Winter discovery in Geilo

Highlights

Geilo is a great base for a family snow holiday with its extensive cross country and downhill skiing, dog sledding, snowmobiling, and reindeer safaris.

Dr Holms Hotel, Geilo

The elegant Dr Holms Hotel is our base in Geilo. The hotel has 126 rooms including 11 family rooms and 3 suites in its snow covered grounds, as well as a large spa offering a range of relaxing treatments (book and pay locally) and 2 swimming pools.

Headwater clients will be allocated a room in the new wing, where the bedrooms are bright, modern and comfortably furnished. All have en-suite facilities (including both a shower and a bath), television, direct dial telephone, minibar and hairdryers. Some also have wireless broadband connection.

The cuisine at the hotel is excellent and well presented - expect to try a tantilising range of classic winter and game dishes.

As well as the spa centre, in the main building there are also pleasant lounges and a cosy bar where you can enjoy an apres-ski drink

Further details on the hotel website.

Independent hotel reviews on Trip Advisor.

Hotel Cecil, Oslo

The Hotel Cecil is a modern 3 star hotel situated next to the parliament and is in an ideal location for exploring the city centre. All rooms are light and airy with full en-suite facilities. They also come equipped with direct dial telephone, cable television and air-conditioning. Breakfast is buffet style and there is a selection of restaurants within walking distance for your evening meal.

Hotel Karl Johan, Oslo

The Karl Johan hotel is centrally located on the main street of Oslo and has 111 beautifully furnished rooms with full private facilities including direct dial phone, satellite television, hairdryer, minibar and radio. Breakfast is a generous buffet and is served in the fourth floor breakfast room. There is also a separate restaurant and bar available for lunch and dinner.

Oslo is the oldest Scandinavian capital dating back to 1048, its name derived from the Norse words 'As' meaning God and 'Lo' meaning field. It's colourful, confident and can hold its own against any other major city. Today it is a cosmopolitan place with over half a million people and transudes an easygoing ambience.

The old quarter's house some excellent museums and galleries, boast an interesting street life with cafes, shops and restaurants and offer dignified parks and gardens. During the summer, the city is a real delight with street entertainers, open-air pavement cafes, and many festivals. It's worth spending a couple of nights just to take in the sights and sounds.