Hlíðarfjall

Hlíðarfjall
Akureyri with Hlíðarfjall in the background.
Hlíðarfjall
Location in Iceland
LocationAkureyri, Eyjafjöður, Iceland.
Nearest major cityAkureyri - 5.7 km
Coordinates65°38′55″N 18°15′57″W / 65.6487°N 18.2659°W / 65.6487; -18.2659
StatusOperating
Opened1967
OwnerMunicipality of Akureyri
Vertical  continuous
  514m
Top elevation1,014m
Base elevation500m
Trails24
Longest run2.3km
Lift system2 fixed-grip quad chairlifts
1 T-bar
3 Platter lifts
1 magic carpet
1 rope tow
Lift capacity8,477 / hr
Terrain parksYes
SnowmakingYes
Night skiingYes
Websitehlidarfjall.is

Hlíðarfjall (Icelandic pronunciation: [ˈl̥iːðarˌfjatl̥] ) is a mountain and ski resort located around 6 km west of the Icelandic town Akureyri in Eyjafjörður. The mountain itself has an elevation of 1,200m, It is the second largest ski resort in Iceland and reaches a top elevation of 1,014m. The base of the resort is at an elevation of 500m.