Ski season 2026–27
Hlíðarfjall Ski Guide
Hlíðarfjall is in Northeast, Iceland. This guide maps the ski runs and lifts around it, shows when snow builds through the winter, and lists the nearest airports and the airlines that fly there.
- 10 km of runs, up to 943 m
- Deepest snow in March
- Reykjavík (KEF) about 6h 14m by road
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Hlíðarfjall at a glance
- Runs
- 10 km
- Top
- 943 m
- Bottom
- 478 m
- Vertical
- 465 m
- Named runs
- 13
- Named lifts
- 6
- Most snow (regional)
- Mar
- Nearest airport
- KEFabout 6h 14m by road
Hlíðarfjall piste map
- Easy: 5 named runs
- Intermediate: 4 named runs
- Novice: 2 named runs
- Advanced: 2 named runs
- Lifts
Runs and lifts within 14 km of Hlíðarfjall, which can include neighbouring ski areas. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), read 22 Oct 2026. Check the resort's own piste map for closures and grading on the day.
Snow and temperature by month around Hlíðarfjall
Average snow depth on the ground in centimetres, 2001–2020, for the area around Hlíðarfjall. Snow on the pistes depends on altitude and snowmaking, so treat this as when the season builds and fades, not as a snow report.
| Month | Snow depth | Avg temperature |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 107.62 cm | -6.7°C / 20°F |
| Feb | 127.94 cm | -6.4°C / 20°F |
| Mar | 143.55 cm | -5.7°C / 22°F |
| Apr | 133.6 cm | -3.4°C / 26°F |
| May | 73.05 cm | -0.6°C / 31°F |
| Jun | 8.12 cm | 4.8°C / 41°F |
| Jul | 1.51 cm | 6.8°C / 44°F |
| Aug | 1.71 cm | 5.7°C / 42°F |
| Sep | 10.32 cm | 2.5°C / 37°F |
| Oct | 22.87 cm | -1.9°C / 29°F |
| Nov | 50.57 cm | -5.2°C / 23°F |
| Dec | 79.76 cm | -6.5°C / 20°F |
Source: NASA Langley Research Center POWER Project, Climatology API.
Flying to Hlíðarfjall
Airports within 300 km (straight-line distance) that at least three airlines on our route maps fly to.
Reykjavík (KEF) · 279 km
- By car
- 425 km · about 6h 14m without traffic or snow
21 airlines fly here on our route maps:
Driving: OSRM routing on OpenStreetMap roads (router.project-osrm.org): distance and typical driving time without traffic, snow or chains. Train: SBB timetable via transport.opendata.ch: connections leaving from 09:00 on Tuesday 15 December 2026. Check the operator before you travel.
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Hlíðarfjall ski questions
What is the nearest airport to Hlíðarfjall?
Reykjavík (KEF) is 279 km from Hlíðarfjall in a straight line, and 21 airlines on AirConnect's route maps fly there.
How long does it take to get from Reykjavík airport to Hlíðarfjall?
By car it is 425 km, about 6h 14m without traffic or snow (OSRM routing on OpenStreetMap).
When is there most snow around Hlíðarfjall?
In NASA's 2001–2020 averages for the area around Hlíðarfjall, snow on the ground peaks in March (143.55 cm). This is a regional average over roughly 50 km, not a resort snow report.
How many ski runs and lifts does Hlíðarfjall have?
OpenStreetMap lists 13 named downhill runs and 6 named lifts within 14 km of Hlíðarfjall (read 22 Oct 2026).
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Where these numbers come from
Runs and lifts: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), read 22 Oct 2026. Snow and temperature: NASA POWER, 2001–2020 averages. Driving: OSRM routing on OpenStreetMap roads (router.project-osrm.org): distance and typical driving time without traffic, snow or chains. Train: SBB timetable via transport.opendata.ch: connections leaving from 09:00 on Tuesday 15 December 2026. Airlines: our own route maps.
- Every figure sourced
- Checked 22 Oct 2026
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