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Hlíðarfjall Ski Area

For 60 years, the mountain Hlíðarfjall has been one of the prime skiing areas in Iceland. The hallmarks of Hlíðarfjall are high quality snow, extensive cross country tracks and exciting ski slopes with a breathtaking view of Eyjafjörður, extending as far as Mount Herðubreið, the queen of Icelandic mountains. Eight lifts carry skiers up to the slopes and the height at the end og the lifts is over 1015 meters above sea level. There is a snow park located at the area that is equipped with jumps, rails and boxes. The area is equipped with a snow production system which ensures better snow conditions during the entire winter. The diverse environment ensures that all skiers can find a situation to suit even the most demanding taste. The area also offers well laid-out tracks for cross country skiing equipped with flood lighting until 10pm each day.

Hlíðarfjall offers Ski- and Snowboarding School for Children at the age 5-15 years old. It also offers longer ski and snowboard courses as private lessons. A ski and snowboard rental is operated at Hlíðarfjall, where skis, snowboards and all other equipment may be rented, including ski suits. The guests at Hlíðarfjall can also relax and enjoy refreshments in the service centre.

Summer Activities in Hlíðarfjall are from July until the first week of September. The mountain Hlíðarfjall is one of the prime skiing areas of Iceland. Akureyri ski resort is located just 10 minutes’ drive from the center of the town and is a great area for mountain biking and hiking during the summertime. There are six bike paths in the mountain and cyclists can take their bikes with them in the lift. For those who are walking it is ideal to stop in Strýtuskáli and enjoy the view of Akureyri and Eyjafjörður. From Strýtuskáli there is a marked hiking trail up to the top of Hlíðarfjall mountain.

Hlíðarfjall Ski Area

Hlíðarfjall Ski Area

For 60 years, the mountain Hlíðarfjall has been one of the prime skiing areas in Iceland. The hallmarks of Hlíðarfjall are high quality snow, extensiv
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Hotel Hálönd Heimaland 5 601 Akureyri 571-8030
Hrímland Cottages Hlíðarfjall 603 Akureyri 866-2696