Scandinavian Ski Resorts
Iceland
BLÁFJÖLL SKI AREA
BLÁFJÖLL SKI AND RECREATION COMMITTEE
Bláfjöll, Iceland
Ski Area Telephone: (354) 530-3000
URL: travelnet.is
Under the administration of the Bláfjöll Ski Park Committee, which is comprised of 13 towns & counties, plus 2 sports clubs, Fram and Armann, 5 different areas of Bláfjöll have been connected. While the skiing is more for novice and intermediates, it does provide Reykjavik with a day area. Services are limited, but the area is only a half hour outside of town. This is the country's largest ski area.
Vertical: 270 m (886 ft)
Terrain: Groomed beginner and intermediate terrain encompassing 5 different areas; all slopes are lit for night skiing
Skiing Circus: As above
Lifts: 15
Types: 1 gondola; several chair lifts, 9 surface lifts
Lift Capacity: 8,100 p/h
Ski Season: Mid-November—May
Summer Skiing: Glacier skiing at Vatnajokull, April-Oct.; Tele (354) 97-81503
Cross Country: 3, 5, and 10 km courses; 5 km trail is lit for night skiing
Mountain Restaurants: Service Center at midpoint in the area has hot snacks or brown bag acceptable; 2 other on-mountain huts have food service
Other Winter Activities: Hiking; hikers can take lift at Kongsgil for panoramic sightseeing
Shopping/Services: Restaurants, bars, services in Reykjavík; rentals, 1st aid, and food service at area
Transportation: Gateway Airport: Reykjavík
Closest provincial City: Reykjavík
By Ski Bus from airport: Daily buses from Reykjavík, Gardabaer, Hafnarfjördur and Kópavogur. Tele: (354) 522-2300; bus terminal near airport
Other Information: For information and packages call AIT Agency (Icelandair representative) (800) 526-2358 or view the Icelandic travel information website
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