Hlíðarfjall Akureyri - Ski Area and Outdoor Paradise

Saturday April 4

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 16:38:00 +0000

On Saturday, April 4, shuttle buses operated by Hlíðarfjall shuttle buses operated by Hlíðarfjall will run to and from the parking area of the Akureyri Car Club on Hlíðarfjallsvegur, where parking will be available.The first trip will depart at 09:30...

2025/2026 Season pass pre-sale starts November 14th

Tue, 11 Nov 2025 13:35:00 +0000

The annual pre-sale for season passes starts November 14th and is live until December 11th which is our planned opening day. We of course hope to open sooner if conditions allow but as always the weather controls that. We have been able to produce s...

A Great Summer in Hlíðarfjall 2025

Fri, 12 Sep 2025 11:21:00 +0000

This year was the eighth summer opening in Hlíðarfjall, where visitors could use Fjarkinn, our lower chairlift, to get up the mountain and enjoy biking or hiking in the area. A lot of work went into the bike park this summer, with many new features a...

Summer opening starts tomorrow July 8th

Mon, 07 Jul 2025 20:33:00 +0000

We can finally open the area for summer traffic after a one week delay from the original plan, and we’re opening tomorrow, Tuesday. The lift Fjarkinn will be open from 16:30 to 20:30. Things finally started drying up late last week, and our team has...

Summer Opening delayed one week to July 8th

Wed, 25 Jun 2025 10:40:00 +0000

Although conditions at the mountain looked promising at the beginning of summer, the "winter" in beginning of June soaked the area, since then it has rained and the area hasn't dried again. Despite a lot of work already done on the trails, the area i...

Summer opening 2025

Tue, 20 May 2025 14:08:00 +0000

The snow is now disappearing from the mountain, thanks to exceptionally good weather. The area seems to be in good shape after the winter, so preparations for the summer opening can begin very soon :) The plan is for the summer season to run from Ju...

THANK YOU FOR THE 2024/2025 WINTER

Tue, 29 Apr 2025 14:52:00 +0000

This past Saturday marked the formal closing of the mountain for this winter, as the final day of the “Andrésar Andarleikarnir” took place. It’s safe to say that this winter was a difficult one for us, with little snow and challenging weather. ...

Easter at Hlíðarfjall 2025

Mon, 14 Apr 2025 09:29:00 +0000

There will be a lot of fun going on at Hlíðarfjall during Easter, Dj's, live music, open ski competition etc. Thursday: 12:00 DJ Heisi by the Hotel Friday: 12:00 Stefnir plays live music by the Hotel 13:00 DJ Ayobe by the Hotel Saturday: ...

We open again on saturday April 12th :)

Thu, 10 Apr 2025 11:22:00 +0000

After what can only be described as a “storm week” due to unseasonably high temperatures, we’re finally expecting colder weather and more favorable for winter sports ! However tonight and tomorrow, Friday, strong winds are forecasted in the are...

Defense mode the next days due to summer temps

Tue, 08 Apr 2025 13:49:00 +0000

We have had summer temps here at Hlíðarfjall yesterday and today, and it looks like the coming days won’t be much better. The ski area is open today, but it will be closed on Wednesday and Thursday. This is an effort to preserve the snow on the slope...

Winter is back – Weekend of March 28–30

Fri, 28 Mar 2025 11:42:00 +0000

Finally the white gold has fallen again, and it’s absolutely amazing to see the mountain covered in white again! The forecast predicts calm weather for the weekend, with some snowfall expected, but otherwise, it looks like fantastic conditions to hea...

Great weekend ahead, March 21-23

Fri, 21 Mar 2025 10:14:00 +0000

Here at the mountain, we’ve been working hard over the past few days to tackle the intense heat that has affected the area. Our grooming team has done an incredible job, and with the help of the SnowSat system, which scans snow depth in the area, the...

The weekend March 14-16

Thu, 13 Mar 2025 15:19:00 +0000

After an absolutely fantastic week with amazing weather, we have a big weekend ahead of us and also some challenges from the weather. We are expecting many groups to visit this weekend, and the big Après Ski party will take place on Saturday after be...

Skirental for nex days

Fri, 07 Mar 2025 11:50:00 +0000

Friday and Saturday, we have many groups renting equipment. We are doing our best to provide gear for everyone, but there may be some Equipment not available. If you plan to rent equipment, it might be a good idea to make other arrangements. Thank y...

Weekend Update: February 28 – March 2

Thu, 27 Feb 2025 15:54:00 +0000

The weekend is approaching, and after a great week, unfortunately, the weather isn’t looking promising. Many groups have already announced their visit, and of course, the big Apres Ski Party is scheduled. However, the forecast suggests that strong wi...

Thank you all for coming to Hlíðarfjall

Sun, 23 Feb 2025 14:08:00 +0000

Thank you all for coming to Hlíðarfjall this winter break! We truly appreciate your support and enthusiasm, especially during what has been a very unusual season for us. For the first time, we were on the verge of not being able to open for the wint...

Winter breaks 2025

Mon, 17 Feb 2025 10:22:00 +0000

The first winter break weekend is in the books and went really well despite the lack of snow. We want to thank all guests for understanding and it seems everyone is with us on making the most of this strange winter. This week we have regular full da...

Winter break update

Wed, 12 Feb 2025 15:56:00 +0000

❄️ Winter Break Update ❄️ The winter holidays are approaching, and many of you are planning to visit us for skiing, just like in previous years. Typically, this is one of our busiest times, along with Easter. However, this year is different. As you ...

Weather forecast for Hlíðarfjall over the weekend. 23.jan-26.jan

Thu, 23 Jan 2025 14:07:00 +0000

22. Jan at 11:40ESvWeather forecast for Hlíðarfjall over the weekend.Light winds over the weekend, more or less sunless, some snow late onFriday and again on Sunday morning. Light frost will be present these days. 23.Jan. – ThursdayLight S-direction...

Opening delayed due to lack of snow

Tue, 17 Dec 2024 15:27:00 +0000

Its going to be a tough start for us this winter, we have tried to produce as much snow as possible but often the frost hasn't been alot and therefore the snow guns don't make as much. The weather gods have sent us warm temps in between and seem to b...