Attractions in Akureyri, Iceland.
For nearly 40 years the mountain Hlíðarfjall has been one of the prime skiing areas of Iceland. The hallmarks of Hlíðarfjall are high quality snow, extensive cross country trails and exciting ski slopes with breathtaking views of Eyjafjörður. Akureyris' ski resort is situated just 5 km outside of the town, it is a very unique area. The elevation of the site goes from 500 m to 1000 m above sea level and so there is plenty of opportunity f...
Our 7 day weather forecast for Akureyri updated throughout the day, making it ideal for planning leisure activities, travel and events. Read more about our weather forecasts.
On Sunday 28th April 2024 the sun will rise at 04:42 and will set at 21:40. It will be a mild day, with temperatures reaching around 3°C. Today is expected to be a dry day, with a very low chance of rain. It will be a very clam day today, with a maximum expected wind speed of 7mph.
On Monday 29th April 2024 the sun will rise at 04:38 and will set at 21:44. It will be a mild day, with temperatures reaching around 3.3°C. Today is expected to be a dry day, with a very low chance of rain. It will be a very clam day today, with a maximum expected wind speed of 7mph.
On Tuesday 30th April 2024 the sun will rise at 04:34 and will set at 21:47. It will be a mild day, with temperatures reaching around 3.1°C. Today is expected to be a dry day, with a very low chance of rain. It will be a very clam day today, with a maximum expected wind speed of 9mph.
On Wednesday 01st May 2024 the sun will rise at 04:31 and will set at 21:51. It will be a mild day, with temperatures reaching around 5.7°C. Today is expected to be a dry day, with a very low chance of rain. It will be a very clam day today, with a maximum expected wind speed of 9mph.
On Thursday 02nd May 2024 the sun will rise at 04:27 and will set at 21:55. It will be a mild day, with temperatures reaching around 5.2°C. Today is expected to be a dry day, with a very low chance of rain. It will be quite a breezy day, with a maximum expected wind speed of 16mph.
On Friday 03rd May 2024 the sun will rise at 04:23 and will set at 21:58. It will be a mild day, with temperatures reaching around 2.3°C. Today is expected to be a dry day, with a very low chance of rain. , 5mm of snow is is also possible.It will be quite a breezy day, with a maximum expected wind speed of 15mph.
On Saturday 04th May 2024 the sun will rise at 04:19 and will set at 22:02. It will be a mild day, with temperatures reaching around -3.6°C. Today is expected to be a dry day, with a very low chance of rain. It will be a very clam day today, with a maximum expected wind speed of 5mph.
Our weather forecast for Akureyri is updated throughout the day and has been found to be very reliable for planning activities such as days out, leisure, travel, events, fishing, golf and gardening.
For activities that rely on weather forecasts for safety or financial reasons, such as farming, flying, sailing and shipping, we have found our forecasts to be reliable, but we always recommend that you compare several weather forecast sources to ensure you are able to plan your activities safely.
Hlíðarfjall
Akureyri
Iceland
600
+354 462 2280
For nearly 40 years the mountain Hlíðarfjall has been one of the prime skiing areas of Iceland.
The hallmarks of Hlíðarfjall are high quality snow, extensive cross country trails and exciting ski slopes with breathtaking views of Eyjafjörður.
Akureyris' ski resort is situated just 5 km outside of the town, it is a very unique area.
The elevation of the site goes from 500 m to 1000 m above sea level and so there is plenty of opportunity for good skiing during the winter months.
Since 2006 Hliðarfjall has had a number of snow making machines installed which extendes and improves snow conditions on the slopes.
All of the main runs are floodlit, allowing evening skiing.