The ski area is in Hlíðarfjall, and is very close to town. There are exellent conditions for skiing or snowboarding. The skilifts can move 4.440 peoble combined in one hour. From the top hill down to the bottom are about 500 meters.

The ski area is only about 10 minute drive from the gueasthouse.There are also bus rides from two locations in Akureyri, For more information about that go to hba.is.