Geilo Ski Resort International

Geilo

 
Description: Hardanger Mountain Plateau, Norway.

Newest Review: ... good I wouldn't recommend it at all. The skiing is good but those that skied felt that the levels were too high (ie a green run was harder than a green run should have been)and that it was extemely difficult for beginners as it really started at intermediate level. The town itself is very boring. The pricing is average but there are hardly any shops and no nightlife that I was aware of ... more

 ... except one cinema with only one screen showing fairly old movies!. As for the acccomodation there is plenty available but they are really set up for the skier and if you don't ski all their is to do is watch the two english channels there are. B...more

Gayleb
Premium Review Geilo and skiing (172 words)
by Gayleb - written on 16/09/00 (Useful, 146 readings)
Rating:

I'm not a keen skier myself but the rest of my family are and so I got taken here. If you ski well then its a good resort but if your a beginner or not very good I wouldn't recommend it at all. The skiing is good but those that skied felt that the levels were too high (ie a green run was harder than a green run should have been)and that it was extemely difficult for beginners as it really started at intermediate level. The town itself is very boring. The pricing is average but there are hardly any shops and no nightlife that I was aware of except one cinema with only one screen showing fairly old movies!. As for the ...

 

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