Places to visit near

Geilo

Geilo is a town in Buskerud district, Buskerud, Norway of about 2,276 people. Within 50 km by road there are 122 places to visit: 39 hill stations & viewpoints, 47 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 13 waterfalls. The must-see places are Skarvsenden, Hivjufossen and Vesle Ustevatnet.

60.5337° N, 8.2054° EPop. 2,276

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Within 30 km66 places
Within 50 km122
Must-see143
Notable72
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Geilo

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:30 pm

90 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Geilo
  2. Hivjufossenwaterfall · 1.5 hrs
  3. Miljonutenviewpoint · 1 hrs
  4. Skarvsendenviewpoint · 1 hrs
  5. Vesle Ustevatnetlake · 45 min
  6. Dagali Museummuseum · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Geilo
Today’s loopGeiloStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Geilo?

Skarvsenden (viewpoint, about 11 km), Hivjufossen (waterfall, about 14 km), Vesle Ustevatnet (lake, about 15 km), Miljonuten (viewpoint, about 15 km), Ustevatnet (lake, about 18 km), Geilo Kyrkje (church, about 1 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Geilo?

122 places on Spotwander: 39 hill stations & viewpoints, 47 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 13 waterfalls, 10 churches, 6 wildlife, forests & gardens.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Geilo?

Ustedalen, about 1 km by road; Oddnakk (9 km) is next.

Which is the nearest lake to Geilo?

Ustedalsfjorden, about 3 km by road; Budalsvatnet (6 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Geilo?

Start in Geilo, visit Hivjufossen, then Miljonuten, then Skarvsenden, then Vesle Ustevatnet, then Dagali Museum, and drive back — about 90 km by road in all.