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: 5 to 8 °C, overcast, 1 h of sunshine
- Freezing level today: about 1385 m (1270 to 1510 m)
| Day | Min / max | Sky | Precipitation | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fr., 2. Okt. | 5 / 8 °C | overcast | 1 mm rain | 1 h sun |
| Sa., 3. Okt. | 3 / 7 °C | rain | 7 mm rain | 3 h sun |
| So., 4. Okt. | 2 / 7 °C | overcast | 2 mm rain | 4 h sun |
| Mo., 5. Okt. | -1 / 2 °C | snow | 3 cm snow | 0 h sun |
| Di., 6. Okt. | -4 / 1 °C | partly cloudy | dry | 5 h sun |
| Mi., 7. Okt. | -5 / 0 °C | overcast | dry | 1 h sun |
| Do., 8. Okt. | -3 / 1 °C | overcast | 1 cm snow | 1 h sun |
| Fr., 9. Okt. | 1 / 2 °C | snow | 0 cm snow | 0 h sun |
| Sa., 10. Okt. | 0 / 1 °C | drizzle | 1 mm rain | 0 h sun |
| So., 11. Okt. | -1 / 1 °C | snow | 0 cm snow | 3 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
Mountainbiken bei 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.