Families Information
GEILO FOR FAMILIES
What makes Geilo one of our top Family Resorts? Well, for a start its gentle, un-crowded slopes and fantastic children’s ski school allow children to gain confidence and improve their techniques quickly.
There’s also an excellent choice and variety of accommodation to choose from.
Several properties are located close to the slopes including our popular Forest Chalets, offering a cosy home from home feel with the added luxury of freshly home cooked meals served by our friendly chalet staff.
Many of our half board hotels offer dedicated children’s facilities such as indoor pools and children’s playrooms; or if you’d prefer a cosy, relaxed base where you can cook for yourselves, we also have a number of self catering apartments and cabins to suit.
So there really is something for every family.
ACTIVITIES GALORE
Geilo offers a huge choice of family orientated activities including Husky Dog Safaris, Ice Fishing, Snowshoeing (all from 4 or 7yrs).
There’s also tobogganing, ice skating, a cinema and a swimming pool – so you’ll never be short of things to keep the kids occupied.
NEILSON REPS
We’ll also make sure that there’s a Neilson Rep in resort who can help your family get the most out of your holiday – from pointing you in the direction of the most family-friendly restaurants, to booking you a husky safari to enjoy with the kids.
PRE-BOOKABLE CHILDCARE
SKI KINDERGARTEN
Offered by the ski school for children aged 4-6yrs, ski kindergarten is run 4 days a week (Mon-Thurs) for 1hr 20 mins each day.
Your children will receive excellent tuition whilst having fun on the slopes.
Pre-bookable with Neilson.
SKI KINDERGARTEN & CHILDCARE PACKAGE
Available for children aged 4-10yrs, from 9.30am until lifts close.
Includes:
- 4 days of 1hr 20mins ski tuition (Mon-Thurs)
- 6 days ski rental, lift pass & lunch (Mon-Sat)
- Childcare provided by Trollklubben outside of ski kindergarten hours
The resort-run Trollklubben Childcare Centre employs friendly English-speaking staff and is conveniently located at the Geilolia Ski Centre, right at the base of the slopes and next to the Thon Hotel Vestila Resort, Forest Cabins and Neilson Forest Chalets.
Your children will have a lift pass, so if you want to take them out on the slopes with you in the afternoon you can – or simply leave them to enjoy activities with the friendly staff at the Trollklubben, who will pick them up from ski kindergarten and make sure they are fed.
Pre-bookable with Neilson.
CHILDCARE IN RESORT
TROLLKLUBBEN CHILDCARE CENTRE
This friendly resort-run service takes children from 0-7yrs.
Approximate prices (payable and bookable locally) are shown below:
0-1yrs inclusive:
1hr = 100NOK
1 day = 600NOK
1 week = 2800NOK
1-7yrs inclusive:
1hr = 90NOK
1 day = 500NOK
1 week = 2600NOK
SPECIAL PRE-BOOK OFFER:
Pre-book 6 days childcare at the Trollklubben with Neilson and save money! See ski pack price panel for more details.
For more information on all of the above pre-bookable options call us on 0845 070 3460.
FAMILY VALUE
Plus, there are some added extras for families travelling with Neilson*:
- FREE helmets for children 0-6yrs
- FREE lift passes for children 0-6yrs
- FREE children’s tobogganing (up to 15yrs)
- FREE night skiing on four evenings per week
*All subject to availability.>
Prices are approximate please contact us for more details.
Please note: The above information is a guide only to some ofthe children’s clubs available in resorts.
The inclusion of nonpre-bookable clubs does not mean they are recommended by Neilson.
Allclubs shown have not been checked by Neilson to UK Health and Safetystandards so we urge all parents to ensure they are happy with allaspects of the clubs before leaving their children in the care ofothers.