Buskerud district, Buskerud, Norway

Places to visit near Geilo

Geilo is a town in Buskerud district, Buskerud, Norway, home to about 2,276 people. Within 50 km by road there are 122 places to visit — 39 hill stations & viewpoints, 47 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 13 waterfalls and 10 churches. The must-see places are Skarvsenden (11 km), Hivjufossen (14 km) and Vesle Ustevatnet (15 km).

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Geilo at a glance

Location
Buskerud district, Buskerud, Norway
Population
about 2,276
Coordinates
60.5337° N, 8.2054° E
Places within 50 km
122 (50 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Geilo

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Geilo: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Things to see near Geilo, by type

Hill stations & viewpoints near Geilo

87 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Geilo. The closest is Ustedalen (1 km); the best-known is Skarvsenden (11 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Skarvsenden · viewpoint · Buskerud · ~11 km · Must-see
  • Miljonuten · viewpoint · Buskerud · ~15 km · Must-see
  • Ustedalen · viewpoint · Buskerud · ~0 km
  • Oddnakk · viewpoint · Buskerud · ~9 km
  • Folarskardnuten · viewpoint · Buskerud · ~31 km · Must-see
  • Skurdalen · viewpoint · Buskerud · ~12 km

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Geilo

73 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Geilo. The closest is Ustedalsfjorden (3 km); the best-known is Vesle Ustevatnet (15 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Waterfalls near Geilo

22 waterfalls within 100 km of Geilo. The closest is Juvefossen (5 km); the best-known is Hivjufossen (14 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Churches near Geilo

13 churches within 100 km of Geilo. The closest is Geilo Kyrkje (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Geilo

9 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Geilo. The closest is Hovsfjorden Naturreservat (11 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Geilo

5 museums within 100 km of Geilo. The closest is Dagali Museum (24 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Geilo

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 53 km on the road.

  1. Start in Geilo
  2. 14 km Hivjufossen · waterfall, Buskerud
  3. 6 km Miljonuten · viewpoint, Buskerud
  4. 4 km Skarvsenden · viewpoint, Buskerud
  5. 11 km Ustevatnet · lake, Buskerud
  6. 3 km Vesle Ustevatnet · lake, Buskerud
  7. 15 km Back to Geilo

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From travellers near Geilo

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How to reach Geilo

    All places near Geilo by distance

    Within 15 km of Geilo

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Geilo by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints3987Ustedalen (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs4773Ustedalsfjorden (3 km)
    Waterfalls1322Juvefossen (5 km)
    Churches1013Geilo Kyrkje (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens69Hovsfjorden Naturreservat (11 km)
    Museums25Dagali Museum (24 km)
    Forts & heritage55Hestestall (24 km)
    Other attractions01Gardnos Crater (57 km)

    Geilo: questions travellers 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.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Geilo?

    Juvefossen, about 5 km by road; Høgefoss (9 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Geilo?

    Start in Geilo, visit Hivjufossen, then Miljonuten, then Skarvsenden, then Ustevatnet, then Vesle Ustevatnet, and drive back — about 53 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Geilo?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Geilo

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Geilo’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Geilo on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.