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. 

The chairlift Fjarkinn is the main lift during summer but this year the upper chairlift will be open as well, Fjallkona, for 5 weekends so it is possible to reach over 1000m height with lifts.

The only bike park in Iceland is in Hlíðarfjall with great trails throughout the mountain that also connect down into Glerárdalur and even all the way out to Kjarnaskógur forestry.

The area is also a great place for hikers which can enjoy the views of Eyjafjörður and hike in the beautiful landscapes above Akureyri. There are quite a few options to hike around the mountain and also possible to hike to the top, to the Harðarvarða cairn for example. Hiking guests can hike down or use the lifts to get back so almost anyone can come with to the mountain, young or old.

Hlíðarfjall opening period summer 2024 is as follows:

Fjarki chairlift – July 11 to September 8 – Thursday to Sunday

Fjallkona chairlift – July 27 to August 25 – Saturdays and Sundays