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 9 °C, clear sky, 11 h of sunshine
- Freezing level today: about 1793 m (1520 to 2010 m)
| Day | Min / max | Sky | Precipitation | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Oct 1 | 5 / 9 °C | clear sky | dry | 11 h sun |
| Fri, Oct 2 | 4 / 6 °C | drizzle | dry | 3 h sun |
| Sat, Oct 3 | 1 / 6 °C | drizzle | dry | 3 h sun |
| Sun, Oct 4 | 0 / 5 °C | drizzle | dry | 1 h sun |
| Mon, Oct 5 | -3 / -1 °C | snow | dry | 0 h sun |
| Tue, Oct 6 | -4 / -2 °C | clear sky | dry | 9 h sun |
| Wed, Oct 7 | -8 / -3 °C | partly cloudy | dry | 3 h sun |
| Thu, Oct 8 | -9 / -3 °C | overcast | dry | 1 h sun |
| Fri, Oct 9 | -5 / -1 °C | snow | dry | 1 h sun |
| Sat, Oct 10 | -3 / -2 °C | snow | dry | 1 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 150 EUR per night, median 218 EUR. Prices are direct with hotels and destinations, compared live on the Hlíðarfjall page.