Highland Lodge

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Highland Lodge is one of Geilo’s most modern and social mountain hotels, combining Scandinavian lodge design with apartment-style flexibility in the heart of one of Norway’s best-known alpine destinations. Located between Oslo and Bergen in the mountain village of Geilo, the hotel has become especially popular with families, ski travellers, and groups seeking a relaxed winter base with easy access to both downhill and cross-country skiing. (

The property enjoys a central location near the train station, ski bus stops, and Geilo’s town center, making it particularly convenient for visitors arriving by rail on the scenic Bergen Railway. During winter, guests can quickly reach both Geilo Ski Resort and the surrounding cross-country trail network, which is considered one of the best in Norway. The ski bus stops directly outside the hotel, while shops, cafés, and restaurants are all within walking distance.

Highland Lodge underwent a major renovation and redesign in the 2010s, transforming the property into a contemporary Nordic lodge with warm interiors, natural materials, fireplaces, and cosy communal spaces. Accommodation options range from hotel rooms to spacious self-catering apartments and penthouses, making the hotel suitable for everything from couples’ weekends to longer family ski holidays. Many apartments include fully equipped kitchens, balconies, and modern Scandinavian furnishings designed for comfortable mountain living.

One of the hotel’s defining features is its relaxed social atmosphere. The large lounge and bar area functions as a gathering place after skiing, with billiards, fireplaces, and panoramic mountain views contributing to the cosy alpine ambiance. Families are especially well catered for through children’s play areas, soft-play facilities, and spacious family apartments.

Winter wellness and leisure facilities include:

- Indoor swimming pool

- Sauna and jacuzzi

- Modern fitness centre

- Relaxation spaces

- Games and family activity areas

These amenities are particularly appreciated after long days outdoors in the cold Norwegian winter climate.

Dining is another important part of the Highland Lodge experience. Guests can visit:

- Highland Bakery, known for fresh bread, pastries, and coffee

- Highland Pizzeria, popular for authentic stone-oven pizza

- Smakeriet Geilo, an upscale restaurant concept featuring regional ingredients and menus connected to former Bocuse d’Or winner Ørjan Johannessen

Together, these venues give the hotel a lively and contemporary food scene compared to more traditional mountain hotels.

The hotel is also known for its “easy-living” concept, offering hotel-style services alongside apartment accommodation. Final cleaning, linens, wellness access, and optional rental management services are all integrated into the property’s broader mountain-resort model.

Overall, Highland Lodge is regarded as one of Geilo’s most contemporary and family-friendly mountain accommodations. Its combination of central location, modern Scandinavian style, wellness facilities, social atmosphere, and strong dining options makes it a popular year-round base for experiencing Norway’s mountain culture and winter sports environment.