Geilo is one of the major ski destinations of Norway , the birth place of the modern sport skiing. The town is located in the Hallingdal valley in the middle of the Hardangervidda Plateau and Hallingskarvet Mountain.
The Geilo ski resort has been appealing to skiers for a long time, who gather there every year. The ski resort homes many ski slopes, with the longest being of two kilometers. There are two different types of ski lift systems, drag lifts and chair lifts, available at Geilo . Apart from skiing, snowboarding, ice-skating, swimming and tobogganing are some of the other activities held in the Geilo ski resort . Accommodation at Geilo is offered at various apartments, cabins, chalets, hotels, inns and hotels. There is accommodation for every one in the Geilo ski resort .
In Geilo , the ski season stretches from December to May every year. During this time, Geilo ski resort offers special rates for the skiers visiting there. The easy slopes of the trails at the resort are preferred by skiers at the beginners' level. The trails are also enjoyed by intermediate and expert skiers. Tourists also gather at the resort every year. Geilo has become one of the hot spots in Norwegian tourism.
