Bláfjöll

The Bláfjöll ski area is a comprehensive winter sports facility serving skiers, snowboarders, and cross-country skiers. The area is operated in partnership with six municipalities in the capital region. Every year, efforts are made to continuously improve the area for all users.
The service center is located in the Bláfjöll lodge, and food service is also available in the ski club lodges.

Bláfjöll – Information

2/4 2026 kl. 11:32

We are closed today.

The wind has died down, but there is no visibility. It is snowing continuously with heavy snow accumulation on the mountain.

We strongly advise against backcountry skiing, as significant snow has accumulated on west-facing ridges. Expect considerable avalanche danger.

Ski and snowboard school is cancelled today.

Easter opening hours if conditions permit:

Maundy Thursday, April 2–Easter Monday, April 6. Open 10-17

Remember to visit skidasvaedi.is to top up your passes. You can also top up at N1 Ártúnsbrekka and N1 Mos. Olís Norðlingaholt sells physical cards.

Ski Slopes

Bláfjöll offers ski slopes suitable for everyone. Snow fences ensure the best snow accumulation for early opening, and their number increases every year. Beginner slopes are located near the lodge, and there’s a snow park with jumps for snowboarders and freestyle skiers.

More about ski slopes

Cross-country Skiing

The cross-country skiing area has been expanding with increasing popularity and offers trails for all skill levels. Trails are kept open and well-groomed according to conditions, with selected routes illuminated in the evenings. Skiing is excellent exercise suitable for everyone.

More about the cross-country skiing area

Ticket Sales

All ticket purchasers need a Skidata card that can be loaded with credit. The Skidata card, or “hard card” as it’s sometimes called, is available at select gas stations and at the ticket office by Bláfjallaskáli. It can be topped up at skidasvaedi.is.

Price List

Ski Rental

At the Bláfjöll lodge, you can rent alpine skis, snowboards, and cross-country skis. We also sell various accessories for skiers, wax skis, and lend helmets.

Ski and snowboard rental price list

Ski and Snowboard School

On weekends, the ski and snowboard school offers courses for younger generations. Private lessons are available every day for beginners and those who want to improve their skills.

School Registration

Bus Services

On all operating days, a scheduled bus runs to and from the Bláfjöll ski area. You can take the bus both ways or one way at the end of the day.

Bus Schedule

Ski Clubs

Bláfjöll is the main training area for ski clubs from the capital region, with the clubs operating four lodges.

List of ski clubs

Lodges

The service center is located in the Bláfjöll lodge, and food service is also available in the ski club lodges.

List of lodges