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The ski areas of Bláfjöll and Skálafell are both only 25 minutes away from the city. Bláfjöll is south west of the city and Skálafell east of the city. Both areas have great ski slopes for downhill skiing and snowboarding as well as tracks for cross-country skiing. Bláfjöll has 15 lifts. Skálafell has 4 lifts. For more information about Bláfjöll and Skálafell please call 530-3000 or email us at skidi@skidasvaedi.is. Skálafell will be closed winter 2011-2012.
Opening hours:
Weekdays: 14:00-21:00
Weekends: 10:00-17:00
Opening hours during Easter:
2-4 April. 11am-9pm
5-9 April. 10am-5pm
10 April. 11am-9pm
Please note that opening hours are subject to change due to weather and snow conditions.
| Prices in | Bláfjöll | | | | | |
| | Adults | Teenager* | Children** | | | |
| Day pass | 2.750 kr. | 1.050 kr. | 700 kr. | | | |
| 1 hour | 1.400 kr. | 500 kr. | 300 kr. | | | |
| 2 hours | 1.700 kr. | 650 kr. | 400 kr. | | | |
| 3 hours | 2.000 kr. | 750 kr. | 450 kr. | | | |
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*Teenager are those who are born 1996-2000
**Children are those who are born 2001-2005
Children in kindergarten, senior citizens and disabled people ski for free.
| Ski and snowboard rental | | |
| Adults | Children/teenagers |
| Skis, boots and poles | 4.000 kr. | 3.500 kr. |
| Poles | 1.000 kr. | 1.000 kr. |
| Cross-country skis and shoes | 3.500 kr. | 3.500 kr. |
| Snowboard and boots | 4.000 kr. | 3.500 kr. |
| Individual items (boots, skis, etc) | 2.500 kr. | 2.000 kr. |
| Public buses weekdays | | |
| Where from | Time | Where to |
| Hafnarfjordur (Church) | 3:40pm | Bláfjöll |
| Olís in Mjódd | 4:15pm | Bláfjöll |
| Olís in Norðlingaholt | 4:25pm | Bláfjöll |
| Back from mountain | 9pm | Same route |
| Public buses weekends | | |
| Hafnarfjordur (Church) | Noon | Bláfjöll |
| Olís in Mjódd | 12:40pm | Bláfjöll |
| Olís in Norðlingaholt | 12:50pm | Bláfjöll |
| Back from mountain | 17:00 | Same route |
The price for a return ticket is 1.500 kr. One way ticket from the mountains is 1.300 kr.