Location

Geilo is a charming and lively mountain village at the foot of Hardangervidda and Hallingskarvet. It is the perfect destination for those who want to experience a wide range of activities year-round in a stunning setting. You are also close to all the amenities and facilities that the modern and vibrant town centre has to offer. Geilo offers a rich selection of restaurants, cafes, and shopping. There are more than 40 shops and eateries, ranging from sports, fashion, furniture, building materials, food, and pharmacy to a liquor store. Geilo has many dining options – including traditional quality food at the well-known Hallingstuene, fantastic TT Tomahawk at Smakeriet Beefbar, authentic Italian pizza at Highland Lodge, and delicious French pastries at Á Tartiner Bakeri.

For the past four years, Geilo has been voted "Norway’s Best Ski Resort" by the World Ski Awards. There are slopes suitable for all levels, from children and beginners to experienced ski enthusiasts.

The fantastic ski resort features 21 ski lifts and a total of 45 runs, ranging from fun children's areas and gentle green slopes to challenging terrain parks and steep black slopes. The resort is located on both the north and south sides of the valley, and the ski bus easily takes you from one side of the valley to the other. In the resort's base areas, you can rent modern and well-prepared skis. Geilo also has several ski schools.

Offering more than 500 kilometers of groomed trails, both in the valleys and on the mountain plateaus, Geilo's cross-country season usually starts in October/November and lasts until May. For enthusiasts, it is often possible to ski in the higher mountain areas well into June.

Laftehovda is the perfect starting point for fantastic cross-country skiing trips over white expanses. Geilo is the gateway to both Hallingskarvet National Park and Hardangervidda National Park. Here, you will find some of the best cross-country skiing areas in Norway.

For those who enjoy activities other than skiing, there are a number of exciting options such as sledding, fat biking, ice karting, snowmobile safaris, dog sledding, horseback riding, snowshoeing, ice fishing, sauna, and ice bathing. For those hungry for speed and excitement, there are many challenging winter activities beyond alpine and cross-country skiing. Geilo also offers fantastic skiing experiences such as world-class kiting on Hardangervidda or ski touring to the majestic Hallingskarvet.

The hiking season starts in June and lasts until the snow falls in October/November. With a base at Laftehovda, you get the perfect starting point for challenging mountain hikes, leisurely berry and mushroom picking in the local area, or pleasant fishing trips to one of the many lakes on the plateau west of Kikut.

Geilo is well-equipped for cycling, and starting at 800 meters above sea level, you will find a number of great bike trails and facilities for the whole family, as well as tough high mountain trails for those seeking an extra challenge. The mountain metropolis of Geilo is a complete year-round destination that offers a wide range of activities and experiences.

To get to Geilo we recommend an eco-friendly and relaxing train ride. It takes about 3 hours from Bergen and about 3.5 hours from Oslo, and the train has up to five daily arrivals/departures. The train journey along the Bergen Railway is an experience in itself, as it passes through some of the most beautiful landscapes in Norway.

When you get off the train, the Kikut bus takes you further from the station all the way up to Solhovda parking lot at the entrance to Hakkesetstølen, within walking distance from Laftehovda. The Kikut bus corresponds with most trains from Oslo and Bergen during the ski season.

If you drive, National Road 7 is the shortest way to Geilo, both from Oslo and Bergen. This is a national tourist route over Hardangervidda and along the Hardangerfjord, offering magnificent nature. From the south, you arrive via County Road 40, which runs all the way from Larvik via Kongsberg. You will find Geilo halfway between Bergen and Oslo, at the top of Hallingdal, surrounded by mountains and national parks. This charming mountain village is easy to reach by car, train, and bus from various places in Norway.

Geilo boasts a snow-sure winter season that typically extends from early November to late April, ensuring excellent skiing conditions throughout the winter months. The resort's reliable snow cover and varied terrain make it a prime destination for winter sports enthusiasts.

Description

Based in the family-friendly Kikut, Laftehovda is a new cabin area where 7 exclusive log and post-and-beam cabins are now for sale. The cabins are tastefully designed with open and modern floor plans and are built to the highest of standards with high-end quality and finish. The cabins are delivered turnkey and each offer direct ski-in/ski-out access to cross-country ski trails.

Laftehovda offers comfortable living in the mountains amongst scenic, snow-secure, and peaceful surroundings. The cabins are based in a unique location with beautiful view plots and a cross-country ski trail right outside the door. Each cabin boasts great views towards Skurdalsfjorden in the southeast and further out over the mountains and Hardangervidda in the southwest.

The cabins are crafted in traditional Norwegian log cabin style, adhering to strict quality standards, and are tastefully designed with open and contemporary floor plans. In Laftehovda, you get a turnkey cabin built to a standard far above the norm. The cabins offer a perfect blend of craftsmanship traditions and a modern aesthetic, providing a relaxing environment in exclusive surroundings after an active day in the mountains.

The turnkey cabins in Laftehovda boast :

Kitchen: High-quality modern design furniture with whitegoods from Miele and Temptech.

Flooring: Single-plank oak parquet (without dimensions).

Stairs & Doors: Hardwood staircase in Ash, solid pine doors matching color with floor.

Fireplace: Contura i51 P wood-burning stove in matte black finish with large glass panes on three sides and an elegant lift-up doors.

Bathrooms: 2 tiled bathrooms + separate WC + sauna.
High-quality black panel heaters, downlights, switches/sockets, etc., remote heating control.

Spacious outdoor terrace.

Electric car charging station

Ski equipment storage.


The kitchens are tailor-made with the best quality by LHM Interior. The Egger fittings combine durability with stylish design. The black quartz composite countertop is highly durable and resistant to scratches. The sink from Franke comes with a quality faucet from German brand Dornbracht. The layout is thoughtful and efficient with plenty of practical drawer space. Soft-close drawers are provided from Blum's top line 'Legrabox,' and all glass cabinets feature dimmable LED lighting to enhance the atmosphere. The kitchen is exceptionally well-equipped with refrigerator, freezer, oven, induction hob, dishwasher, and extractor hood from Miele.

The bathrooms are specially tailored for Laftehovda and feature a cohesive and modern design with 90x45 cm Bera & Beren tiles from Living Ceramics in a matte lifelike finish. The exquisite bathroom fittings from Egger include soft-close drawers and a stylish ceramic sink from Italian brand Cielo. The bathroom comes with a complete ceiling shower with both rain shower and handheld shower, wall-hung toilet with soft-close seat, and washing machine. All bathroom fixtures are provided by Dornbracht.