The ski area is in Hlíðarfjall, and it is very close to town. There are excellent conditions for skiing or snowboarding. The ski lifts can move 4.440 people combined in one hour.  It is about 500 meters from the top hill  to the bottom.

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.