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Hlíðarfjall is a true skiing paradise right at the town’s doorstep. It offers excellent conditions for skiing and snowboarding. The lifts in the area can transport a total of 4,440 people per hour, with a continuous vertical drop of about 500 meters on the ski slopes.
The ski facilities were built between 1955-1964, with operations beginning in 1962. The lodge stands at 506 meters above sea level. Strýta stands at about 700 meters above sea level. There is a cafeteria and restrooms for visitors at Hlíðarfjall.
The Winter Sports Center of Iceland operates in Hlíðarfjall and was established in Akureyri through a confirmed partnership between the Ministry of Education, the Town of Akureyri, the Sports and Olympic Association of Iceland, and the Akureyri Sports Federation on March 18, 1998.
Phone: 462 2280
Fax: 461 2030
Information line: 878 1515
hlidarfjall@hlidarfjall.is
http://www.hlidarfjall.is/
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The area has two lifts, the lower lift is a Leitner type and is 700 meters long. Directly following it is a Doppelmayer lift that is 500 meters long, totaling 1,200 meters in length with a vertical drop of 322 meters. One snow groomer handles daily grooming in the area with another available during peak times. New lighting covers the area, illuminating a 1,200-meter-long slope.
Opening hours are very flexible for groups, and the area can even be opened outside regular hours upon request. Ski rental is available on-site with skis and boots from children’s to adult sizes. Ski lessons are available on weekends, taught in 1-hour sessions for a fee.
Phones: 466 1010, 466 1005
Information line: 878 1606
skidalsvik@skidalvik.is
http://www.skidalvik.is/
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The first lift in Oddsskarð was put into operation in 1980. In 1990, a second lift was added, taking over where the 1980 lift ends. This created a continuous 1257.9-meter lift system, starting at 513 meters above sea level and reaching 840 meters at the top. In 1986, a rope tow was installed in the children’s slope. A new children’s lift was opened in 1999, replacing the old rope tow. The children’s slope is now called Sunshine Slope as it catches the first morning sun.
The ski lodge was built in 1986. The lodge offers food service and sleeping bag accommodation for up to 35 people. A snow groomer was first used in the area in 1988, and flood lighting was installed in 1994. The ski area is recognized by FIS, the International Ski Federation, and is authorized to host international ski competitions.
Phone: 476 1465
Information line: 878 1474
skidam@itn.is
http://www.oddsskard.is/
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The Húsavík Ski Area is located on Reykjaheiði by Reyðarárhnjúk. The lift that was previously at Skálamel was relocated and officially opened on December 28, 2019.
Cross-country ski tracks are regularly groomed on Reykjaheiði when conditions allow, and this is announced on the Norðurþing ski areas’ Facebook page. Usually, the tracks are available from December/January until spring (April/May).
The area is on Reykjaheiði just west of Höskuldsvatn, about 7 km from Húsavík. The driving route to the area is up Þverholt in Húsavík and then along the paved road leading to Þeistareykir.
Usually, 3 and 5 km tracks are prepared, and sometimes longer ones on weekends, suitable for all skill levels.
Ski area phone: 8239978
Information at https://www.facebook.com/reydararhnjukur
https://www.northiceland.is/is/afthreying/thjonusta/husavik-ski-area
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The ski area in Tungudalur offers diverse slopes suitable for everyone. In the valley bottom, there’s a children’s lift for those taking their first turns. Directly in front of Sandfell are soft but steep slopes that are only partially groomed, making it easy to ski off-piste.
Further into the valley at the Miðfell lift, there are gentler slopes for intermediate skiers and experienced skiers who don’t want to push themselves too hard! From the lift’s end, it’s perfect to put your skis on your back and walk up to Miðfell to enjoy the view. On the southern side of Miðfell is a steep and fun slope. From the end of the Miðfell lift, there are gentle slopes down to the valley bottom that are perfect for families.
Snowboarders are certainly not left out.
When conditions allow, staff create jumps, boardercross tracks, and other features to keep boarders entertained.
Seljalandsdalur is almost always open when weather permits outdoor activities. Trails are groomed as early in the day as possible. It’s best to check the ski area’s information line at 878 1011. Skiers who practice their sport after dark can turn on the trail lighting.
2.5, 3.5, and 5 km loops are groomed. From Seljalandsdalur, roads lead in all directions though not all have groomed trails. It’s easy to go from there to Breiðadalsheiði and down to Engidalur. You can also go up to Kistufell and down to Hnífsdalur or over to Bolungarvík.
In Tungudalur, a loop is groomed on the golf course and through the forest area when snow conditions allow. The Fossavatn Ski Marathon is held annually around the end of April/beginning of May.
Both areas have complete lighting. Cross-country skiers turn on the trail lighting themselves at Seljalandsdalur, with the switch located outside the ski lodge. The last person should remember to turn off the lights.
Phones: 450-8000
Information: 878-1011
ski@isafjordur.is
www.dalirnir.is
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Slopes at the ski area are usually groomed in the mornings, typically with three 600-meter-long runs. Snowboarders get ungroomed areas and jumps are built in consultation with them. Cross-country trails are groomed in various locations. The lit trail – Bárubraut – is south of the ski area, and there’s a training trail north of Ólafsfjarðarvatn, right by the town. Usually groomed in the mornings with tracks set.
The ski lodge stands at the bottom of the slope and is within easy walking distance from town. It offers excellent facilities for guests, including food service and reception. It also provides accommodation.
Phone: 878 1977
skiol@simnet.is
http://skiol.fjallabyggd.is/
Ólafsfjörður Ski Club Facebook Page
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Within Reykjavík city limits, there are three ski lifts intended for children and beginners. The lifts are open when conditions allow.
There is a lift in Ártúnsbrekka by the Ártún farm near the old Power Station, accessed from Rafstöðvarvegur.
Another lift is at Jafnasel in Breiðholt between the Selja and Fell neighborhoods.
The third lift is in Grafarvogur and is located along the walking path leading up to Húsahverfi. Parking is difficult to find there.
Access to the lifts is free of charge.
Information about openings is available on the information line 878 5798.
Facebook page for the City’s Ski Areas.
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The ski area at Tindastóll is especially good for the whole family after a new and impressive ski lift was installed there in 2000. The first 300 meters of the main slope are suitable for beginners, with good steeps above that. There are also good trails for cross-country skiers and a great area for snowboarders.
The Top lift opened in March 2019 and transforms the area with endless routes down. The lift is 1000 meters long, starting at 600 meters above sea level and reaching 918 meters above sea level at its end.
The ski area emphasizes personal service. The service building offers coffee, hot chocolate, and excellent pastries, plus ski rental.
Phone: 453 6707
Information line: 878 3043
http://www.skitindastoll.is/
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The area has a 1 km long plate lift and a beginner lift just above the ski lodge with a comfortable gradient. East-Hérad and Seyðisfjörður jointly operate the ski area in Stafdalur, which lies between Efri-Stafur and Neðri-Stafur in Fjarðarheiði. It’s only a 10-minute drive from Seyðisfjörður and 15 minutes from Egilsstaðir. The ski slopes in Stafdalur are suitable for all levels and the area is flood-lit.
Many consider the ski area in Stafdalur one of the country’s best areas for alpine skiing, skiing, and snowboarding. There are good facilities for snowboarders. Easy access to open areas for snowmobilers. Snowmobile enthusiasts have open spaces and easily accessible trails in all directions from Stafdalur. It only takes just over an hour to reach the famous Dyrfjöll mountains by snowmobile.
Phone: 472 1551
Information line: 878 1160
http://stafdalur.is/
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There are four ski lifts:
The ski area starts at 200m elevation and reaches up to 650m.
The ski lodge located at the bottom of the area has toilets, and there are also toilets at the Bungu lift.
Bottom lift, Doppelmayr plate lift, 430m long. Vertical drop 100m. Capacity 480 people per hour. Built 1988.
T-bar lift, also Doppelmayr, 1034m long. Vertical drop 220m. Capacity 720 people per hour.
Bungu lift, Doppelmayr plate lift, 530m long. Vertical drop 180m. Capacity 550 people per hour. Built 2001.
Háls lift, Doppelmayr plate lift, 340m long. Vertical drop 100m. Capacity 500 people per hour. Built 2012.
Cross-country skiing facilities are at the Sports Center at Hóll. A 3km loop is groomed for the public on weekends. A trail is groomed up to Súlur,
approximately 4km loop. It’s fun to ski that loop and there’s a fantastic view over the fjord from there.
Phone: 467 1806
Information line: 878 3399
skard@simnet.is
www.skardsdalur.is
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To the side, you can find links to several international ski areas. The list is not exhaustive, and we welcome suggestions for links you find interesting. Please send recommendations for interesting ski areas abroad to skidi@skidasvaedi.is.
