Scandinavian Ski Resorts
Iceland
HLÍDARFJALL (AKUREYRI)
Tourist Information Center
600 Akureyri, Iceland
Telephone: (354) 550 0720 Fax (354) 550 0721
URL: akureyri.is
Email: touristinfo@est.is or hlidarfjell@hlidarfjell.is
Hlídarfjall in northern Iceland is located in Akureyri, the largest town outside Reykjavik. The mountain has beginner to upper intermediate terrain and lighted for night skiing. There are several hotels in town.
Elevation: Base/hotel: 500 m (1,640 ft); Top: 1,000 m (3,280 ft)
Vertical: 500 m (1,640 ft)
Longest Run: 2.5 km (1.5 mi)
Terrain: Snowfields, with no trees, easy to advanced, off-slope skiing possible; groomed runs; Open nights; 50 hectares of snowmaking
Skiing Circus: None
Lifts: 6
Types: 1 quad chair, 4 surface lifts, 1 carpet
Lift Capacity: 2,930 p/h
Ski Season: Mid-December to end of April
Cross Country: Cross country and touring available, lighted trails
Ski School: Private and group lessons available 3 times daily; children ski school; ski and snowboard rentals, clothing for hire
Mountain Restaurants: Self service cafeteria at Skidastadir Ski Lodge
Shopping/Services: Ski lodge has sitting room with TV for guests and rentals. At 700 m Stryta cabin has refreshments; all other services in town
Lodging: Several hotels in Akureyri, offering bed and breakfast
Transportation: Gateway Airport: Reykjavik; also direct flights from Copegnhagen, Denmark, to Akureyri. Bus from city to ski area three times daily
Bus from city 3 times daily
By Ski Bus from airport: Icelandair and the Nordurleio Bus Company operate daily services to Akureyri all year round
Best Deal: Ski Iceland Package: See website above.
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