Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
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Vøringfoss to Kinsarvik via Harteigen
(three days) To the picturesque mountain
ofHarteigenwithitspanoramicviewsofHardangervidda,thendownthemonk'sstair-
way to Kinsarvik (
Click here
).
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Halne to Dyranut via Rauhelleren
(two days) Trails lead south off the Rv7.
There's a strong chance hikers will encounter reindeer herds.
For details of other adventure possibilities on the plateau, see the boxed text,
Click
here
.
Geilo
POP 2265
At Geilo (pronounced Yei-lo), midway between Oslo and Bergen, you can practically step
off the train onto a ski lift. In summer, there's plenty of fine hiking in the area. A popu-
lar nearby destination is the expansive plateau-like mountain called Hallingskarvet, frosted
with several small glaciers. Apart from hiking across the Hardangervidda, it's possible to
go glacier trekking on Hardangerjøkulen (1862m), horse-riding, white-water rafting, river-
boarding and on elk safaris. For more information on these and other activities, contact the
tourist office.
Sleeping & Eating
Geilo has dozens of accommodation choices, most of which are geared towards the adven-
ture and outdoor-activity crowds. The tourist office has a full list.
Some of the more reasonable options:
Øen Turistsenter & Geilo Vandrerhjem
YOUTH HOSTEL €
( 32 08 70 60;
www.oenturist.no
; Lienvegen 137; dm Nkr275, huts Nkr480-825)
Breakfast Nkr60.
Ro Hotell & Kro
HOTEL, RESTAURANT €€
( 32 09 08 99;
www.rohotell.no
; Geilovegen 55; s/d from Nkr650/850)
Dinner mains
from Nkr125.
