holiday.
