Hlíðarfjall
About Hlíðarfjall
Perched above Akureyri, this volcanic ridge offers the rare thrill of carving towards the sea with views of the Eyjafjörður fjord.
Highlights
- Fjord-side skiing
- Northern Lights sightings
- Volcanic terrain
- Arctic twilight runs
Key Facts
- Altitude: 478m
- Top lift: 943m
- Ski pistes: 10.3km
- Ski lifts: 7
- Lakes nearby: 3
- MTB trails: 36km
- Mountain huts: 1
Ski Area
Weather and 10-day forecast for Hlíðarfjall
- Today: 6 to 11 °C, clear sky, 10 h of sunshine
- Freezing level today: about 1804 m (1520 to 2040 m)
| Day | Min / max | Sky | Precipitation | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| čt 1. 10. | 6 / 11 °C | clear sky | 1 mm rain | 10 h sun |
| pá 2. 10. | 5 / 8 °C | overcast | 1 mm rain | 3 h sun |
| so 3. 10. | 5 / 8 °C | partly cloudy | 4 mm rain | 5 h sun |
| ne 4. 10. | 2 / 6 °C | drizzle | 4 mm rain | 1 h sun |
| po 5. 10. | 0 / 3 °C | drizzle | 1 cm snow | 0 h sun |
| út 6. 10. | -2 / 0 °C | overcast | 1 cm snow | 2 h sun |
| st 7. 10. | -4 / 0 °C | clear sky | dry | 8 h sun |
| čt 8. 10. | -2 / 1 °C | snow | 2 cm snow | 0 h sun |
| pá 9. 10. | -1 / 2 °C | overcast | dry | 9 h sun |
| so 10. 10. | 0 / 2 °C | snow showers | 10 cm snow | 0 h sun |
Things to do in Hlíðarfjall
Hikes nearby — Hlíðarfjall (4)
4 curated hiking trails around Hlíðarfjall, sourced from OpenStreetMap and enriched with distance, elevation gain and difficulty.
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Súlur
path nr.35 from Rother Wanderführer, Island
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Glérá
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Vaðlaheiði
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Vaðlaheiði
Mountain biking near Hlíðarfjall
- Glerárhringur - neðri
- Glerárhringur - efri
- Fálkafell
Getting to Hlíðarfjall
Door-to-door travel times as used by the MR. ALPS ranking.
- Nearest airport: Akureyri International Airport (AEY), 7 km away, about 14 min by road
Where to stay in Hlíðarfjall
138 places to stay for a night on 2026-10-02, from 151 EUR per night, median 244 EUR. Prices are direct with hotels and destinations, compared live on the Hlíðarfjall page.