Highland Lodge Hotel

Norway , Geilo

  • Central Location
  • Spa & Wellness
  • Food & Drink
3.5/5
Inghams rating

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  • Lienvegen 11, 3580 Geilo, Norway

Facilities

  • Gym/Fitness Centres
  • Indoor Pool
  • Spa Facilities
  • Sauna/Steam Room
  • Bar
  • Single Rooms
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant

Geilo at a glance

  • Norwegian
  • Norwegian Krona (NOK)
  • London Gatwick (LGW)

Included in your ski holiday to Geilo

  • On holiday support and tailored advice from our Destination Expert based in Norway
  • Access to Inghams Digital Resort Guide with things to do, ski highlights and useful information on holiday
  • Flights from the UK, transfers and accommodation on bed & breakfast

About Highland Lodge Hotel

Highland Lodge Hotel provides cosy and attractive hotel rooms in the centre of Geilo. You can expect a comfortable stay here, with a wide range of wellness and entertainment facilities available at the hotel.

During your stay, there'll be plenty of ways to fill your time when you're not on the slopes. Make the most of the wellness facilities on hand including a large indoor swimming pool, Finnish sauna and fitness room with modern equipment ranging from treadmills, rowing machines and a variety of weights. As it gets later into the evening, relax in the cosy communal lounge area, play a game of billiards and enjoy a drink with friends or family in the bar area.

Highland Lodge is a family-friendly property and caters well towards children. You'll find a children's pool and large playroom onsite, both have free access included in your stay, meaning entertaining the little ones away from the slopes couldn't be easier.

  • Swimming pool - open between 7am - 10pm
  • Children's pool
  • Finnish sauna 
  • Fitness room - open between 7am - 10pm
  • Playroom - open between 7am - 10pm
  • Highland Pizzeria 
  • Highland Bakery 
  • Bar area
  • Wi-Fi
  • Communal lounge area with billiards

The Highland Lodge has a great location in resort, it's just a short five-minute walk (500 metres) to the centre of Geilo.

The nearest ski lifts, nursery slopes and ski school meeting point are around 20 minutes away. You can easily hop onto the free ski bus which stops outside the hotel.

Breakfast is served to your room on a tray, and includes a hot drink, juice, yogurt and a sandwich.  

You can buy breakfast and lunch from the Highland Bakery. Baked good are freshly made each morning and you can expect things like baguettes and sandwiches, bread, cinnamon buns and croissants. There is also freshly brewed coffee available. The bakery open from 7am every day.

When you're back from an energetic day on the slopes, you could venture into Geilo and visit one of the many restaurants and bars available. But if you'd prefer to stay onsite, there are a couple of a la carte options to choose from

  • Try one of Norway's best pizzas at the Highland Pizzeria. All the pizzas here are made with fresh ingredients, and the thin crispy bases are baked in an Italian pizza oven. There are also options of pasta dishes and a salad bar to choose from. 
  • For a more sophisticated experience head over to Smakeriet, one of Geilo's most exciting places to eat, where the charcoal grill is at the heart of the cuisine - offers a tempting menu featuring meats, seafood, and seasonal vegetables, all cooked to perfection in their Josper Grill. This restaurant is located next door to the Highland Lodge.

Board basis available: Bed and Breakfast

Twin or Double Rooms are located in the main building, sleeping one to two people and are around 20m2. These rooms have a seating area and a shower or bathroom.

Room facilities:

  • Bed linen and towels are included 
  • End of stay cleaning is included 
  • Tea and coffee making facilities 
  • TV
  • Hair dryer

Reception

  • Check in from: 3pm
  • Check out: 11am

Additional information

  • Lift accessible: Yes
  • Lift serves all floors: Yes
  • Access ramp: Yes

Travel to Geilo

Depart on: Sundays

Fly into: Bergen

Transfer by coach: approx. 3 hours 50 mins

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Travel by air

Flights to Bergen depart Sundays between 21 December 2025 and 22 February 2026.

Transfer time

  • approx. 3 hours 50 mins by coach 

Please be aware transfer times may vary depending on weather conditions and volume of traffic, especially during peak season.

Inghams Rating: 3.5/5

We rate all of our accommodation based on their facilities, service level, character and customer feedback. Our ratings may vary from the official rating.

Ski & Snowboard in Geilo

Best for

Beginner

Intermediate

Advanced

Cross-country

Snowboard

Geilo is a charming ski resort offering varied terrain, family-friendly activities, and authentic Nordic experiences in a peaceful mountain setting.

Runs

Blue: 18km
Red: 12km
Black: 4km

Additional Ski Details

Ski area:
34km
Resort altitude:
800m
Ski Altitude:
779m - 1178m
Lift Ski Lockers:
No
More ski and snowboarding info

Discover Geilo

Geilo (pronounced yay-low) is a charming mountain village located in southern Norway, nestled between the scenic mountains of Hallingdal and Hardangervidda. With a rich history dating back to the late 1800s, it is one of Norway's oldest mountain resorts. The resort still retains much of its historical charm, with traditional Norwegian architecture and cultural landmarks that reflect its heritage.

Geilo is one of Norway’s top ski resorts, attracting winter sports enthusiasts from around the world. It offers a wide variety of alpine skiing and snowboarding slopes, along with cross-country skiing trails. The resort caters to all skill levels, from beginners to advanced skiers, making it a family-friendly destination for winter vacations. The region is also known for its excellent snow conditions, reliable snowfall, and scenic surroundings.

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Things to do in Geilo

Located in the heart of the village, there is an artificial ice skating rink - the Patinoire de Val d'Isere - and is great fun for all the family. It is open all winter 7 days a week, weather dependant of course, and there is a small refreshment chalet located on site for snacks and hot drinks to warm you up. 

Val d'Isere has one driving school offering training courses supervised by professionals for ice driving. They have one car and one motorcycle track as well as a ice karting track and driving simulator that replicates the real sensations felt when driving on a real race car track. Ice driving improves you reflexes, helps you respond to risks and sets out to improve your driving in general. If you don't want to drive, you can also experience drifting on the ice at speed as a passenger with a professional race driver who all have national certificates of motor sports. 

Val d'Isere is a great place to learn to fly thanks to it's many clubs and organisations in the resort whose sole purpose is to get you up in the air. Flights can be taken with a qualified instructor and it's good to know that no level of fitness is required for this activity, all you need to do is sit back and enjoy the spectacular birds-eye views.

Snowmobiles are great fun and a fab way to explore the side of the mountains the ski slopes don't touch. It's up to you to decide whether you want to be a passenger or a driver but either way you'll have opportunities to experience untouched landscapes surrounding Mont Blanc, Bellevarde summit and the Sache - and some great opportunities for photos!

Jump on a snowmobile and experience Soldeu to the fullest. Make the most of the guided tours that are available or create your own adventure and follow marked trails alone. If you're hoping for a little more excitement, night tours are also available in resort through request. Snowmobile drivers are required to be 18 years and over but children are welcome when accompanied by an adult.

There is a wide variety of winter excursions offered around Soldeu with the Canillo Olympic Palace offering a range of ice activities like ice hockey, ice karting and artistic ice skating. The venue has stands for 1,700 spectators and has an Olympic size ice rink. You can even learn how to build an igloo which is great fun for the children.

Add a touch of adrenaline to your holiday and experience a birds eye view of Soldeu through paragliding. No previous experience is needed and there are multiple types of flight on offer with an amazing selection of guides. If you'd like to capture that unforgettable moment, some flights are documented with photo and video imagery available for purchase at the end of your ride. 

The Grandvalira zipline, 40 meters high and 550 meters long, gives you some of the best possible views of the mountains and Llac del Forn lake. You can either sit down and cruise or if you're feeling daring enough ride horizontally and prepare to fly. 

Treat yourself to an afternoon relaxing in the wonderful wellness area in Le Lac. With your lift pass it only costs about €12 for 90mins chilling and relaxing those achy ski legs away. There is also a fantastic recreational pool area here, and if relaxing isn’t your thing then the incredible fitness facilities will help you train for your next ski expedition.

Don’t forget your speedos!

Tignespace will keep you occupied with its state-of-the-art infrastructures in an exceptional setting. Its massive climbing walls and indoor football pitches make it perfect for white-out days when the snow is just too heavy to ski. It also includes a conference centre.

Tignes is one of the only resorts in France that provide free diving beneath the ice! An incredible opportunity for an underwater experience with a qualified instructor.

If you're looking for a thrill ride, slide down a 30 km ski jump on your skis/snowboard wearing a bungee harness and land safely via zip wire!

Swap your skis for a toboggan on the Pala'Fou Toboggan run! Alternatively, to add a bit of extra fun to sledging, try snow tubing! Slide down the slope on a giant rubber ring (3 years and above).

The Plateau du Marais is a new viewing platform at 2425 metres offering panoramic views of the surrounding summits. Head up the Aiguille Rouge 6 seater chair lift to access the viewing platform.

If you'd prefer to explore the winter landscape by foot we'd recommend trying snow shoeing. Using poles and your own strength you wade through the snow, making it fantastic exercise as well as a lot of fun. A highlight about snow shoeing is that it takes place away from the busy slopes, allowing you to explore the quieter, untouched parts of Andorra.

Also known as 'Mushing', hit the dog-sled circuits and take a guided tour over at El Tarter or Grau Roig. Choose to take charge and control the sled, assisting the dogs on their run, or sit back and relax in the passenger seat making sure to enjoy the snowy scenery. 

Be the first one up the mountain and enjoy a breakfast with a view, you can enjoy the exclusivity of being one of the first ones on the mountain. Please ask your representative for further details on how to book.

If you fancy a break from skiing, take the focus off the mountains and spend some quality fun time with the family. Downstairs in the Princesa Parc Hotel you'll find a 10-pin bowling alley, along with a bar and games room that is open to the general public.

Hop on a snowmobile and cruise round remote, marked trails through the trees, seeing a side of Pas the skiers don't get to see. Snowmobiling is a great activity for those of you looking for an adrenaline rush and to make it even better, there are night excursions available too for the ultimate adventure. Don't forget to bring your valid driving license if you're hoping to drive the snowmobile!

Mushing is an extremely popular excursion across all winter destinations and is a fantastic way to see resorts away from the piste. Take in the scenery of Pas de la Casa and the Grandvalira ski area, go on an unforgettable journey through the snowy forest paths and sit back and enjoy the ride on a sled pulled by huskies.

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